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#BS-1982-CHECAV-1B451982 Chevrolet CavalierProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 1 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 1 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported speed control issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Speed Control (1 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1982 Chevrolet Cavalier: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
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Recall History (1 recall)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
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NHTSA Defect Investigations (6)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
POWER STEERING FAILURE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL LINE LEAK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
POWER ST. ASSIST
STEERING
SUDDEN ACCEL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
+ 1 more in the full report
The worst model year for the Chevrolet Cavalier is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.
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