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2002 Daewoo Lanos engine problems

20 complaints (67% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 46,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
20
of this car's complaints
67%
typical mileage
46,000
crashes
1
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Cooling system
    4

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Daewoo Lanos engine problems in other years

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Related recalls

Engine and engine coolingReported August 6, 2004 · 4,305 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 04V394000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported July 14, 2004 · 11,576 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 04V357000 · Recall details

What 2002 Daewoo Lanos owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 12, 2014 · Engine · NY

Something wrong I can feel it.

Filed Jan 10, 2008 · Engine · OR

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.

Filed May 16, 2007 · Engine · PA

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.

Filed Mar 9, 2007 · Engine · 75,000 miles · ID · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Engine · OR

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

Filed Nov 1, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · 60,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Nov 1, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · CO

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.

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Consumer received the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Oct 7, 2004 · Engine · CA

Consumer received recall 04v357000 on the cam shaft position sensor. However, consumer is unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall.

Filed Oct 6, 2004 · Engine · OH

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

Questions about the 2002 Daewoo Lanos engine

Does the 2002 Daewoo Lanos have engine problems?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Daewoo Lanos, 67% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2002 Daewoo Lanos engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 46,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2002 Daewoo Lanos engine?

Yes, 2 recalls: 04V394000, 04V357000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

Other 2002 Daewoo Lanos problems

Airbags 5Brakes 3Visibility 2Acceleration 1Electrical 1Locks 1Transmission 1

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