1991 Pontiac Lemans Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Pontiac Lemans, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 1999-03“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: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Pontiac Lemans
12 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
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