40 of the
483 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina are about the
engine — 8% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
525,000 miles.
B
40
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Engine
1332.5%
Gasoline
922.5%
Exhaust System
512.5%
Cooling System
37.5%
FAN
25.0%
Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
25.0%
Radiator Assembly
12.5%
GAS Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
12.5%
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
12.5%
Belts AND Associated Pulleys
12.5%
Engine & Cooling across every Chevrolet Lumina year
SUBFRAME WASHERS RUST AND FAIL WHICH CAUSED IN THIS CASE THE STEERING RACK TO DISCONNECT . I HAVE BEEN AUTO TECH FOR 25 YEARS AND HAVE SEEN MANY MAKES HAVE VERY CONCERNING SAFETY PROBLEMS . THE NHTSA HAS FAILED IN MY EYES . THE STATE I LIVE IN USES SALT SO THE PROBLEMS SHOW UP FASTER HERE IN RUST AND COLD RELATED PROBLEMS . MY PERSONAL VEHICLE HAS 4 ITEMS THAT I TRULY BELIEVE SHOULD BE RECALLED BUT ARE NOT . 1 OF THEM MAKES MY DRIVER AIRBAG INOP . THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND ANY HELP I CAN BE PLEASE CONTACT.
NHTSA complaint #10662112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fayetteville, NC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE VEHICLE CUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK *SC
NHTSA complaint #10051790 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesSpringfield, MA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*AK THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE STALLING PROBLEM AS A TCC CYLNOID, THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
NHTSA complaint #10042336 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Porter, IN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #761638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pittsburg, NH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CALLED GM 8/6/01, REAR SPINDLE ARMS BAD, CONSUMER WAS TOLD VEHICLE IS TOO OLD, THEY RUST OUT, FRONT END SUSPENSION IS ALSO DOING THE SAME,CONSUMER GOT THE SAME STORY. VEHICLE STALLS, LOSS OF CONTROL AND DOOR HANDLES BREAK OFF.
NHTSA complaint #9003729 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagan, MN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 25MPH ON A RESIDENTAL STREET AND MOTOR FELL TO GROUND. THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING,VEHICLE JUMPED CURB AND LANDED SOMEONES LAWN. THEN, STOPPED JUST BEFORE HITTING HOUSE. SERVICE GARAGE FOUND METAL WASHER DETERIORATED DUE TO ROAD SALT, AND CAUSE THE MOTOR MOUNTS TO WEAKEN.
NHTSA complaint #884101 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stockton, CAFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXECESSIVE FUEL WAS BEING DISPENCED DOWN THE PLENUM FILLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH GASOLINE. WHEN CONVERTER REACHED OPERATING TEMP. OF APPROX. 1800 DEGREES THE FUEL IN THE CONVERTER WAS IGNITED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #9001819 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Madison, TN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE TIMING BELT FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #784605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Madison, TN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THE CAR REVS HIGH (3000RPM) ON COLD STARTS AND WILL NOT IDLE DOWN UNTIL ENGINE IS WARM, CHEVROLET HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND REFUSES TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CAR. NLM
NHTSA complaint #784605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Newport, OR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. IT USUALLY TAKES ABOUT 15 MINUTES BEFORE VEHICLE IS ABLE TO RUN AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #863485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Snellville, GA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
APPARENTLY THE ALUMINUM ENGINE BLOCKS WARP AND CRACK, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FREEZE UP. I OWNED THE CAR 2 WEEKS WHEN THIS HAPPENED. PUT IN $3000. CHEVY HAS KNOWN THIS SINCE IT WAS INSTALLED. I KNOW PEOPLE AT THE DORAVILLE PLANT.
NHTSA complaint #711315 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pempe, AZ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AFTER PURCHASING GAS AND DRIVING ABOUT 25 MILES DOWN THE ROAD, NOTICED A FUNNY SMELL COMING INTO THE CAR. CAR WOULD NOT GO, BUT 45 MPH. GAS WOULD FLOOD THE ENGINE. TOOK TO DEALER ,AND THEY SAID SEALS CORRODED BECAUSE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THE GAS.
NHTSA complaint #854656 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pikenville, KY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE BUILD-UP CAUSING THE MUFFLER TO EXPLODE ON TWO OCCASIONS.
NHTSA complaint #549394 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pikenville, KY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE BUILD-UP CAUSING THE MUFFLER TO EXPLODE ON TWO OCCASIONS.
NHTSA complaint #549394 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pikenville, KY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE BUILD-UP CAUSING THE MUFFLER TO EXPLODE ON TWO OCCASIONS.
NHTSA complaint #549394 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Independen, MO
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #546464 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Allis, WI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE DIES. RESTARTED VEHICLE, BUT IT LOST CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #833600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baltimore, MD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
OIL VAPORS FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE HEAT FROM THE EGR PIPE SOFTENED THE HOSE, WHICH CAUSED IT TO FAIL UNDER PANICK BRAKING. QCAW
NHTSA complaint #539022 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mount Holl, VT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ANTI-LOCK WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. RIGHT REAR BRAKE HANGING UP AND GETTING HOT. INTAKE OIL GASKETS ON ENGINE LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #780707 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bayside, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ABS BRAKES GRIND UPON BRAKING. ALSO OIL LEAK AND FOUL ODOR OF GASOLINE WHEN STARTING VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #535380 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reno, NV
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #533886 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomfield, CT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, HESITATES.
NHTSA complaint #529889 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reno, NV
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #527636 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reno, NV
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE HEAD IS CRACKED.
NHTSA complaint #808639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kingsville, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
LOOSE CLAMP ON RADIATOR.
NHTSA complaint #513489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kingsville, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
LOOSE VACUUM HOSES.
NHTSA complaint #513489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kingsville, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
RIGHT RADIATOR FAN REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #513489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kingsville, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #513489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kingsville, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE HEAD WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AFTER A LONG-TERM OVERHEATING PROBLEM. HEAD REPLACE.
NHTSA complaint #513489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wells, ME
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #503867 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.