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2000 Daewoo Nubira Engine problems

Owners have filed 183 complaints about the 2000 Daewoo Nubira's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 67% of all its complaints, most recently on December 11, 2010. They describe 1 crash, 3 fires and 2 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
183
Recalls
2
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

Engine recalls for the 2000 Daewoo Nubira

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

I purchased the vehicle in 2009 it previously had two owners. I've had minor repairs done already. However, I was curious to know why the vehicle was recalled. As I looked into it I found that im having problems with the engine sensor which I had repaired 2 months ago because the check engine came on but I keep smelling a burning smell and visible smoke. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10370271
Engine & cooling

Camshaft position sensor needs to be replaced for second time. I had to get the camshaft position sensor replaced at my cost. Second time it burnt one of the fuses out. I am unable to pay another time for this recall. Contacted daewoo at the number placed on your website. They told me to contact dealership. Dealership refused to do recall work unless I paid for labor and part first and then contact daewoo for reimbursement. I cannot get my tags which I already paid for because car will not pass smog. Dmv gave me...

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one extension already. Tried to order part from several different auto parts stores. They stated this part is on back order and could take anywhere from two weeks to two years. Quality motor shop stated camshaft position sensor was a recall item. What good is nhtsa if you do not enforce dealerships or company to honor recall work? *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10228881
Engine & coolingFire

2000 Daewoo nubira electrical system caught fire. Consumer would like compensation for the underhood fire. *Kb a short circuit within the wiring of the cam sensor ignited which resulted in a fire. The component had been recalled for similar make/model daewoo vehicles. The consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. *Nm consumer sent in additional information in a voq. *Kb updated 04/14/08. *Kb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10169064
Engine & cooling

Consumer would like reimbursement for repairs on 2000 daewoo nubira. *Kb recall 04v357000. The valve cover gasket was also replaced. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10165807
Engine & cooling

2000 Daewoo nubira vin falls under recall but the part number does not. Mechanic informed consumer that he would be responsible for parts and labor fee. *Kb the recall was for the camshaft position sensor. The check engine light in the vehicle remains illuminated at all times. The diagnostic scanner found trouble code p0304 which suggest camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction. The consumer called daewoo customer service and left a message but no one has returned the call. *Nm

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10163690
Engine & cooling

Consumer received a recall notice for the camshaft position sensor. Mechanic stated that the part number does not fall in the list to be replaced. *Ts if the part was replaced the consumer would have to pay out of pocket for the recall repairs (04v357000). The vehicle's check engine light illuminates as described in the recall. The consumer contacted daewoo customer service and has let messages but no one has called back. *Nm

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10161590
Engine & cooling

Received a recall letter. Found a daewoo dealer, traveled 20 mile's, took off from work. Dealer didn't change the part, camshaft position sensor. Wanted instead to change hoses at my expense. Felt uncomfortable and anxious and irritated. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10159970
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning engine and engine cooling. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for service, and it was explained to her that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.*Ak consumer concerned that the car may catch on fire if camshaft is not fixed. The consumer purchase the part but cannot afford the labor. The consumer request reimbursement for part. *Bf *nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10117078
Engine & cooling

'Recall campaign: cam shaft position sensor. *Bf the consumer attempted to contact the manufacturer in reference to the cmp sensor. The consumer had to take the vehicle to an independent repair facility to have the recall work completed. The consumer request reimbursement for the repair. *Nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10111422
Engine & cooling

The consumer received, nhtsa recall campaign letter #04v357000 regarding the cam shaft position sensor. The company was out business. No dealership available. *Jb *tc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10092436
Engine & cooling

Consumer recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. In september, 2004. Consumer contacted a daewoo dealership, and was told that parts needed for repairs were unavailable, and there is no indication as to when they will be available. Also, consumer contacted the manufacturer, but was unable to speak to any body in person. *Ak...*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10107126
Engine & cooling

A recall(04v357000) for the cam shaft position sensor was repaired, however the problem still exist. The dealer has been notified, but states there is nothing they can do. Please provide additional information. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10105376
Engine & cooling

The consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Took vehicle to a daewoo dealership. 3 Hours later service manager was told by daewoo that they were instructed to inspect the vehicle, but did not perform anything relating to the recall. The consumer was furious, and felt cheated because nothing was done. *Ak the check engine light illuminated on 10/11/03. The consumer was informed that the sensor had malfunctioned. The check engine light was currently illuminated. *Sc *jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094554
Engine & cooling

Dealer refused to make repairs on consumers vehicle since they already made repairs, and had not been reimbursed for nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft sensor. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10101668
Engine & cooling

04 V 357 000/camshaft position sensor/mil: the consumer was unable to get this recall honored at the dealer because no parts were available. *Jb campaign id number : 04v357000 parts came in 11/02/2004. *Tc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10097418
Engine & cooling

A recall 04v357000 was issued for the cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was refusing to repair the vehicle because the part serial number was not included. *Ak the consumer requested reimbursement. *Sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094592
Engine & cooling

Smoke coming out of the engine when vehicle id driven. No smoke comes out when the vehicle is in park, but as soon as it is being driven smoke occurs again, and occasionally oil leaks.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099755
Engine & cooling

Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Unable to get an authorized service center in consumer's area to honor this recall. *Ak *sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094570
Engine & cooling

Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer was unable to find a dealership nor contact the number provided on the recall letter for daewoo service center. *Ak *sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094272
Engine & cooling

Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer received this recall and was unable to locate one dealer in their area to honor this recall.*Ak *nm the check engine light had been on for the past two years. There were several attempts to repair the problem, but it remains the same. *Sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10092925
SteeringEngine & coolingElectrical system

Steering alinement problem, rattle in suspension, rear brake system seizes up, rebuilt. Grinding noise bearing and shafts replaced. *Bf battery went dead, a week later engine blew a timing belt at 44967 miles. Steering went bad consumer was told upper and lower control arms were worn out and had to be replaced. Nhtsa campaign id number : 04v357000 recall date : jul 12, 2004 component: engine and engine cooling. Campaign id number : 02v257000 recall date : sep 13, 2002 component: service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings *tc

Filed Incident Steering · Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10101123
Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099449
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 for cam shaft sensor, and had to pay out of pocket. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099290
Engine & cooling

The consumer received, nhtsa recall campaign letter #04v357000 regarding the crankshaft position sensor. Company is out business. No dealership available. *Jb *tc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10092463
Engine & cooling

The consumer received a recall notice(0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. The dealer was unable to locate a dealer to perform the recall. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099259

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