1992 Buick Century vs 1992 Chevrolet Lumina
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1992 Buick Century | 1992 Chevrolet Lumina |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 45 | 342 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 4 | 14 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 18–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Chevrolet Lumina |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 158 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 44 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 34 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 29 |
| Power Train | 6 | 25 |
| Structure | 3 | 15 |
| Steering | 3 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 42 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 21 |
| Stalling | 0 | 17 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
1992 Buick Century
1992 Chevrolet Lumina
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.