The service and repair manual for the 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier — the 1.8L I4 engine, 11 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 | 1.8L I4 — OHV |
| Trims | Cadet Wagon 4-Door · CL Hatchback 2-Door · Cadet Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · CL Wagon 4-Door · CL Sedan 4-Door +5 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 1 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 Cavalier manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 44
- General Information 1,623
- Accessories & Equipment 479
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 110
- Body & Frame 151
- Maintenance 72
- Brakes 113
- Restraints 14
- Drivelines & Axles 28
- Steering 365
- Electrical 751
- Suspension 93
- Engine Mechanical 316
- Transmission 25
- Engine Performance 241
- Horizon, Omni & 24
- Dodge 400
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 Cavalier
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap · 82V021000Under 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.
Owners have filed 1 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1982 Cavalier. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 Cavalier manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 Cavalier?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 1.8L I4 across the Cadet Wagon 4-Door, CL Hatchback 2-Door, Cadet Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, CL Wagon 4-Door, CL Sedan 4-Door, CL Coupe 2-Door, Base Wagon 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, Cadet Coupe 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1982 Cavalier problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1982 Cavalier, 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 Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 1982 Cavalier 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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