Daewoo Nubira fire or smoke problems

Filed Dec 11, 2010 · Engine · MA

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.

Filed Sep 13, 2006 · Engine · 65,000 miles · MI · fire

2000 daewoo nubira electrical system caught fire. Consumer would like compensation for the underhood fire. *kb a short circuit within the wiring of the cam sensor ignited which resulted in a fire. The component had been recalled for similar make/model daewoo vehicles. The consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. *nm consumer sent in additional information in a voq. *kb updated 04/14/08.

Filed Apr 28, 2005 · Engine · FL

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning engine and engine cooling. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for service, and it was explained to her that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.*ak consumer concerned that the car may catch on fire if camshaft is not fixed. The consumer purchase the part but cannot afford the labor. The consumer request reimbursement for part. *bf

Filed Dec 8, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 49,823 miles · GA

The dealership was not able to perform the fmvss106/brake hose recall 02v257000 within a reasonable time frame. They told the consumer to bring the vehicle back in december although the symptoms of the recall had already started to occur. *jb vehicle fuel injectors not working right. Gas fumes coming through the vents. Brake fluid leaking from the front brake burning smell from the front of the vehicle. Transmission not functioning properly. The consumer had to replace the radio do to electrical problems in the vehicle.

Filed Nov 10, 2004 · Engine · GA

Smoke coming out of the engine when vehicle id driven. No smoke comes out when the vehicle is in park, but as soon as it is being driven smoke occurs again, and occasionally oil leaks.

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Engine · 27,000 miles · WY

Ferrero daewoo of loveland.consumer received recall 04v357000 regarding crank shaft position sensor. Dealership didn't have the parts available, and indicated to the consumer the manufacturer went out of business. Address: 2600 north lincoln avenue, loveveland , co 80538, phone: 800‑660‑3305. *ak consumer was told that the vehicle could catch on fire so it is not being driven.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Engine, Locks · MO · fire

The consumer received, the federal safety agency recall campaign letter #04v357000 regarding the camshaft position sensor. However, the vehicle caught on fire on june 2003, there was no dealership available in the area. *jb the vehicle door locks worked erratically. The door locks would not disengage when the consumer vehicle caught on fire, trapping him and his kids inside the vehicle.

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Engine · NC

Consumer could not locate a daewoo dealership in state. One could not be found to do recall 04v357000 repairs. Consumer did not want to go outside of state because of disability and long distance driving. Consumer felt vehicle would catch on fire if driven any distance.*ak vehicle has a problem with the camshaft sensor.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Engine · 22,000 miles · WV · fire

Recall 04v357000 was issued concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer stated vehicle caught on fire prior to the recall on january 29,2004 due to the cam shaft. Manufacturer denied responsibility.

Filed Jun 3, 2004 · Engine · 39,000 miles · TX · fire

Until 1:30 p.m. Today (june 3, 2004), I thought my 2002 daewoo nubira was a god-sent because of its excellent gas economy (~30 mpg). The engine caught on fire this afternoon and now it's a piece of junk. I have been doing my oil change every 3000 miles and so far I've put about 39000 miles on it. As far as I know, this should not have happened but it did!!! I hope this is not one of those things daewoo is trying to hide. Those of you who have the daewoo's, please have your car checked immediately by a trained professional for any kind of potential failure. I have no idea why the engine caught on fire. I was driving with the AC on and suddenly I noticed smoke in my rear view mirror. Then smoke started coming out of the vents and then I saw flames out of the left side of the engine. I changed my oil about 2 weeks ago and I have been driving it everyday. Can't be the coolant or the engine oil because it was driving fine for two weeks. Owners of daewoo, beware!!! Don't let this happen to you. Get your car checked-out asap for any potential problems. Maybe the daewoo engine is only good for 40000 miles and since mine's close, it just died on me. I am only glad I was not hurt and no one else was on the highway. I managed to pull over during rush hour traffic in dallas and I just watched my car burn. If there are other complaints like this, I haven't seen it and if this is the first, I hope it will be the last because I don not want anyone else to go through what I did this afternoon.