1993 PONTIAC LEMANS
2 recalls, 32 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
32 total complaints
3 crashes 2 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
WHEELS
Dec 3, 2002
Incident date: Nov 3, 2002
THE PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL KEEPS WEARING OUT THE STRUTS AND BRAKES DUE TO A DEFECTED PART IN WHEEL MECHANISM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 15, 2001
Incident date: May 12, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 14, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT AND LINES IS LEAKING FLUID FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE ON, STARTER HESITATEDTO TURN OVER/ ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THERMOSTAT NOT REGISTERING THAT ENGINE OVERHEATED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Sep 14, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT AND LINES IS LEAKING FLUID FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE ON, STARTER HESITATEDTO TURN OVER/ ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THERMOSTAT NOT REGISTERING THAT ENGINE OVERHEATED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Sep 14, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT AND LINES IS LEAKING FLUID FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE ON, STARTER HESITATEDTO TURN OVER/ ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THERMOSTAT NOT REGISTERING THAT ENGINE OVERHEATED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Sep 14, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT AND LINES IS LEAKING FLUID FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE ON, STARTER HESITATEDTO TURN OVER/ ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THERMOSTAT NOT REGISTERING THAT ENGINE OVERHEATED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Sep 14, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
RANSMISSION FLUID OR COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER TURNED CAR ON THE STARTER HESITATED/THERMOSTAT LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. STARTER WILL TURN OVER AT TIMES/ IT IS NOT STARTING, AND THERMOSTAT IS NOT REGESTERING THE ENGINE RUNNING HOT. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 14, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
RANSMISSION FLUID OR COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER TURNED CAR ON THE STARTER HESITATED/THERMOSTAT LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. STARTER WILL TURN OVER AT TIMES/ IT IS NOT STARTING, AND THERMOSTAT IS NOT REGESTERING THE ENGINE RUNNING HOT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Sep 14, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
RANSMISSION FLUID OR COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER TURNED CAR ON THE STARTER HESITATED/THERMOSTAT LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. STARTER WILL TURN OVER AT TIMES/ IT IS NOT STARTING, AND THERMOSTAT IS NOT REGESTERING THE ENGINE RUNNING HOT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Sep 14, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
RANSMISSION FLUID OR COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER TURNED CAR ON THE STARTER HESITATED/THERMOSTAT LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. STARTER WILL TURN OVER AT TIMES/ IT IS NOT STARTING, AND THERMOSTAT IS NOT REGESTERING THE ENGINE RUNNING HOT. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 7, 1998
Incident date: Jan 5, 1998
DRIVER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF ALL BY ITSELF. THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO GO INTO A WALL. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Sep 30, 1996
FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Sep 30, 1996
RIGHT REAR LIGHT BULB INOPERATIVE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Sep 30, 1996
HORN CONNECTION REPAIRED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Sep 30, 1996
RIGHT FRONT ROTOR TURNED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Sep 30, 1996
FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Feb 1, 1996
BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Feb 1, 1996
BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Mar 13, 1997
Incident date: Mar 4, 1997
OWNER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY AT 65 MPH AND THE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND BROKE WINDSHIELD AND DENTED ROOF. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Oct 9, 1996
IN COLD WEATHER THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKNG , PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Feb 8, 1993
SEAT BELTS CONTINUALLY FRAY, AFTER RECALL. *DH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Jan 3, 1996
NOISY CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *DH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Jan 3, 1996
SEAT BELT STICKS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Sep 13, 1993
BRAKES CALIPERS REPLACED TWICE. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 7, 1995
THE VEHICLE HESITATES, STALLS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Aug 22, 1995
Incident date: Jan 5, 1994
BRAKE CALIPERS WERE STICKING; CALIPERS, ROTORS AND DRUMS REPLACED; ROTORS UNDERSIZED/DRUMS OVERSIZED; EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 12, 1995
Incident date: Apr 28, 1995
LAP/SHOULDER BELT FAILURE, VEHICLE IMPACT 9:00 POSITION SPEED 30 MPH. *AK
Crash
2 injured
SEAT BELTS
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: May 27, 1995
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS FREEZE IN POSITION DURING COLD WEATHER, ALSO ERRACTICALLY MOVE BACK AND FORTH ALONG TRACK DURING COLD WEATHER. *AW
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 22, 1995
Incident date: Apr 28, 1995
CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE FRONT DRIVER,PASSENGER AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DIDN'T RETRACT NO ONE IN CAR. TT
Crash
4 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 24, 1995
Incident date: Mar 23, 1995
THE BRAKES SQUEAK AT EVERY STOP. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 27, 1995
Incident date: Feb 22, 1995
A PIECE BROKE OFF ENGINE, THEN VEHICLE IGNITED IN FLAMES, OWNER DO NOT KNOW NAME OF PIECE, ALSO DRIVER AUTOMATIC SEATBELT LOCK IN POSITION. TT
Fire
SEAT BELTS
Feb 27, 1995
Incident date: Feb 22, 1995
A PIECE BROKE OFF ENGINE, THEN VEHICLE IGNITED IN FLAMES, OWNER DO NOT KNOW NAME OF PIECE, ALSO DRIVER AUTOMATIC SEATBELT LOCK IN POSITION. TT
Fire
EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 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 | $2,450 |
| 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 | $2,050 |
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, 1993 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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