Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 DAEWOO Nubira

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 332 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V394000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
Vehicles affected
4,305
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-06
Owners notified
2004-09-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

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 campaignNHTSA 04V357000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
11,576
Reported to NHTSA
2004-07-14
Owners notified
2004-09-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

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 campaignNHTSA 02V257000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
38,181
Reported to NHTSA
2002-09-18
Owners notified
2002-10-17

Defect description

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).

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling14847,257 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2249,823 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1629,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1639,046 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1522,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm823,850 mi
Vehicle speed control723,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor62,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm627,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Suspension55,160 mi
Air bags: frontal4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4—
Suspension: front422,000 mi
Air bags3—
Electrical system328,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys357,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner228,000 mi
Equipment: other: labels2—
Exterior lighting25,160 mi
Power train: automatic transmission249,823 mi
Power train: manual transmission2—
Steering: linkages227,062 mi
Structure228,000 mi
Tires257,232 mi
Unknown or other2—
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery127,062 mi
Electrical system: wiring165,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights128,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system149,823 mi
Parking brake1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: rear/other1500 mi
Service brakes, air1—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads165,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor165,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module13,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper13,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm130,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar157,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: hub128,000 mi
Wheels: rim1—

The 1999 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.