I purchased the vehicle in 2009 it previously had two owners. I've had minor repairs done already. However, I was curious to know why the vehicle was recalled. As I looked into it I found that im having problems with the engine sensor which I had repaired 2 months ago because the check engine came on but I keep smelling a burning smell and visible smoke.
Daewoo Nubira check engine light comes on
67 of the 499 owner complaints about the Daewoo Nubira describe check engine light, most of them for the 2000 model year.
- owner complaints
- 67
- worst model year
- 2000
- typical mileage
- 43,200
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Trouble codes mentioned
P0304 1
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 daewoo nubira wagon. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 19,941.
The check engine light came on and when diagnosed it was related to a defect in the camshaft position sensor. I came to know about a recall regarding my vehicle model on the camshaft sensor and took it to a dealership for repair. The dealership said the car was not in the database and refused to do the repair. In the recall letter it says that with this camshaft defect there is a risk of engine catching fire.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the crankshaft position center activated the check engine light. A recall letter was received however the dealer did not perform the recall remedy. Although the vehicle's VIN was included in the recall the camshaft lot range was out of scope.
2000 daewoo nubira VIN falls under recall but the part number does not. Mechanic informed consumer that he would be responsible for parts and labor fee. *kb the recall was for the camshaft position sensor. The check engine light in the vehicle remains illuminated at all times. The diagnostic scanner found trouble code p0304 which suggest camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction. The consumer called daewoo customer service and left a message but no one has returned the call.
Consumer received a recall notice for the camshaft position sensor. Mechanic stated that the part number does not fall in the list to be replaced. *ts if the part was replaced the consumer would have to pay out of pocket for the recall repairs (04v357000). The vehicle's check engine light illuminates as described in the recall. The consumer contacted daewoo customer service and has let messages but no one has called back.
Dt*: the contact stated a recall letter was received in may 2006 regarding the federal safety agency campaign id # 04v357000; engine and engine cooling. The contact located a dealership however, the dealer refused to perform the recall because the contact did not purchase the vehicle there. The check engine light is illuminated in the vehicle. The vehicle is a 1999 nubira daewoo. Updated 7/7/2006 -
Consumer is not satisfied with the reimbursement received for recall repairs performed on the 1999 daewoo nubira. *mr the consumer requested reimbursement. Recall campaign#'s 04v357000 and 04v394000. The engine light had come on many times, there was a broken time belt and 6 bent valves and the gas pedal was loose.
While driving at any speed engine warning light illuminated. Dealership will be notified.
The consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Took vehicle to a daewoo dealership. 3 hours later service manager was told by daewoo that they were instructed to inspect the vehicle, but did not perform anything relating to the recall. The consumer was furious, and felt cheated because nothing was done. *ak the check engine light illuminated on 10/11/03. The consumer was informed that the sensor had malfunctioned. The check engine light was currently illuminated. *sc
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- 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 cooling
- 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
Questions about the Daewoo Nubira check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Daewoo Nubira?
Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, hesitation when accelerating and ball joint or control arm failure, and the codes they mention most are P0304.
Which Daewoo Nubira years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2000 (38 complaints), 2001 (18 complaints) and 1999 (9 complaints).
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