1991 Pontiac Lemans Problems
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 26 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Pontiac Lemans (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 1991 Pontiac Lemans. The part named most often is seat belts, with 12 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and transmission and drivetrain (4). Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the webbing and 2 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts12 50%
- Brakes4 17%
- Electrical system2 8.3%
- Engine cooling2 8.3%
- Suspension2 8.3%
- Vehicle speed control2 8.3%
- Steering1 4.2%
- Body and structure1 4.2%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Recall 94v248000/ motorized shoulder belts. Intermittently, shoulder belt gets stuck in the rail. Dealer did perform recall repairs, but problem has reoccurred. During recall repair, the belt was greased but shortly after wards it continued to either stop half way or not at all.”
NHTSA complaint #863259, filed 2000-06Brakes: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #835455, filed 1999-03Transmission and drivetrain: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #835641, filed 1999-03Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Pontiac Lemans version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemans FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Lemans FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Lemans FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Lemans FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Lemans FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 94V248000Dec 23, 1994Seat belts › Front › WebbingCovers: Pontiac Lemans 1990–1993
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.
- 93V154000Sep 21, 1993Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Pontiac Lemans 1988–1991
The safety belt buckle assemblies may not latch or may not release due to the fracture of the red release push button.
Recall details for the 1991 Pontiac Lemans → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA94004Auto restraint system failClosed · Jan 31, 1994
- PE93078Auto restraint syst. FailsClosed · Sep 16, 1993
- PE91101Front brake disc/hub sepClosed · Jul 17, 1991
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Pontiac Lemans
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 18 | — | 1 | — | 28 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 21 | — | 1 | — | 28 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 24 | — | 2 | — | 26 | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 25 | — | 2 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 15 | — | 1 | — | 26 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 13 | — | 3 | — | 29 | — | Not enough data |
All Pontiac Lemans model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Pontiac Lemans have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 1991 Pontiac Lemans as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Pontiac Lemans is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 12 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.
Has the 1991 Pontiac Lemans been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Pontiac Lemans get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Pontiac Lemans (Lemans, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.