TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1992 CHEVROLET LUMINA. AFTER ADDING FUEL INTO THE VEHICLE, THE GAGE INDICATOR DISPLAYED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, WITHIN THREE DAYS ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND DESTROYED IT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE PRIOR FAILURE WA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1992 CHEVROLET LUMINA. AFTER ADDING FUEL INTO THE VEHICLE, THE GAGE INDICATOR DISPLAYED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, WITHIN THREE DAYS ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND DESTROYED IT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE PRIOR FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THERE WERE NO KNOWN INJURIES OR POLICE REPORTS FILED. REPORT NUMBER 71723371589 WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #10281655
121,709 miles · Aug 1, 2003
Fuel System, Gasoline
CAR STALLED THEN QUIT RUNNING. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FILTER, SCREEN, AND MODULE. CAR STILL NOT RUNNING.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10030557
Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL TANK HAS CRACKED AROUND SEAMS CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *SLC
NHTSA ODI #895192
Mileage unknown · Apr 8, 2000
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
ALL SIX FUEL INJECTORS FAILED. NLM
NHTSA ODI #784605
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 1999
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
STARTER(2) AND ALTERNATOR(2) FAILED. NLM
NHTSA ODI #546464
Mileage unknown · Aug 19, 1998
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
OIL VAPORS FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE HEAT FROM THE EGR PIPE SOFTENED THE HOSE, WHICH CAUSED IT TO FAIL UNDER PANICK BRAKING. QCAW
NHTSA ODI #539022
Mileage unknown · May 10, 1998
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineService Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKES GRIND UPON BRAKING. ALSO OIL LEAK AND FOUL ODOR OF GASOLINE WHEN STARTING VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #535380
Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 1998
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE.
NHTSA ODI #529889
Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 1997
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL INJECTOR O-RINGS FAILED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #526408
Mileage unknown · Nov 25, 1997
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. IN REFERENCE TO TSB 67-63-03, JUNE 1996, AND NO RECALL EVEN IF ITS A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT. *AK
THE REVERSE SERVO APPLY PIN MAY BIND IN THE CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE REVERSE BAND DISTRESS (LOSS OR SLIPPING OF REVERSE), REVERSE BAND DRAG IN DRIVE RANGE (POOR PERFORMANCE -- POOR POWER), OR THE TRANSMISSION TO REMAIN IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL GEAR POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFTINDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AND RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2
PE94063 · Corroded Rear Disk Brakes
Opened Aug 12, 1994 · Closed Dec 21, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE92052 · Apv Fuel Line Fires
Opened Jun 4, 1992 · Closed Oct 30, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
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