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1992 Chevrolet Lumina Engine Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the engine system, filed with NHTSA

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Engine reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
30
Latest Dec 4, 2014
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
9%
of 342 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 30 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming engine

The 25 most recent of 30, in the owner's own words

Body & structureEnginePowertrain (other)+1 more
Filed Dec 4, 2014

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. *TR

NHTSA ID
10662112
Incident
Nov 9, 2005
Mileage
1,000,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jan 23, 2004

THE VEHICLE CUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK *SC *JB

NHTSA ID
10051790
Engine
Filed Nov 19, 2003

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*AK THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE STALLING PROBLEM AS A TCC CYLNOID, THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB *NM

NHTSA ID
10042336
Incident
Aug 30, 2003
Mileage
50,000 mi
EngineTransmission
Filed May 7, 2002

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
761638
Body & structureBrakesEngine+1 more
Filed Aug 16, 2001

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 ID
9003729
EngineSteering
Filed Mar 26, 2001

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. *AK

NHTSA ID
884101
Incident
Mar 10, 2000
Engine
Filed Aug 14, 2000
Fire reported

EXECESSIVE FUEL WAS BEING DISPENCED DOWN THE PLENUM FILLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH GASOLINE. WHEN CONVERTER REACHED OPERATING TEMP. OF APPROX. 1800 DEGREES THE FUEL IN THE CONVERTER WAS IGNITED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID
9001819
Incident
Nov 24, 1999
Engine
Filed Jun 13, 2000

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. IT USUALLY TAKES ABOUT 15 MINUTES BEFORE VEHICLE IS ABLE TO RUN AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ID
863485
Incident
Jun 1, 2000
ElectricalEngineFuel system+1 more
Filed Apr 8, 2000

ALL SIX FUEL INJECTORS FAILED. NLM

NHTSA ID
784605
Engine
Filed Apr 7, 2000

APPARENTLY THE ALUMINUM ENGINE BLOCKS WARP AND CRACK, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FREEZE UP. I OWNED THE CAR 2 WEEKS WHEN THIS HAPPENED. PUT IN $3000. CHEVY HAS KNOWN THIS SINCE IT WAS INSTALLED. I KNOW PEOPLE AT THE DORAVILLE PLANT.

NHTSA ID
711315
Incident
Mar 12, 1997
Engine
Filed Jan 3, 2000

AFTER PURCHASING GAS AND DRIVING ABOUT 25 MILES DOWN THE ROAD, NOTICED A FUNNY SMELL COMING INTO THE CAR. CAR WOULD NOT GO, BUT 45 MPH. GAS WOULD FLOOD THE ENGINE. TOOK TO DEALER ,AND THEY SAID SEALS CORRODED BECAUSE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THE GAS. *AK

NHTSA ID
854656
Incident
Nov 15, 1999
Engine
Filed Oct 21, 1999

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE BUILD-UP CAUSING THE MUFFLER TO EXPLODE ON TWO OCCASIONS.

NHTSA ID
549394
ElectricalEngineFuel system+2 more
Filed Jul 7, 1999

TRANSAXLE LEAKING. NLM

NHTSA ID
546464
Engine
Filed Jan 14, 1999

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE DIES. RESTARTED VEHICLE, BUT IT LOST CONTROL. *AK

NHTSA ID
833600
Incident
Jan 3, 1999
Engine
Filed Oct 5, 1998

ANTI-LOCK WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. RIGHT REAR BRAKE HANGING UP AND GETTING HOT. INTAKE OIL GASKETS ON ENGINE LEAK.

NHTSA ID
780707
Incident
Jul 24, 1998
EngineFuel system
Filed Aug 19, 1998

OIL VAPORS FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE HEAT FROM THE EGR PIPE SOFTENED THE HOSE, WHICH CAUSED IT TO FAIL UNDER PANICK BRAKING. QCAW

NHTSA ID
539022
BrakesEngineFuel system
Filed May 10, 1998

ABS BRAKES GRIND UPON BRAKING. ALSO OIL LEAK AND FOUL ODOR OF GASOLINE WHEN STARTING VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID
535380
Incident
Oct 16, 1995
Driver assistanceElectricalEngine
Filed Apr 8, 1998

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

NHTSA ID
533886
ElectricalEngineFuel system
Filed Feb 4, 1998

ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE.

NHTSA ID
529889
Engine
Filed Dec 31, 1997

ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA ID
527636
Incident
Apr 14, 1993
Engine
Filed Feb 5, 1997

ENGINE HEAD IS CRACKED. *AK

NHTSA ID
808639
BrakesElectricalEngine+2 more
Filed Jan 9, 1997

LOOSE CLAMP ON RADIATOR.

NHTSA ID
513489
Incident
Jan 6, 1992
EngineVisibility
Filed May 3, 1996

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK.

NHTSA ID
503867
Incident
Nov 1, 1995
Engine
Filed Feb 16, 1996

REAR CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED. *SD

NHTSA ID
501748
Incident
Feb 9, 1996
BrakesElectricalEngine+3 more
Filed Feb 12, 1996

POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC FAILED. *DSH

NHTSA ID
501644
Incident
Feb 12, 1996

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