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1993 Pontiac Lemans problems

The most common problem on the 1993 Pontiac Lemans is seat belts. It has fewer complaints than a typical Lemans model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
18
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
2
Worst area
Seat belts

The worst 1993 Pontiac Lemans problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Seat belts
    8
  • Brakes
    4
  • Electrical
    4
  • Engine
    4
  • Transmission
    2

Problems by type

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  • Seat belts
    8
  • Brakes
    4
  • Electrical
    4
  • Engine
    4
  • Transmission
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 1

Seat belts: front: webbingReported December 23, 1994 · 91,275 vehicles affected
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

See all 1 recalls for the 1993 Pontiac Lemans

Defect investigations

Auto restraint system failOpened January 31, 1994, closed January 19, 1995

There is no summary currently available

EA94004

Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Pontiac Lemans 2

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1993 Pontiac Lemans owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 3, 2002 · Wheels · OH

The passenger front wheel keeps wearing out the struts and brakes due to a defected part in wheel mechanism. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed May 12, 2001 · Seat belts · MN

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Sep 14, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Transmission cooling unit and lines is leaking fluid from underneath the hood. Also, when consumer turned vehicle on, starter hesitatedto turn over/ engine check light comes on, and thermostat not registering that engine overheated.

Filed Sep 14, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Ransmission fluid or coolant is leaking from underneath the hood. Also, when consumer turned car on the starter hesitated/thermostat light and check engine light come on. Starter will turn over at times/ it is not starting, and thermostat is not regestering the engine running hot.

Filed Jan 7, 1998 · Acceleration · MA · crash

Driver put vehicle in reverse and the vehicle took off all by itself. The vehicle took off which caused the driver to go into a wall.

Filed Mar 24, 1997 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

Brake failed, causing accident.

Filed Mar 13, 1997 · Locks · MA

Owner was driving down the expressway at 65 MPH and the hood flew open and broke windshield and dented roof.

Filed Oct 9, 1996 · Seat belts · DE

In cold weather the seat belt retractor stopped workng , please describe.

Filed Mar 4, 1996 · Brakes · NY

Brakes calipers replaced twice.

Filed Feb 28, 1996 · Seat belts · MI

Seat belts continually fray, after recall.

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Questions about the 1993 Pontiac Lemans

Is the 1993 Pontiac Lemans reliable?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 1993 Pontiac Lemans, fewer than a typical Lemans model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Pontiac Lemans?

Seat belts, with 8 complaints. Next is brakes (4).

How many recalls does the 1993 Pontiac Lemans have?

1 recall, covering seat belts.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Pontiac Lemans seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 94V248000. 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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