How many recalls does the 1982 Chevrolet Caprice have?

The 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has an open recall?

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1982 Chevrolet Caprice Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 79,686 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 82V012000 1982-01-03 79,686 affected

Defect

UNDER 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 DRIVER.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1982 Chevrolet Caprice as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.