How many recalls does the 1982 Chevrolet Silverado have?

The 1982 Chevrolet Silverado has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

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

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1982 Chevrolet Silverado?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1982 Chevrolet Silverado Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1982 Chevrolet Silverado. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

TIRES

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Truck tires came apart, firestone triumph & lemans a/t, firestone refusing responsibility for the tires.”

TIRES

“Consumer replaced the diesel engine in less than 100,000 miles, dealers advised that the engine was not a good one. *mjs”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

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 Silverado as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.