1992 Chevrolet Lumina Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 8%of 342 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina, 8% of the 342 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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, filed 2000-04“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, filed 2001-03“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, filed 2000-01“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, filed 2001-08“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, filed 2000-08Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 19% |
| 2000 | 6 | 20% |
| 1999 | 41 | 40% |
| 1998 | 33 | 15% |
| 1997 | 52 | 15% |
| 1996 | 36 | 15% |
| 1995 | 66 | 13% |
| 1994 | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 | 18 | 7% |
| 1992 | 29 | 8% |
| 1991 | 36 | 10% |
| 1990 | 37 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina
161 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSeat belts
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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