2001 Daewoo Lanos Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Daewoo Lanos, 61% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 46,351 miles. The words owners use most often: “position sensor” (75% of reports).
- 79engine and engine cooling complaints
- 46,351median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Position sensor: mentioned in 59 of 79 complaints (75%)
- Cam shaft: mentioned in 53 of 79 complaints (67%)
- Consumer unable: mentioned in 21 of 79 complaints (27%)
- Locate honor: mentioned in 6 of 79 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 29 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 79 complaints, 1 an injury.
Daewoo Lanos engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Lanos | 19 | 63% | 46,000 |
| 2001 Lanos | 79 | 61% | 46,351 |
| 2000 Lanos | 144 | 69% | 53,182 |
| 1999 Lanos | 45 | 73% | 66,751 |
| 1998 Lanos | 2 | 40% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
There are two recall on the daewoo lanos's cam position sensor. I'm getting engine check lights with a fault code calling out the cam position sensor. My mechanic says i should take it into a dealer to have the recall done. My dealer says the sensor does not fall in the right date code or…
Consumer replaced dead battery in 2001 daewoo lanos. When consumer started the vehicle smoke came from under the hood. *kb the consumer believes the smoke may have been a result of the recalled camshaft position sensor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it still sits to date. The consumer…
Recall campaign issued for camshaft position sensor in daewoo lanos 2001. *bf when the consumer started the vehicle it's check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was then drive only 100 feet when it suddenly shut down. The consumer was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Daewoo Lanoss have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 79 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2001 Daewoo Lanos (61% of the 129 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Daewoo Lanos engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 46,351 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Daewoo Lanos?
The most frequent phrase is “position sensor”, in 59 of 79 complaints, followed by “cam shaft” (53).
See all 2001 Daewoo Lanos problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Lanos years.