1990 Pontiac Lemans: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 25 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Comsumer's son was driving vehicle about 40mph when clutch cable broke, leaving vehicle without clutch to shift gear on highway. Took vehicle to dealer, but didn't find any problem. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 1997
“While driving noticed smoke coming from dash near steering wheel, then suddenly flames came from dash due to an electrical short in wiring harness, vehicle interior was totalled. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System
“Vehicle does not have pressure release vent for the water when it gets hot. This causes the pressure to bulid up/ hoses to bust, and vehicle overheating. Dealer has been contacted. *ak”Owner report · Visibility
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“Experience brake malfunction, when front brakes heat up, pads wear excessively, pedal goes to floor, brake action inadequate normal stop and go conditions. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT LATCH OR MAY NOT RELEASE DUE TO THE FRACTURE OF THE RED RELEASE PUSH BUTTON.
Remedy: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
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 ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
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).
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
How other years compare
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Is the 1990 Pontiac Lemans reliable?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Pontiac Lemans. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1990 Pontiac Lemans have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:buckle assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.