1982 Chevrolet Cavalier Base
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- Photo: 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier Type 10 convertible, front left, 03-15-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1st Chevrolet Cavalier wagon front by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 coupé rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1st Chevrolet Cavalier wagon rear by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier Base is an 88-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,499 MSRP.
It makes 88 horsepower and 100 lb-ft of torque.
The Cavalier measures 174.5 inches long on a 101.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,499 ($25,256 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L Inline-4 (L46) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 88 hp |
| Torque | 100 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 74 mm (3.50 x 2.91 in) |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel Rochester carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 13.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs, front stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Solid beam axle, trailing arms, variable-rate coil springs |
| Turning Diameter | 34.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented Discs, 9.72 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drums, 7.87 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 175/80 R13 |
| Tires Rear | 175/80 R13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.5 in |
| Width | 66 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Front Track | 55.35 in |
| Rear Track | 55.16 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.77 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier Base 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Chevrolet CAVALIER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 8, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND VENT PIPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V021000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1982 Chevrolet CAVALIER
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Chevrolet CAVALIER. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 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 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.