1992 Chevrolet Lumina Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 10%of 342 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,244miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the seat belts of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina, 10% of the 342 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,244 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front seat belts are attached to the door itself & not to the frame. When door is opened belt would open with it & not restrain driver/passenger. It's on a plastic piece that is attached or stuck to the corner of the window. Seat belts are manual & not automatic. Have taken vehicle to dealer & was informed it was designed that way & refuse to correct it.”
NHTSA complaint #873017, filed 2000-10“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, filed 2001-09“Consumer is having problems with front driver's and passenger's seat belts. Driver's side buckle will not come out of housing. Passenger's side does not retract. Dealers said it was not a safety issue. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #875730, filed 2000-11“Lap belt came off restraint strap, and passenger's shoulder belt would not retract. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under manufacturer's recall, and repairs would done be at consumer's cost.”
NHTSA complaint #863122, filed 2000-06“Passenger's side seat belt failed to retract. Dealer notified and replaced belt system at the cost to consumer; consumer believed this should not be charged to consumer due to manufacturer's defect. Can you help in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #835044, filed 1999-02Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 17 | 7% |
| 1992 | 34 | 10% |
| 1991 | 28 | 8% |
| 1990 | 28 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina
161 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsEngine cooling
29 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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