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1990 Pontiac Lemans recalls & problems

The 1990 Pontiac Lemans has 3 safety recalls and 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is seat belts (8 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints25filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E04300088,303 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
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).
Seat beltsDec 23, 1994

Front › Webbing

Recall 94V24800091,275 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
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.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THEIRRESTRAINT SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
Fix
DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
Seat beltsSep 21, 1993

Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 93V154000182,045 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT LATCH OR MAY NOT RELEASE DUE TO THE FRACTURE OF THE RED RELEASE PUSH BUTTON.
Risk
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.
Fix
REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Lemans

30mpg combined
City / highway27 / 36 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

Lemans

28mpg combined
City / highway25 / 34 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

Lemans

26mpg combined
City / highway23 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

Lemans

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

Lemans

23mpg combined
City / highway21 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly; Front › Webbing8000—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Rotor; Foundation components › Disc8000—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Manual transmission › Floor shift assembly5302—
Electrical systemHorn; Wiring › Interior/under dash2000—
Engine and engine coolingCooling system; Engine2000—
Vehicle speed control2200—
Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch1000—
SuspensionFront › Springs › Coil springs1000—
StructureBody › Door › Hinge and attachments1000—
VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations