On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
1998-2002 · 5 model years
Daewoo Lanos Problems by year
Owners have filed 435 complaints about the Daewoo Lanos across 5 model years, and it has 10 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (209), while 1998 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the airbags.
- Complaints
- 435
- Recalls
- 10
- Crashes
- 17
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 21
- Deaths
- 3
Lanos complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Lanos problems
Daewoo Lanos recalls 10
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A wiring harness, located beneath the carpet in the front passenger floor area, can become damaged by passenger traffic as the wire harness is rubbed against a body seam in the floor panel.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels. These wheels were manufactured without the steel bushing inserts around the wheel bolt openings, allowing friction between the wheel bolt seats and the wheel bolts. This can result in the...
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 214, "Side door strength." Incorrect position of the side impact pad to the rear, instead of the middle, of the door assembly.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 214, "Side door strength." Incorrect position of the side impact pad to the rear, instead of the middle, of the door assembly.
Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans located in puerto rico. The steering wheel can become damaged from over-rotation.
Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans. The steering wheel center bushing connecting the steering wheel hub to the steering column can slip.
Latest Lanos complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 daewoo lanos. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke emitted under the hood of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the camshaft sensor and wires were burned and melted. The contact sustained a burned hand that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
SOMETHING WRONG I CAN FEEL IT. *JS
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo lanos. By researching the nhtsa website, the contact noticed that his vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v357000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and they stated that they would not repair the failure under the recall; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the $400 repair cost. The vehicle has not been repaired and he has been unable to reach the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 68,000.
There are two recall on the daewoo lanos's cam position sensor. I'm getting engine check lights with a fault code calling out the cam position sensor. My mechanic says I should take it into a dealer to have the recall done. My dealer says the sensor does not fall in the right date code or manufacturer of said sensor. It cost me 100 dollars to "check" for the recall which I find out I don't need. But my engine check light is still coming on. The dealer says my sensor doesn't work and will have to replace it any...
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way. Which I have to pay for the part and now labor when it comes in. So, because of a recall which I don't need, I've paid 100 for investigation, 114 for part and next is labor for the part to be installed. I feel like a sheered sheep. Then I find out that the dealer gets 55 dollars from daewoo for checking the recall also. *Tr
December 2007 took, car to sears to have radiator flushed. Technician checked car informed me intake manifold leaking (evaporating anti-freeze) that is why I didn't see it leaking. Told me to have fix. 12/21/2007, The temperature gauge was reaching its high point. Shut it down walked car x and asked to purchase antifreeze. Tech. Said bet I can tell you what car it is a chevrolet monte carlo. Asked him how did he know? He said get them all the time. I received a recall letter couple of years ago from...
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gm but couldn't find it. Contacted gm 1/7/2008, rep. Informed me there was a recall on intake manifold and she told me to take my car to dealer, give them reference number 03034. Dropped car off 1/8/2008, joseph chevrolet gave information rep. Told me to give. 1/9/2008, I received call from dealer about 7:05 a.M. He said, "he tried contacting gm line was busy and he doesn't have time to sit on phone with them all day and I need to call them". I called immediately after I hung up from talking to dealer I explained information to rep. I also gave her vin number she told me there was a recall on my car and that they should go ahead and fix it. During conversation with her I was at work and was using my work phone while had her on (work) phone called dealer on cell phone and was talking to both of them. Informed dealer what she was telling me. Told him her name and he said okay. He called her and then he called me back and said the person I spoke to couldn't authorize my car being fixed. I called gm back later on that afternoon and a result, they told me it was a mistake along with some other things. But I told them I gave them my vin number. I was allegedly put on the phone with a manager and he said he listened to my calls and although they meaning both of the reps. I spoke to on 1/7/2008 and 1/9/2008, although they told me that their was a recall on my car the fact is that they are not going to fix it because it was a mistake. *Tr
Saturn vue 2002 v6 saturn of treavose dealership stated vehicle coolant pump leaking and heater hose leaking may cause damage to timing chain if not repaired. It was repaired at millevoi's tire & service center 215-673-2222 on 5-3-2007 for $660. Milleovi's stated this may be recall in the future due to the high number of cars with coolant repair kits required. They worked on and spoke with saturn of treavose at 215-364-3980 with similar 54,000 miles. *Ak
Questions about the Daewoo Lanos
Which Daewoo Lanos years have the most problems?
Which Daewoo Lanos years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Daewoo Lanos problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (291), airbags (83), brakes (37) most often.
How many recalls does the Daewoo Lanos have?
NHTSA lists 10 recalls across all Daewoo Lanos model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data