1992 Chevrolet Lumina Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 342 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina, 4% of the 342 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This vehicle has the same issue as the below listed recall: NHTSA campaign id number : 97v058000 the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.”
NHTSA complaint #10136434, filed 2005-09, 160,000 miles“Consumer heard a noise coming from the front end while driving. Vehicle was serviced by several mechanics before the cause of the noise was found. The rear cradle bolt had pulled through the retainers because of corrosion as stated in recall 97v058000, but this model year was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10097838, filed 2004-10, 125,000 miles“Front-engine cradle bolt retaining mount sepaated due to corrsion, stamped bolt flange rusted through, fell off and was found on drive way. I am taking it to have all four replaced before the engine/transmission/cradle falls out on the ground. This could have happened while the car was moving.”
NHTSA complaint #10053239, filed 2004-01, 123,000 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“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 2001-08Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 31 | 6% |
| 1994 | 12 | 10% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 15 | 4% |
| 1991 | 52 | 15% |
| 1990 | 62 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina
161 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSeat belts
34 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 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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