Does the 1978 Pontiac Lemans have any recalls?

8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, hydraulic, power train, suspension, engine and engine cooling, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1978 Pontiac Lemans recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pontiac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Pontiac Lemans?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1978 Pontiac Lemans recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 Pontiac Lemans. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Pontiac been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Pontiac dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Pontiac Lemans recalls, newest first

October 24, 2007NHTSA 07E088000121,680 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: 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 are marked with a date code A61451 through A72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing HP4 and HP8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 29, 1985NHTSA 85V0480001,810,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders

Summary: Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. Consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident. Front brakes would remain operational.
Remedy: Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 24, 1984NHTSA 84V1490003,100,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

Summary: Rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured. This condition may result in separation of the axle shaft and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect the rear axle to determine whether it was manufactured at the buffalo plant. If so, they will make axle measurements and if necessary replace or modify affected axle components without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 25, 1981NHTSA 81V0250005,821,160 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary: The bolts that attach the lower rear control arm to the frame may fracture. The rear control arm supports and positions the rear axle. Fracture of the bolts would allow the control arm to drop free.
Remedy: Both rear control arm attachment bolts will be replaced without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 23, 1979NHTSA 79V1750001,896,222 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing

Summary: 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. This condition may be further aggravated by improper adjustment of the front wheel spindle nut.
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 maintain grease in outer bearing. This will be done free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 13, 1978NHTSA 78V139000333,619 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary: The hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. Eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. If the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 24, 1978NHTSA 78V1150001,643 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

Summary: Incorrect head restraints may have been installed on the involved vehicles. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts".
Remedy: Dealer will replace incorrect head restraints with improved head restraints.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 17, 1977NHTSA 77V181000636 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders

Summary: The rear brake wheel cylinder retainer on the involved vehicles may not have been properly installed. Should the wheel cylinder retainer become completely disengaged, the wheel cylinder could move outboard causing a loss of brake fluid and a loss of rear braking action.
Remedy: The dealer will reposition the rear wheel brake cylinder retainers, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.

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Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 Pontiac Lemans were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Pontiac Lemans years

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Questions

Does the 1978 Pontiac Lemans have any recalls?: 8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, hydraulic, power train, suspension, engine and engine cooling, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1978 Pontiac Lemans recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pontiac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Pontiac Lemans?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.