1993 Pontiac Lemans: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 18 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 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The passenger front wheel keeps wearing out the struts and brakes due to a defected part in wheel mechanism. Please provide any further information. Ts”Owner report · Wheels · Nov 2002
“Transmission cooling unit and lines is leaking fluid from underneath the hood. Also, when consumer turned vehicle on, starter hesitatedto turn over/ engine check light comes on, and thermostat not registering that engine overheated. *ak”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 1999
“Ransmission fluid or coolant is leaking from underneath the hood. Also, when consumer turned car on the starter hesitated/thermostat light and check engine light come on. Starter will turn over at times/ it is not starting, and thermostat is not regestering the engine running hot. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 1999
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“Driver put vehicle in reverse and the vehicle took off all by itself. The vehicle took off which caused the driver to go into a wall. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 1998
“Automatic shoulder belts freeze in position during cold weather, also erractically move back and forth along track during cold weather. *aw”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 1995
“Car was in an accident and the front driver,passenger and the rear driver side seat belt didn't retract no one in car. Tt”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 1995
“A piece broke off engine, then vehicle ignited in flames, owner do not know name of piece, also driver automatic seatbelt lock in position. Tt”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 1995
“Brake calipers were sticking; calipers, rotors and drums replaced; rotors undersized/drums oversized; excessive wear and tear. Tt”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 1994
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 6 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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 1993 Pontiac Lemans reliable?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Pontiac Lemans. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1993 Pontiac Lemans have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. 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.