Model year guide

1989 Pontiac Lemans

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Pontiac Lemans is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1989 Pontiac Lemans at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined22–30 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 Pontiac Lemans recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #06E043000 · 19/05/2006

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 C…

Fix: 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).

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly NHTSA Campaign #93V154000 · 21/09/1993

THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT LATCH OR MAY NOT RELEASE DUE TO THE FRACTURE OF THE RED RELEASE PUSH BUTTON.

Fix: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1989 Pontiac Lemans MPG & running costs

Combined22–30 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,600
EPA size classCompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1989 Pontiac Lemans costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,000
Fuel only$13,000
Per mile$0.17

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1989 Pontiac Lemans vehicles on record

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1989 Pontiac Lemans — frequently asked questions

Does the 1989 Pontiac Lemans have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1989 Pontiac Lemans. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1989 Pontiac Lemans get?

The 1989 Pontiac Lemans has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–30 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.