2002 DAEWOO LANOS
4 recalls, 35 complaints
04V394000 Aug 6, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
04V357000 Jul 14, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
02V131002 May 8, 2002
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DO NOT DEPLOY, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF INCREASED HEAD INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SHOULD CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY ABSORBING AIR BAG MOUNTING BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, S... Read more
02V131001 May 8, 2002
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DO NOT DEPLOY, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF INCREASED HEAD INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SHOULD CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY ABSORBING AIR BAG MOUNTING BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, S... Read more
Complaint Statistics
35 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 15 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 1 |
ENGINE
Apr 12, 2014
Incident date: Apr 12, 2014
SOMETHING WRONG I CAN FEEL IT. *JS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 10, 2008
Incident date: Dec 21, 2007
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 A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 16, 2007
Incident date: May 1, 2007
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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 9, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2006
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. ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 1, 2004
Incident date: Oct 29, 2004
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. *JB
AIR BAGS
Nov 1, 2004
Incident date: Oct 29, 2004
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. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Oct 26, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V257001 CONCERNING BRAKE HOSE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *AK *TC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Oct 2, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 ON THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. HOWEVER, CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 6, 2004
Incident date: Oct 6, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 5, 2004
Incident date: Oct 5, 2004
RECALL 04V357000 FOR CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 4, 2004
Incident date: Oct 4, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V131000 CONCERNING AIR BAG FAILURE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 30, 2004
Incident date: Sep 30, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. NO DEALERS WERE AVAILABLETO DO THE REPAIRS. *AK
AIR BAGS
Sep 30, 2004
Incident date: Sep 2, 2004
DAEWOO HAS HAD TWO RECALLS FOR THEIR LANOS VEHICLE. ONE FOR THEIR CAM SHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR AND RECALL CAMPAIGN NO.02V-131 FOR THE LANOS PASSENGER AIR BAG ASSEMBLY MODIFICATION. THE PROBLEM IS THERE ARE NO GARAGES SUPPLIED BY DAEWOO TO FIX THEIR VEHICLES. ADDITIONALLY, THEIR NUMBER FOR CUSTO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 30, 2004
Incident date: Sep 2, 2004
DAEWOO HAS HAD TWO RECALLS FOR THEIR LANOS VEHICLE. ONE FOR THEIR CAM SHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR AND RECALL CAMPAIGN NO.02V-131 FOR THE LANOS PASSENGER AIR BAG ASSEMBLY MODIFICATION. THE PROBLEM IS THERE ARE NO GARAGES SUPPLIED BY DAEWOO TO FIX THEIR VEHICLES. ADDITIONALLY, THEIR NUMBER FOR CUSTO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 30, 2004
Incident date: Sep 30, 2004
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS IS NOT HIS VEHICLE AND HE HAS MADE NO COMPLAINT. *TC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 30, 2004
Incident date: Sep 30, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Sep 30, 2004
Incident date: Sep 30, 2004
NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL.*AK
AIR BAGS
Sep 30, 2004
Incident date: Sep 30, 2004
AIR BAG RECALL RECEIVED. NO DEALERS WERE AVAILABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES WOULD BE REQUIRED IF A DEALER WAS FOUND.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 29, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
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 DIFF... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 29, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
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 DIFF... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 17, 2004
Incident date: Sep 17, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA 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. *TC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 17, 2004
Incident date: Sep 17, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA 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. *TC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL(04V357000) FOR CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THERE WAS NO DEALER AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL WORK. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2004
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED, NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN LETTER #04V357000 REGARDING THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE COMPANY WAS OUT BUSINESS. NO DEALERSHIP AVAILABLE. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 8, 2004
THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE CAM SHAFT POSITION (CMP) RECALL 04V357000 PERFORMED BECAUSE ALL THE DEALERSHIP IN THE STATE WERE OUT OF BUSINESS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 14, 2004
Incident date: Sep 14, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED, RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V357000 REGARDING THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. COMPANY WAS OUT BUSINESS. NO DEALERSHIP WAS AVAILABLE,. THE PHONE PROVIDED IN THE LETTER WAS NOT WORKING.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 14, 2004
Incident date: Dec 9, 2003
THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 13, 2004
Incident date: Aug 3, 2004
VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING, IT WAS TOWED TO CONSUMER'S HOME. WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY VEHICLE STARTED TO BURN. *AK
Fire
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Dec 3, 2003
Incident date: Nov 25, 2002
WINDSHIELD WIPER HOUSING FELL OUT/ TRANSMISSION GRINDS IN THIRD GEAR.*MR CONSUMER COULDN'T TURN WIPERS ON OR OFF. *PH
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 16, 2003
Incident date: Nov 25, 2002
WIND SHEILD WIPERS HOUSING COUNCEL FELL OUT. CANNOT TURN WIPERS ON OR OFF. TRANSMISSION GRINDS IN THIRD GEAR AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THESE ARE COSMETIC THINGS AND NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY SINCE THE COMPANY WENT BANKRUPT. *LA
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
Oct 16, 2003
Incident date: Nov 25, 2002
WIND SHEILD WIPERS HOUSING COUNCEL FELL OUT. CANNOT TURN WIPERS ON OR OFF. TRANSMISSION GRINDS IN THIRD GEAR AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THESE ARE COSMETIC THINGS AND NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY SINCE THE COMPANY WENT BANKRUPT. *LA
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 10, 2003
Incident date: Oct 9, 2003
ROLL OVER SAFETY DEVICE FOR FUEL TANK MALFUNCTIONED WHICH ENABLED CONSUMER TO FILL THE TANK. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Sep 4, 2003
Incident date: Sep 2, 2003
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE DRIVERS FOOT OFTEN HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IF THE DRIVER DID NOT MOVE HIS FOOT SUFFICIENTLY TO THE LEFT. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE BRAKING. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE PEDALS ARE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE. *AK *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
May 29, 2003
Incident date: Oct 15, 2002
THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE WHEREBY THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR BUT THE BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE -- RAISING THE FOOT AND REAPPLYING PRESSURE USUALLY SOLVES THE PROBLEM BUT ONE WRECK HAS RESULTED. THE DEALER CONTINUES TO INSIST THERE IS NO PROBLEM, BUT HAD TO TURN THE ROTOR AT 15,000 TO 20,00... Read more
Crash
1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Jun 18, 2002
Incident date: Jun 8, 2002
WHILE DRIVING HOOD FLEW UP AND WAS CRUSHED AGAINST THE WINDOW. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 2002 DAEWOO LANOS
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 30.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 32.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 33.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
DAEWOO LANOS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DAEWOO LANOS across all model years (1998, 2002).
33
Total Recalls
502
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
20
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths