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1992 Chevrolet Lumina

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Lumina years

Owner complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina are substantially higher than the model-year median of 126.

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342Owner complaints

Model-year median: 126

2Recall campaigns

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2Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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1989427
1990352
1991342
1992243
1993126
1994492
1995
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
158Electrical System
44Seat Belts
34Engine And Engine Cooling
29Power Train
25
All reported categories
Structure
15Steering
13Wheels
13Fuel System, Gasoline
12Suspension
12Seats
10Vehicle Speed Control
9Visibility
7Exterior Lighting
6Latches/locks/linkages
4Parking Brake
4Unknown Or Other
3Service Brakes, Air
2Air Bags
1Child Seat
1Engine
1Equipment
1Fuel System, Other
1Fuel/propulsion System
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 14 of 342 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 158 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 44 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Seat Belts. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

16 crash reports11 fire reports9 injury reports

Power Train complaints

25 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 1999
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline

STARTER(2) AND ALTERNATOR(2) FAILED. NLM

NHTSA ODI #546464

Mileage unknown · Jan 28, 1999
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN COMING OUT OF A STOP VEHICLE HESISATED AND NEEDED TO IDLE BEFORE DRIVING. ALSO, HAD PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE CALIPERS, WHICH HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

NHTSA ODI #834156

Mileage unknown · May 29, 1998
Power Train

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A BOOM, TURNED RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WENT COMPLETELY AROUND AND AROUND IN A CIRCLE. DRIVER GOT THE VEHICLE TO GO STRAIGHT AND PARKED THE CAR. WHEN SHE GOT DRIVING AXLE WAS ON THE GROUND IN FRONT BETWEEN THE TWO TIRES. VEHICLE IS AT S&S TRANSMISSION BEING INSPECTED. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLE…

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WHILE DRIVING HEARD A BOOM, TURNED RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WENT COMPLETELY AROUND AND AROUND IN A CIRCLE. DRIVER GOT THE VEHICLE TO GO STRAIGHT AND PARKED THE CAR. WHEN SHE GOT DRIVING AXLE WAS ON THE GROUND IN FRONT BETWEEN THE TWO TIRES. VEHICLE IS AT S&S TRANSMISSION BEING INSPECTED. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI #823756

Mileage unknown · Apr 20, 1998
Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTOR CLUTCH SOLENOID LOCKS UP WHEN YOU STOP.

NHTSA ODI #534379

Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 1997
Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING 60-65 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH VEHICLE NOT RESPONDING TO ACCELERATOR BEING PUSHED. VEHICLE BECAME POWERLESS FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES THAN REGAINED SOME SPEED, ENOUGH TO GET OFF THE ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #814175

Mileage unknown · Jun 23, 1997
Power Train

THE DRIVE GEAR INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO ENGAGE.

NHTSA ODI #519097

Mileage unknown · Jan 14, 1997
Power TrainSeats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TRACK IS INOPERATIVE, ALONG WITH TORQUE CONVETRTER HAS BEEN WORKED ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE WORK WAS COMPLETED PROPERLY. *AK

NHTSA ODI #807640

Mileage unknown · Dec 11, 1996
Power Train

BEARING ASSEMBLY FAILED.

NHTSA ODI #602445

Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 1996
Power Train

TRANSMISSION LOCK CLUTCH STICKS WHEN TRANSMISSION IS HOT. *AW

NHTSA ODI #506584

Mileage unknown · Jun 23, 1996
Power Train

TRANSMISSION 5TH GEAR INOPERATIVE. *SD

NHTSA ODI #505834

Official recalls

2

92V161000 · Fuel System, Gasoline

Nov 3, 1992

THERE IS FUEL LEAKAGE AT THE FUEL TANK FILL AND/OR VENT PIPE EXTENSION SOLDER JOINTS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FUEL LEAKS CAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE IF EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK.

91V214000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Dec 6, 1991

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