1982 Cadillac DeVille Coupe
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- Photo: 1978 Cadillac Sedan DeVille in Columbia Blue, Front Right, 06-11-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, front left (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Sedan DeVille (6074512801) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Cadillac Sedan DeVille D'Elegance in Columbia Blue, Rear Left, 06-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Cadillac Coupe Deville dashboard by That Hartford Guy, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1982 Cadillac DeVille Coupe is a 125-hp 4.1-liter V8 coupe with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $15,249 MSRP.
It makes 125 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque.
The DeVille measures 221.0 inches long on a 121.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,249 ($51,357 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | OHV V8 (HT4100), aluminum block / cast-iron heads |
| Displacement | 4.1 L |
| Horsepower | 125 hp |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft |
| Injection Type | Closed-loop digital fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic with overdrive |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 221 in |
| Width | 76.4 in |
| Height | 54.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.4 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Cadillac DeVille Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Cadillac DEVILLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 4, 1993 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
THE FUEL FILTERS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT THREADED FITTING. THE INCORRECT FITTING IS SIMILIAR ENOUGH IN SIZE THAT THE FUEL FILTER MAY APPEAR TO BE CORRECTLY THREADED ONTO THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: REPLACE THE FILTERS WITH THE CORRECT FILTERS.
Remedy: THE IMPROPER THREADING COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
NHTSA campaign 93E019000
Jan 3, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V012000
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1982 Cadillac DEVILLE
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Cadillac DEVILLE (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.