1992 Chevrolet Lumina
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 427 |
| 1991 | 352 |
| 1992 | 342 |
| 1993 | 243 |
| 1994 | 126 |
| 1995 | 492 |
| 1996 | 245 |
| 1997 | 347 |
| 1998 | 223 |
| 1999 | 103 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
14% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 48 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 25 MPH, LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, EA94-041 ACTIVE. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950920
8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 29 distinct reports on file.
FIRE8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 27 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 26 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 20 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
APV FUEL LINE FIRES
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
CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES
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
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, hydraulic issues (48 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (29 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (27 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.
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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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.