Pontiac Lemans 1990
Model Lemans made in 1990 by Pontiac got 31 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts. The car had some investigations: seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.6l, 2.0l.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 27/33/29 | 30/43/34 | Regular | $ 543 | 4 | 890817 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 29/38/32 | 32/48/37 | Regular | $ 491 | 4 | 900219 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 31/40/35 | 35/51/41 | Regular | $ 450 | 4 | 900219 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/30/26 | 26/38/30 | Regular | $ 606 | 4 | 890801 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/31/27 | 28/40/32 | Regular | $ 583 | 4 | 890801 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V154000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 182045 | 12/16/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/21/1993 | 09/27/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The safety belt buckle assemblies may not latch or may not release due to the fracture of the red release push button. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace or repair the safety belt buckles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior systems; safety belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if you vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the pontiac service center at 1-800-pm-cares (1-800-762-2737). also,contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotlineat 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V248000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1990 to 07/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 91275 | 02/22/1995 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/23/1994 | 01/03/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can prevent a person from using theirrestraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will lubricate the track system on these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; shoulder belts.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 588101 | 02/01/1995 | 39305 | Chattering, binding or incomplete/repeat traverse of shoulder belt on passive restraint. (service procedure, reference campaign bulletin 93-c-57). *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA94004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/31/1994 | 01/19/1995 | AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL | 94V248000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE93078 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/16/1993 | 01/31/1994 | AUTO RESTRAINT SYST. FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE91101 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/17/1991 | 11/04/1991 | FRONT BRAKE DISC/HUB SEP | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| Horn does not work, had fixed, still does not work. (please give more details). tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| While driving noticed smoke coming from dash near steering wheel, then suddenly flames came from dash due to an electrical short in wiring harness, vehicle interior was totalled. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 04/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine continuously overheats. *aw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| Brake rotor separated from the hub, the timing belt broke, also having trans. problems. tt | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 02/23/1995 | 1 | ||
| As cold weather sets in the vehicle cannot be locked/unlocked as everything freezes up. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/14/1994 | 2 | 03/01/1990 | |
| Unexpected sudden acceleration when shifting automatic transmission into reverse. tt *slc | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| Brake rotor separated from the hub, the timing belt broke, also having trans. problems. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 07/09/1997 | 3 | 09/21/1990 | |
| Comsumer's son was driving vehicle about 40mph when clutch cable broke, leaving vehicle without clutch to shift gear on highway. took vehicle to dealer, but didn't find any problem. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/05/1995 | |||
| Floor mount shift becomes shaky and slips out of gear. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/20/1995 | |||
| Automatic seat belts have failed involved in recall no. 94v248000. tt | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Automatic seatbelt disconnected due to shorting out batteries prior to recall. (94v-248) *aw | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| The front driver and passenger side automatic restraint systen failed. tt | |||
| 01/31/1995 | |||
| Recall related, 94v248000, lap.shoulder belt will stop half way in the track. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Driver's side rear seat belt buckle is inoperative. *ak | |||
| 06/05/1996 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckle failure prior to recall. (attorney for client) | |||
| 06/19/1995 | 9 | ||
| Seat belt buckle recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts (93v-154). *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| Took car in for recall work, dealer did not do, had car for one week. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/04/1994 | |||
| Abs brake system malfunction, resulting in complete brake loss, replace pad at 15,000 miles. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/07/1996 | |||
| Driver experienced total loss of hydraulic brakes while traveling at 25 mph. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| Experience brake malfunction, when front brakes heat up, pads wear excessively, pedal goes to floor, brake action inadequate normal stop and go conditions. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| The brake caliper will stick in closed position around the brake drum, causing premature wear of the brake pads. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| The brake caliper will stick in closed position around the brake drum, causing premature wear of the brake pads. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| Brake rotor separated from the hub, the timing belt broke, also having trans. problems. tt | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Disc brakes replaced twelve times, also rotors/master cylinders replaced. *skd | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 07/17/1996 | |||
| Driver side front door hinges came unwelded form the door | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 03/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Front spring coils rusted and broke. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/14/1994 | 2 | ||
| When car is in reverse car accelerates . ttconsumer states without foot being on the pedal.*jb | |||
| 01/14/1994 | 2 | 03/01/1990 | |
| Unexpected sudden acceleration when shifting automatic transmission into reverse. tt *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| Vehicle does not have pressure release vent for the water when it gets hot. this causes the pressure to bulid up/ hoses to bust, and vehicle overheating. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||