2000 Daewoo Leganza: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jul 26, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · FL · fire

2000 daewoo leganza check engine light illuminated. Engine made noise and died. *kb when the check engine light illuminated the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. Each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer different parts were replaced but the light would return. The vehicle was returned to the dealer several time for about a year and a half but the problem always returned. The consumer has had a difficult time getting the recalled camshaft position sensor replaced. The dealer had no parts available to replace the part. The gear shifter became stuck in park. The dealer replaced the brake switch. The vehicle caught on fire under the manifold.

Filed Apr 20, 2005 · Engine · NY · fire

2000 daewoo leganza camshaft position sensor caused the engine warning light to come on and the vehicle to cut off.*mr the vehicle also caught on fire. The consumer called the number listed on the recall but there was no answer.

Filed Nov 2, 2004 · Engine · 5,000 miles · TX · fire

While driving, the engine caught on fire. There were no dealers in the area to make the repair. The federal safety agency recall 04v3570000.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Engine · 39,200 miles · PA

04 v 357 000/camshaft position sensor/mil: the vehicle's check engine light illuminated which was followed by a burning smell. The dealer was notified. The dealer ran a diagnostic check and determined that the cmp had to be replaced. The vehicle's repairs were not cover under the recall due to in. *jb

Filed Oct 7, 2004 · Engine · LA

Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor, inspection only, could not duplicate at this time. *bf the check engine light was on for a long time. The vehicle stalled on the highway. The fuel pump was replaced. The speedometer had dropped down to 0 then corrected itself. There was a slight smell of burning, the temperature gauge was toward the hot indicator. The problem was unable to be duplicated. *sc

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Engine · 49,000 miles · AR

Recall 04v357000 was issued for the cam shaft position sensor. The consumer was unable to find an authorized dealer to repair the vehicle. *ak the camshaft position sensor had a malfunction, which would cause the camshaft position sensor to crack and the wiring to melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke.

Filed Jul 8, 2004 · Engine · 66,000 miles · NE · fire

Consumer backed out of the driveway and smelled something burning. Vehicle would not restart, and was towed to the dealer, who discovered that the cam shaft sensor burned out, burning the gaskets/timing chain, and wiring harness.

Filed Sep 16, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · MI · fire

I have constant problems with the brakes, they wear out quickly. Recently had alternator replaced in aug. 2003 and now the sensor valve caught fire and burned up the wire harness, valves, valve cover, timing belt, serpentine belt. $1400 of work to be done and no guarantee that extended warranty will cover. Whenever I did take it to the dealer for a complaint, they would always say they couldn't find a problem.

Filed May 22, 2003 · 29,000 miles · NY · fire

The shaft sensor caught fire. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.

Filed Jun 25, 2001 · FL

Inside of vehicle has cigarette stains and smell. Daewoo put fungucide in air conditioning filter to master cirgarette and burning smell. Manufacturer stated it is normal for the make/ model and year.