1988 Pontiac LeMans 2dr Hatchback
All photo credits
- Photo: 1989 Pontiac LeMans (9525809250) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Pontiac LeMans (9525813694) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: More oldies. (16171952043) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac LeMans1 by LukaCali, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac LeMans GSE five-door, rear right by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Pontiac LeMans 2dr Hatchback is a 1.6-liter inline-4 hatchback with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,615 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The LeMans measures 163.0 inches long on a 99.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,094 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,615 ($20,920 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L I4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13-in. steel |
| Wheels Rear | 13-in. steel |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 163 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,094 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Pontiac LeMans 2dr Hatchback with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Pontiac LEMANS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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).
NHTSA campaign 06E043000
Sep 21, 1993 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT LATCH OR MAY NOT RELEASE DUE TO THE FRACTURE OF THE RED RELEASE PUSH BUTTON.
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.
NHTSA campaign 93V154000
Oct 18, 1988 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT PROPERLY LATCH ALLOWING THE LATCH PLATE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BUCKLE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON.
Consequence: IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION, SEAT BELT COULDRELEASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REPLACE SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
NHTSA campaign 88V163000
Jun 14, 1988 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
FUEL FILLER NECK MAY HAVE BEEN INCOMPLETELY WELDED, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE NECK ASSEMBLY.
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 campaign 88V094000
13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Pontiac LEMANS
Owner Complaints
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Pontiac LEMANS (2 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 PONTIAC LEMANS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.