Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1982 Chevrolet C10. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- Summary
- THE LOCKING SCREW THAT RETAINS THE PINION SHAFT IN PLACE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL COULD COME LOOSE. THE PINION SHAFT TURNS THE GEARS INSIDE THE DIFFERENTIAL THAT ROTATE THE DRIVE AXLES AND REAR WHEELS. IF THE LOCKING SCREW COMES LOOSE, IT COULD DAMAGE OTHER COMPONENTS OR JAM IN THE GEARS. IF THE PINION SHAFT COMES LOOSE, THE REAR WHEELS MAY NO LONGER POWER THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy
- THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SCREW AT NO CHARGE.
WHEELS:SINGLE:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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Owner complaints (4)
4 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 25% |
| Fuel system | 1 | 25% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 25% |
| Tires | 1 | 25% |
How 1982 compares with other C10 years
Best and worst C10 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4 | 2 |
| 1982 | 4 | 2 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 1 |
| 1986 | 7 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1982 Chevrolet C10 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1982 Chevrolet C10 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 83V045000 (power train), 82V128000 (wheel). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1982 Chevrolet C10 problems?
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (1), Fuel system (1), Latches/locks/linkages (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1982 C10 compare with other years?
Among the 1981–1990 Chevrolet C10 model years at least five years old, the 1987 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1988 the most (7). The 1982 drew 4. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.