2000 Daewoo Lanos Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2000 Daewoo Lanos, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Engine14460.5%
- Airbags3313.9%
- Brakes187.6%
- Electrical72.9%
- Exterior lighting62.5%
- Transmission52.1%
- Steering41.7%
- Suspension41.7%
- Visibility31.3%
- Fuel system31.3%
- Tires & wheels31.3%
- Other / unspecified20.8%
- Body & structure20.8%
- Driver assistance20.8%
- Powertrain (other)10.4%
- Seat belts10.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DAEWOO LANOS. BY RESEARCHING THE NHTSA WEBSITE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V357000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE UNDER THE RECALL; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE $400 REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND HE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
2000 LANOS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TS THE VEHICLE RAN FINE. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM DAEWOO 5/1/2006. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE NUMBER PROVIDED BUT KEPT BEING CONNECTED TO THE MESSAGE SERVICE. THE CONSUMER HAS LEFT SEVERAL MESSAGES BUT HAS NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE. *NM
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V131000 CONCERNING PASSENGER AIR BAG ASSEMBLY MODIFICATION ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEAERSHIP ON FOUR OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS CONSTANTLY TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
RECALL 02V131001 CONCERNING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS, AND INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. CONSUMER WAS DEVASTATED. *AK *TC
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (02V257001) REGARDING THE BRAKE HOSE. THERE WAS NO DEALER AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V257001 CONCERNING BRAKE HOSE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND CALLED FOR ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK
REF COMPLAINTS 80068888 897127 10002881 ON HEADLAMPS. BOTH CONNECTORS HAVE DETERIORATED ASSUME FROM HEAT OF HEADLAMPS. CAN JIGGLE THE WIRES AND GET CONNECTION, WITH INTERMEDIATE RESULTS ON EITHER HEADLAMP.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE PARKED FACING THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. VEHICLE TURNED ON ITS HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SWERVE. THE VEHICLE TURNED OVER AND EJECTED THE DRIVER. UPON IMPACT AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS BEING RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS.*AK CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 02V131001. *TC
HEADLIGHT PLUGS MELTED, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS NOT TO OPERATE. CONSUMER REPLACED THE PLUGS, AND A SERVICE BULLETIN RECOMMENDED THAT CONSUMER CAN CHANGE THE TYPE OF PHILLIPS BULBS USED BECAUSE IT COULD BE CAUSING THE PROBLEM. *AK DEALER WON'T REPAIR DAMAGE, REPLACE BULBS OR TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE OF THE PLUGS. *LA
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN OVERDRIVE THE VEHICLE DROPPED DOWN TO SECOND OR THIRD GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. IT IS UNSAFE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND CAR DROP DOWN IN GEAR. THE ENGINE GET HIGH RPM THIS COULD MAKE THE ENGINE BLOW UP AND LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. *BF
TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET, AND THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR WAS INSPECTED. CAM SHAFT SENSOR RECALL 04V357000. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
ENGINE STILL MAKES A TAPPING SOUND, AIR INTAKE LEVER CABLE DEFECTIVE(DEALERSHIP CAN'T GET PARTS), WHICH CAUSES A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE. STEERING STILL PULLS TO ONE SIDE AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, BRAKES STILL DON'T FEEL RIGHT ( HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND RESURFACE ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE) BUT BRAKES STILL ARE NOT STOPPING RIGHT.
UPON ACCELERATING, VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS INDICATED THAT PROBLEM OCCURS DUE TO BATTERY WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. *AK. CONSUMER STATES THAT ENGINE MAKES A NOISE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, AND VEHICLE STALLSAND NOT ABLE TO RESTART, VIBRATION FROM STEERING WHEEL, WIRING HARNESS RE-POISONED, BATTERY REPLACED, AND BRAKE SQUEAKS AND LIGHT COMES ON. *YD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
UPON ACCELERATING, VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS INDICATED THAT PROBLEM OCCURS DUE TO BATTERY WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. *AK. CONSUMER STATES THAT ENGINE MAKES A NOISE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, AND VEHICLE STALLSAND NOT ABLE TO RESTART, VIBRATION FROM STEERING WHEEL, WIRING HARNESS RE-POISONED, BATTERY REPLACED, AND BRAKE SQUEAKS AND LIGHT COMES ON. *YD
WHILE DRIVING CAR PULL TO THE RIGHT, UNABLE TO ALIGN VEHICLE TO PROPER SPECS. DUE TO POSSIBLE BEND IN VEHICLE STRUCTURE FROM PREVIOUS S OR RECENT DAMAGE. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERELOOSE, REPLACE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS BOTH SIDES.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
ENGINE STILL MAKES A TAPPING SOUND, AIR INTAKE LEVER CABLE DEFECTIVE(DEALERSHIP CAN'T GET PARTS), WHICH CAUSES A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE. STEERING STILL PULLS TO ONE SIDE AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, BRAKES STILL DON'T FEEL RIGHT ( HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND RESURFACE ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE) BUT BRAKES STILL ARE NOT STOPPING RIGHT.
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH DRIVER'S WINDOW AND DRIVER REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. WINDS WERE 40 MPH. DRIVER AND CHILD PASSENGER SUFFERED MINOR CUTS. SAME NIGHT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, REAR PASSENGER'S WINDOW SHATTERED. NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
TRANSMISSION BANGING UP AND DOWN, MAYBE A STRIPPED WIRE, OTHER PROBLEMS ARE FUEL INJECTION, TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK.
ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES. CANNOT REMEDY.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SWIRVED OUT OF CONTROL, BUT CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP SAFELY. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
THERE IS A BOLT AND 2 HUB: CAP RINGS MISSING ON LEFT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
NOT DONE IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. DEALER WILL NOT PERFORM RECALL DUE TO THE FACT THAT THEY DID NOT BUY THE VEHICLE FROM THEM.*JB
THERE IS A BOLT AND 2 HUB: CAP RINGS MISSING ON LEFT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER HAD A DAEWOO VEHICLE AND WATER WAS COMING INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE RESERVE HOSE. WHEN PUTTING WATER INTO THE OVERFLOW IT SOMEHOW FOUND ITS WAY INSIDE THE VEHICLE, MAKING THE FLOOR WET. CONSUMER TOOK THIS VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE PART SHE NEEDED MUST BE PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. SINCE DAEWOO WAS OUT OF BUSINESS, AND NO ONE HAD THE PARTS VEHICLE COULD NOT GET REPAIRED. *AK
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER COLLISION AND ROOF COLLAPSED ON DRIVER'S SIDE, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHITE HOUSE REFERRAL /CROWTHER RE DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ON A 2000 DAEWOO LANOS... THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A DEALER THAT WHILL SEVICE THE VEHICLE, BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. *JB
UPON ACCELERATING, VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS INDICATED THAT PROBLEM OCCURS DUE TO BATTERY WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. *AK. CONSUMER STATES THAT ENGINE MAKES A NOISE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, AND VEHICLE STALLSAND NOT ABLE TO RESTART, VIBRATION FROM STEERING WHEEL, WIRING HARNESS RE-POISONED, BATTERY REPLACED, AND BRAKE SQUEAKS AND LIGHT COMES ON. *YD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
TRANSMISSION BANGING UP AND DOWN, MAYBE A STRIPPED WIRE, OTHER PROBLEMS ARE FUEL INJECTION, TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
VEHICLE LOST CONTROL WHILE TRAVELING ON MOUNTAIN AT 25-30 MPH. VEHICLE WENT OFF MOUNTAIN, AND LANDED IN A TREE. ACCIDENT CAUSED ONE INJURY, AND ONE FATALITY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE'S CRASH WORTHINESS WAS SUBSTANDARD AND THE ACCIDENT RESULTED IN DEATH OF ONE VICTOM. RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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