1982 Chevrolet Malibu
Only 2 complaints 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1982
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1982: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1997 | 443 |
| 1998 | 976 |
| 1999 | 789 |
| 2000 | 922 |
| 2001 | 721 |
| 2002 | 567 |
| 2003 | 569 |
| 2004 | 1,148 |
| 2005 | 975 |
| 2006 | 1,118 |
| 2007 | 977 |
| 2008 | 988 |
| 2009 | 1,510 |
| 2010 | 1,362 |
| 2011 | 978 |
| 2012 | 907 |
| 2013 | 837 |
| 2014 | 351 |
| 2015 | 270 |
| 2016 | 839 |
| 2017 | 705 |
| 2018 | 698 |
| 2019 | 191 |
| 2020 | 198 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 98 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 2 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and carburetor system.
Show complaint excerpts
Design/location of the gas tank, which is directly behind the rear bumper with possibility of explosion during impact. Mjs
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-30
Engine failed, causing vehicle to stall.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-25
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1982-02-18Fuel system, gasoline82V012000 Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. The throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the…
Remedy: Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.
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1983-08-10Vehicle speed control83V077000 Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. This could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position.
Remedy: Dealer will install a special cotter pin, to retain the accelerator pump pin, and a spring clip thrust washer on the accelerator pump link.
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1982 Chevrolet Malibu — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 82V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 83V077000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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- Is the 1982 Chevrolet Malibu 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 Malibu?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1982 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- 3 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.