1992 Chevrolet Lumina suspension problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.*ak dealer found the rear rod assembly had came off causing the rear wheel to break. Dealer replaced all four rear…”
filed Jun 28, 2002
“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. *ak consumer states that the bushings held moisture in between the frame…”
filed Apr 23, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension. *tt
990309004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999
Suspension problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 3 | 14% |
| 1999 Lumina | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 Lumina | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 Lumina | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 Lumina | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 Lumina | 30 | 6% |
| 1994 Lumina | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 Lumina | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 Lumina | 7 | 2% |
| 1990 Lumina | 13 | 3% |
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.