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.
The worst 1990 Pontiac Lemans problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts8
- Brakes6
- Transmission4
- Acceleration2
- Electrical2
Problems by type
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- Seat belts8
- Brakes6
- Transmission4
- Acceleration2
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Body1
- Locks1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 94V248000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The safety belt buckle assemblies may not latch or may not release due to the fracture of the red release push button.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 93V154000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1990 Pontiac Lemans
Defect investigations
Auto restraint system fail
There is no summary currently available
EA94004
Auto restraint syst. Fails
There is no summary currently available
PE93078
Front brake disc/hub sep
There is no summary currently available
PE91101
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Pontiac Lemans 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1990 Pontiac Lemans owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
Driver's side rear seat belt buckle is inoperative.
The brake caliper will stick in closed position around the brake drum, causing premature wear of the brake pads.
Driver side front door hinges came unwelded form the door
Seat belt buckle failure prior to recall. (attorney for client)
Floor mount shift becomes shaky and slips out of gear.
Driver experienced total loss of hydraulic brakes while traveling at 25 MPH.
Experience brake malfunction, when front brakes heat up, pads wear excessively, pedal goes to floor, brake action inadequate normal stop and go conditions.
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Questions about the 1990 Pontiac Lemans
Is the 1990 Pontiac Lemans reliable?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 1990 Pontiac Lemans, close to a typical Lemans model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Pontiac Lemans?
Seat belts, with 8 complaints. Next is brakes (6).
How many recalls does the 1990 Pontiac Lemans have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Pontiac Lemans seat belts?
Yes, 2 recalls: 94V248000, 93V154000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Lemans have the most seat belts problems?
The Pontiac Lemans model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1991 (12 complaints) and 1992 (12 complaints).
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