1982 Chevrolet Cavalier
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Power st. Assist
Summary of information from the manufacturer:gm has developed a splitring field repair kit and IS extending the warranry on all 1982-84 a,j, and x, body cars and 1985 c,body cars.the warranty applies to carsthat are for 50,000 miles or 5 yrs.it includes reimbursement for previousrepairs.analysis:wearing of the rack…
Summary of information from the manufacturer:gm has developed a splitring field repair kit and IS extending the warranry on all 1982-84 a,j, and x, body cars and 1985 c,body cars.the warranty applies to carsthat are for 50,000 miles or 5 yrs.it includes reimbursement for previousrepairs.analysis:wearing of the rack and pinion housing and low ambient tempcan cause temporary loss of power assist.teflon o rings fail to sealoff internal pressure.status:evaluating the extended warranty offer by gm.======
- Sudden accel
Summary of information from manufacturer:analysis:status: gm responded by letter dated 12 february 1987.ea closed on8/7/87.===
- Elect. Failures/fires
Summary of information from manufacturer:manufacturer reports include 1owner complaint, 45 field reports, and 2 lawsuits.no service or technicalbulletins have been issued to dealers.gm reported that electrical systemmodifications had been initiated for both the instrument panel wiring har-ness and the negative battery…
Summary of information from manufacturer:manufacturer reports include 1owner complaint, 45 field reports, and 2 lawsuits.no service or technicalbulletins have been issued to dealers.gm reported that electrical systemmodifications had been initiated for both the instrument panel wiring har-ness and the negative battery cable in early 1982 to reduce the potentialof conduit abrasion.in addition, engine and alternator wiring harnessassemblies were revised by adding a corrosion preventive compound to the2-way alternator connector circuits in early 1981.analysis:reports include descriptions of unspecified electrical systemmalfunctions, including blown fuses resulting in loss of windshield wipers,abraded wiring, poor engine performance, vehicle stalling, and electricalfires.no safety related defect trend has been identified.proposed action:close this preliminary evaluation.===
- Sudden acceleration
There is no summary currently available
- Power steering failure
Power steering failure
- Fuel line leak
There is no summary currently available
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