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1991 Pontiac LeMans LE 4dr Sedan

The 1991 Pontiac LeMans LE 4dr Sedan is a 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,079 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).

The LeMans measures 172.4 inches long on a 99.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,246 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$9,079 ($21,664 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.6L I4
Displacement1.6 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-speed
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity13 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13-in.
Wheels Rear13-in.
Dimensions & Weight
Length172.4 in
Width65.7 in
Height53.7 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb Weight2,246 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.8 in
Headroom Rear38 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear32.8 in
Shoulder Room Front53.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.4 in
Hip Room Front53.7 in
Hip Room Rear53.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 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

Dec 23, 1994 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

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.

NHTSA campaign 94V248000

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

25 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Pontiac LEMANS

Owner Complaints

25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Pontiac LEMANS (3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts12
Power Train4
Hydraulic3
Service Brakes3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Visibility2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 11, 2002 · Suspension
“VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS. *YD *DT”
Jun 8, 2000 · Seat Belts
“RECALL 94V248000/ MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELTS. INTERMITTENTLY, SHOULDER BELT GETS STUCK IN THE RAIL. DEALER DID PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS, BUT PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK DURING RECALL REPAIR, THE BELT WAS…”
May 22, 2000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT STAY CLOSED BECAUSE THE LATCHING MECHANISM BROKE. A ROPE HAD TO BE TIED AROUND THE DOOR TO KEEP IT FROM OPENING. GMC WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT…”
Apr 7, 1999 · Seat Belts
“MOTORIZED SEAT BELT STICKS ON TRACK AT TEMPERATURES OF 30 DEGREES OR LESS, RELEASES ONCE TEMP WARMS UP AND VEHICLE IS TURN ON/OFF.”
Mar 24, 1999 · Vehicle Speed Control
“VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ACCELERATION WHEN RELEASING ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKING, VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN.”

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 1991 PONTIAC LEMANS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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