Illustration2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SOON STARTED TO EMIT SMOKE AND SOON AFTER, IT STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THE WIRES WERE BURNED. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL REGARDING THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *JB
2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
40–25K
325–50K
850–75K
475–100K
2100–150K
0150K+
21 reports with mileage · 26 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
32 reportsDT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON RECEIVING A RECALL LETTER REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION CENTER. A CRACK ON THE SMP CAUSED ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NEAREST DEALER IS MORE THAN 60 MILES AWAY. VEHICLE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING FOR 6 YEARS.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED ON JUNE 7, 2006. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN ALERTED AND AGREE THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL, # 04V357000 CONCERNING THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. HOWEVER, BOTH REFUSE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE. UPDATE…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED ON JUNE 7, 2006. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN ALERTED AND AGREE THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL, # 04V357000 CONCERNING THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. HOWEVER, BOTH REFUSE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE. UPDATED 7/13/2006 - *NM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. A RECALL LETTER, NHTSA RECALL, # 04V357000, REGARDING THE ENGINE WAS RECEIVED; HOWEVER, WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, THEY STATED THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
CAMSHAFT SENSOR CAUSING TIMING ISSUE WHICH RESULTED IN PREMATURE WEAR IN TIMING BELT/BREAKAGE. 10 VALVE BENT ESTIMATED COST TO CURE $2500. *NM
DT THE VEHICLE WILL JUST SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO STOP THE VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND THE CONSUMER HAS TO WAIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE STARTING IT BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED ON JUNE 1 2002 AND IT HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY. CURRENTLY IT DOES IT ALL THE TIME. HAVE STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR PAS…
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DT THE VEHICLE WILL JUST SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO STOP THE VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND THE CONSUMER HAS TO WAIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE STARTING IT BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED ON JUNE 1 2002 AND IT HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY. CURRENTLY IT DOES IT ALL THE TIME. HAVE STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS, HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL 04V357000 ON CAM SHAFT SENSOR. THE DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN . CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, BUT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED EVEN IF SHE HAD A RE…
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DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL 04V357000 ON CAM SHAFT SENSOR. THE DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN . CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, BUT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED EVEN IF SHE HAD A RECALL LETTER. *AK *NM
RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V357000 CONCERNING CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. OWNER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN MAY, 2004. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN DOES NOT MATCH THE NUMBERS THAT WERE BEING RECALLED. OWNER HAS TRIED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER OF DAEWOO. HOWEVER, NO ONE WILL RESPOND…
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RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V357000 CONCERNING CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. OWNER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN MAY, 2004. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN DOES NOT MATCH THE NUMBERS THAT WERE BEING RECALLED. OWNER HAS TRIED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER OF DAEWOO. HOWEVER, NO ONE WILL RESPOND.*AK
TIMING BELT. *JB
RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT SENSOR, REIMBURSEMENT. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW HOW TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FROM DAEWOO FOR CAMSHAFT PART INSTALLED. *BF *JB
Official recalls
102V257001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Sep 18, 2002
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).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED FRONT BRAKE HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.