1991 Pontiac Lemans: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 24 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 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Door on driver's side did not stay closed because the latching mechanism broke. A rope had to be tied around the door to keep it from opening. Gmc was notified about the problem. Owner was told that part was no longer made, and to try a junk yard. Please provide any further information. *ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · May 2000
“Front exterior door locks, driver and passenger side will not operate normally.also, motorized driver's side shoulder belt operates erratically sometimes will not function at all. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 1998
“Driver's side lap/shoulder retractor broke, vehicle was impacted at 11:00 position, speed 30mph, causing injuries to driver. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Nov 1996
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“Recall related, 94v2480000, lap/shoulder retractor on driver and passenger failed in for repair failed after 1,200 miles, mfr will not replace the parts. Tt”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 1996
“Right after turning off the igntion vehicle caught on fire in the dash area. Owner was able to put out the fire. The problem was reported to the dealership. Vehicle is being repaired. Also, windshield wiper motor/transmission and wires are being replaced. *ak”Owner report · Power Train
“Experineced brake failure a number of times. While driving approximately 40-50mph consumer applies brakes and vehicle did not stop. Consumer turned the ignition switch off, and let vehicle drift to side of road. Vehicle had to be towed. Please add VIN#. Dealers have sprayed the linkages a number of times because tey were no able to find a problem. In february, 1999, dealer replaced both front axles, and the very next day the same thing happened. There were no brakes. *ak”Owner report · Power Train
“Motorized seat belt sticks on track at temperatures of 30 degrees or less, releases once temp warms up and vehicle is turn on/off.”Owner report · Seat Belts
“Recall 94v248000/ motorized shoulder belts. Intermittently, shoulder belt gets stuck in the rail. Dealer did perform recall repairs, but problem has reoccurred. *ak during recall repair, the belt was greased but shortly after wards it continued to either stop half way or not at all. *yh”Owner report · Seat Belts
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - 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.
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Is the 1991 Pontiac Lemans reliable?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Pontiac Lemans. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1991 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.