1982 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1982 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
The 1982 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), and Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1982 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1982 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE, potentially affecting up to 598,387 vehicles.
Recall 82V106000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| 106,651 vehicles affected
Defect: THE CARBURETOR FUEL INLET HOUSING PLUG IN THE SIDE OF THE CARBURETOR MAY COME OUT.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP ON THE CARBURETOR INLET PLUG TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 83V027000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| 491,736 vehicles affected
Defect: THE CARBURETOR FUEL PLUG MAY COME OUT AND FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE CARBURETOR.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP ON THE CARBURETOR INLET PLUG TO PREVENT IT FROM DISLODGING, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1982 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1982 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE SMOKES AND MELTS WIRES AND HARNESS BOX TO EACH OTHER AGAINST FIREWALL WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED ON. *SKD
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAN'T GET IT TO BUCKLE IT IS HARD TO LOCK. TT
WIRING HARNESS THAT LIES AGAINST FIREWALL SMOKES/BURNS/MELTS WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. *AW
Safety Rating for the 1982 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1982 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1982 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1982 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
- 1977 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 0 complaints
- 1979 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 0 complaints
- 1980 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 1 complaint
- 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 6 complaints
- 1982 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE (current)
- 1983 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 2 complaints
- 1984 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 0 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 1 complaint
- 1986 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 6 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 0 complaints
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