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2000 Daewoo Lanos Engine problems

Owners have filed 144 complaints about the 2000 Daewoo Lanos's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 69% of all its complaints, most recently on December 10, 2008. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
144
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
1

Engine recalls for the 2000 Daewoo Lanos

Engine and engine cooling

04V3940004,305 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix
Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.

Engine and engine cooling

04V35700011,576 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix
Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on september 7, 2004. Owners should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their website at www.Daewoous.Com.

Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10251293
Engine & cooling

2000 Lanos check engine light illuminated. *Ts the vehicle ran fine. Several months later the consumer received a recall notice from daewoo 5/1/2006. The recall was for the camshaft position sensor. The consumer called the number provided but kept being connected to the message service. The consumer has left several messages but has never received a response. *Nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10173254
Engine & cooling

Consumer requesting reimbursement for recall repairs made on a 2000 daewoo lanos *kb the consumer has the camshaft position sensor replace prior to recall notification. The consumer has attempted to contact daewoo but keeps getting the voicemail. *Nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10167970
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning camshaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. *Ak *bf *nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099407
Engine & cooling

Vehicle stalls when starting the engine. The cause is undetermined.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10111330
Engine & coolingAirbags

Consumer was unable to have the vehicle repaired for the cam shaft sensor, and air bag nhtsa recalls 04v357000 and 02v131000. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Air bagsNHTSA 10101696
Engine & cooling

The cam shaft position sensor malfunctioned. A recall was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10101586
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak *tc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094919
Engine & cooling

The consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 on the camshaft position sensor. Consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. This information was provide by marisela's son-in-law omar guevara. *Jb the check engine light was on. The vehicle had stopped while in motion. The consumer was informed that the problem was a bad cam position or related to the timing belt possibly being torn and the valves may had gotten damaged. The check engine light reappeared. *Sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10097080
Engine & coolingAirbags

The consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor, and recall 02v131001 regarding air bags. The consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic claimed the number on parts did not match the parts needed to repair the vehicle, and the consumer had to pay for parts before ordering. *Ak smoke and fumes had come from the hose and the consumer stated that coolant leaked. *Sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Air bagsNHTSA 10095077
Engine & cooling

The consumer took vehicle to service tire and auto dealership for the daewoo recall. She received a bill because daewoo was not paying for recall repairs. Someone at dot told consumer by telephone that daewoo was in chapter 11 bankruptcy, and they may not get paid. The consumer stated that she could not afford to pay this bill. The currently, she received another recall notice from daewoo, but did not know what to do. The dealer that consumer took the vehicle to was service tire and auto, in lake charles, la. 337-855 9397. The mechanic's name was david. *Ak recall# 04v357000. *Sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094636
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft postion sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099408
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099351
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall: 04v357000 subject: camshaft position sensor. The mechanic replaced the camshaft position sensor. However, two weeks later the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that a new camshaft position sensor was needed. *Jb the engine light remained on even after all repairs were made. *Sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10096765
Engine & cooling

Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer to have the defect repaired. The service technician told the consumer that they would inspect the vehicle, but it was not recalled. Thus, refusing to repair it. *Ak *sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10095260
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. No parts were available.*Ak *tc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10095026
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Vehicle was taken to a dealer, and the mechanic refused to honor the recall because the sensor was not affected by the recall. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10095009
Engine & cooling

The consumer received a recall noticed(0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. There was no dealer in the area to perform the recall. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099264
Engine & cooling

Consumer received a recall notice(0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. There was no dealer available to perform the recall.*Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099067
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10097892
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. No parts were available. *Ak *nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094890
Engine & cooling

Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs and the dealer refused to honor the recall. Mechanic informed the consumer that the cam shaft position sensor was not defected. *Ak. Recall states engine light came on, and there is a metal burning smell. Engine light reported to rosen nissan on february 19, 2004, mileage 34,861 *ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10097770
Engine & cooling

Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v350000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. However, consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10097662
Engine & cooling

Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft sensor. Consumer received this recall notice and was unable to locate a authorized service center in her area.*Ak.........Daewood dealer in houston claimed this vehicle wa snot covered under the recall and refused to service it. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10097628
Engine & cooling

The consumer received a recall notice(0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. The dealer was not in operation. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10097421

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