Chevrolet Cavalier 1982
Model Cavalier made in 1982 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there are 6 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to vehicle speed control. . The car had some investigations: electrical system, engine and engine cooling and steering. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1982
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V021000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1981 to 01/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 519329 | 03/15/1982 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/08/1982 | 03/12/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank, filler and vent pipes.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and cause vehicle damage and serious personalinjury.note: until the vehicle can be inspected and the necessary modifications aremade, the fuel tank should not be filled more than 3/4 full. also, the dealershould be contacted immediately if any fuel leakage is detected. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE87004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/05/1986 | 07/16/1987 | ELECT. FAILURES/FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA83010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/25/1983 | 12/08/1983 | FUEL LINE LEAK | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
| DP86018 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/05/1986 | 12/19/1986 | POWER STEERING FAILURE | ||
| Power steering failure | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP86019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/12/1986 | 12/22/1986 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| Sudden acceleration | ||||||
| EA87007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 08/07/1987 | SUDDEN ACCEL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| Sudden acceleration. | |||