1992 Chevrolet Lumina problems

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Body, Engine · OH

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 federal safety agency 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.

Filed Feb 10, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 128,000 miles · WI

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 injectors to be stuck in the wide open (full throttle) position. Which was causing the vehicle to be flooded, preventing ignition. After a long day of trying to find a reason, the cause was found. The problem was a metal retaining bracket for the wiring system that had worn through the coating of the wire controlling the injector position/function. This caused it to ground itself through the metal bracket, which is why it stuck in the open position. The bracket that caused the problem is mounted on the engine on the serpentine belt side, behind the belt. Between AC compressor and alternator. Solved problem with electrical tape on the damaged wires and bracket.

Filed Oct 28, 2011 · Steering · 100,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet lumina. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the steering seized. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that sub frame that controlled the rack and pinion was corroded and detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 100,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2011 · Body · 325,010 miles · DE

Engine frame bolts broke.

Filed Aug 25, 2009 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl*the contact owns 1992 chevrolet lumina. After adding fuel into the vehicle, the gage indicator displayed that the fuel tank was empty. The dealer diagnosed the failure; however, within three days another vehicle crashed into rear of the contact's vehicle and destroyed it. The insurance company stated that the prior failure was not diagnosed by a dealer. There were no known injuries or police reports filed. Report number 71723371589 was filed with the manufacturer. The VIN was unknown. The current and the failure mileages were 100,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2007 · Brakes · OH · crash

1992 chevrolet lumina brakes failed and the vehicle hit a parked vehicle and the median barrier. *kb (ohio traffic crash report)

Filed Jan 9, 2006 · Brakes · CA

1992 lumina sedan brake speed bleeders were changed 3 times. *ts the consumer ordered brake bleeders from a different company than where he ordered them before, but when he received them, he noticed they didn't have any sealer or thread locker on them to help prevent air and/or brake fluid from leaking.

Filed Sep 14, 2005 · Body · 160,000 miles · IL

This vehicle has the same issue as the below listed recall: the federal safety agency campaign id number : 97v058000 the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.

Filed Jul 25, 2005 · Transmission · NY

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.

Filed Oct 27, 2004 · Body · 125,000 miles · OK

Consumer heard a noise coming from the front end while driving. Vehicle was serviced by several mechanics before the cause of the noise was found. The rear cradle bolt had pulled through the retainers because of corrosion as stated in recall 97v058000, but this model year was not included in the recall.