2000 Daewoo Lanos
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2000 Daewoo Lanos. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Remedy
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.
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash in which the air bags do not deploy, there IS a possibility of increased head injury to the front seat passenger should contact with the passenger side air bag cover occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. owner notification began july 23, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, selection 1.
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash in which the air bags do not deploy, there IS a possibility of increased head injury to the front seat passenger should contact with the passenger side air bag cover occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. owner notification began july 23, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, selection 1.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a wiring harness, located beneath the carpet in the front passenger floor area, can become damaged by passenger traffic as the wire harness IS rubbed against a body seam in the floor panel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When damaged, engine driveability could be affected and could result in sudden engine stalling.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition the wire harness and attach it permanently in a location where the wire harness cannot be damaged. owner notification began february 6, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-463-2396.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels. these wheels were manufactured without the steel bushing inserts around the wheel bolt openings, allowing friction between the wheel bolt seats and the wheel bolts. this can result in the bolts loosening during hard braking.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will retorque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification.
Owner complaints
209 complaints8 involved a crash4 involved a fire6 injuries3 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo lanos. by researching the nhtsa website, the contact noticed that his vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign ID number 04v357000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was taken to a local dealer and they stated that they would not repair the failure under the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo lanos. by researching the nhtsa website, the contact noticed that his vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign ID number 04v357000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was taken to a local dealer and they stated that they would not repair the failure under the recall; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the $400 repair cost. the vehicle has not been repaired and he has been unable to reach the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 68,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
2000 lanos check engine light illuminated. *ts the vehicle ran fine. several months later the consumer received a recall notice from daewoo 5/1/2006. the recall was for the camshaft position sensor. the consumer called the number provided but kept being connected to the message service. the consumer has left several messages but has never received a response. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer requesting reimbursement for recall repairs made on a 2000 daewoo lanos *kb the consumer has the camshaft position sensor replace prior to recall notification. The consumer has attempted to contact daewoo but keeps getting the voicemail. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle stalls when starting the engine. The cause IS undetermined.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving 65 mph in overdrive the vehicle dropped down to second or third gear without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information. *nm the vehicle has been in the shop they cannot find the problem. it IS unsafe driving at 65 mph and car drop down in gear. the engine get high rpm this could make the engine blow up and lose control of the car. *bf
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer received recall 02v131000 concerning passenger air bag assembly modification on september 27, 2004. Consumer contacted the deaership on four occasions. However, consumer was constantly told that the parts were not available. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
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
- Air bags › Frontal · Engine and engine cooling
Consumer was unable to have the vehicle repaired for the cam shaft sensor, and air bag nhtsa recalls 04v357000 and 02v131000. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
The cam shaft position sensor malfunctioned. A recall was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information. *Jb
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Recall 02v131001 concerning air bag deployment. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs, and informed the dealer that the air bag light continued to illuminate. The service technician determined that the illumination of the air bag light had nothing to do with the recall. Consumer was devastated. *Ak *tc
- Engine and engine cooling
Recall 04v357000 issued for camshaft position senor on daewoo. *bf the consumer stated he spent money to have the problem fixed but the probelm continued to exist. *Jb
- Air bags › Frontal
Nhtsa recall 02v131001 concerning fmvss 201/ air bag deployment. consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. *ak
- Unknown or other
Multiple recall notices concerning cam shaft position senor on 2000 daewoo lanos. *bf the consumer attempted to contacted the dealership to set up an appointment he was unable to reach anyone by the phone number that was provided in the recall letter. the consumer was told by local…
Multiple recall notices concerning cam shaft position senor on 2000 daewoo lanos. *bf the consumer attempted to contacted the dealership to set up an appointment he was unable to reach anyone by the phone number that was provided in the recall letter. the consumer was told by local dealerships that there were no daewoo dealerships in existence and they were not aware of any dealership that were willing to fix the vehicle. (consumer did not state which recall). *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft postion sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning camshaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. *ak *bf *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
The consumer received a recall noticed(0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. there was no dealer in the area to perform the recall. *Jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The consumer received a recall notice (02v257001) regarding the brake hose. There was no dealer available to perform the recall. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received a recall notice(0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. there was no dealer available to perform the recall.*jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. Dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position senor. wiring may melt resulting in a burning smell and/or visible smoke and possibly an underhood fire. *bf the consumer took her vehicle to the dealer and was told her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. the consumer stated the engine light illuminated.*jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs and the dealer refused to honor the recall. mechanic informed the consumer that the cam shaft position sensor was not defected. *ak. Recall states engine light came on, and there IS a metal burning smell. Engine light reported to rosen nissan on february 19, 2004, mileage 34,861 *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. dealer was not in operation. *ak
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