1992 Chevrolet Lumina Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina, and owners have filed 342 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, gasoline
There is fuel leakage at the fuel tank fill and/or vent pipe extension solder joints.
Remedy: Replace the fuel tank.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
The 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 performance -- poor power), or the transmission to remain in reverse while the shift indicator shows neutral gear position.
Remedy: Replace the transaxle where required.
342 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina have filed 342 complaints with NHTSA; 17 describe a crash and 11 describe a fire. Reports cite 16 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 129,382 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 90 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 4, 2014 · Steering
“Vehicle would not start after parked less then 2 hours. The spark plugs worked fine, with sufficient spark. The compression was at a normal level of function. The problem was found to be the fuel inje”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 10, 2013 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–18 / 24–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3.1/3.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Lumina model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Lumina model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Chevrolet Lumina | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Lumina | 7 | 427 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Lumina | 3 | 352 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Lumina | 2 | 342 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Lumina | 1 | 243 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Lumina | 0 | 126 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Lumina | 6 | 492 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2 | 245 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Lumina | 1 | 347 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Lumina | 3 | 223 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Lumina | 2 | 103 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Lumina | 5 | 30 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Lumina | 3 | 21 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Lumina | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1992 Chevrolet Lumina
How do I know if my 1992 Chevrolet Lumina has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 91V214000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
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- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.