2001 Daewoo Nubira recalls and problems

The 2001 Daewoo Nubira has 3 safety recalls and 122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Daewoo dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
122
Crashes / fires
4 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Daewoo Nubira vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Daewoo Nubira recalls

Recall 04V-394: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Aug 6, 2004 · 4,305 vehicles affected · DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO

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.

Recall 04V-357: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Jul 14, 2004 · 11,576 vehicles affected · DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA

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.

Recall 02V-257: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Sep 18, 2002 · 38,181 vehicles affected · DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." a crack can develop in the outer rubber layer of the front brake hose(S).

Risk: This can result in brake hose rupture, brake fluid leakage, and loss of vehicle braking.

Fix: Dealers will install new redesigned front brake hoses. Owner notification began october 27, 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.

2001 Daewoo Nubira problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling80
Service Brakes, Hydraulic28
Suspension8
Air Bags4
Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Service Brakes, Air1
Steering1
Exterior Lighting1
Structure1
Parking Brake1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

Most reported parts

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 17
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 6
  • Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm — 4
  • Air Bags › Frontal — 3
  • Suspension › Front › Control Arm — 3
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
  • Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Daewoo Nubira complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 19,941 miles · reported Nov 22, 2010
The contact owns a 2001 daewoo nubira wagon. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 19,941.
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Mar 8, 2008
The check engine light came on and when diagnosed it was related to a defect in the camshaft position sensor. I came to know about a recall regarding my vehicle model on the camshaft sensor and took it to a dealership for repair. The dealership said the car was not in the database and refused to do the repair. In the recall letter it says that with this camshaft defect there is a risk of engine catching fire.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Jan 6, 2005
Consumer received NHTSA recall 02v257000 concerning FMVSS 106 brakes hoses. Consumer could not locate a dealer to honor the recall.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 45,000 miles · reported Dec 21, 2004
The consumer received the camshaft senor and the brake recalls. The dealer stated the vehicle was not included per the daewoo computer.
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Dec 3, 2004
Recall 04v357000 was issued for cam shaft position. The consumer had the repairs done to the vehicle in april 2004, the recall letter that the consumer receiced was dated sep, 2004.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Daewoo Nubira have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Daewoo Nubira: 04V-394 (engine and engine cooling), 04V-357 (engine and engine cooling), 02V-257 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Daewoo Nubira?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (80 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (28). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40,000 miles.

Are Daewoo recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Daewoo dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.