The service and repair manual for the 1982 Chevrolet P20 — 6.2L V8 and 4.8L I6 and 5.7L V8 engines, 2 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 | 6.2L V8 — OHV 4.8L I6 — OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Step-Van Delivery Van 2-Door · Base Stripped Chassis |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 P20 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 24
- Engine Performance 222
- Accessories & Equipment 124
- General Information 1,641
- Body & Frame 44
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 86
- Brakes 170
- Maintenance 43
- Drivelines & Axles 93
- Steering 358
- Electrical 246
- Suspension 52
- Engine Mechanical 274
- Transmission 15
- All Models 15
- All Thermostats 195
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 P20
- 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.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap · 83V085000In a vehicle impact from the rear, the three piece hoses could separate and result in fuel leakage in excess of the amount permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 30.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1982 P20. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 P20 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 P20?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 6.2L V8 and 4.8L I6 and 5.7L V8 across the Step-Van Delivery Van 2-Door, Base Stripped Chassis trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1982 P20 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1982 P20, covering power train, 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 P20 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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