1992 Chevrolet Lumina power train problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Dec 4, 2014
“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…”
filed Jul 25, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, tcc surge, possible p0740, p1870, or 39 after installation of a reman (srta) 4t60/4t60e. *tt
01880 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine…
990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
990730030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1999Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1996
Power Train problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 4 | 19% |
| 2000 Lumina | 8 | 27% |
| 1999 Lumina | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 Lumina | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 Lumina | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 Lumina | 24 | 10% |
| 1995 Lumina | 57 | 12% |
| 1994 Lumina | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 Lumina | 9 | 4% |
| 1991 Lumina | 11 | 3% |
| 1990 Lumina | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.