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
Acceleration & cruise control
Daewoo Lanos Acceleration problems by year
6 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Daewoo Lanos's acceleration & cruise control. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.
Acceleration complaints by model year
Latest Lanos acceleration complaints
While applying the brakes the drivers foot often hit the accelerator pedal if the driver did not move his foot sufficiently to the left. This problem caused sudden acceleration while braking. The consumer believes the pedals are positioned too close. *Ak *nlm
Consumer noticed when depressing gas pedal at same time brake pedal was being depressed . Manufacturer and dealer had been contacted. *Ak
White house referral /crowther re defective cruise control on a 2000 daewoo lanos... The consumer has been unable to find a dealer that whill sevice the vehicle, because the manufacturer has gone out of business. *Jb
Vehicle has failed three times. Consumer was informed it was the throttle body lac control valve. *Jg
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
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