Daewoo LANOS — MPG, VIN Decoder, Recalls, Reliability & Specs

Tl*- the contact stated that she received a recall letter for the 2002 daewoo lanos on 05/2006. But became drastically ill from a heart attack and couldn't have the recall repairs done immediately. She took the vehicle to steve's repair in idaho falls for the recall repairs in february 2007. She contact ed daewoo at 877-362-1234, and they advised her to take the vehicle to any repair shop for the recall because there was no daewoo dealership. She when she took the vehicle with recall letter to the repair shop, they informed her that she had to pay for the repairs the contact stated that the mechanic said that daewoo informed him that she had to pay and they would reimburse her. As of 3-9-07 she hadn't received the reimbursement. She stated that the daewoo told her to send in the repair receipt, and that it would take about one month to get the reimbursement. The contact called the 877-362-1234 number and spoke to the receptionist, who told the contact that they will not honor the reimbursement. *ak the consumer stated her son had an accident in the vehicle and the air bags didn't deploy. Updated 04/09/07. *jb

Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. No parts available.*ak

After receiving recall consumer smelled something burning while driving. The check engine light came on, and several minutes later the engine caught on fire. Nhtsa recall 04v357000. *ak

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. *ak

December 2007 took, car to sears to have radiator flushed. Technician checked car informed me intake manifold leaking (evaporating anti-freeze) that is why i didn't see it leaking. Told me to have fix. 12/21/2007, the temperature gauge was reaching its high point. Shut it down walked car x and asked to purchase antifreeze. Tech. Said bet i can tell you what car it is a chevrolet monte carlo. Asked him how did he know? He said get them all the time. I received a recall letter couple of years ago from gm but couldn't find it. Contacted gm 1/7/2008, rep. Informed me there was a recall on intake manifold and she told me to take my car to dealer, give them reference number 03034. Dropped car off 1/8/2008, joseph chevrolet gave information rep. Told me to give. 1/9/2008, i received call from dealer about 7:05 a.m. He said, "he tried contacting gm line was busy and he doesn't have time to sit on phone with them all day and i need to call them". I called immediately after i hung up from talking to dealer i explained information to rep. I also gave her vin number she told me there was a recall on my car and that they should go ahead and fix it. During conversation with her i was at work and was using my work phone while had her on (work) phone called dealer on cell phone and was talking to both of them. Informed dealer what she was telling me. Told him her name and he said okay. He called her and then he called me back and said the person i spoke to couldn't authorize my car being fixed. I called gm back later on that afternoon and a result, they told me it was a mistake along with some other things. But i told them i gave them my vin number. I was allegedly put on the phone with a manager and he said he listened to my calls and although they meaning both of the reps. I spoke to on 1/7/2008 and 1/9/2008, although they told me that their was a recall on my car the fact is that they are not going to fix it because it was a mistake. *tr

Saturn vue 2002 v6 saturn of treavose dealership stated vehicle coolant pump leaking and heater hose leaking may cause damage to timing chain if not repaired. It was repaired at millevoi's tire & service center 215-673-2222 on 5-3-2007 for $660. Milleovi's stated this may be recall in the future due to the high number of cars with coolant repair kits required. They worked on and spoke with saturn of treavose at 215-364-3980 with similar 54,000 miles. *ak

The consumer stated that this is not his vehicle and he has made no complaint. *tc

Consumer received recalls 02v131001/fmvss 201 concerning air bag deployment, and 04v357000 regarding cam shaft position sensor. The consumer was unable to locate any authorized service center in his area that were willing to honor these recalls.*ak the consumer stated he took the vehicle to 2 different dealers and they were unable to get the engine light to go off. *jb

The consumer stated two recalls have been issued on her vehicle. The dealer stated the next available date was not until january 2005. The consumer is concerned for her safety. Please provide additional information. *jb

Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 regarding the crank shaft position sensor. Company was out business. No dealership was available in the miami area. *ak when vehicle stops or turns the brake makes a high pitch noise. *tc

While driving the vehicle at 45 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle which resulted in the vehicle crashing into an embankment. The consumer stated that neither of the frontal air bags deployed upon impact. The driver sustained minor injuries. *nm

Safety recall on daewoo lanos passenger side air bag. *bf the consumer received a recall letter after her daughter had already been involved in an accident. The vehicle was rear ended and pushed into another vehicle and subsequently the air bags did not deploy. The drivers side seat broke as well. (recall 02v131001). *jb

This is a bad complaint that needs to be fixed. It needs a real description. Please provide more information .ts

Recalls 02v131000 and 02v131001/fmvss 201 air bag deployment, vehicle was involved in a frontal and a side collision, however neither air bag deployed. Dealer was notified. *ak there was one injury. *yh

Air bag deployed but only after vehicle had rolled several times. Collision from other vehicle was from the side. Please describe details. *ak

Consumer was driving on the highway and vehicle parked facing the oncoming traffic. Vehicle turned on its headlights, causing the driver to swerve. The vehicle turned over and ejected the driver. Upon impact airbags failed to deploy. Currently, the vehicle is being recalled by the manufacturer for defective airbags.*ak campaign id number : 02v131001. *tc

Consumer states while driving at 35mph, she was involved in a frontal collision, in which the air bag did not completely deploy on impact, vehicle was totalled.*jb consumer also stated the brakes failed, consumer was also injured.*jb

In a frontal collision none of air bags deployed on impact.*ak

Vehicle was involved in a rear and frontal collisions, and none of the airbags deployed. Dealer will not return consumer's calls. Please provide any further information.*ak

Consumer received recalls 02v131001/fmvss 201 concerning air bag deployment, and 04v357000 regarding cam shaft position sensor. The consumer was unable to locate any authorized service center in his area that were willing to honor these recalls.*ak the consumer stated he took the vehicle to 2 different dealers and they were unable to get the engine light to go off. *jb

There is an intermittent brake failure whereby the pedal goes to the floor but the brakes do not engage -- raising the foot and reapplying pressure usually solves the problem but one wreck has resulted. The dealer continues to insist there is no problem, but had to turn the rotor at 15,000 to 20,000 and the rotor is now needing replacment at 32,000 -- there are additional problems such as a gas smell when the ac is used for extended time at freeway speeds and now a grinding/rockety sound to the ac area

Consimer states while driving at 35mph brakes failed, consumer was unable to stop vehicle, resulting in an accident.just had brakes replaced. Dealer contacted.*jb

Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. Dealer was not in operation. *ak *tc

Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 regarding the crank shaft position sensor. Company was out business. No dealership was available in the miami area. *ak when vehicle stops or turns the brake makes a high pitch noise. *tc

Consumer received two recall notices 02v131002 concerning air bags, and 02v257001 regarding brakes hose. Dealer was not in operation.*ak

The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) regarding the brake hose. There were no dealers in the area to perform the recall. *jb

Consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) regarding the brake hose. There was no dealer available to perform the recall. *jb

Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. Dealer was not in operation.*ak

Consumer received recall notice 02v257001 concerning brake hose. Dealer not in operation. *ak

Consumer noticed when depressing gas pedal at same time brake pedal was being depressed . Manufacturer and dealer had been contacted. *ak

There is an intermittent brake failure whereby the pedal goes to the floor but the brakes do not engage -- raising the foot and reapplying pressure usually solves the problem but one wreck has resulted. The dealer continues to insist there is no problem, but had to turn the rotor at 15,000 to 20,000 and the rotor is now needing replacment at 32,000 -- there are additional problems such as a gas smell when the ac is used for extended time at freeway speeds and now a grinding/rockety sound to the ac area

Consimer states while driving at 35mph brakes failed, consumer was unable to stop vehicle, resulting in an accident.just had brakes replaced. Dealer contacted.*jb

Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. Dealer was not in operation. *ak *tc

Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 regarding the crank shaft position sensor. Company was out business. No dealership was available in the miami area. *ak when vehicle stops or turns the brake makes a high pitch noise. *tc

Consumer received two recall notices 02v131002 concerning air bags, and 02v257001 regarding brakes hose. Dealer was not in operation.*ak

The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) regarding the brake hose. There were no dealers in the area to perform the recall. *jb

Consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) regarding the brake hose. There was no dealer available to perform the recall. *jb

Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. Dealer was not in operation.*ak

Consumer received recall notice 02v257001 concerning brake hose. Dealer not in operation. *ak

Consumer noticed when depressing gas pedal at same time brake pedal was being depressed . Manufacturer and dealer had been contacted. *ak

Vehicle shut down while driving, it was towed to consumer's home. While parked in the driveway vehicle started to burn. *ak

While driving smoke was coming from underneath the hood. Vehicle caught on fire. Consumer pulled over, and called for road side assistance. No injuries reported. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak

While consumer's wife was driving to work first thing this morning she noticed smoke coming from underneath passenger's seat. She pulled over, and called fire department. Fire department disconnected battery and put out fire. Vehicle at dealer at this time. $ amount of damage and cause of fire unknown. No injuries.*ak

Consumer replaced dead battery in 2001 daewoo lanos. When consumer started the vehicle smoke came from under the hood. *kb the consumer believes the smoke may have been a result of the recalled camshaft position sensor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it still sits to date. The consumer requested reimbursement of the purchase price. *nm

Purchased vehicle new. Idle speed changes at will, so fast i was going 45 mph in 2nd gear. Been to dealer 5 times. Still not resolved. Don't know how to fix it. Dealer one time installed a longer wiring harness, to no avail. Car just sitting and engine speed will raise at drop without me touching anything.*ak

Ref complaints 80068888 897127 10002881 on headlamps. Both connectors have deteriorated assume from heat of headlamps. Can jiggle the wires and get connection, with intermediate results on either headlamp.

Engine stalled wiyhout warning. *ak

Consuemer states that the camper harness is too short for the hook on the passenger side, consumer feels it is unsafe because the life wire is being explosed.

Upon accelerating, vehicle completely shuts down without warning. Dealer has indicated that problem occurs due to battery which has been replaced, but the problem continues. *ak. Consumer states that engine makes a noise, check engine light comes on, and vehicle stallsand not able to restart, vibration from steering wheel, wiring harness re-poisoned, battery replaced, and brake squeaks and light comes on. *yd

Headlights died without warning. Also, vehicle has recall 01v020000 for wiring harness. Consumer feels its very dangerous when headlights quit, and other speeding cars are not able to see vehicle please provide any further information.*ak

Wind sheild wipers housing councel fell out. Cannot turn wipers on or off. Transmission grinds in third gear and was told by the dealership these are cosmetic things and not covered under any warranty since the company went bankrupt. *la

While driving the axle broke. *nlm the consumer hit a curb, and after getting the vehicle back from repair, the axle broke again. Another service dealer found the axle needed more repair and also found the wrong parts were used. *scc *jb

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

Transmission was replaced, the check engine light came on. Consumer had to pay out of pocket, and the cam shaft sensor was inspected. Cam shaft sensor recall 04v357000. *ak

Transmission banging up and down, maybe a stripped wire, other problems are fuel injection, transmission oil leak.

Im bummed!

Vehicle veers into other lanes. When vehicle is backing down upgrades it will go into neutral. *ak steering wheel vibrates excessively. *yh

The vehicle experienced burning rubber and brake failure, replaced brakes and rear-wheel bearings, however continued to experience defect's. *mjs

The switch underneath the break pedal that controls the brake lights going on is continually malfunctioning to the point that the majority of the time i have no break lights, which resulted in me getting rear-ended.*ak

Consumer was driving on the highway and vehicle parked facing the oncoming traffic. Vehicle turned on its headlights, causing the driver to swerve. The vehicle turned over and ejected the driver. Upon impact airbags failed to deploy. Currently, the vehicle is being recalled by the manufacturer for defective airbags.*ak campaign id number : 02v131001. *tc

2001 daewoo, lanos; engine stalling, head lights and interior light nonfunctional, signal lights/hazard (emergency) lights nonfunctional. I received a letter from the daewoo company apologizing for there bankruptcy in may 2002. They provide a telephone number for customers with servicing issues however these telephone numbers are busy, an answering machine picks up or they are nonfunctional. They also provide a website for service locators. I have not found anyone willing to service my car due to unavailability of parts. *la

Headlight plugs melted, causing the headlights not to operate. Consumer replaced the plugs, and a service bulletin recommended that consumer can change the type of phillips bulbs used because it could be causing the problem. *ak dealer won't repair damage, replace bulbs or take responsibility for the failure of the plugs. *la

Ref complaints 80068888 897127 10002881 on headlamps. Both connectors have deteriorated assume from heat of headlamps. Can jiggle the wires and get connection, with intermediate results on either headlamp.

Both connectors that connect to the headlights have deteriorated, apparently due to heat from the headlights, so badly that the connection disengages while driving and the headlights go out. I have to stop and jiggle the connection to regain headlights. The wire harness connection is defective and makes for a very hazzardous situation when traveling in washington dc traffic and suddenly the headlights go out.

While driving on a country road headlights went out. Consumer had to hold headlight switch for headlights to come back on and to stay on. Contacted dealer, dealer replaced switch 4 times. Problem kept reoccurring.*ak *yh

Upon accelerating, vehicle completely shuts down without warning. Dealer has indicated that problem occurs due to battery which has been replaced, but the problem continues. *ak. Consumer states that engine makes a noise, check engine light comes on, and vehicle stallsand not able to restart, vibration from steering wheel, wiring harness re-poisoned, battery replaced, and brake squeaks and light comes on. *yd

While driving about 45 mph driver's window and driver rear window shattered. Winds were 40 mph. Driver and child passenger suffered minor cuts. Same night while vehicle was parked, rear passenger's window shattered. Not taken to dealer yet.*ak

Windshield wiper housing fell out/ transmission grinds in third gear.*mr consumer couldn't turn wipers on or off. *ph

Wind sheild wipers housing councel fell out. Cannot turn wipers on or off. Transmission grinds in third gear and was told by the dealership these are cosmetic things and not covered under any warranty since the company went bankrupt. *la

Windshield defogger does not work, dealer cannot remedy problem. Suggested consumer use air conditioner to defrost windshield.*ak

Engine still makes a tapping sound, air intake lever cable defective(dealership can't get parts), which causes a safety issue when driving vehicle. Steering still pulls to one side and steering wheel vibrates, brakes still don't feel right ( had to replace brake pads and resurface rotors at my expense) but brakes still are not stopping right.

Engine light keeps coming on, vehicle taken to dealer 5 times. Cannot remedy.*ak