Complaints
483
Crashes
20
Fires
14
Injuries
25
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#149 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#229 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Fires:1
#328 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 49 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 29 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 20 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 18 | 6 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 13 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 12 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 12 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| Wheels:Rim | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 8 | — | 5 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 6 | — | — | 191,003 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 3 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
49
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
18
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,000
Wheels:Rim
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
191,003
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Chevrolet Lumina — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1992 Chevrolet Lumina has 483 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 49 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (49 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper (29 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc (28 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 116,001 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina include 20 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Chevrolet Lumina?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Lumina reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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