The 1982 Impala remained the same as the 1981 model, except that the trims were reduced to the standard four-door sedan and the station wagon.  The base engine was a 229-ci V6 rated at 110 horsepower, and optional engines included a 267-ci V8 rated at 115 horsepower, a 305-ci V8 145 horsepower, and a 350-ci rated at 150 horsepower.

The car had a few fuel-injection problems which resulted in a recall in January of 1982.