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.
Engine & cooling
Daewoo Leganza Engine problems by year
407 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Daewoo Leganza's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
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.
Latest Leganza engine complaints
We where sold a car and later found out that it had been recalled and now we don't know who to get a hold of to have it fixed because there is no longer a daewoo manufacturer or dealership and the car lot we bought it from will not fix it or take it back
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 daewoo leganza. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, gray colored smoke emitted from the air conditioner unit. The check engine warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the cam shaft sensor melted and needed to be replaced. The mechanic advised the contact that the failure was similar to that listed in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number:04v357000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 125,575.
The cam shaft position sensor malfunction in my 2000 daewoo leganza. My car is part of the recall (i checked vin on daewoo website) but I did not receive a recall notification letter. I do not know where to go to for parts and repairs. All attempts at making contact with daewoo have gone unanswered. I need help locating a repair shop to make necessary corrections to my vehicle. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo leganza. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the fuel cap was not securely fastened and caused the failure. However, the check engine indicator continued to illuminate. She then had the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign id numbers 04v357000 and 04v394000 (engine and engine cooling), but the check engine warning indicator continued to illuminate. A diagnostic was performed, which...
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produced error code po342 that pertained to the camshaft sensor. The manufacturer stated that her warranty would not cover the repairs; therefore, she would be responsible for the repairs because the vehicle was previously repaired under recall. The dealer stated that the parts needed for the repair would approximately cost more than $200. No additional repairs have been made. In addition, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment. She was concerned that the engine mount may have been defective. The dealer could not duplicate the failures. The failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was 56,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 daewoo leganza. While the vehicle was being serviced at a local auto shop, the technician stated that new camshaft position sensors were needed. The contact called an authorized dealer and they stated that although his vehicle was manufactured in the same year, his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v394000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle is currently being repaired at the contact's expense. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 101,082.
Tl*- the contact took the 2000 daewoo leganza to the dealership to have nhtsa recall 04v35700 campaign id number: 04v357000 repairs on engine and engine cooling:cam shaft position sensor done. The dealer stated that they would charge him $135 for inspecting the vehicle if the vehicle did not fall within the set of lot numbers, between 1000 lot number or 2321 lot number, which would cover the total cost of the repair. The contact was concerned because he thought that under the recall they were obligated to inspect the vehicle for free. The current mileage was 50000. There has been no failure to date.*Ak
The recall repairs failed to resolve the problems with the consumer's 2000 daewoo leganza. *Kb after the recall repairs were done the check engine light continued to illuminate. *Nm
After replacing camshaft sensor, I keep receiving engine sign with error code: fuel injector fired wrong or something. I took my car in service in end of 2003 they replaced a fuel injector that was giving error by purchasing from gm. Then again in mid 2004, they replaced two fuel injectors. After 6 months got same error and service replaced all 4 fuel injectors in mid 2005. Engine sign went away for 3-4 months and started coming back whole car shakes, I can't accelerate properly. Now, I again took to mechanic and...
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they replaced ignition wire and fuel injectors again. I have paid almost $3000.00 For same problem. It keeps happening, I keep getting engine sign and car shakes. Can you please investigate in this issue. I have daewoo, leganza with 76,000 miles, year: 2000. *Jb *ak
2000 Daewoo leganza check engine light illuminated. Engine made noise and died. *Kb when the check engine light illuminated the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. Each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer different parts were replaced but the light would return. The vehicle was returned to the dealer several time for about a year and a half but the problem always returned. The consumer has had a difficult time getting the recalled camshaft position sensor replaced. The dealer had no parts available to replace the part. The gear shifter became stuck in park. The dealer replaced the brake switch. The vehicle caught on fire under the manifold. *Nm
1999 Daewoo leganza, consumer would like to receive reimbursement for repair made prior to receiving recall notice. *Kb the vehicle would crank but would not start. The dealer replaced a blown fuse for the pcm. Once the fuse was replaced the tech saw smoke coming from the cam sensor. The tech replaced the cam sensor and repaired damage to the wire harness. *Nm
Consumer complaint concerning the 2001 leganza reimbursement for camshaft sensor. *Ts the consumer had the camshaft sensor repair prior to recall notification. When the notice was received the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer indicated that the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *Nm
Consumer complaint concerning reimbursement for parts. *Ts the consumer had the camshaft repairs made prior to receiving the recall notice. The consumer contacted daewoo and left several messages but no one has returned his call. The consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs made prior to recall notification. *Nm
Certified ltr fwd safety recall notice fm daewoo motor north america, inc. To owners of lanos, nubira, & leganza motor vehicles re defective camshaft position (cmp) sensor. *Ts the consumer replaced the camshaft sensor on his vehicle prior to receiving the recall notification. The part was replaced on 11/15/02 and the recall letter was received on 09/01/2004. The consumer has attempted to contact daewoo customer service but has not been successful. The consumer request reimbursement for the sensor he already replaced. *Nm
Dt: consumer received recall 04v394000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. No dealers in his area would do the recall repair work without payment. Consumer had to order parts from california and pay for the recall work. The letter stated that consumer would be reimbursed for recall repair work. Consumer sent in his receipts for recall reimburssment on february 9, 2005. He has not heard from daewoo, and was concerned he will not get reimbursed. *Ak
1999 Daewoo leganza stalls and the engine light comes on.*Mr while driving the vehicle stalled. Timing belt broke. The seat belts did not work properly. *Nm
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