Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 C10 Suburban.
The 1982 Chevrolet C10 Suburban is defined in the historical record by a sparse reliability profile totaling just four owner complaints and three recalls, an unusually light footprint of reported defects for the nameplate. Tires stand out as the top complaint area within that limited data set, suggesting the bulk of owner feedback centered on one narrow concern rather than scattered systemic failures. Consequently, this model year occupies a relatively uncomplicated position in the Suburban’s reliability history, providing researchers with a benchmark largely free of complex, widespread mechanical grievances.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 185.4 in |
| Overall width | 79.5 in |
| Overall height | 73.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1982 Chevrolet C10 Suburban lead in one area — the tires, 1 of 4 reports (25%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 3 recall campaigns target the tires, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the tires pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ALUMINUM WHEELS. THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO WHEEL STUD FAILURE. THIS COULD ALLOW SEPARATION OF… Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.