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2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira

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Mileage at the reported incident

21 reports with mileage · 26 unknown

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  • 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

What owners actually said

47 reports
Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE ON MY DAEWOO NUBIRA REGARDING THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I WANT TO GET IT SERVICED, BUT THERE NOBODY WILL SERVICE IT! VERN EIDE IN SIOUX FALLS, WHO ORIGINALLY SOLD THE CAR (TO THE PRIOR OWNER) REFUSES TO FIX IT. I WENT ONLINE TO THE DAEWOO SITE TO GET THE NEAREST SHOP THAT WOULD REPLACE IT AN…

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I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE ON MY DAEWOO NUBIRA REGARDING THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I WANT TO GET IT SERVICED, BUT THERE NOBODY WILL SERVICE IT! VERN EIDE IN SIOUX FALLS, WHO ORIGINALLY SOLD THE CAR (TO THE PRIOR OWNER) REFUSES TO FIX IT. I WENT ONLINE TO THE DAEWOO SITE TO GET THE NEAREST SHOP THAT WOULD REPLACE IT AND THERE IS NOBODY IN SD THAT IS ON THAT LIST. THE NEAREST ONE IS 200 MILES AWAY. THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE. IT IS A REPAIR THAT LEGALLY HAS TO BE FIXED, FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND...SO DAEWOO NEEDS ACCOMMODATE A REASONABLE SOLUTION TO GET IT REPAIRED. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10160989

Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 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

NHTSA ODI #10161577

76,000 miles · Jun 27, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling

DT*: 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.

NHTSA ODI #10160895

24,000 miles · Jun 26, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling

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

NHTSA ODI #10160745

57,861 miles · Jun 14, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

NHTSA ODI #10159856

38,000 miles · Apr 10, 2006
Electrical SystemPower Train

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE AT AN IDLE OR VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHICH DETERMINED THE IGNITION COIL HAD SHORTED OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ECM. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE…

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE AT AN IDLE OR VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHICH DETERMINED THE IGNITION COIL HAD SHORTED OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ECM. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR OF THE ECM.

NHTSA ODI #10154981

90,000 miles · Nov 15, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT SENSOR CAUSING TIMING ISSUE WHICH RESULTED IN PREMATURE WEAR IN TIMING BELT/BREAKAGE. 10 VALVE BENT ESTIMATED COST TO CURE $2500. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10142793

Mileage unknown · Sep 28, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

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

NHTSA ODI #10137991

Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

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

NHTSA ODI #10131596

42,856 miles · Jul 22, 2005
Steering

2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED.*MR TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10131268

Official recalls

1

02V257001 · 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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.