1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
The 1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, potentially affecting up to 519,329 vehicles.
Recall 82V021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 519,329 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 TO HOSE CONNECTIONS. LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR DURING REFUELING, OR WHILE DRIVING, IF THE FUEL TANK IS ABOVE 3/4 FULL.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND VENT PIPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
Safety Rating for the 1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CAVALIER
- 1980 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 0 complaints
- 1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (current)
- 1983 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 17 complaints
- 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 10 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 4 complaints
- 1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 21 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 27 complaints
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