Model year record

1992 Chevrolet Lumina

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 483 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V161000

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,058
Reported to NHTSA
1992-11-03
Owners notified
1992-11-10

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL TANK.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V214000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
10,141
Reported to NHTSA
1991-12-06
Owners notified
1991-11-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFTINDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AND RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip49
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper29
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc28
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads28
Seat belts: front: retractor21
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor20
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum20
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components18
Engine and engine cooling: engine1350,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator12
Power train: automatic transmission12150,000 mi
Wheels: rim12
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9
Seats9
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash8
Steering7100,000 mi
Structure: frame and members6125,000 mi
Vehicle speed control6
Electrical system: starter assembly5
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system5
Seat belts: front: webbing5
Structure: body: door5
Electrical system: ignition4
Electrical system: ignition: switch4
Electrical system: wiring4
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch4
Seat belts4
Electrical system3128,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Electrical system: ignition: module3
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3121,709 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3
Power train: manual transmission3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3104,244 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3
Structure3160,000 mi
Suspension3
Suspension: rear3
Unknown or other3
Child seat2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings2
Fuel system, gasoline2100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Parking brake2
Parking brake: conventional2
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2
Power train: axle assembly2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: rear/other2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2110,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine11,000,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel/propulsion system1128,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch185,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Power train11,000,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: driveline1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1
Seat belts: front1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air1
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1
Wheels: hub1

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.