General Motors, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1982
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 15 safety recalls made by General Motors, LLC in 1982. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 14, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
WHEELS:SINGLE:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ALUMINUM WHEELS. THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO WHEEL STUD FAILURE. THIS COULD ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ID: 82V128000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 1,633
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 7, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:MANUAL:GEAR BOX
THE FRONT AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN CRACKED BALL NUT ASSEMBLIES.
NHTSA ID: 82V118000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 16
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND IF CRACKS ARE FOUND, A NEW WORM AND BALL NUT WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 15, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER:MOTOR
DURING WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION, THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR IN THE WIPER MOTOR RELAY MAY OVERHEAT.
NHTSA ID: 82V110000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 5,316
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DELAY RELAY BY REMOVING THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 1, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:CARBURETOR:UNKNOWN TYPE
THE CARBURETOR FUEL INLET HOUSING PLUG IN THE SIDE OF THE CARBURETOR MAY COME OUT.
NHTSA ID: 82V106000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 106,651
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP ON THE CARBURETOR INLET PLUG TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 7, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL INJECTION:ELECTRICAL:INJECTOR
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.
NHTSA ID: 82V096000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 12,721
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
THE FUEL FEED LINE FITTING BOLT AND TWO WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 21, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHM
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.
NHTSA ID: 82V089000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 172,863
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM A FAILURE OF BELT TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS.
Corrective Action:
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT KIT TO ENSURE PROPER ANCHORING OF SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 24, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:SHAFT AXLE
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS RECEIVED IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. THE SHAFT MAY BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ID: 82V081000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 8,881
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 24, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL INJECTION:UNKNOWN TYPE:LINE:HOSE
THE FUEL INLET PIPE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AT THE FLARED END LEADING INTO THE CARBURETOR DUE TO VIBRATIONS IN OPERATION. THESE CRACKS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
NHTSA ID: 82V080000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 1,167
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL INLET PIPE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 29, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
NHTSA ID: 82V076000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 24,455
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IF INTRODUCED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATOR AND PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 1, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT HUB
ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BARREL AREA BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS OF THE HUBS COULD DEVELOP CRACKS. EVENTUALLY THE HUBS COULD FAIL.
NHTSA ID: 82V067000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 419
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
A NEW HUB AND DRUM ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED BY DEALER AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 8, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN INCORRECT ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKETS. THIS COULD ALLOW THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO ROD TO BIND ON THE ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKET.
NHTSA ID: 82V060000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 189
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT CABLE BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. VEHICLES WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL WILL ALSO BE MODIFIED IN THE EVENT THAT CRUISE CONTROL IS LATER ADDED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 29, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM
THE PLATFORM TRAILER HITCHES ON THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH SUFFICIENT HITCH-TO-ATTACHMENT BOLT CLAMP LOAD. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE TRAILER HITCH ATTACHING PARTS MAY LOOSEN AND BREAK.
NHTSA ID: 82V028000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 148
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE HITCH AND REAR BUMPER, RETORQUE THE ATTACHMENT BOLTS AND REPLACE THE EXISTING REAR HITCH-TO-FRAME BOLTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 8, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
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.
NHTSA ID: 82V021000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 519,329
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND VENT PIPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 2, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:FLEXIBLE
THE CLUTCH CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS OPERATED. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE MAY RESULT IN WEAR THROUGH OF THE INSULATION ON THE CLUTCH CABLE. THE RESULTING METAL ON METAL CONTACT COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE BRAKE PIPE, LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION.
NHTSA ID: 82V018000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 4,987
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT SYSTEM BY PROVIDING A MINIMUM 1/2 INCH CLEARANCE BETWEEN CLUTCH CABLE AND BRAKE PIPE TO AVOID METAL ON METAL CONTACT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 3, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL INJECTION:UNKNOWN TYPE:ACCUMULATOR
UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER.
NHTSA ID: 82V012000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 79,686
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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