Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1982 Chevrolet Camaro, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Service brakes1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
- Wheels1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1982 Chevrolet Camaro failed the safety check 0.62% of the time — 28% less often than the average 1982 passenger car (0.86%). Median odometer at inspection: 70,943 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
44 first registered in 1982 are on Dutch roads; 68% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld8
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen8
- Remverschil op 1 as te groot7
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm6
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde4
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af3
- Ruitensproeierinstallatie werkt niet3
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht3
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In Finland
9 of these cars first registered in 1982 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 145,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
80 1982 cars are on the New Zealand register; 71% arrived as used imports, 6% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
| 1991063 17 Apr 1991 | Brakes On certain vehicles, the parking brake system may contain a non-functional parking brake adjuster. This may result in a gradual loss of parking brake effective… |
| 1985007 10 Jan 1985 | Brakes On certain vehicles, the rear brake backing plates may develop a corrosion condition which could result in loss of rear brake fluid and loss of rear braking cap… |
| 1982072 20 Sept 1982 | Not Entered THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES MAY PULL THROUGH THE UNDERBODY OF THESE VEHICLES IF SUBSTANTIAL FORCES WERE TO BE APPLIED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH… |
| 1982061 22 Jul 1982 | Fuel System On certain Trans Am and Camaro Z28 vehicles with crossfire fuel injection engines, the fuel tank ventilator valve may produce a loud and persistant whistle duri… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE NON-COMPLIANCE EXISTS BECAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY PULL THROUGH THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE IF ENOUGH FORCE IS APPLIED.
FUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY PRODUCE A LOUD AND PERSISTENT "WHISTLE" DURING VENTING OF THE TANK. IF THE FUEL FILLER CAP IS REMOVED WHILE THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE TANK IS MORE THAN 3/4 FULL, GASOLINE MAY BE FORCED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK ONTO BYSTANDERS.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
NHTSA investigations
REAR DISC BRAKES
REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILURES
REAR DISC BRAKES
FRAME CRACKING
REAR BRAKE FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation