The 1992 Pontiac Lemans has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 91,275 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The brackits that hold the seat to the track broke. *ak”
“Seat belt retractor failed, locked up.”
“Driver and passenger side automatic shoulder belt has failed, vehicle was involved in recall but there is a continuing problem. Tt”
“Automatic restraining system failed. *sd”
“The drivers seatbelt shoulder portion would not restrain occupant in an accident. Please describe. Tt”
“The car cuts off at a stop and have to remove spark plugs and air dry them. *ak”
“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 -…”
“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 -…”
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Pontiac Lemans as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.