2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza engine problems

Filed Oct 17, 2007 · Body, Engine · SC

In september 2004 my 2001 daewoo leganza would not shift out of the park position without putting the key inside the slot on the gearshift panel. I would have to put it in neutral then start the car. The check engine light was on also and would not go off. I took it gerald jones in augusta, ga. I was told I needed two types of sensors, which required the removal of the entire dashboard. They had my car almost a month and when I did get it back it started to act up again. Later I found out it was only a fuse kit that was needed and a cam sensor. As a result of my dashboard being removed. The entire dash is coming apart. In passing I have noticed all daewoo leganza in my area has the same problem with the dashboard. I was told I would have to pay for repairs, eventhough they knew it was from their repair work. I'm sure these other people have used gerald jones, because they were the only daewoo dealership in our entire area. I have been trying to get tag numbers and putting out signs to see if infact repair work involving these sensor repair work has caused problems with car owners dashboards. Is there a problem with the dashboards, yes! Is there a problem with the cam sensor, yes! I had it replaced twice and the check engine light is still on. The car really and truly is a wonderful car. I want my car to be safe. The cam sensor issue is not safe and the dashboard issue isn't either. I'm sure this affects the airbag system. Maybe there should be a recall on these dashboards. If you have more than twenty daewoos with this defect, it worth someone's life to look into this. I worry that my airbags will not operate properly. I have purchased that strip where that defroster is, but I thought I would go this way first. Thank you, fnt

Filed Oct 10, 2007 · Engine · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 daewoo leganza. The contact stated that the engine warning light remained illuminated. The dealer replaced the cam shaft sensors as part of the recall for the engine and engine cooling (the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v394000). The failure recurred, but the dealer refused to repair the vehicle as part of the recall again. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 80,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2007 · Engine · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 daewoo leganza. While driving 50 MPH, the service engine light remains illuminated. The dealer stated that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer has not repaired or replaced the sensor. The current mileage was 81,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 9, 2007 · Engine · 68,000 miles · NC

Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 daewood leganza, and 6 months after the purchase the vehicle's check engine light turned on. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. At the dealership, and the dealer stated that they had to flush the engine. On may 2006, the contact received recall: 04v357000. The contact took the vehicle to robert woodall on 01/08/07, and, the dealer stated that the vehicle was not in the recall range, and that the cam sensor needs to get replaced at contacts expense. The contact was concerned because she feltthat the vehicle should be covered under the recall.

Filed Aug 25, 2006 · Engine · 27,000 miles · NC

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light began to illuminate on a continual basis, keeping the vehicle from passing the state safety inspection. A letter was received from the manufacturer that indicated the camshaft position sensor needed to be inspected for possible replacement, as part of the on going recall 04v357000 or 04v394000. The vehicle was inspected by a service dealer and identified the camshaft position sensor lot number 0031 was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified.

Filed Aug 7, 2006 · Engine · 72,500 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated on 7/2004 the vehicle was taken to the service dealer because of a sensor detecting cam shaft position fell off the engine block damaging the cams and chain requiring new short block and a nut was detached from the sensor. The sensor fell into the camshaft and destroyed the engine. A recall letter # 04v35700 was received which required the dealer to install a fuse in line with the sensor. When the manufacturer was contacted for reimbursement, the request was denied because the manufacturer determined the original repair was not due the sensor but may have been related to the timing chain. 08/29/06 in may of 2006, a recall letter was received from daewoo claiming a possible failure of the sensor would cause a fire and/or damage to the engine. The same sensor destroyed contact's engine that daewoo would not stand behind on.

Filed Jul 26, 2006 · Engine · 69,990 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle made a whistling noise, followed by grey smoke erupting from under the hood. The vehicle turn off and towed to a private repair shop. The repair shop determined that the camshaft position sensor had failed. There is a the federal safety agency recall # 04v357000. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Jul 11, 2006 · Engine · CA

Dt*: the contact stated that a recall notice was received for the cam sensor which could also be at risk of catching on fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealers who determined the cam sensor was defective, however the serial number of the cam sensor does not fall within the recall. There was an attempt to alert the manufacturer but messages were left with no return calls. Updated 8/14/2006 -

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Engine · GA

Dt*: the contact stated that the dealer that who was suppose to perform the recall #04v357000 remedy repair on the vehicle ordered the part for the recall over two months ago however there has been no follow up from the dealer. The contact expressed the dealer's response to this issue displayed a lack of concern for safety. The recall component is the camshaft censor position.

Filed Jul 7, 2006 · Engine · 9,000 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated an odor of smoke was noticed and the check engine light illuminated. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 04v357000, regarding the engine and engine cooling. The VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 7/25/2006 - the recall was for the camshaft position sensor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The consumer was informed that the recall repairs would have to be paid out of pocket.