1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO
The 1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), Seat Belts (1 complaint), and Seats (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO, potentially affecting up to 498,034 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
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.
View full details →Recall 91V055000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
| 179,036 vehicles affected
Defect: PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
Consequence: PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.
View full details →Recall 82V089000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 172,863 vehicles affected
Defect: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE NON-COMPLIANCE EXISTS BECAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY PULL THROUGH THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE IF ENOUGH FORCE IS APPLIED.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM A FAILURE OF BELT TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT KIT TO ENSURE PROPER ANCHORING OF SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Recall 82V076000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 24,455 vehicles affected
Defect: FUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY PRODUCE A LOUD AND PERSISTENT "WHISTLE" DURING VENTING OF THE TANK. IF THE FUEL FILLER CAP IS REMOVED WHILE THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE TANK IS MORE THAN 3/4 FULL, GASOLINE MAY BE FORCED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK ONTO BYSTANDERS.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IF INTRODUCED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATOR AND PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WENT TO CHEVY DEALER, WHO WE BROUGHT 2014 FROM, TOLD THEM WE HAD 1982 CAMARO, THAT HAD 3 RECALLS. WE HAD RECALL NUMBERS. THEY SAID RECALLS WERE TO OLD, THEY COULD DO NOTHING TO HELP. WISHED WE ASKED PRIOR TO BUYING THEIR VEHICLE.
WENT TO CHEVY DEALER, WHO WE BROUGHT 2014 FROM, TOLD THEM WE HAD 1982 CAMARO, THAT HAD 3 RECALLS. WE HAD RECALL NUMBERS. THEY SAID RECALLS WERE TO OLD, THEY COULD DO NOTHING TO HELP. WISHED WE ASKED PRIOR TO BUYING THEIR VEHICLE.
WENT TO CHEVY DEALER, WHO WE BROUGHT 2014 FROM, TOLD THEM WE HAD 1982 CAMARO, THAT HAD 3 RECALLS. WE HAD RECALL NUMBERS. THEY SAID RECALLS WERE TO OLD, THEY COULD DO NOTHING TO HELP. WISHED WE ASKED PRIOR TO BUYING THEIR VEHICLE.
CONSUMER CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, MADE A LEFT TURN AND THE FIVE-STAR RIM CRACKED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CAMARO
- 1977 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 0 complaints
- 1978 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 0 complaints
- 1979 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 6 complaints
- 1980 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 0 complaints
- 1981 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 1 complaint
- 1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO (current)
- 1983 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 25 complaints
- 1984 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 40 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 64 complaints
- 1986 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 38 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 29 complaints
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