1990 PONTIAC LEMANS
3 recalls, 31 complaints - 1 TSBs
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).
94V248000 Dec 23, 1994
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Defect Description
INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION IN THE GUIDE TRACK RAIL IN WHICH THE SHOULDER BELT CARRIER MOVES CAUSING A CHATTERING NOISE, MOMENTARY BINDING WHILE TRAVELING, CYCLING BACK AND FORTH, OR STOPS COMPLETELY.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THEIRRESTRAINT SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
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
31 total complaints
5 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Jan 13, 2000
VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE PRESSURE RELEASE VENT FOR THE WATER WHEN IT GETS HOT. THIS CAUSES THE PRESSURE TO BULID UP/ HOSES TO BUST, AND VEHICLE OVERHEATING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Jul 25, 1997
Incident date: Jul 9, 1997
COMSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 40MPH WHEN CLUTCH CABLE BROKE, LEAVING VEHICLE WITHOUT CLUTCH TO SHIFT GEAR ON HIGHWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, BUT DIDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
May 16, 1997
WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM DASH NEAR STEERING WHEEL, THEN SUDDENLY FLAMES CAME FROM DASH DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS, VEHICLE INTERIOR WAS TOTALLED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 3, 1997
DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS INOPERATIVE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Oct 28, 1996
THE BRAKE CALIPER WILL STICK IN CLOSED POSITION AROUND THE BRAKE DRUM, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Oct 28, 1996
THE BRAKE CALIPER WILL STICK IN CLOSED POSITION AROUND THE BRAKE DRUM, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Jun 5, 1996
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jul 26, 1996
Incident date: Jul 17, 1996
DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR HINGES CAME UNWELDED FORM THE DOOR
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Apr 18, 1996
Incident date: Sep 5, 1995
FLOOR MOUNT SHIFT BECOMES SHAKY AND SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. *AK
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Apr 18, 1996
Incident date: Sep 5, 1995
FLOOR MOUNT SHIFT BECOMES SHAKY AND SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 22, 1996
Incident date: Mar 7, 1996
DRIVER EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 8, 1996
EXPERIENCE BRAKE MALFUNCTION, WHEN FRONT BRAKES HEAT UP, PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, BRAKE ACTION INADEQUATE NORMAL STOP AND GO CONDITIONS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 8, 1996
EXPERIENCE BRAKE MALFUNCTION, WHEN FRONT BRAKES HEAT UP, PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, BRAKE ACTION INADEQUATE NORMAL STOP AND GO CONDITIONS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Jun 19, 1995
SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS (93V-154). *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 8, 1995
Incident date: Jan 14, 1994
WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE CAR ACCELERATES . TTCONSUMER STATES WITHOUT FOOT BEING ON THE PEDAL.*JB
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 27, 1995
Incident date: Jan 14, 1994
UNEXPECTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE. TT *SLC
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 27, 1995
Incident date: Jan 14, 1994
UNEXPECTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE. TT *SLC
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 16, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
BRAKE ROTOR SEPARATED FROM THE HUB, THE TIMING BELT BROKE, ALSO HAVING TRANS. PROBLEMS. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 16, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
BRAKE ROTOR SEPARATED FROM THE HUB, THE TIMING BELT BROKE, ALSO HAVING TRANS. PROBLEMS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 16, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
BRAKE ROTOR SEPARATED FROM THE HUB, THE TIMING BELT BROKE, ALSO HAVING TRANS. PROBLEMS. TT
SEAT BELTS
Jun 20, 1995
Incident date: Jun 20, 1995
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS HAVE FAILED INVOLVED IN RECALL NO. 94V248000. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jun 15, 1995
Incident date: Apr 11, 1995
ENGINE CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATS. *AW
SEAT BELTS
May 11, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
AUTOMATIC SEATBELT DISCONNECTED DUE TO SHORTING OUT BATTERIES PRIOR TO RECALL. (94V-248) *AW
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Jul 4, 1994
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN COMPLETE BRAKE LOSS, REPLACE PAD AT 15,000 MILES. TT
SEAT BELTS
Apr 18, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC RESTRAINT SYSTEN FAILED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
DISC BRAKES REPLACED TWELVE TIMES, ALSO ROTORS/MASTER CYLINDERS REPLACED. *SKD
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Mar 22, 1995
Incident date: Mar 22, 1995
FRONT SPRING COILS RUSTED AND BROKE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Mar 1, 1995
TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL WORK, DEALER DID NOT DO, HAD CAR FOR ONE WEEK. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Mar 1, 1995
HORN DOES NOT WORK, HAD FIXED, STILL DOES NOT WORK. (PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS). TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Feb 23, 1995
AS COLD WEATHER SETS IN THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE LOCKED/UNLOCKED AS EVERYTHING FREEZES UP. TT
SEAT BELTS
Feb 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 31, 1995
RECALL RELATED, 94V248000, LAP.SHOULDER BELT WILL STOP HALF WAY IN THE TRACK. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 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 | 30.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 34.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 36.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 PONTIAC LEMANS
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
588101
Feb 1, 1995
150000 SEAT BELTS
CHATTERING, BINDING OR INCOMPLETE/REPEAT TRAVERSE OF SHOULDER BELT ON PASSIVE RESTRAINT. (SERVICE PROCEDURE, REFERENCE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN 93-C-57). *TW
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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Total Recalls
172
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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