vehicle signal
U.S. public vehicle records

1992 Chevrolet LUMINA: complaints, problems and recalls

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.

Owner-reported patterns

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.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior9643.4%
Steering behavior156.8%
Engine operation135.9%
Transmission and shifting104.5%
Electrical and battery issues62.7%
Fuel system concerns41.8%

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.

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
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip26
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc23
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads19
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum17
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper15
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor13
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine11
Wheels:Rim11

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.

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
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9991
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9998
150,000 and above3

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.

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
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199590
199655
200027
200116
200211
20036
20047
20052
20061
20071
20091
20112
20131
20141

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.

Examples from the source records

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 10004718 · 2003-01-27 (January 27, 2003)

WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPING OR AT A COMPLETE STOP IT WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL GEAR WHICH RESULTS IN VEHICLE BEING IMMOBILE. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004718 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 10021999 · 2003-07-28 (July 28, 2003)

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE WIPER MOTOR, HOWEVER THE DEALER/ MANUFACTURER REFUSED ASSISTANCE. *TS *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021999 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 10040812 · 2003-09-26 (September 26, 2003)

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

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10040812 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10042336 · 2003-11-19 (November 19, 2003)

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*AK THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE STALLING PROBLEM AS A TCC CYLNOID, THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10042336 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10051790 · 2004-01-23 (January 23, 2004)

THE VEHICLE CUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK *SC *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10051790 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

91V214000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Reported: 1991-12-06 (December 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: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
92V161000 · Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported: 1992-11-03 (November 3, 1992)

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

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

Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK.

NHTSA campaign record ↗