1991 PONTIAC LEMANS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
35
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 PONTIAC LEMANS
The 1991 PONTIAC LEMANS has received a total of 35 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (5 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontretractor (5 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 PONTIAC LEMANS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1991 PONTIAC LEMANS, potentially affecting up to 361,623 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 94V248000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
| 91,275 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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 1991 PONTIAC LEMANS
35 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 PONTIAC LEMANS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE NEEDS ELECTRICAL REPAIRS. *YD
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS. *YD
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PROBLEMS. *YD
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS. *YD *DT
Safety Rating for the 1991 PONTIAC LEMANS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 PONTIAC LEMANS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 PONTIAC LEMANS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 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 — 20 complaints
- 1990 PONTIAC LEMANS — 31 complaints
- 1991 PONTIAC LEMANS (current)
- 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS — 28 complaints
- 1993 PONTIAC LEMANS — 32 complaints
Other PONTIAC Models
- PONTIAC G6 — 8,406 total complaints
- PONTIAC GRAND AM — 8,105 total complaints
- PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — 7,302 total complaints
- PONTIAC BONNEVILLE — 2,576 total complaints
- PONTIAC VIBE — 2,132 total complaints
- PONTIAC SUNFIRE — 1,641 total complaints
- PONTIAC MONTANA — 1,451 total complaints
- PONTIAC TRANS SPORT — 1,262 total complaints