MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chevrolet Lumina

◆ Worse than typical
1992 Chevrolet Lumina
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
345
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

59% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 435 complaints 1990 1991: 358 complaints 1992: 345 complaints 1992 345 1993: 247 complaints 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 complaint
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 435 complaints 1991: 358 complaints 1991 1992: 345 complaints 1992 345 1993: 247 complaints 1993 1994: 130 complaints 1995: 494 complaints 1995 1996: 245 complaints 1997: 347 complaints 1997 1998: 223 complaints 1999: 103 complaints 1999 2000: 30 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 435 complaints 1990 1991: 358 complaints 1991 1992: 345 complaints 1992 345 1993: 247 complaints 1993 1994: 130 complaints 1994 1995: 494 complaints 1995 1996: 245 complaints 1996 1997: 347 complaints 1997 1998: 223 complaints 1998 1999: 103 complaints 1999 2000: 30 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2008: 1 complaint 2008

1992: 345 complaints

View as data table
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% · 202 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

14% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and interior/under dash.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Smoke came from under the dash, and then caught fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-14

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, 2013-02-10

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Seat belts

11% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and webbing.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, impact 11:00 speed 30 MPH, driver's side lap/shoulder belt failed, resulting in an injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-07

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE

Power train

7% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1991-11-29Power train91V214000 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…

    Remedy: Replace the transaxle where required.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1992Complaint volume 345 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1992-06-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-10-30 Apv fuel line fires
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    1992-11-10Fuel system, gasoline92V161000 There is fuel leakage at the fuel tank fill and/or vent pipe extension solder joints.

    Remedy: Replace the fuel tank.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-21 Corroded rear disk brakes
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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Chevrolet Lumina — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 202 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 49 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 37 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V214000 · Power train
  • Recall 92V161000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.