Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04V357000DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICAfrom 11/11/1997 to 11/23/2001V (Vehicle)1157609/07/2004MFRGM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY07/14/200407/23/2004
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
04V394000DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICOfrom 03/27/1997 to 12/18/2002V (Vehicle)430509/29/2004MFRGM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY08/06/200408/13/2004
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. owners should contact daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
07/28/2006103/01/2006
 1999 daewoo nubira will not start. consumer would like manufacturer to pay for recall repairs and bad parts. *kb *jb
06/12/2006303/01/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated upon receiving a recall letter pertaining to the camshaft module valve the manufacturer was called. the manufacturer sent a follow up letter stating that reimbursement would be made for any parts and labor performed for the recall on the vehicle. the contact express distrust that daewoo, who filed for bankruptcy, would hold true to this agreement. the vehicle has not been serviced. updated 8/14/2006 - *nm
06/16/200680000101/01/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated a recall letter was received in may 2006 regarding nhtsa campaign id # 04v357000; engine and engine cooling. the contact located a dealership however, the dealer refused to perform the recall because the contact did not purchase the vehicle there. the check engine light is illuminated in the vehicle. the vehicle is a 1999 nubira daewoo. updated 7/7/2006 - *nm
04/01/200510
 Consumer is not satisfied with the reimbursement received for recall repairs performed on the 1999 daewoo nubira. *mr the consumer requested reimbursement. recall campaign#'s 04v357000 and 04v394000. the engine light had come on many times, there was a broken time belt and 6 bent valves and the gas pedal was loose. *sc
04/01/20051
 1999 daewoo nubira shaft sensor malfunctioned while driving at 60 mph.*mr *jb
08/12/2004800001
 While driving at any speed engine warning light illuminated. dealership will be notified. *ak
10/30/2004302/16/2000
 Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer kept insisting no parts were available.*ak
11/04/20041
 Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
10/25/2004110/25/2004
 Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. check engine light illuminated after recall repairs were done.*ak
10/22/20041
 Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
10/19/20041
 The consumer received a recall notice(0v4357000) for the camshaft position. sensor. there was no dealer available in the area to perform the recall. *jb
10/14/20041
 The consumer received a recall call notice(0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. the dealer was not in operation. *jb
10/12/2004700001
 After receiving the recall for the camshaft sensor. the consumer will be responsible for the repairs.. nhtsa recall 04v357000. *jb
10/04/2004360001
 Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor and went to the nearest daewoo dealership in the region. that dealership will not do warranty or recall repair work. *ak
09/30/20041
 Consumer received a recall 0v4357000 conce cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
09/30/20041
 Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
09/13/2004530001
 Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. consumer cannot find a dealership nor contact the number provided on the recall letter for daewoo customer service. *ak
09/24/20041
 Consumer received a recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation. *ak
09/23/20041
 The consumer was unable to have the cam shaft position (cmp) sensor recall 04v357000 performed because there was no dealership in the state. *jb
09/22/200427000101/01/2000
 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. *tc
09/22/20041
 Dealership refused to honor cam shaft position sensor recall 04v357000 because they were not getting reimbursed by the manufacturer for the recall parts and labor.*ak
09/21/20041
 Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
09/21/20041
 Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 regarding cam shaft position sensor. no dealership wasavailable. the phone provided in the letter was not working. *ak
01/06/2004944081
 The check engine light comes on intermittently. there are no dealers to repair the cam shaft position sensor recall 04v357000. *ak
03/24/2004850001
 Vehicle has a smell of smoke. there were no dealers in the area to repair the camshaft sensor recall 04v357000. *ak
03/09/200450017212/31/1999
 The check engine light was on. the dealer kept telling the consumer they did not have any parts. cam shaft sensor recall 04v357000. *ak the engine stalled while sitting at a red light. *jb
09/20/20041
 Consumer received, nhtsa recall #04v357000 regarding crank shaft position sensor. no dealership neither parts were available in the area of new jersey , the phone provided in the letter was not working. *ak
09/17/20041
 Consumer received recall notice 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor dealer was not in operation.*ak
09/17/20041
 Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 regarding crank shaft position sensor. no dealership was available, the phone provided in the letter was not working. *ak
09/16/200457000111/27/1999
 Consumer states that she received a recall notice from daewoo. but when she took her vehicle to the dealer they refused to do the recall because they said that her camshaft sensor number did not match on their list. she states she even offered to pay for the service, but they flat out refused. she states that the dealer's name is bob brockland, pontiac, gmc inc. 1699 pontiac drive, cahokia, ill 62202 618 332 2277. she states they told her that they would only inspect her vehicle. *jb consumer went to another repair facility whre they removed and replaced the camshaft position sensor, timing belt, and spark plug wires. *tt
06/01/20031
 The consumer received, nhtsa 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. *nm
09/16/20041
 The consumer was unable to have the cam shaft position (cmp) sensor recall 04v357000 performed because there isn't any dealerships still in business in their state.
09/15/20041
 Nhtsa recall: 04v357000 subject: camshaft position sensor. the consumer was unable to locate a dealer in the area to honor the recall. please provide further details. *jb
09/15/2004470211
 There was no dealer or service center to repair the cam shaft censor. a dealer was found, however they stated they do not honor recalls. recall #04v357000
09/14/20041
 Consumer received a recall noticed(04v3570000)cam shaft position (cmp) sensor dealer was not i operation.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
10/17/20042
 Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. after having the cam shaft position sensor replaced the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced again. *ak
09/09/20041000001
 Recall 04v357000 was issued for the cam shaft position sensor. consumer states dealer refused to repair the vehicle at no cost under the recall because the vehicle part serial number was not included. however, the vin was part of recall. *ak
09/14/20041
 Check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 on the cam shaft position sensor. however, consumer was unable to locate a dealership in the area. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/08/2006266281
 Consumer complaint concerning the 1999 nubira camshaft sensor recall. *ts the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the camshaft sensor was replaced. the consumer was charged for the repair and request reimbursement. *nm
03/28/200663000112/10/1999
 Engine warning sign sometimes kept coming and going or blinking. went to a mechanic and he thought it wasn't the problem of the engine since there was no record in the memory in the car. after a few weeks later, car stopped on the road. towed the car to a mechanic and discovered two pistons were broken and he recommended to replace the engine to another one with new parts that belong to the engine. it cost me $2721.01 total to fix. *nm
02/21/20022
 While driving, engine check light will come on. consumer has to take vehicle to dealer and they will reset the light. this has happened twice. *ak dealer replaced the cam sensor. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
03/09/2000
 Intermittently between 40 &45 mph vehicle goes into a lock up mode, where the rpm's drop at least a 1000 rmps, resulting in loss of power for a moment. dealer has inspected vehicle. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
05/11/200457323102/16/1999
 At a mere 57,323 miles on my car the timing belt snapped in the middle of my drive home from wwork, which left me stranded.*ak
05/26/2003710000
 Timing chain went out. told when this happens on a daewoo it usually damages the valves. total cost $1400.00 with 1 month to get parts. search many gm/chevy places which now service the daewoo. only have 71240 miles on car. got it at 51200 and put around 20k on it. *tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
10/05/200587100104/10/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on normal road conditions, the engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the crankshaft position center activated the check engine light. a recall letter was received however the dealer did not perform the recall remedy. although the vehicle's vin was included in the recall the camshaft lot range was out of scope.*ak