1992 PONTIAC LEMANS
2 recalls, 28 complaints - 2 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.
Complaint Statistics
28 total complaints
2 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 8 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
SEATS
Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Nov 2, 2001
THE BRACKITS THAT HOLD THE SEAT TO THE TRACK BROKE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 15, 2001
Incident date: May 10, 1995
BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY SQUEAL EVEN AFTER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT; MECHANICS SAY DIRT IN WHEELS; LIGHTS GO TO BRIGHT WHEN TURN SIGNALS PUT ON; DOOR LATCH FAILED; SPRING SNAPPED AND FLEW OUT FROM BENEATH CAR ON SMOOTH SURFACE, NO WARNING SOUNDS OR FEEL; FLEW OUT BEHIND CAR AT SPEED OF 10 MPH OR LESS - UNABLE ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Feb 15, 2001
Incident date: May 10, 1995
BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY SQUEAL EVEN AFTER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT; MECHANICS SAY DIRT IN WHEELS; LIGHTS GO TO BRIGHT WHEN TURN SIGNALS PUT ON; DOOR LATCH FAILED; SPRING SNAPPED AND FLEW OUT FROM BENEATH CAR ON SMOOTH SURFACE, NO WARNING SOUNDS OR FEEL; FLEW OUT BEHIND CAR AT SPEED OF 10 MPH OR LESS - UNABLE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Feb 15, 2001
Incident date: May 10, 1995
BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY SQUEAL EVEN AFTER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT; MECHANICS SAY DIRT IN WHEELS; LIGHTS GO TO BRIGHT WHEN TURN SIGNALS PUT ON; DOOR LATCH FAILED; SPRING SNAPPED AND FLEW OUT FROM BENEATH CAR ON SMOOTH SURFACE, NO WARNING SOUNDS OR FEEL; FLEW OUT BEHIND CAR AT SPEED OF 10 MPH OR LESS - UNABLE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nov 25, 1999
HEATER BLOWER SWITCH FAILURE. REPLACED SWITCH THREE TIMES, EACH TIME THE SWITCH MELTED AND BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE LAST TIME IT WAS REPLACED THE WIRING TO WHICH THE SWITCH IS CONNECTED ALSO MELTED. IN REGARDS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT, IT FAILS TO RETRACT. THIS ONLY OCCURRED ON... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Nov 25, 1999
HEATER BLOWER SWITCH FAILURE. REPLACED SWITCH THREE TIMES, EACH TIME THE SWITCH MELTED AND BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE LAST TIME IT WAS REPLACED THE WIRING TO WHICH THE SWITCH IS CONNECTED ALSO MELTED. IN REGARDS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT, IT FAILS TO RETRACT. THIS ONLY OCCURRED ON... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Feb 25, 1999
CV JOINT FAILED.
SEAT BELTS
Feb 25, 1999
Incident date: Jan 24, 1992
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINTS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES, RECALL WORK PERFORMED HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL.
SEAT BELTS
Sep 10, 1998
DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BEL IS DO NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS WHILE DRIVING, SEATBELTS WILL COME LOOSE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. DEALERS CANNOT CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Dec 18, 1997
Incident date: Oct 6, 1997
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED, LOCKED UP.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Apr 22, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT EXPERIENCED HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE, WHEN TURNING SWITCH TO ON POSITION, LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON, UNLESS PRESSED FIRMLY AND HOLDING SWITCH TO KEEP LIGHTS ON. DEALER REPLACED SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES SINCE 1994, NOW IN SHOP FOR SIXTH REPLACEMENT, WHEN OCCURS MUST DRIVE AND HOLD SWITC... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 11, 1995
AUTOMATIC RESTRAINING SYSTEM FAILED. *SD
SEAT BELTS
Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: Aug 24, 1992
MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS CONTINUALLY FAIL, CAUSING BATTERY FAILURE. *DSH
SEAT BELTS
Jan 31, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1996
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT HAS FAILED, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN RECALL BUT THERE IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM. TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Dec 13, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF DUE TO FAULTY SWITCH; DRIVER STRANDED ON HIGHWAY ROAD; SWITCH REPLACED 5 TIMES. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Aug 30, 1995
Incident date: Jul 24, 1995
THE DRIVERS SEATBELT SHOULDER PORTION WOULD NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Aug 11, 1995
Incident date: Feb 10, 1995
THE SEATBELT MOTORS HAVE GONE OUT ON BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS AND THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX THEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Aug 2, 1995
BOLT THAT HOLD HINGE ON SIDE OF TRUNK SNAPPED RESULTING THE TRUNK COLLAPSING. TT
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF AIR CONDITIONER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
RESURFACED ROTORS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
REPLACED BRAKE PADS. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
SHOULDER BELT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-248). *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jul 6, 1995
Incident date: Jul 3, 1995
THE CAR CUTS OFF AT A STOP AND HAVE TO REMOVE SPARK PLUGS AND AIR DRY THEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS
May 11, 1995
Incident date: Mar 6, 1995
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER COMES ACROSS DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S NECKS. *AW
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Mar 20, 1995
Incident date: Mar 20, 1995
THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE CV JOINT HAS BEEN REPLACE ABOUT THREE CONSUMER IS ABOUT TO CHANGE IT AGAIN PURCHASE CAR USED. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Mar 16, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
HAS BEEN TRYING TO MAKE APPOINTMENT FOR LUBRICATION OF SHOULDER BELT OWNER CLAIM NOT HAVE THE LUBRICATION. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 3, 1995
ENGINE REPLACED TWICE DUE TO STALLING. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 9, 1995
UPON APPLYING BRAKE DURING PANIC STOP, AT APPROX. 10-12MPH, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO ROLL FORWARD, NO PRIOR WARNING. TT
Crash
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 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 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 34.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 26.0 | 37.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,100 |
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, 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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
Complete safety history for the PONTIAC LEMANS across all model years (1967, 1993).
53
Total Recalls
172
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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