- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Daewoo Lanos Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 129 complaints about the 2001 Daewoo Lanos with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (80) and the airbags (37). Those complaints describe 6 crashes, 1 fire and 8 injuries. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in August 2004 for the engine and engine cooling. For comparison, the 2000 has 209 and the 2002 has 30.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Lanos year, for its age
#80 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 129
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 6
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 8
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Daewoo Lanos problems
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2001 Daewoo Lanos recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- 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.
- The problem
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
- The risk
- In the event of a crash in which the air bags do not deploy, there is a possibility of increased head injury to the front seat passenger should contact with the passenger side air bag cover occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began july 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, selection 1.
- The problem
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
- The risk
- In the event of a crash in which the air bags do not deploy, there is a possibility of increased head injury to the front seat passenger should contact with the passenger side air bag cover occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began july 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, selection 1.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- When damaged, engine driveability could be affected and could result in sudden engine stalling.
- The fix
- Dealers will reposition the wire harness and attach it permanently in a location where the wire harness cannot be damaged. Owner notification began february 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-463-2396.
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129 complaints about the 2001 Daewoo Lanos
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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.
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
Consumer replaced dead battery in 2001 daewoo lanos. When consumer started the vehicle smoke came from under the hood. *Kb the consumer believes the smoke may have been a result of the recalled camshaft position sensor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it still sits to date. The consumer requested reimbursement of the purchase price. *Nm
Consumer received recall 02v131001 for air bags, and to date has not been able to find a dealer in the area to do the repairs. *Ak front safety belt was defective. The belt would not extend and retract properly which sometimes resulted in a very tight and uncomfortable fit. *Bf *nm
Recall campaign issued for camshaft position sensor in daewoo lanos 2001. *Bf when the consumer started the vehicle it's check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was then drive only 100 feet when it suddenly shut down. The consumer was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the cmp but later determined that when the cmp went out the vehicle ran long enough to cause damage to the engine's valves.
Consumer received recall notice 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. Service manger michelle. *Ak
Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer refused to honor the recall because the cam shaft was not defective. *Ak
Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 regarding the crank shaft position sensor. Company was out of business. No dealership was available. Consumer indicated there was only one daewood dealership in town and they refused to provide help. *Ak *nm
Consumer received two recall notices 02v131002 concerning air bags, and 02v257001 regarding brakes hose. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak
Consumer took vehicle in for servicing concerning cam shaft sensor recall. After the work was done the service engine light still came on, and consumer was very dissatisfied. *Ak
Recall 04v357000 for the cam shaft position sensor was issued. Consumer was unable to reach the manufacturer for three weeks. *Ak the consumer is having a problem finding a service dealer to service recall issue. *Tc
The consumer received recall 02v131000 in reference to the air bags. There were no dealers to make the repairs at no cost to consumer. *Ak *sc
Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer is unable to find a daewoo repair shop nor contact the number provided on the daewoo recall letter for service</a>. *Ak *tc
04 V 357 000/camshaft position sensor/mil: consumer has a concern that they are unable to locate an authorized service center within their state. Their vehicle is experiencing the symptom as describe in the recall notice. Consumer does not want to take a chance of driving the vehicle outside the area because the dealer or the manufacturer will not take on the responsibility of a possible fire occurring while in route. *Jb *sc
The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) regarding the brake hose. There were no dealers in the area to perform the recall. *Jb
Consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) regarding the brake hose. There was no dealer available to perform the recall. *Jb
Re:recall on daewoo 02v-131 ; both passenger air bag assembly modification and camshaft position sensor. *Bf when the consumer told the dealer he was bringing the vehicle in to have the recall on the camshaft position sensor and air repaired, he was told there was a 5 page waiting list and no parts were available. *Jb
Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak
Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak
Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak
Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak
Consumer received recall notice 02v257001 concerning brake hose. Dealer not in operation. *Ak
Daewoo and the problem of communication to daewoo motor america. *Bf the consumer was unable to talk to anyone regarding the air bag recall. (Recall 02v131001). *Jb
Safety recall on daewoo lanos passenger side air bag. *Bf the consumer received a recall letter after her daughter had already been involved in an accident. The vehicle was rear ended and pushed into another vehicle and subsequently the air bags did not deploy. The drivers side seat broke as well. (Recall 02v131001). *Jb
The consumer was concerned that driving the vehicle some 75 miles to a dealer for the air bag repair and out of pocket expense for the nhtsa recall 02v131000. *Jb
Daewoo Lanos: every year compared
All Lanos years2001 Daewoo Lanos vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Daewoo Lanos | 129 | 5 | D | |
| 2001 Daewoo Leganza | 128 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Daewoo Nubira | 122 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Daewoo Daewoo | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 2001 Daewoo Lanos
Does the 2001 Daewoo Lanos have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2001 Daewoo Lanos: engine and engine cooling (August 2004); engine and engine cooling (July 2004); air bags (May 2002); air bags (May 2002) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Daewoo Lanos?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (80), airbags (37), brakes (9).
How many complaints has the 2001 Daewoo Lanos had?
129 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 18, 2001 and the latest on June 9, 2015. Of these, 6 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 8 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Daewoo Lanos a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 31 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Daewoo Lanos year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Daewoo Lanos years have the most complaints?
2000 (209), 2001 (129), 1999 (62). See every Daewoo Lanos year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Daewoo Lanos has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data