Illustration2001 DAEWOO LANOS BOUGHT 3 YEARS AGO AT A DULUTH, MN DEALERSHIP WHICH DOES NOT SELL SUCH VEHICLES ANYMORE. HAS NOT WORKED BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FOR OVER 2 YEARS.*AK
2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports2 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
20 reportsTHERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SMELL WHEN USING THE HEATER, THE WINDOW WILL NOT DEFROST CAUSING THE ENTIRE CAR TO FOG UP MAKING VISIBILITY IMPOSSIBLE ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS RAINING , 4 TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS FILLED UP WITH SMOKE DUE TO THE OIL FILTER NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, ON OCCASION IT LOOKS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS ON FIRE WHEN IT START…
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THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SMELL WHEN USING THE HEATER, THE WINDOW WILL NOT DEFROST CAUSING THE ENTIRE CAR TO FOG UP MAKING VISIBILITY IMPOSSIBLE ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS RAINING , 4 TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS FILLED UP WITH SMOKE DUE TO THE OIL FILTER NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, ON OCCASION IT LOOKS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS ON FIRE WHEN IT STARTS SMOKING FROM THE OUT SIDE. *TR
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE LOCAL DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL WORK (04V357000). THE MANUFACTURER WILL ONLY RESPOND BY STATING TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM. THE CONTACT IS TRYING TO GET THE RECALL WORK DONE ON THEIR VEHICLE.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PROBLEM COULD BE THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR, BUT INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXHIBITING SERIOUS PROBLEMS, THERE WAS NO NEED TO BE CONCERNED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE TIMI…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PROBLEM COULD BE THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR, BUT INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXHIBITING SERIOUS PROBLEMS, THERE WAS NO NEED TO BE CONCERNED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE TIMING BELT WOULD NEED TO BE CHANGED AT 60,000 MILES; HOWEVER THE TIMING BELT FAILED BEFORE THE 60,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ASSURING THE CONTACT THE NEW ENGINE WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE TIMING BELT AND THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED THE SECOND WEEK IN MAY 2006. ON AUGUST 2, 2006 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A VIBRATING NOISE. AFTER PULLING OFF OF THE ROAD, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. EVENTUALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. SINCE THIS INCIDENT, THE CONTACT LOCATED A RECALL, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 04V357000; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ON THE INTERNET REGARDING THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. UPDATED 11/21/2006 - *NM
2001 DAEWOO LANOS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. *KB THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A STRONG EXHAUST SMELL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 45 MPH. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A RECALL LETTER WAS FROM DAEWOO DUE TO A CRACKED SENSOR BOARD THAT MAY CAUSE A FIRE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TWICE BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE YET.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 03V159000, REGARDING THE VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON A SENSOR FOR THE ENGINE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE APPROVED DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS, THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PART NUMBER OF THE SENSOR ON THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED FOR THIS RECALL. THE CONSUMER DECLINED THE REPAI…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON A SENSOR FOR THE ENGINE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE APPROVED DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS, THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PART NUMBER OF THE SENSOR ON THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED FOR THIS RECALL. THE CONSUMER DECLINED THE REPAIR. UPDATED 07/11/06. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS CURRENTLY NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HOWEVER A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED, RECALL # 04V357000 REGARDING THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. THE CONTACT HAS ATTEMPTED TO ALERT THE MANUFACTURER SINCE MAY 29TH WITHOUT A RETURN PHONE CALL. A DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED HOWEVER THEY WILL …
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS CURRENTLY NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HOWEVER A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED, RECALL # 04V357000 REGARDING THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. THE CONTACT HAS ATTEMPTED TO ALERT THE MANUFACTURER SINCE MAY 29TH WITHOUT A RETURN PHONE CALL. A DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED HOWEVER THEY WILL NOT MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS UNTIL THE CONTACT SPEAKS WITH THE MANUFACTURER. ALSO, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CODED CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR ERROR. COST 350 DOLLARS TO HAVE SENSOR REPLACED AFTER BEING STRANDED AND THE CAR TOWED. PART WAS PART OF A RECALL BUT WAS RAN AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THE INDIVIDUAL CODE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. HEATER SWITCH BROKE WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF PURCHASE OF CAR COST 150 TO …
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CODED CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR ERROR. COST 350 DOLLARS TO HAVE SENSOR REPLACED AFTER BEING STRANDED AND THE CAR TOWED. PART WAS PART OF A RECALL BUT WAS RAN AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THE INDIVIDUAL CODE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. HEATER SWITCH BROKE WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF PURCHASE OF CAR COST 150 TO HAVE REPLACED. CARS VALUE DEPRECIATED APPROX 8000 DOLLARS IN 4 YEARS. IT HAS NO VALUE ACCORDING TO KELLY BLUE BOOK. *NM
Official recalls
202V131002 · Air Bags
May 8, 2002
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
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, SELECTION 1.
01V020001 · Electrical System:wiring
Feb 1, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A WIRING HARNESS, LOCATED BENEATH THE CARPET IN THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR AREA, CAN BECOME DAMAGED BY PASSENGER TRAFFIC AS THE WIRE HARNESS IS RUBBED AGAINST A BODY SEAM IN THE FLOOR PANEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN DAMAGED, ENGINE DRIVEABILITY COULD BE AFFECTED AND COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE WIRE HARNESS AND ATTACH IT PERMANENTLY IN A LOCATION WHERE THE WIRE HARNESS CANNOT BE DAMAGED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 2001. 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 DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-787-274-6514.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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