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1993 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.
18
Latest Dec 3, 2002
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.
4
6 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 18 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Pontiac Lemans, most frequently naming the seat belts, brakes and electrical categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

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 belts830.8%
  • Brakes415.4%
  • Electrical415.4%
  • Engine415.4%
  • Transmission27.7%
  • Exterior lighting13.8%
  • Other / unspecified13.8%
  • Interior & seats13.8%

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
94V248000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

Dec 23, 1994
91,275 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THEIRRESTRAINT SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

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

EA94004ClosedEngineering Analysis

AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL

Opened Jan 31, 1994
Closed Jan 19, 1995

There is no summary currently available

SEAT BELTSLed to recall 94V248000

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 18
Other / unspecified
Filed Dec 3, 2002

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

NHTSA ID
8023649
Incident
Nov 3, 2002
Seat belts
Filed May 12, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
745238
Incident
May 12, 2001
ElectricalEngineTransmission
Filed Sep 14, 1999

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

NHTSA ID
847732
Incident
Jul 4, 1999
ElectricalEngineTransmission
Filed Sep 14, 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

NHTSA ID
847731
Incident
Jul 4, 1999
Driver assistance
Filed Jan 7, 1998
Crash reported

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

NHTSA ID
820325
Incident
Jan 5, 1998
BrakesElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Mar 24, 1997

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

NHTSA ID
515890
Incident
Feb 1, 1996
Interior & seats
Filed Mar 13, 1997

OWNER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY AT 65 MPH AND THE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND BROKE WINDSHIELD AND DENTED ROOF. *AK

NHTSA ID
809943
Incident
Mar 4, 1997
Seat belts
Filed Oct 9, 1996

IN COLD WEATHER THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKNG , PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ID
803364

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

130089009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

588101

SEAT BELTS

CHATTERING, BINDING OR INCOMPLETE/REPEAT TRAVERSE OF SHOULDER BELT ON PASSIVE RESTRAINT. (SERVICE PROCEDURE, REFERENCE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN 93-C-57). *TW

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Pontiac Lemans by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1993Viewing182156.9
1992212254.5
1991243365.7
1990253359.8
1989152150.2
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.