1989 PONTIAC LEMANS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
20
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 PONTIAC LEMANS
The 1989 PONTIAC LEMANS has received a total of 20 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (5 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc (4 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 PONTIAC LEMANS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1989 PONTIAC LEMANS, potentially affecting up to 270,348 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
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).
View full details →Recall 93V154000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 182,045 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 PONTIAC LEMANS
20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 PONTIAC LEMANS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingtail Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsmulti Piece | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT BUMPER WAS MELTED DOWN BY THE TURN SIGNAL, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING AT THE TIME. AK
VERY DISAPPOINTED IN CAR. NO OTHER SUMMARY GIVEN. *MJS
VERY DISAPPOINTED IN CAR. NO OTHER SUMMARY GIVEN. *MJS
VERY DISAPPOINTED IN CAR. NO OTHER SUMMARY GIVEN. *MJS
AIR CONDITIONER HOSES FAILED.
Safety Rating for the 1989 PONTIAC LEMANS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 PONTIAC LEMANS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 PONTIAC LEMANS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 PONTIAC LEMANS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC LEMANS
- 1988 PONTIAC LEMANS — 24 complaints
- 1989 PONTIAC LEMANS (current)
- 1990 PONTIAC LEMANS — 31 complaints
- 1991 PONTIAC LEMANS — 35 complaints
- 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS — 28 complaints
- 1993 PONTIAC LEMANS — 32 complaints
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