1992 Pontiac LEMANS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 16 complaints (31.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 12.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 6.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 |
Seat Belts: 5; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
1995: 13; 1996: 1; 2001: 2
Pattern summary
Seat Belts leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 480833 · 1995-01-18 (January 18, 1995)
ENGINE REPLACED TWICE DUE TO STALLING. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480833 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481471 · 1995-03-06 (March 6, 1995)
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER COMES ACROSS DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S NECKS. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481471 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484169 · 1995-07-09 (July 9, 1995)
MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS CONTINUALLY FAIL, CAUSING BATTERY FAILURE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484169 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488684 · 1995-10-11 (October 11, 1995)
AUTOMATIC RESTRAINING SYSTEM FAILED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488684 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 740809 · 2001-02-12 (February 12, 2001)
BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY SQUEAL EVEN AFTER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT; MECHANICS SAY DIRT IN WHEELS; LIGHTS GO TO BRIGHT WHEN TURN SIGNALS PUT ON; DOOR LATCH FAILED; SPRING SNAPPED AND FLEW OUT FROM BENEATH CAR ON SMOOTH SURFACE, NO WARNING SOUNDS OR FEEL; FLEW OUT BEHIND CAR AT SPEED OF 10 MPH OR LESS - UNABLE TO FIND PART BECAUSE TOO MANY OTHERS LOOKING FOR SAME PART AT ONCE - COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF GOING DOWN HIGHWAY WITH OTHER TRAFFIC OR AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 740809 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 754023 · 2001-11-02 (November 2, 2001)
THE BRACKITS THAT HOLD THE SEAT TO THE TRACK BROKE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 754023 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958396 · 1995-01-09 (January 9, 1995)
UPON APPLYING BRAKE DURING PANIC STOP, AT APPROX. 10-12MPH, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO ROLL FORWARD, NO PRIOR WARNING. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958396 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962070 · 1995-03-16 (March 16, 1995)
HAS BEEN TRYING TO MAKE APPOINTMENT FOR LUBRICATION OF SHOULDER BELT OWNER CLAIM NOT HAVE THE LUBRICATION. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962070 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
94V248000 · Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
Reported: 1994-12-23 (December 23, 1994)
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: 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 campaign record ↗