1992 CHEVROLET Lumina Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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Complaints Reported
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
180 complaints
1992 CHEVROLET LUMINA BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE HIT A PARKED VEHICLE AND THE MEDIAN BARRIER. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB
Oct 24, 2007
1992 LUMINA SEDAN BRAKE SPEED BLEEDERS WERE CHANGED 3 TIMES. *TS THE CONSUMER ORDERED BRAKE BLEEDERS FROM A DIFFERENT COMPANY THAN WHERE HE ORDERED THEM BEFORE, BUT WHEN HE RECEIVED THEM, HE NOTICED THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY SEALER OR THREAD LOCKER ON THEM TO HELP PREVENT AIR AND/OR BRAKE FLUID FROM LEAKING. *JB
Jan 09, 2006
THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. *JG
May 01, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CENTER OF THE RIGHT REAR ROTOR SEPARATED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NLM
Mar 28, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jan 13, 2002
+ 175 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
48 complaints
THE HARNESS RUNNING ABOVE THE BRAKE PEDAL AND STERRING COLUMN INSIDE THE VEHICLE BEGAN MELTED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I REMOVED ALL FUSES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO INVESTIGATE PROBLEM. THE HARNESS ABOVE THE STEERING MECHANISM INSIDE THE VEHICLE, DRIVER'S SIDE, IS MELTED.*AK
May 13, 2002
THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING WHENEVER CONSUMER TURNED WHEEL EITHER DIRECTION. NOT TAKEN TO DEALER. *AK
Apr 20, 2001
HAD JUST WASHED & DRIED VEHICLE & TURNED VEHICLE ON. A RACK GEAR BROKE OFF WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. IT REMAINED ON & THEN STARTED TO BURN. FLAMES & SMOKE FILLED VEHICLE. WAS COMING FROM DASHBOARD AREA. OWNER PUT FLAMES OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK
Dec 04, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 12, 2000
THE STARTER AND ALTERNATOR FAILED. NLM
Apr 08, 2000
+ 43 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
34 complaints
THE VEHICLE CUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK *SC *JB
Jan 23, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*AK THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE STALLING PROBLEM AS A TCC CYLNOID, THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB *NM
Nov 19, 2003
EXECESSIVE FUEL WAS BEING DISPENCED DOWN THE PLENUM FILLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH GASOLINE. WHEN CONVERTER REACHED OPERATING TEMP. OF APPROX. 1800 DEGREES THE FUEL IN THE CONVERTER WAS IGNITED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
Aug 14, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. IT USUALLY TAKES ABOUT 15 MINUTES BEFORE VEHICLE IS ABLE TO RUN AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jun 13, 2000
THE TIMING BELT FAILED. NLM
Apr 08, 2000
+ 29 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
33 complaints
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RELEASED FROM IT'S BUCKLE WHILE DRIVING. LEAVING THE DRIVER UNRESTRAINED. *AK *NM
Feb 26, 2004
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK. DT
Nov 29, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SHOULDER BELTS HAVE LOST TENSION CAUSING THE BELT TO LIMP, GIVING NO RESTRAINT SUPPORT. ALSO THE BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *JB *SCC
Jul 25, 2002
DRIVER'S SEATBELT WILL NO LONGER RETRACT.*AK
May 03, 2001
CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS. DRIVER'S SIDE BUCKLE WILL NOT COME OUT OF HOUSING. PASSENGER'S SIDE DOES NOT RETRACT. DEALERS SAID IT WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Nov 30, 2000
+ 28 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
21 complaints
DT: THE CONSUMER FOUND RECALL 91V214000, AFTER THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH HIS VEHICLE. THE REVERSE WORKED ON THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED, BUT IS NO LONGER WORKING. THE PROBLEM STARTED IN 1993. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN THE RECALL, BUT THEY COULDN'T FIX IT. THE MANUFACTURER DATE WAS TWO MONTHS BEFORE THE RECALL STARTED. THE TRANSMISSION WORKS IN ALL THE OTHER GEARS EXCEPT REVERSE. *JB
Jul 25, 2005
NAR 05/21/2003 *MR TRANSMISSION STALLED ON 1992 CHEVROLET LUMINA. *CB
May 21, 2003
WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPING OR AT A COMPLETE STOP IT WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL GEAR WHICH RESULTS IN VEHICLE BEING IMMOBILE. *AK
Jan 27, 2003
MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLES FAILED 3 TIMES IN 25 MONTHS AND LESS THAN 22,000 MILES. IN ALL CASES, REPAIRS WERE DONE AT GM DEALER USING GM PARTS.*AK
Oct 02, 2001
THERE WAS A RECALL ON TRANSMISSION, YET CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Feb 28, 2001
+ 16 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
14 complaints
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.
Aug 25, 2009
CAR STALLED THEN QUIT RUNNING. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FILTER, SCREEN, AND MODULE. CAR STILL NOT RUNNING.*AK
Aug 01, 2003
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
Aug 27, 2001
ALL SIX FUEL INJECTORS FAILED. NLM
Apr 08, 2000
INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. NLM
Jul 07, 1999
+ 9 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
13 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35-40 MPH DOWN A SIDE ROAD, THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN, DRIVER HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE RIM ON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE HAD ABOUT 1 AND 1/2 INCH OF METAL HOLDING THE TIRE TO THE CAR. OWNER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A BODY GARAGE. THE RIM HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. *AK
Feb 18, 1998
THE RIMS ARE CRACKING . TT CRACKS WERE ON THE FRONT AND REAR, ONN ALL RIMS RIMS ARE BEING SENT TO GENERAL MOTORS.*JB
Oct 20, 1995
THE RIMS ARE CRACKING . TT THERE ARE CRACKS ON FONT AND REAR RIMS, THEY ARE BEING REPLACED BY GENERAL MOTORS.*JB
Oct 20, 1995
THE RIMS ARE CRACKING . TT CRACKS ARE ON FRONT AND REAR RIMS GENERAL MOTORS ARE REPLACING.*JB
Oct 20, 1995
THE RIMS ARE CRACKING . TT CONSUMER STATES ALL RIMS ARE BEING REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER CRACKED OR NOT DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM.*JB
Oct 20, 1995
+ 8 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
12 complaints
ENGINE FRAME BOLTS BROKE. *TR
Mar 17, 2011
THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUE AS THE BELOW LISTED RECALL: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 97V058000 THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR. *JB
Sep 14, 2005
CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY SEVERAL MECHANICS BEFORE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE WAS FOUND. THE REAR CRADLE BOLT HAD PULLED THROUGH THE RETAINERS BECAUSE OF CORROSION AS STATED IN RECALL 97V058000, BUT THIS MODEL YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.*AK
Oct 27, 2004
FRONT-ENGINE CRADLE BOLT RETAINING MOUNT SEPAATED DUE TO CORRSION, STAMPED BOLT FLANGE RUSTED THROUGH, FELL OFF AND WAS FOUND ON DRIVE WAY. I AM TAKING IT TO HAVE ALL FOUR REPLACED BEFORE THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION/CRADLE FALLS OUT ON THE GROUND. THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING.*AK
Jan 14, 2004
LOCK ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK MANUALLY OR WHEN USING ELRCTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DRIVER COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO HAPPEN. *YH
May 07, 2002
+ 7 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
11 complaints
PASSENGER REAR WHEEL TURNED SIDEWAYS/INWARD OF VEHICLE AND WAS HELD ON BY BRAKE SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY AT 15MPH AND HAD NO PRIOR WARNING. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED.*AK DEALER FOUND THE REAR ROD ASSEMBLY HAD CAME OFF CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO BREAK. DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR REAR END LINKS. *TT
Jun 28, 2002
WHILE DRIVING BUSHING THAT ARE ASSEMBLED TO THE FRAME OF VEHICLE SNAPPED AND SHEARED OFF WHICH CAUSED THE FRAME OF VEHICLE TO DISENGAGE FROM BODY. THIS RESULTED IN ENGINE DROPPING FROM VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL TO DISENGAGE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BUSHINGS HELD MOISTURE IN BETWEEN THE FRAME AND BODY CAUSING THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME TO ROT OUT. *YH
Apr 23, 2002
REAR STRUTS KEEP BUSTING THROUGH THE UPPER STRUT MOUNTS. A FRIEND AND I HAVE PUT 3 SETS OF STRUT MOUNTS IN AND IT APPEARS I WILL HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN IN THE NEXT COUPLE MONTHS. ANY SUPPORT WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *AK
Mar 05, 2002
I WAS INFORMED BY THE GARAGE THE ENTIRE REAR ASSEMBLY WAS FAILING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
May 18, 2001
REAR INTERMITTEN THUMPING NOISE WHEN DRIVING 10-20 MPR. REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED AND INSPECTED WITH NO PROBLEM FOUND. REAR SUSPENSION TRACK CART, TRACK STRUTS AND STRUT MOUNT ASSY WERE REPLACED BY MIDAS MUFFLERS/BRAKES IN FORESTVILLE, MD ON 9/20/96. THIS CURRENT THUMPING NOISE WAS NOTICED A COUPLE WEEKS AGO. I'VE CONTACTED MIDAS TO SEEK INSPECTION AND WARRANTEE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR STRUTS.
Oct 04, 2000
+ 6 more complaints for this component
SEATS
11 complaints
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD AND BRACKET OF SEAT BROKE, AND SEAT SHIFTED BACKWARDS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT THE BRACKET AND SEAT TRACK NEED REPLACEMENT. *AK
Aug 21, 2000
DRIVER SIDE SEAT TRACK BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. YH
Mar 21, 2000
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH DRIVER'S SEAT. DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE AWAY FROM THE TRACKS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Dec 28, 1998
WHILE GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE AND TRYING TO SIT IN THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT THE CONSUMER CAN'T SIT BECAUSE SEAT BROKE AWAY FROM THE ATTACHMENT, AND THE MOUNTING HARDWARE BROKE WHERE THE FRAME IS. *AK
Dec 17, 1998
CONSUMER HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING COLLAPSING SEAT FOR AT LEASE THREE YEARS, SHE REPORTED IT TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER IN HER TOWN 1-3-94. SHE WAS TOLD (UNABLE TO DUPLICATE, SEAT HELD FINE). WHEN OCCUPYING SEAT THE BACK BEGANS TO MOVE SLOWLY. YOU WOULD HAVE TO REAJUST SEAT EACH TIME YOU MOVE FROM IT BY USING THE MANUAL ADJUSTER.
Sep 05, 1997
+ 6 more complaints for this component
STEERING
10 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT SUB FRAME THAT CONTROLLED THE RACK AND PINION WAS CORRODED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 100,000.
Oct 28, 2011
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE DRIVER TRY TO UNLOCK THE STEERING BUT WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
Mar 17, 2004
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN TURNING CORNERS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. JUST RECENTLY, THE PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. *JB
Jan 23, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSES THE SIGNAL LIGHT TO WORK. ALSO, IT IS VERY HARD TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Nov 18, 1998
THE STEERING COLUMN WILL SMOKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING AND EVEN WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 18, 1997
+ 5 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
10 complaints
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE WIPER MOTOR, HOWEVER THE DEALER/ MANUFACTURER REFUSED ASSISTANCE. *TS *JB
Jul 28, 2003
HEATER CORE FAILED. NLM
Jul 07, 1999
REAR DEFOGGER SWITCH FAILED.
Oct 26, 1997
HEATER CORE LEAKED FROM SEAM, CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO FOG UP, AS WELL AS A CHEMICAL SMELL.
May 03, 1996
HEAT/AIR VENTS BECAME BRITTLE/BROKE. *DH
Mar 09, 1996
+ 5 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8 complaints
WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. VEHICLE HIT A CONCRETE POST IN FRONT OF STORE. NO INJURIES. *AK
Aug 10, 2001
ENGINE JUMPS. RPM'S WILL RACE, AND VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
Mar 27, 2001
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.
Apr 08, 1998
SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SD
Jun 05, 1996
CRUISE CONTROL PIVOT SWITCH REPLACED DUE TO SMOKE UNDER STEERING COLUMN.
Jul 02, 1995
+ 3 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 complaints
FAULTY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CAUSED ODOR AT FIRST AND SMOKE LATER. YH
Nov 18, 1999
DRIVER USED RIGHT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, SMOKE RISING FROM STEERING COLLUMN AND SMELLED BURNT PLASTIC. YH
Nov 18, 1999
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH INOPERATIVE.*SD
May 17, 1996
SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. TT
Sep 27, 1995
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACED. *SKD
Jul 02, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
4 complaints
PLASTIC COMPONENT OF HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE BROKE DURING COLD WEATHER. UNABLE TO CHECK/FILL COOLANT, WIPER FLUID ETC. ~$250 TO REPAIR. *AK
Feb 03, 2004
THE EXTERIOR DOOR LATCHES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. HOWEVER, WHEN ENTERING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE LATCHES ON THE INTERIOR WILL OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
Sep 26, 2003
FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR WOULD UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE, TO OPEN DOORS HAD TO CONTINUE PULL ON HAND AND USE KEY LOCK. *AK
May 06, 1996
TAILGATE WON'T LOCK DUE TO FAILED ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY IN LOCK.
Jan 22, 1996
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
THE TOP COAT OR CLEAR COAT HAS TURNED MILKY AND IS PEELING OFF. ALSO THE PADDING ON THE DASH HAS COME LOOSE.
Jan 30, 2000
CRASH WITH NO SPECIFICS.
Mar 03, 1998
OIL GUAGE FAILS TO REGISTER DUE TO LOOSE GROUND WIRE.
Jan 22, 1996
PARKING BRAKE
3 complaints
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL WAS SEVERELY RUSTED.
Jan 09, 1997
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES FAILED. *SD
Feb 06, 1996
VEHICLES ABS BRAKING FAILED WHILE DRIVING GOING DOWN HILL WITH NO PEDAL PRESSURE.AND EMERGENCY WOULD NOT WORK. TT
Oct 17, 1995
CHILD SEAT
2 complaints
CONSUMER STATES HE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, ANOTHER VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND HIT HIM HEAD ON, A CHILD WAS RESTRAINED IN THE CAR SEAT WHICH BROKE IN THE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT WAS RETAINED BY AN INVESTIGATOR FOR FURTHER OBSERVATION. *JG
Dec 05, 2001
CONSUMER STATES HE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, ANOTHER VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND HIT HIM HEAD ON, A CHILD WAS RESTRAINED IN THE CAR SEAT WHICH BROKE IN THE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT WAS RETAINED BY AN INVESTIGATOR FOR FURTHER OBSERVATION. *JG
Dec 05, 2001
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
AIR CONDITIONER ONLY BLOWS COLD AIR, AND IT ONLY COMES OUT OF THE TOP DASH VENTS AND THE FLOOR NO MATTER WHAT SETTING IT IS ON. IT NEVER BLOWS OUT OF THE FRONT VENTS LIKE IT IS SUPPOSE TO.
Oct 03, 1998
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR MODULE FAILED, CAUSING NOISE. *SKD
Nov 15, 1994
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
OWNER STATES THAT SHOULDER BELT DID NOT HOLD IN PLACE WHEN HE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, TRYING TO AVOID A CURB OWNER HIT A TREE. OWNER ALSO QUESTIONS THE BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE ,THEY ARE NONE ABS BRAKES
May 20, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING AT 40 MPH AND DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT DID NOT HOLD. ALSO BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 30, 1997
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
SUBFRAME WASHERS RUST AND FAIL WHICH CAUSED IN THIS CASE THE STEERING RACK TO DISCONNECT . I HAVE BEEN AUTO TECH FOR 25 YEARS AND HAVE SEEN MANY MAKES HAVE VERY CONCERNING SAFETY PROBLEMS . THE NHTSA HAS FAILED IN MY EYES . THE STATE I LIVE IN USES SALT SO THE PROBLEMS SHOW UP FASTER HERE IN RUST AND COLD RELATED PROBLEMS . MY PERSONAL VEHICLE HAS 4 ITEMS THAT I TRULY BELIEVE SHOULD BE RECALLED BUT ARE NOT . 1 OF THEM MAKES MY DRIVER AIRBAG INOP . THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND ANY HELP I CAN BE PLEASE CONTACT. *TR
Dec 04, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER PARKED LESS THEN 2 HOURS. THE SPARK PLUGS WORKED FINE, WITH SUFFICIENT SPARK. THE COMPRESSION WAS AT A NORMAL LEVEL OF FUNCTION. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE THE FUEL INJECTORS TO BE STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN (FULL THROTTLE) POSITION. WHICH WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE FLOODED, PREVENTING IGNITION. AFTER A LONG DAY OF TRYING TO FIND A REASON, THE CAUSE WAS FOUND. THE PROBLEM WAS A METAL RETAINING BRACKET FOR THE WIRING SYSTEM THAT HAD WORN THROUGH THE COATING OF THE WIRE CONTROLLING THE INJECTOR POSITION/FUNCTION. THIS CAUSED IT TO GROUND ITSELF THROUGH THE METAL BRACKET, WHICH IS WHY IT STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE BRACKET THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM IS MOUNTED ON THE ENGINE ON THE SERPENTINE BELT SIDE, BEHIND THE BELT. BETWEEN AC COMPRESSOR AND ALTERNATOR. SOLVED PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE ON THE DAMAGED WIRES AND BRACKET. *TR
Feb 10, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
CONSUMER STAED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
Dec 17, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
May 07, 2002
POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
FRONT DRIVER'S/ PASSENGER'S SEATBELTS ARE CRACKING AT CONNECTION ON DOOR OR UPPER GUIDE LOOP. *AKTRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE WHILE IN MOTION POOR PERFORMANCE, SEAT BELTS RIDE HIGH ON ADULTS AS WELL AS CHILDREN AROUND THE NECK AREA, NON-ADJUSTABLE IN FRONT SEAT AREA. NLM
Sep 17, 2001
SUSPENSION,PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CALLED GM 8/6/01, REAR SPINDLE ARMS BAD, CONSUMER WAS TOLD VEHICLE IS TOO OLD, THEY RUST OUT, FRONT END SUSPENSION IS ALSO DOING THE SAME,CONSUMER GOT THE SAME STORY. VEHICLE STALLS, LOSS OF CONTROL AND DOOR HANDLES BREAK OFF.
Aug 16, 2001
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 25MPH ON A RESIDENTAL STREET AND MOTOR FELL TO GROUND. THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING,VEHICLE JUMPED CURB AND LANDED SOMEONES LAWN. THEN, STOPPED JUST BEFORE HITTING HOUSE. SERVICE GARAGE FOUND METAL WASHER DETERIORATED DUE TO ROAD SALT, AND CAUSE THE MOTOR MOUNTS TO WEAKEN. *AK
Mar 26, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS OUT EITHER WHEN APPLYING BRAKES OR ACCELERATING. DEALER HAS REPLACED SPARK PLUG WIRES, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
Feb 28, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ENGINE IDLED VERY HIGH, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. ALSO, BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND THE ABS BRAKING LIGHT CAME ON. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Jan 19, 2000
STEERING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHILE TURNING THE CONNER AT 10 MPH THE SUBFRAME SEPARATED, CAUSING STEERING PROBLEMS AFTER IT COLLAPSED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Jul 07, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
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
Jan 28, 1999
AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER WAS HIT HEAD-ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE AIR BAGS DID'NT DEPLOY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE ABOUT TO DEPLOY. *AK
Oct 05, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
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
Aug 19, 1998
STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS SMOKE AND SPARKS COMING FROM THE STEERING AREA. ALSO THERE WERE ODORS. *AK *SLC
Jun 16, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
ABS BRAKES GRIND UPON BRAKING. ALSO OIL LEAK AND FOUL ODOR OF GASOLINE WHEN STARTING VEHICLE.
May 10, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
BRAKE PADS MUST BE CHANGED APPROXIMATELY EVERY 10,000 MILES AND THE ABS WAS REPAIRED AT 64,000 MILES.
Feb 02, 1997
POWER TRAIN,SEATS
1 complaint
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TRACK IS INOPERATIVE, ALONG WITH TORQUE CONVETRTER HAS BEEN WORKED ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE WORK WAS COMPLETED PROPERLY. *AK
Jan 14, 1997
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
BRAKE LINE DESIGN FLAW CAUSING CHAFFING AND DAMAGE TO BRAKE LINE RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE, THE LOCATION OF LINE RUBS AGAINST COMPONENTS DURING NORMAL DRIVING.
Jan 06, 1997
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1992 CHEVROLET Lumina have?
The 1992 CHEVROLET Lumina currently has 444 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1992 CHEVROLET Lumina?
The most common problems reported for the 1992 CHEVROLET Lumina are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
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