MYRModel Year Report

1982 Chevrolet Celebrity

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1982 Chevrolet Celebrity
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:22.630Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1982

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 37 complaints 1986 1987: 46 complaints 1988: 39 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 1 complaint 1992
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 37 complaints 1986 1987: 46 complaints 1987 1988: 39 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 37 complaints 1986 1987: 46 complaints 1987 1988: 39 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992

1982: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19832
19848
198515
198637
198746
198839
198942
19907
19911
19921

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1982-03-15Fuel system, gasoline82V021000 Under certaain conditions, the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler vent pipe could fracture. The fracture of these clamps could cause fuel leakage at any of the four pipe…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1983-01-27Service brakes, hydraulic83V007000 Rear brake hoses may have been manufactured incorrectly when the metal end fittings were installed. Some rear brake hoses may separate from the metal end fittings when subjected to the pulling force…

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and replace, if necessary, the rear brake hoses at no charge to owners.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1985-06-19CClosed 1989-05-18 Rear brake lockup
  4. I
    1985-08-30Engineering analysisClosed 1987-07-24 Power brake assist
  5. I
    1986-09-05Defect petitionClosed 1986-12-19 Power steering failure
  6. I
    1986-12-16Engineering analysisClosed 1988-09-19 Power st. Assist

Buy-smart checklist

1982 Chevrolet Celebrity — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 82V021000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 83V007000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 Chevrolet Celebrity reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Chevrolet Celebrity?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1982 Chevrolet Celebrity have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.