1989 PONTIAC LEMANS
2 recalls, 20 complaints
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
93V154000 Sep 21, 1993
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT LATCH OR MAY NOT RELEASE DUE TO THE FRACTURE OF THE RED RELEASE PUSH BUTTON.
Consequence
THE BUCKLE MALFUNCTION WOULD PREVENT THE USE OF THESAFETY BELT SYSTEM, PLACING THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
Complaint Statistics
20 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| WHEELS:MULTI PIECE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Sep 20, 1999
Incident date: Sep 16, 1999
CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT BUMPER WAS MELTED DOWN BY THE TURN SIGNAL, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING AT THE TIME. AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 14, 1999
VERY DISAPPOINTED IN CAR. NO OTHER SUMMARY GIVEN. *MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Apr 14, 1999
VERY DISAPPOINTED IN CAR. NO OTHER SUMMARY GIVEN. *MJS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Apr 14, 1999
VERY DISAPPOINTED IN CAR. NO OTHER SUMMARY GIVEN. *MJS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 7, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1991
AIR CONDITIONER HOSES FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Apr 19, 1997
SEAT BELTS FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 30, 1997
Incident date: Aug 24, 1997
WHILE GOING THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION . THE FRONT OCCUPANTS WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE THE RESTRAINTS DID NOT RETRACT, INJURING THE FRONT OCCUPANTS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Crash
2 injured
WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Feb 18, 1997
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL HUB WEARS DOWN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, PE 91-101 .
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Jan 10, 1996
SEAT BELT RETACTOR; FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETACTOR, SEAT BELT IS TOO SHORT TO BE PLACED IN THE BUCKLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Jan 10, 1996
SEAT BELT RETACTOR; FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETACTOR, SEAT BELT IS TOO SHORT TO BE PLACED IN THE BUCKLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Nov 17, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
SEATS BELTS ON THE FRONT DO NOT LOCK ,AND BRAKES ON FRONT DO NOT WORK WELL AND THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 17, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
SEATS BELTS ON THE FRONT DO NOT LOCK ,AND BRAKES ON FRONT DO NOT WORK WELL AND THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 8, 1995
Incident date: Sep 8, 1995
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE, SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 30, 1995
Incident date: Aug 12, 1995
THE DRIVERS SEATBELT HAS BROKEN. THE RED TAB IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BUCKLE CAME OUT AND NOW IT DOES NOT LATCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jun 27, 1995
Incident date: Jun 5, 1995
STEERING WHEEL COLUMN FAILED, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Mar 30, 1990
PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKES. *TW
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jun 15, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1993
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED/REPLACED TWICE, CAUSES VEHICLE TO PERFORM SLUGGISHLY UPON ACCELERATION. *AW
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 28, 1995
Incident date: Mar 29, 1989
HEARD RUBBING NOISE, LEFT FRONT BRAKES SEIZED; WEARS OUT PREMATURELY; ALSO, ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DETAILED INFO WILL BE PROVIDED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 28, 1995
Incident date: Mar 29, 1989
HEARD RUBBING NOISE, LEFT FRONT BRAKES SEIZED; WEARS OUT PREMATURELY; ALSO, ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DETAILED INFO WILL BE PROVIDED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 13, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 PONTIAC LEMANS
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 26.0 | 35.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 36.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,050 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, PONTIAC LEMANS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA94004
Opened: Jan 31, 1994 , Closed: Jan 19, 1995
AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE93078
Opened: Sep 16, 1993 , Closed: Jan 31, 1994
AUTO RESTRAINT SYST. FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE91101
Opened: Jul 17, 1991 , Closed: Nov 4, 1991
FRONT BRAKE DISC/HUB SEP
There is no summary currently available
PE89113
Opened: Apr 12, 1989 , Closed: Nov 30, 1989
INADEQUATE BRAKES
SUMMARY:THE COMPLAINTS REPORT LOW PEDAL AND FREQUENT REPAIR OF BRAKESSERVICE BULLETIN REPORTS MISADJUSTMENT MAY CAUSE INCREASED FRONT PAD WEAR.UNSATISIFACTORY STOPPING DISTANCE ALSO REPORTED IN COMPLAINTS.===
PONTIAC LEMANS - All Years Overview
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53
Total Recalls
172
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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