The service and repair manual for the 1982 Buick Riviera — 4.1L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 5.0L V8 and 3.8L V6 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Buick published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.1L V6 — OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV 5.0L V8 — OHV 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV, turbocharged |
| Trims | Limited Edition Convertible 2-Door · T-Type Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 1 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 Riviera manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 44
- Engine Performance 279
- Accessories & Equipment 543
- General Information 1,742
- Body & Frame 176
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 138
- Brakes 110
- Maintenance 72
- Drivelines & Axles 50
- Restraints 14
- Electrical 823
- Steering 308
- Engine Mechanical 356
- Suspension 156
- Horizon, Omni & 24
- Dodge 400
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 Riviera
- Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system · 82V012000Under 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 dr.
Owners have filed 1 complaints and Buick has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1982 Riviera. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 Riviera manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 Riviera?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 4.1L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 5.0L V8 and 3.8L V6 across the Limited Edition Convertible 2-Door, T-Type Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Buick published for this year.
What 1982 Riviera problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1982 Riviera, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Buick dealers.
Does it include 1982 Riviera wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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