1992 Pontiac Lemans problems
The Pontiac LeMans /ləˈmɑːnz/ is a model name applied to automobiles marketed by Pontiac. The name came from the French city of Le Mans, the site of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's oldest active sports car endurance race that began in 1923. Originally a trim upgrade package based on the Tempest, the LeMans became a separate model in 1963.
In its first five generations spanning from 1961 until 1981 (1983 in Canada), the LeMans was a domestic RWD car; the first generation was a compact, with Gens 2-5 intermediates. From 1988 through 1993 the LeMans name was resurrected for a sixth generation, a FWD subcompact badge-engineered version of the Daewoo LeMans manufactured by Daewoo in South Korea.
Pontiac produced some notable GT/performance versions in the RWD models. The 1st generation not only featured a front-engine/rear-transaxle that very nearly resulted in an ideal 50/50 weight distribution, but also included four-wheel independent suspension for nimble handling, and could be ordered with an optional Buick 215 aluminum V8 engine. The Pontiac GTO is credited with popularizing the muscle car market segment of the 1960s, and by many as the very first muscle car. The 1970 model year introduced the LeMans GT-37 package. The 1973-75 Grand Am and 1977 Can Am combined luxury with performance features to emulate European coupes, focusing on balancing handling with power.
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Common 1992 Pontiac Lemans problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 1992 Pontiac LeMans, common problems with this car include:
- Front Brake Caliper Equalizers Sticking: Owners have reported issues with the front brake caliper equalizers sticking, leading to braking problems. This required the purchase of complete brake assemblies for the front, both sides.
- Catalytic Converter Failure: Some owners experienced the catalytic converter failing, necessitating replacement with a 'one size fits all' type to ensure the car still passed emissions tests.
- Map Sensor Replacement: The map sensor in the engine had to be replaced due to malfunctions.
- Engine Electronic Control and Tach Module Replacement: Problems with the engine electronic control and tach module located in the base of the distributor required replacement.
- EGR Valve Rust: The EGR valve rusted out, prompting owners to replace it with a part from a wrecking yard.
- Headlight Water Leak: There were reports of the right headlight developing a water leak, leading to the replacement of the part with one from a wrecking yard.
- Drive Belt Failure: Owners mentioned issues with the 'rubber band' drive to the overhead cam failing, requiring the replacement of the drive belt.
These problems highlight various issues faced by owners of the 1992 Pontiac LeMans, ranging from brake and engine components to lighting and emissions systems. Addressing these issues promptly is crucial to ensure the car's optimal performance and safety on the road.
Was the Pontiac LeMans a muscle car?
The Pontiac LeMans was a model name that was applied to subcompact- and intermediate-sized automobiles marketed by Pontiac from 1962 to 1981 (1983 in Canada). Originally a trim upgrade based on the Tempest, it spawned the industry changing signature muscle car, the GTO, in 1964.
Is a LeMans the same as a GTO?
Your 1971 Sport Lemans is a very cool car. Your are correct that appearance wise the front clip (hood w/scoops, fenders, endura bumper) are the major differences. Mechanically a GTO would have a larger, higher HP engine, dual exhaust and larger sway bars, but they are very much the same other than that.
Who makes LeMans cars?
The Pontiac LeMans /ləˈmɑːnz/ is a model name applied to automobiles marketed by Pontiac.
Did Pontiac make a 4 door LeMans?
Prices shown are the prices you can expect to pay for a 1968 Pontiac Lemans 4 Door Sedan across different levels of condition.
1992 Pontiac Lemans car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Pontiac Lemans problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Seat belts problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1992 Pontiac Lemans vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1992 Pontiac Lemans complaints
The NHTSA has received 25 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1992 Pontiac Lemans.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-11-02
- VIN: KL2TX2465NB
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THE BRACKITS THAT HOLD THE SEAT TO THE TRACK BROKE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-05-10
- VIN: KL2TN5469NB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: KL2TX246XNB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: HEATER BLOWER SWITCH FAILURE. REPLACED SWITCH THREE TIMES, EACH TIME THE SWITCH MELTED AND BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE LAST TIME IT WAS REPLACED THE WIRING TO WHICH THE SWITCH IS CONNECTED ALSO MELTED. IN REGARDS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT, IT FAILS TO RETRACT. THIS ONLY OCCURRED ONCE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: KL2TN2465NB
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BEL IS DO NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS WHILE DRIVING, SEATBELTS WILL COME LOOSE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. DEALERS CANNOT CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1992-01-24
- VIN: KL2TN5468NB
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINTS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES, RECALL WORK PERFORMED HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: KL2TN5468NB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CV JOINT FAILED.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-10-06
- VIN: KL2TX2465NB
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED, LOCKED UP.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: KL2TN546XNB
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT EXPERIENCED HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE, WHEN TURNING SWITCH TO ON POSITION, LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON, UNLESS PRESSED FIRMLY AND HOLDING SWITCH TO KEEP LIGHTS ON. DEALER REPLACED SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES SINCE 1994, NOW IN SHOP FOR SIXTH REPLACEMENT, WHEN OCCURS MUST DRIVE AND HOLD SWITCH. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-01-31
- VIN: KL2TN5468NB
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT HAS FAILED, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN RECALL BUT THERE IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM. TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-08-01
- VIN: KL2TX2463NB
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF DUE TO FAULTY SWITCH; DRIVER STRANDED ON HIGHWAY ROAD; SWITCH REPLACED 5 TIMES. TT
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-10-11
- VIN: KL2TN2464NB
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: AUTOMATIC RESTRAINING SYSTEM FAILED. *SD
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-07-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE DRIVERS SEATBELT SHOULDER PORTION WOULD NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-02-10
- VIN: KL2TN5460NB
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE SEATBELT MOTORS HAVE GONE OUT ON BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS AND THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX THEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: KL2TN5466NB
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: BOLT THAT HOLD HINGE ON SIDE OF TRUNK SNAPPED RESULTING THE TRUNK COLLAPSING. TT
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-01-01
- VIN: KL2TN546XNB
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SHOULDER BELT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-248). *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-01-01
- VIN: KL2TN546XNB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: REPLACED BRAKE PADS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-01-01
- VIN: KL2TN546XNB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: RESURFACED ROTORS. *AK
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-01-01
- VIN: KL2TN546XNB
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF AIR CONDITIONER. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1992-08-24
- VIN: KL2TX2467NB
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS CONTINUALLY FAIL, CAUSING BATTERY FAILURE. *DSH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-07-03
- VIN: KL2TN5460NB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CAR CUTS OFF AT A STOP AND HAVE TO REMOVE SPARK PLUGS AND AIR DRY THEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-03-20
- VIN: KL2TN2463NB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE CV JOINT HAS BEEN REPLACE ABOUT THREE CONSUMER IS ABOUT TO CHANGE IT AGAIN PURCHASE CAR USED. TT
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-03-01
- VIN: KL2TN546XNB
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: HAS BEEN TRYING TO MAKE APPOINTMENT FOR LUBRICATION OF SHOULDER BELT OWNER CLAIM NOT HAVE THE LUBRICATION. TT
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-03-06
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: AUTOMATIC SHOULDER COMES ACROSS DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S NECKS. *AW
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-01-03
- VIN: KL2TN5466NB
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE REPLACED TWICE DUE TO STALLING. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KL2TN546XNB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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
1992 Pontiac Lemans recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1992 Pontiac Lemans.
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THEIRRESTRAINT SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
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I love this car! It's so cheap on gas, I get about 37 mpg out of it. Plus, it has a 3-speed automatic transmission and runs really well. I even installed Bosch platinum plugs in it to make it run even better!
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Are you having problems with your 1992 Pontiac Lemans?
Jeremie Wuckert 2024-05-04
This is the first car I ever bought, and it still runs after 19 years! Although it may not look great, I've never had any major issues with it. I only use it for quick errands, like taking trash to the dump or picking up furniture. Unfortunately, it's time to say goodbye since it's starting to look out of place next to my newer cars. I'll definitely miss it though!