1992 Chevrolet Lumina body 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 Mar 17, 2011 · Body · 325,010 miles · DE

Engine frame bolts broke.

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 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.

Filed Jan 14, 2004 · Body · 123,000 miles · MI

Front-engine cradle bolt retaining mount sepaated due to corrsion, stamped bolt flange rusted through, fell off and was found on drive way. I am taking it to have all four replaced before the engine/transmission/cradle falls out on the ground. This could have happened while the car was moving.

Filed May 7, 2002 · Body · WI

Lock on driver's side door will not unlock manually or when using elrctronic locking system. Dealer contacted.*ak consumer stated that the driver could not get out of the vehicle if an accident were to happen.

Filed Aug 16, 2001 · Body, Brakes · NH

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.

Filed Aug 3, 2001 · Body · NY

While driving subframe dropped and caused a lost of steering control. Towed to dealer, and was informed that rear cradle bolts had become rusty and caused cradle bolts not to support subframe.*ak consumer states the cradle bolts pulled through the rusted retainer, recall 97v058 states the rear cradle bolts of the vehicles front subframe can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer, if both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would no longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear, even though this recall states exactly what happened on consumers vehicle, it was not included due to it being a 1992.

Filed Feb 11, 2000 · Body · GA

While opening the taiilgate handle broke off in consumer's hand. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Jul 7, 1999 · Body, Steering · MI

While turning the conner at 10 MPH the subframe separated, causing steering problems after it collapsed. Dealer has been contacted.