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The worst 1991 Pontiac Lemans problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts12
- Brakes4
- Transmission4
- Acceleration2
- Electrical2
Problems by type
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- Seat belts12
- Brakes4
- Transmission4
- Acceleration2
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Suspension2
- Body1
- Locks1
- Steering1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
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 1991 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 1991 Pontiac Lemans 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1991 Pontiac Lemans owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Recall 94v248000/ motorized shoulder belts. Intermittently, shoulder belt gets stuck in the rail. Dealer did perform recall repairs, but problem has reoccurred. *ak during recall repair, the belt was greased but shortly after wards it continued to either stop half way or not at all.
Door on driver's side did not stay closed because the latching mechanism broke. A rope had to be tied around the door to keep it from opening. Gmc was notified about the problem. Owner was told that part was no longer made, and to try a junk yard. Please provide any further information.
Motorized seat belt sticks on track at temperatures of 30 degrees or less, releases once temp warms up and vehicle is turn on/off.
Vehicle experienced unwanted acceleration when releasing accelerator pedal and braking, vehicle would not slow down.
Right after turning off the igntion vehicle caught on fire in the dash area. Owner was able to put out the fire. The problem was reported to the dealership. Vehicle is being repaired. Also, windshield wiper motor/transmission and wires are being replaced.
Experineced brake failure a number of times. While driving approximately 40-50mph consumer applies brakes and vehicle did not stop. Consumer turned the ignition switch off, and let vehicle drift to side of road. Vehicle had to be towed. Please add VIN#. Dealers have sprayed the linkages a number of times because tey were no able to find a problem. In february, 1999, dealer replaced both front axles, and the very next day the same thing happened. There were no brakes.
Front exterior door locks, driver and passenger side will not operate normally.also, motorized driver's side shoulder belt operates erratically sometimes will not function at all.
Engine fire.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, resulting in a collision.
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Questions about the 1991 Pontiac Lemans
Is the 1991 Pontiac Lemans reliable?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 1991 Pontiac Lemans, close to a typical Lemans model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Pontiac Lemans?
Seat belts, with 12 complaints. Next is brakes (4).
How many recalls does the 1991 Pontiac Lemans have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1991 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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