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1982 Chevrolet Impala Base

The 1982 Chevrolet Impala Base is a 110-hp 3.8-liter V6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $8,358 MSRP.

It makes 110 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 190 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm.

The Impala measures 212.1 inches long on a 116.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,505 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$8,358 ($28,149 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.8L 90-deg V6 (Chevrolet 229)
Displacement3.8 L
Horsepower110 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque190 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Bore and Stroke94.9 x 88.4 mm (3.74 x 3.48 in)
Compression Ratio8.6
Injection TypeCarburetor (2-BBL)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
Tank Capacity25.1 gal
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDiscs
Rear Brake DiscDrums
Tires & Wheels
Tires Front205/75 R15
Tires Rear205/75 R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length212.09 in
Width75.31 in
Height56.42 in
Wheelbase115.98 in
Cargo Volume20.9 ft³
Curb Weight3,505 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Chevrolet IMPALA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 24, 2007 · EQUIPMENT

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

NHTSA campaign 07E088000

Aug 19, 1983 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

ACCELERATOR PUMP LEVER RETAINING PIN MAY LOOSEN AFTER REPEATED HEAVY ACCELERATOR PEDAL APPLICATIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COTTER PIN, TO RETAIN THE ACCELERATOR PUMP PIN, AND A SPRING CLIP THRUST WASHER ON THE ACCELERATOR PUMP LINK.

NHTSA campaign 83V077000

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

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1982 Chevrolet IMPALA

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Chevrolet IMPALA. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 19, 2000 · Electrical System
“NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK”
Mar 13, 1997 · Seat Belts
“SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED TO RELEASE, TRAPPING PASSENGER IN SEAT.”

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 IMPALA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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