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Daewoo Lanos Electrical problems by year

11 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Daewoo Lanos's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Electrical recalls

Latest Lanos electrical complaints

2001 Daewoo LanosEngine & coolingElectrical system

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10165875
2000 Daewoo LanosElectrical systemFire

While driving smoke was coming from underneath the hood. Vehicle caught on fire. Consumer pulled over, and called for road side assistance. No injuries reported. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10092156
2002 Daewoo LanosElectrical systemFire

Vehicle shut down while driving, it was towed to consumer's home. While parked in the driveway vehicle started to burn. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10091928
2001 Daewoo LanosElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise control

Purchased vehicle new. Idle speed changes at will, so fast I was going 45 mph in 2nd gear. Been to dealer 5 times. Still not resolved. Don't know how to fix it. Dealer one time installed a longer wiring harness, to no avail. Car just sitting and engine speed will raise at drop without me touching anything.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10080640
2000 Daewoo LanosElectrical systemLights

Ref complaints 80068888 897127 10002881 on headlamps. Both connectors have deteriorated assume from heat of headlamps. Can jiggle the wires and get connection, with intermediate results on either headlamp.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10056206
2000 Daewoo LanosElectrical system

Consuemer states that the camper harness is too short for the hook on the passenger side, consumer feels it is unsafe because the life wire is being explosed.

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 10026697
2000 Daewoo LanosSteeringSuspensionBrakesEngine & coolingElectrical systemLightsAcceleration & cruise control

Upon accelerating, vehicle completely shuts down without warning. Dealer has indicated that problem occurs due to battery which has been replaced, but the problem continues. *Ak. Consumer states that engine makes a noise, check engine light comes on, and vehicle stallsand not able to restart, vibration from steering wheel, wiring harness re-poisoned, battery replaced, and brake squeaks and light comes on. *Yd

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 8005374
2000 Daewoo LanosElectrical system

Headlights died without warning. Also, vehicle has recall 01v020000 for wiring harness. Consumer feels its very dangerous when headlights quit, and other speeding cars are not able to see vehicle please provide any further information.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 897127
1999 Daewoo LanosElectrical system

Vehicle stalled while parking. Taken to dealer, rain water had gotten under hood and damaged computer chip that regulates engine. $ 1500.00 To replace. Consumer felt daewoo was responsible for repairs. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 894420
2000 Daewoo LanosElectrical systemFire

While consumer's wife was driving to work first thing this morning she noticed smoke coming from underneath passenger's seat. She pulled over, and called fire department. Fire department disconnected battery and put out fire. Vehicle at dealer at this time. $ Amount of damage and cause of fire unknown. No injuries.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 890187

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