Model year record

1992 Pontiac Lemans

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.