1990 Pontiac Lemans

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #94V248000December 23, 199491,275 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front: webbing

  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.

  This condition Can prevent a person from using theirrestraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.

  Remedy

  Dealers will lubricate the track system on these vehicles.

• NHTSA recall #93V154000September 21, 1993182,045 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front: buckle assembly

  The safety belt buckle assemblies may not latch or may not release due to the fracture of the red release push button.

  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.

  Remedy

  Replace or repair the safety belt buckles.