1992 Chevrolet Lumina Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 342 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina, 4% of the 342 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Intermittently when turning corners, the power steering failed. Just recently, the problem while driving straight. The manufacturer and the dealer have not been notified of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10055785, filed 2004-01, 110,000 miles“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, filed 2014-12“The contact owns a 1992 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the steering seized. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that sub frame that controlled the rack and pinion was corroded and detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10433470, filed 2011-10, 100,000 miles“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“While driving the vehicle stalled. The steering wheel locked. The driver try to unlock the steering but was unable to unlock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10063511, filed 2004-03Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 56 | 25% |
| 1997 | 88 | 25% |
| 1996 | 19 | 8% |
| 1995 | 18 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 3% |
| 1992 | 13 | 4% |
| 1991 | 20 | 6% |
| 1990 | 39 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina
161 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSeat belts
34 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsFuel system
14 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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