The service and repair manual for the 1982 Chevrolet Impala — 5.0L V8 and 3.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 and 4.4L V8 and 5.7L V8 engines, 3 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 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV 3.8L V6 — OHV 4.4L V8 — OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Estate Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Wagon 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 2 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 Impala manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 44
- Engine Performance 311
- Accessories & Equipment 496
- General Information 1,742
- Body & Frame 161
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 110
- Brakes 113
- Maintenance 72
- Drivelines & Axles 73
- Restraints 14
- Electrical 785
- Steering 308
- Engine Mechanical 369
- Suspension 107
- Horizon, Omni & 24
- Dodge 400
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 Impala
- Vehicle Speed Control — cables · 83V077000Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. this could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position.
- 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.
Owners have filed 2 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1982 Impala. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 Impala manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 Impala?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 5.0L V8 and 3.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 and 4.4L V8 and 5.7L V8 across the Estate Wagon 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Base Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1982 Impala problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1982 Impala, covering vehicle speed control, 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 Impala 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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