NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2000 Daewoo Lanos; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling. Owners filed 209 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Engine and engine coolingCampaign 04V394000 · 06 Aug 2004
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.
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.
Engine and engine coolingCampaign 04V357000 · 14 Jul 2004
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.
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.
Air bagsCampaign 02V131001 · 08 May 2002
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
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.
Air bagsCampaign 02V131002 · 08 May 2002
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
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.
Electrical system — WiringCampaign 01V020000 · 25 Jan 2001
Problem: 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: 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.
Wheels — Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsCampaign 99V336001 · 30 Nov 1999
Problem: 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: 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Engine and engine cooling26 · 65%
Air bags8 · 20%
Service brakes6 · 15%
Hydraulic6 · 15%
Exterior lighting1 · 2%
Unknown or other1 · 2%
Power train1 · 2%
When complaints were filed
200433
20054
20062
20081
From owner complaints
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…
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
Consumer was unable to have the vehicle repaired for the cam shaft sensor, and air bag nhtsa recalls 04v357000 and 02v131000. *ak
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
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.