1992 Chevrolet Lumina Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 7%of 342 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina, 7% of the 342 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Dt: the consumer found recall 91v214000, after the problem occurred with his vehicle. The reverse worked on the vehicle when it was purchased, but is no longer working. The problem started in 1993. The vehicle has been to the dealership and they stated that it was the same problem as stated in the recall, but they couldn't fix it. The manufacturer date was two months before the recall started. The transmission works in all the other gears except reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #10129895, filed 2005-07“While driving heard a boom, turned right and the steering wheel went completely around and around in a circle. Driver got the vehicle to go straight and parked the car. When she got driving axle was on the ground in front between the two tires. Vehicle is at s&s transmission being inspected. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #823756, filed 1998-05“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“Automatic transmission malfunctioned. When coming out of a stop vehicle hesisated and needed to idle before driving. Also, had problem with the brake calipers, which have been replaced 3 times. Please provide further information and VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #834156, filed 1999-01Related recalls
- 91V214000Dec 6, 1991The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor…Covers: Chevrolet Lumina 1992, Buick Regal 1992, Century 1992 +2 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 19% |
| 2000 | 8 | 27% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 | 24 | 10% |
| 1995 | 57 | 12% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 4% |
| 1992 | 25 | 7% |
| 1991 | 11 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina
161 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSeat belts
34 complaintsEngine cooling
29 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology