Model year record

1992 Chevrolet Lumina

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

Chevrolet Lumina, 1990–1994 generation
Pictured: the 1990–1994 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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