1992 Chevrolet Lumina Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 342 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the suspension of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina, 4% of the 342 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Rear struts keep busting through the upper strut mounts. A friend and I have put 3 sets of strut mounts in and it appears I will have to do it again in the next couple months. Any support will be greatly appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #758962, filed 2002-03“While driving bushing that are assembled to the frame of vehicle snapped and sheared off which caused the frame of vehicle to disengage from body. This resulted in engine dropping from vehicle and steering wheel to disengage. Consumer states that the bushings held moisture in between the frame and body causing the engine cradle frame to rot out.”
NHTSA complaint #8008337, filed 2002-04“Passenger rear wheel turned sideways/inward of vehicle and was held on by brake system. Vehicle was pulling into a driveway at 15mph and had no prior warning. Dealer was not contacted. Dealer found the rear rod assembly had came off causing the rear wheel to break. Dealer replaced all four rear end links.”
NHTSA complaint #8012989, filed 2002-06“Rear intermitten thumping noise when driving 10-20 mpr. Rear brakes were replaced and inspected with no problem found. Rear suspension track cart, track struts and strut mount assy were replaced by midas mufflers/brakes in forestville, md on 9/20/96. This current thumping noise was noticed a couple weeks ago. I've contacted midas to seek inspection and warrantee replacement of the rear struts.”
NHTSA complaint #733407, filed 2000-10“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 2001-08Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 30 | 6% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 12 | 4% |
| 1991 | 7 | 2% |
| 1990 | 13 | 3% |
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 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsWheels
13 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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