1988 Pontiac Lemans Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1988 Pontiac Lemans. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Pontiac Lemans 1988–1991
Reported issue: The safety belt buckle assemblies may not latch or may not release due to the fracture of the red release push button.
Possible consequence: 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.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Pontiac Lemans 1988
Reported issue: Seat belt buckles may not properly latch allowing the latch plate to be removed from the buckle without pressing the release button.
Possible consequence: In event of a sudden stop or collision, seat belt couldrelease, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Remedy: Replace seat belt buckles.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and capCovers: Pontiac Lemans 1988
Reported issue: Fuel filler neck may have been incompletely welded, allowing fuel to leak from the neck assembly.
Possible consequence: In the event of a collision impact, fuel spillage inexcess of amount allowed by fmvss 301 could result in a fire.
Remedy: Replace fuel filler neck assembly.
NHTSA investigations
← All problems reported for the 1988 Pontiac Lemans
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.