MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chevrolet Lumina

◆ Worse than typical
1992 Chevrolet Lumina
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Lumina Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 435 complaints 1990 1991: 358 complaints 1992: 345 complaints 1992 1993: 247 complaints 1993 1994: 130 complaints 1995: 494 complaints 1996: 245 complaints 1996 1997: 347 complaints 1998: 223 complaints 1999: 103 complaints 1999 2000: 30 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2008: 1 complaints 2008
1992: 345 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19880
19890
1990435
1991358
1992345
1993247
1994130
1995494
1996245
1997347
1998223
1999103
200030
200121
20020
20081

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 59%

59% of complaints: service brakes — 202 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE DASH, AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950614

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130210

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SEAT BELTS 11%

11% of complaints: seat belts — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and webbing.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 11:00 SPEED 30 MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT FAILED, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950707

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19911129 — power train

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 TRANSM

Remedy: REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.

Campaign 91V214000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1992 — complaint volume: 345
I 19920604 — PE (closed 19921030)

APV FUEL LINE FIRES

R 19921110 — fuel system, gasoline

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

Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK.

Campaign 92V161000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940812 — PE (closed 19941221)

CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNI

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Chevrolet Lumina — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (202 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V214000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V161000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1999 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1990 ◆ 1991

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.