There have been 26 safety recalls for the Pontiac Lemans. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Pontiac Lemans.
This condition can prevent a person from using theirrestraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Pontiac Lemans, 1991 Pontiac Lemans, 1992 Pontiac Lemans, 1993 Pontiac Lemans |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Pontiac Lemans, 1989 Pontiac Lemans, 1990 Pontiac Lemans, 1991 Pontiac Lemans |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: The safety belt buckle assemblies may not latch or may not release due to the fracture of the red release push button. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In event of a sudden stop or collision, seat belt couldrelease, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Pontiac Lemans |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Seat belt buckles may not properly latch allowing the latch plate to be removed from the buckle without pressing the release button. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a collision impact, fuel spillage inexcess of amount allowed by fmvss 301 could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Pontiac Lemans |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Recall Summary: Fuel filler neck may have been incompletely welded, allowing fuel to leak from the neck assembly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Buick Century, 1980 Buick Century, 1978 Buick Regal, 1980 Buick Regal, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino, 1979 Chevrolet El Camino, 1980 Chevrolet El Camino, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu, 1980 Chevrolet Malibu, 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1982 Chevrolet S10, 1978 GMC Caballero, 1979 GMC Caballero, 1982 GMC S15, 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1978 Pontiac Grand Am, 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1978 Pontiac Lemans, 1979 Pontiac Lemans, 1980 Pontiac Lemans |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS |
| Recall Summary: Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. Consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 23, 1994 | Seat Belts:front:webbing | 91,275 |
| Sep. 21, 1993 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 182,045 |
| Oct. 18, 1988 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 85,063 |
| Jun. 14, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 72,616 |
| Apr. 29, 1985 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 1,810,000 |
| Nov. 24, 1984 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 3,100,000 |
| Feb. 25, 1981 | Suspension:rear | 5,821,160 |
| Feb. 11, 1981 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 67,350 |
| Jul. 23, 1979 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 1,896,222 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 265,068 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 333,619 |
| May. 24, 1978 | Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint | 1,643 |
| Oct. 17, 1977 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 636 |
| Feb. 16, 1977 | Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment | 35 |
| Sep. 7, 1976 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 55,564 |
| Dec. 19, 1975 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 39,278 |
| Feb. 19, 1975 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 220,982 |
| Feb. 15, 1974 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 1,218,387 |
| Jan. 25, 1974 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 26,421 |
| Dec. 27, 1973 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 782,111 |
| Sep. 14, 1973 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 685,434 |
| Jul. 16, 1973 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 3,094 |
| Nov. 14, 1972 | Steering:linkages | 155,418 |
| Dec. 3, 1970 | Vehicle Speed Control | 12,600 |
| Feb. 13, 1968 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc | 50 |
| Dec. 19, 1966 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 104,736 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1993 Pontiac Lemans | 1 |
| 1992 Pontiac Lemans | 1 |
| 1991 Pontiac Lemans | 2 |
| 1990 Pontiac Lemans | 2 |
| 1989 Pontiac Lemans | 1 |
| 1988 Pontiac Lemans | 3 |
| 1981 Pontiac Lemans | 1 |
| 1980 Pontiac Lemans | 4 |
| 1979 Pontiac Lemans | 4 |
| 1978 Pontiac Lemans | 7 |
| 1977 Pontiac Lemans | 3 |
| 1976 Pontiac Lemans | 1 |
| 1975 Pontiac Lemans | 1 |
| 1974 Pontiac Lemans | 3 |
| 1973 Pontiac Lemans | 4 |
| 1971 Pontiac Lemans | 1 |
| 1968 Pontiac Lemans | 1 |
| 1967 Pontiac Lemans | 1 |