1992 Chevrolet LUMINA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
221 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
121,709 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 26 of 221 complaints (11.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 96 | 43.4% |
| Steering behavior | 15 | 6.8% |
| Engine operation | 13 | 5.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 10 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 2.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 1.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 26 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 11 |
| Wheels:Rim | 11 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 26; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 23; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 19; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum: 17; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 15; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 13; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 11; Wheels:Rim: 11
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 208 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 90 |
| 1996 | 55 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
1995: 90; 1996: 55; 2000: 27; 2001: 16; 2002: 11; 2003: 6; 2004: 7; 2005: 2; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2011: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 96 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 13 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001065 · 2002-12-17 (December 17, 2002)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001065 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10148624 · 2006-01-09 (January 9, 2006)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10148624 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10055785 · 2004-01-23 (January 23, 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
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10055785 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10063511 · 2004-03-17 (March 17, 2004)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10063511 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020375 · 2003-05-21 (May 21, 2003)
NAR 05/21/2003 *MR TRANSMISSION STALLED ON 1992 CHEVROLET LUMINA. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10020375 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030557 · 2003-08-01 (August 1, 2003)
CAR STALLED THEN QUIT RUNNING. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FILTER, SCREEN, AND MODULE. CAR STILL NOT RUNNING.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 121,709 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030557 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10053239 · 2004-01-14 (January 14, 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
Owner-reported narrative. 123,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10053239 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10497638 · 2013-02-10 (February 10, 2013)
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. THI…
Owner-reported narrative. 128,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10497638 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 506841 · 1996-07-30 (July 30, 1996)
WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE, CAUSING THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON AND THE BRAKES TO LET GO. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 506841 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10281655 · 2009-08-25 (August 25, 2009)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10281655 at NHTSA ↗