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1989 Pontiac Lemans

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
15
Latest Sep 20, 1999
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest May 19, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
1
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
1
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 15 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1989 Pontiac Lemans, most frequently naming the seat belts, brakes and electrical categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 NHTSA investigation names it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Seat belts633.3%
  • Brakes422.2%
  • Electrical211.1%
  • Exterior lighting211.1%
  • Visibility15.6%
  • Heating & air conditioning15.6%
  • Other / unspecified15.6%
  • Steering15.6%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

May 19, 2006
88,303 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The 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).
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
93V154000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Sep 21, 1993
182,045 units potentially affected
The defect: THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT LATCH OR MAY NOT RELEASE DUE TO THE FRACTURE OF THE RED RELEASE PUSH BUTTON.
The 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.
The remedy: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE91101ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

FRONT BRAKE DISC/HUB SEP

Opened Jul 17, 1991
Closed Nov 4, 1991

There is no summary currently available

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 15
Exterior lighting
Filed Sep 20, 1999

CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT BUMPER WAS MELTED DOWN BY THE TURN SIGNAL, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING AT THE TIME. AK

NHTSA ID
848020
Incident
Sep 16, 1999
Exterior lightingVisibility
Filed Apr 14, 1999

VERY DISAPPOINTED IN CAR. NO OTHER SUMMARY GIVEN. *MJS

NHTSA ID
705620
Heating & air conditioning
Filed Aug 7, 1998

AIR CONDITIONER HOSES FAILED.

NHTSA ID
539605
Incident
Jan 1, 1991
Seat belts
Filed Sep 30, 1997
Crash reported2 injuries reported

WHILE GOING THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION . THE FRONT OCCUPANTS WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE THE RESTRAINTS DID NOT RETRACT, INJURING THE FRONT OCCUPANTS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ID
816766
Incident
Aug 24, 1997
Seat belts
Filed Apr 19, 1997

SEAT BELTS FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

NHTSA ID
527922
Incident
Apr 19, 1997
Other / unspecified
Filed Feb 18, 1997

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL HUB WEARS DOWN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, PE 91-101 .

NHTSA ID
809018
Seat belts
Filed Mar 7, 1996

SEAT BELT RETACTOR; FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETACTOR, SEAT BELT IS TOO SHORT TO BE PLACED IN THE BUCKLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
980353
Incident
Jan 10, 1996
BrakesSeat belts
Filed Nov 17, 1995

SEATS BELTS ON THE FRONT DO NOT LOCK ,AND BRAKES ON FRONT DO NOT WORK WELL AND THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. TT

NHTSA ID
975050
Incident
Nov 1, 1995

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Pontiac Lemans by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1993182156.9
1992212254.5
1991243365.7
1990253359.8
1989Viewing152150.2
1988134262.9
1981011—
1980051—
1979051—
1978081—
1977230—
1976020—
1975020—
1974040—
1973040—
1971010—
1968010—
1967010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.