The service and repair manual for the 1982 Chevrolet C20 — 5.0L V8 and 4.1L I6 and 7.4L V8 and 6.2L V8 and 4.8L I6 and 5.7L V8 engines, 12 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.0L V8 — OHV 4.1L I6 — OHV 7.4L V8 — OHV 6.2L V8 — OHV 4.8L I6 — OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Scottsdale Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Silverado Cab & Chassis 4-Door · Silverado Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Silverado Cab & Chassis 2-Door · Scottsdale Cab & Chassis 2-Door · Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door +6 |
| Other 1982 C20 variants | C20 Suburban → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 1 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 C20 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 24
- Engine Performance 234
- Accessories & Equipment 136
- General Information 1,662
- Body & Frame 56
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 86
- Brakes 170
- Maintenance 43
- Drivelines & Axles 129
- Steering 358
- Electrical 270
- Suspension 52
- Engine Mechanical 305
- Transmission 15
- All Models 15
- All Thermostats 195
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 C20
- Power Train — axle assembly › axle shaft · 82V081000The rear axle shafts received improper heat treatment during manufacture. the shaft may break and the tire and wheel assembly could disengage from the vehicle.
Owners have filed 1 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1982 C20. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 C20 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 C20?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 5.0L V8 and 4.1L I6 and 7.4L V8 and 6.2L V8 and 4.8L I6 and 5.7L V8 across the Scottsdale Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Silverado Cab & Chassis 4-Door, Silverado Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Silverado Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Scottsdale Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Custom Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Silverado Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Custom Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Custom Cab & Chassis 4-Door, Scottsdale Cab & Chassis 4-Door, Scottsdale Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1982 C20 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1982 C20, covering power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 1982 C20 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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