1999 Daewoo Nubira
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1999 Daewoo Nubira. 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.
Owner complaints
63 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I own a 1999 daewoo nubira. for the last year or so it does what the toyotas are doing. more so in the summer months. this past saturday when I was stopped it started revving in drive, I put it in neutral, it revved higher, I put it in park and it settled down. this morning at 2 am. In cool weather, it even was revving in park, I had to turn it off. what should I do. Have you had other complaints? thank you *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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…
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 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
- Engine and engine cooling
1999 daewoo nubira will not start. Consumer would like manufacturer to pay for recall repairs and bad parts. *Kb *jb
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)
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
- Engine and engine cooling
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…
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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
- Engine and engine cooling
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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…
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
- Engine and engine cooling · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Consumer IS not satisfied with the reimbursement received for recall repairs performed on the 1999 daewoo nubira. *mr the consumer requested reimbursement. recall campaign#'s 04v357000 and 04v394000. the engine light had come on many times, there was a broken time belt and 6 bent valves and the gas pedal was loose. *sc
- Engine and engine cooling
1999 daewoo nubira shaft sensor malfunctioned while driving at 60 mph.*mr *jb
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving at any speed engine warning light illuminated. Dealership will be notified. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer kept insisting no parts were available.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*ak
- 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
Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Check engine light illuminated after recall repairs were done.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. after having the cam shaft position sensor replaced the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced again. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
The consumer received a recall notice(0v4357000) for the camshaft position. Sensor. there was no dealer available in the area to perform the recall. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling
The consumer received a recall call notice(0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. the dealer was not in operation. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling
After receiving the recall for the camshaft sensor. the consumer will be responsible for the repairs.. Nhtsa recall 04v357000. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor and went to the nearest daewoo dealership in the region. That dealership will not do warranty or recall repair work. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received a recall 0v4357000 conce cam shaft position sensor. 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
Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer cannot find a dealership nor contact the number provided on the recall letter for daewoo customer service. *Ak
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