Model year record

1992 Pontiac Lemans

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 28 owner complaints on file.

Pontiac Lemans, 1988–1993 generation
Pictured: the 1988–1993 generation. Mic from Reading - Berkshire, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V248000

Seat belts: front: webbing

Component
Seat belts: front: webbing
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
91,275
Reported to NHTSA
1994-12-23
Owners notified
1995-02-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THEIRRESTRAINT SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts8—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint2—
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—

The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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