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 Nubira Engine problems by year
332 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Daewoo Nubira'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 Nubira engine complaints
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
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
The check engine light came on and when diagnosed it was related to a defect in the camshaft position sensor. I came to know about a recall regarding my vehicle model on the camshaft sensor and took it to a dealership for repair. The dealership said the car was not in the database and refused to do the repair. In the recall letter it says that with this camshaft defect there is a risk of engine catching fire. *Tr
Dt*: the contact stated that prior to receiving a recall letter pertaining to the engine and engine cooling: camshaft censor - campaign id # 04v357000, the contact had the timing belt repaired on two occasions as well as the engine installed by an independent mechanic. The contact asked the mechanic if the timing belt and engine malfunction could have been caused by a defect. The mechanic denied that it could have been the case. When the dealer was contacted and asked the same question the dealer determined the...
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camshaft censor could absolutely cause the timing belt to freeze up and affect the engine as well. The dealer confirmed that vehicle was included in the recall recommended the vehicle to be towed to the dealer for the recall work. The model was a nubira.*Ak
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
1999 Daewoo nubira will not start. Consumer would like manufacturer to pay for recall repairs and bad parts. *Kb *jb
Consumer would like reimbursement for repairs on 2000 daewoo nubira. *Kb recall 04v357000. The valve cover gasket was also replaced. *Jb
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on normal road conditions, the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the crankshaft position center activated the check engine light. A recall letter was received however the dealer did not perform the recall remedy. Although the vehicle's vin was included in the recall the camshaft lot range was out of scope.*Ak
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
Dt*: the contact stated upon receiving a recall letter pertaining to the camshaft module valve the manufacturer was called. The manufacturer sent a follow up letter stating that reimbursement would be made for any parts and labor performed for the recall on the vehicle. The contact express distrust that daewoo, who filed for bankruptcy, would hold true to this agreement. The vehicle has not been serviced. Updated 8/14/2006 - *nm
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
Consumer complaint concerning the 1999 nubira camshaft sensor recall. *Ts the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the camshaft sensor was replaced. The consumer was charged for the repair and request reimbursement. *Nm
Dt*: the contact stated a recall letter was received in may 2006 regarding nhtsa campaign id # 04v357000; engine and engine cooling. The contact located a dealership however, the dealer refused to perform the recall because the contact did not purchase the vehicle there. The check engine light is illuminated in the vehicle. The vehicle is a 1999 nubira daewoo. Updated 7/7/2006 - *nm
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
Engine warning sign sometimes kept coming and going or blinking. Went to a mechanic and he thought it wasn't the problem of the engine since there was no record in the memory in the car. After a few weeks later, car stopped on the road. Towed the car to a mechanic and discovered two pistons were broken and he recommended to replace the engine to another one with new parts that belong to the engine. It cost me $2721.01 Total to fix. *Nm
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