- The problem
- The carburetor fuel plug may come out and fuel could leak from the carburetor.
- The fix
- The dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent it from dislodging, at no charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Chevrolet Chevette Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1982 Chevrolet Chevette with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (3) and the seats & seat belts (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 1983 for the carburetor system. For comparison, the 1981 has 5 and the 1983 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Chevette year, for its age
#4 most complained-about 1982 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1982 Chevrolet Chevette problems
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1982 Chevrolet Chevette recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The carburetor fuel inlet housing plug in the side of the carburetor may come out.
- The fix
- The dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent fuel leakage, without charge.
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 1982 Chevrolet Chevette
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The driver and passenger side seat belt buckle can't get it to buckle it is hard to lock. Tt
Vehicle smokes and melts wires and harness box to each other against firewall when vehicle is turned on. *Skd
Wiring harness that lies against firewall smokes/burns/melts when starting vehicle. *Aw
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Chevrolet Chevette: every year compared
All Chevette years1982 Chevrolet Chevette vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Chevrolet Chevette | 4 | 2 | C | |
| 1982 Chevrolet C10 | 4 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 3 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1982 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Chevrolet C Series | 1 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1982 Chevrolet C20 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1982 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Chevrolet Celebrity | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1982 Chevrolet Chevette
Does the 1982 Chevrolet Chevette have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1982 Chevrolet Chevette: carburetor system (March 1983); carburetor system (November 1982). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Chevrolet Chevette?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (3), seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1982 Chevrolet Chevette had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 5, 1994 and the latest on May 24, 1995. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1982 Chevrolet Chevette a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Chevrolet Chevette year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Chevrolet Chevette years have the most complaints?
1981 (5), 1982 (4), 1980 (1). See every Chevrolet Chevette year compared.
What should I do if my 1982 Chevrolet Chevette has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data