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1992 Pontiac Lemans Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
14%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Pontiac Lemans, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“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”

NHTSA complaint #740809, filed 2001-02

“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”

NHTSA complaint #958396, filed 1995-01

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1993422%
1992314%
1991417%
1990624%
1989427%
1988323%

Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Lemans

Seat belts
12 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology