Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1978 LeMans.
The 1978 Pontiac LeMans represents a specific model year within the LeMans nameplate's production history, with reliability data available through complaint tracking records spanning 1990 to 1993. During that tracked period, consumer complaints peaked in 1991 with 34 recorded incidents, while the following year saw the lowest complaint volume at 25 incidents. This complaint data suggests a notable variance in reported issues year-over-year during the early-to-mid 1990s, which may reflect either shifts in owner reporting behavior or underlying mechanical tendencies emerging as the vehicles aged. For researchers examining long-term dependability patterns, the contrast between the 1991 and 1992 figures offers a narrow but concrete window into this model's service history trajectory during its second and third decades on the road.
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT WHEEL OUTER BEARING AREA WHICH CAN AFFECT THE WHEEL BEARING GREASE. THIS CAN RESULT IN INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE BEARING… Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT WHEEL OUTER BEARINGS PACKED WITH GREASE AND THE SPINDLE WILL BE COATED WITH LUBRICANT. NEW GREASE RETAINER CAPS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO…
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NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.