FaultScore

1992 Chevrolet Lumina transmission problems

25 of the 483 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina are about the transmission — 5% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 575,000 miles.

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25

Complaints

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Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Automatic Transmission 12 48.0%
Manual Transmission 3 12.0%
Torque Converter 2 8.0%
Axle Assembly 2 8.0%
Power Train 1 4.0%
Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) 1 4.0%
Axle Shaft 1 4.0%
Universal Joint 1 4.0%
Column Shift Assembly 1 4.0%
Driveline 1 4.0%

Transmission & Drivetrain across every Chevrolet Lumina year

1991 11 6.6%
1992 25 15.0%
1993 12 7.2%
1995 60 35.9%
1996 25 15.0%
1997 21 12.6%
1998 13 7.8%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 1,000,000 miles Mentor, OH

POWER TRAIN

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.

Johnstown, NY

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DT: THE CONSUMER FOUND RECALL 91V214000, AFTER THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH HIS VEHICLE. THE REVERSE WORKED ON THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED, BUT IS NO LONGER WORKING. THE PROBLEM STARTED IN 1993. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN THE RECALL, BUT THEY COULDN'T FIX IT. THE MANUFACTURER DATE WAS TWO MONTHS BEFORE THE RECALL STARTED. THE TRANSMISSION WORKS IN ALL THE OTHER GEARS EXCEPT REVERSE.

NHTSA complaint #10129895 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Springfield, MA

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NAR 05/21/2003 *MR TRANSMISSION STALLED ON 1992 CHEVROLET LUMINA.

NHTSA complaint #10020375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 150,000 miles Ottsville, PA

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPING OR AT A COMPLETE STOP IT WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL GEAR WHICH RESULTS IN VEHICLE BEING IMMOBILE.

NHTSA complaint #10004718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Porter, IN

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #761638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LOS Angeles, CA

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY

MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLES FAILED 3 TIMES IN 25 MONTHS AND LESS THAN 22,000 MILES. IN ALL CASES, REPAIRS WERE DONE AT GM DEALER USING GM PARTS.

NHTSA complaint #752827 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Harrisburg, PA

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FRONT DRIVER'S/ PASSENGER'S SEATBELTS ARE CRACKING AT CONNECTION ON DOOR OR UPPER GUIDE LOOP. *AKTRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE WHILE IN MOTION POOR PERFORMANCE, SEAT BELTS RIDE HIGH ON ADULTS AS WELL AS CHILDREN AROUND THE NECK AREA, NON-ADJUSTABLE IN FRONT SEAT AREA. NLM

NHTSA complaint #896372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dumfries, VA

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THERE WAS A RECALL ON TRANSMISSION, YET CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA complaint #881722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Madison, TN

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION FAILED. NLM

NHTSA complaint #784605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Savannah, TN

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

NHTSA complaint #848121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Independen, MO

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

TRANSAXLE LEAKING. NLM

NHTSA complaint #546464 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Indianopolis, IN

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN COMING OUT OF A STOP VEHICLE HESISATED AND NEEDED TO IDLE BEFORE DRIVING. ALSO, HAD PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE CALIPERS, WHICH HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#.

NHTSA complaint #834156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pittsfield, MA

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A BOOM, TURNED RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WENT COMPLETELY AROUND AND AROUND IN A CIRCLE. DRIVER GOT THE VEHICLE TO GO STRAIGHT AND PARKED THE CAR. WHEN SHE GOT DRIVING AXLE WAS ON THE GROUND IN FRONT BETWEEN THE TWO TIRES. VEHICLE IS AT S&S TRANSMISSION BEING INSPECTED. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #823756 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Simsbury, CT

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TORQUE CONVERTOR CLUTCH SOLENOID LOCKS UP WHEN YOU STOP.

NHTSA complaint #534379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Minot, ND

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

THE DRIVE GEAR INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO ENGAGE.

NHTSA complaint #519097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lilburn, GA

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WHILE TRAVELING 60-65 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH VEHICLE NOT RESPONDING TO ACCELERATOR BEING PUSHED. VEHICLE BECAME POWERLESS FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES THAN REGAINED SOME SPEED, ENOUGH TO GET OFF THE ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #814175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Wappingers Falls, NY

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

BEARING ASSEMBLY FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #602445 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bremerton, WA

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TRACK IS INOPERATIVE, ALONG WITH TORQUE CONVETRTER HAS BEEN WORKED ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE WORK WAS COMPLETED PROPERLY.

NHTSA complaint #807640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

River Grove, IL

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

TRANSAXLE SHAFT SEAL LEAKING.

NHTSA complaint #503407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Indianola, IA

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION LOCK CLUTCH STICKS WHEN TRANSMISSION IS HOT.

NHTSA complaint #506584 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Coosawhatc, SC

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION 5TH GEAR INOPERATIVE.

NHTSA complaint #505834 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chicago, IL

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

SHIFTPLATE FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #501644 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lakeville, IN

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

PURCHASE CAR USED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AUTOMATIC. TT

NHTSA complaint #976657 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mountainview, MO

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

EURO SPORT MODEL W/AUTO TRANSMISSION WHEN ACCELERATING SYSTEM DOESN'T RESPOND FOR SEVERAL SECONDS UNTIL RPM COMES DOWN THEN ENGAGE ABRUPTLY. TT

NHTSA complaint #973034 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Avondale, LA

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE SLIPS OUT OF DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL AT RANDOM. TT

NHTSA complaint #959097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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