Model year record

2001 Daewoo LANOS recalls & problems

The 2001 Daewoo LANOS has 5 safety recalls and 129 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (79 complaints).

Recalls5safety recalls

Complaints129filed by owners

Crashes · fires6 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths8 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Engine and engine coolingAug 6, 2004

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 04V3940004,305 vehicles

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 coolingJul 14, 2004

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 04V35700011,576 vehicles

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.

Air bagsMay 8, 2002

Air bags

Recall 02V13100213,103 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.

Air bagsMay 8, 2002

Air bags

Recall 02V13100156,912 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.

Electrical systemJan 25, 2001

Wiring

Recall 01V02000027,884 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: WHEN DAMAGED, ENGINE DRIVEABILITY COULD BE AFFECTED AND COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALLING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE WIRE HARNESS AND ATTACH IT PERMANENTLY IN A LOCATION WHERE THE WIRE HARNESS CANNOT BE DAMAGED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 6, 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 AT 1-877-463-2396.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Lanos

26mpg combined

City / highway	23 / 32 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

Lanos

25mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 33 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

Lanos

25mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 32 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

Lanos

23mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 30 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingCooling system; Engine › Gasoline	79	0	1	46,351 mi
Air bagsFrontal	37	6	6	38,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Foundation components	9	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner	5	1	1	—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal	2	0	0	—
Exterior lightingHeadlights; Turn signal	2	0	0	—
Electrical systemIgnition › Module	2	0	0	—
VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system	1	0	0	—
Suspension	1	0	0	—
Tires	1	0	0	—
WheelsRim	1	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

EngineFire1 injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DAEWOO LANOS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SMOKE EMITTED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR AND WIRES WERE BURNED AND MELTED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BURNED HAND THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Jun 8, 2015 · 117,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling
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 MANUFACTURER OF SAID SENSOR. IT COST ME 100 DOLLARS TO "CHECK" FOR THE RECALL WHICH I FIND OUT I DON'T NEED. BUT MY ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS STILL COMING ON. THE DEALER SAYS MY SENSOR DOESN'T WORK AND WILL HAVE TO REPLACE IT ANY WAY. WHICH I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE PART AND NOW LABOR WHEN IT COMES IN. SO, BECAUSE OF A RECALL WHICH I DON'T NEED, I'VE PAID 100 FOR INVESTIGATION, 114 FOR PART AND NEXT IS LABOR FOR…
Sep 19, 2008 · 111,000 miles
Electrical system
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 REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. *NM
Dec 9, 2004 · 63,600 miles
Air bags › Frontal
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V131001 FOR AIR BAGS, AND TO DATE HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A DEALER IN THE AREA TO DO THE REPAIRS. *AK FRONT SAFETY BELT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE BELT WOULD NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT PROPERLY WHICH SOMETIMES RESULTED IN A VERY TIGHT AND UNCOMFORTABLE FIT. *BF *NM
Mar 14, 2005 · 37,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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 THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CMP BUT LATER DETERMINED THAT WHEN THE CMP WENT OUT THE VEHICLE RAN LONG ENOUGH TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE'S VALVES.
Jun 1, 2004
Engine and engine cooling
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. SERVICE MANGER MICHELLE. *AK
Dec 13, 2004
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE CAM SHAFT WAS NOT DEFECTIVE. *AK
Nov 25, 2004
Engine and engine cooling
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 REGARDING THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. COMPANY WAS OUT OF BUSINESS. NO DEALERSHIP WAS AVAILABLE. CONSUMER INDICATED THERE WAS ONLY ONE DAEWOOD DEALERSHIP IN TOWN AND THEY REFUSED TO PROVIDE HELP. *AK *NM
Sep 17, 2004

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.