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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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850–75K
475–100K
2100–150K
0150K+
21 reports with mileage · 26 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
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
What owners actually said
47 reports
51,000 miles · Jul 11, 2005
Suspension
DT: 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA THE CALLER STATED THAT SHE HAS TAKEN THIS CAR TO BE REPAIRED 2 TIMES AND 2 OTHER MECHANICS HAVE ALSO LOOKED AT THIS CAR. ALL HAVE STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT CONTROL ARMS ARE DAMAGED. WHEN THE CONSUMER DORVE THE CAR FROM EITHER A STOPPED POSITION OR WHILE IN MOTION THE CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT O…
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DT: 2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA THE CALLER STATED THAT SHE HAS TAKEN THIS CAR TO BE REPAIRED 2 TIMES AND 2 OTHER MECHANICS HAVE ALSO LOOKED AT THIS CAR. ALL HAVE STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT CONTROL ARMS ARE DAMAGED. WHEN THE CONSUMER DORVE THE CAR FROM EITHER A STOPPED POSITION OR WHILE IN MOTION THE CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT ON ACCELERATION AND WHEN THE CAR SHIFTED IT PULLED REAL HARD TO THE RIGHT. THE MECHANICS STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSSING ARE DEFECTED. AND THIS IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE A FRONT SET OF TIRES IN LESS 3000 MILES. NO ONE CAN FIND THE PARTS AND THE CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO SPEAK TO ANY ONE ON THIS MATTER. THE CONSUMER FOUND 265 COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ON ONE WEB SITE REGARDING THIS ISSUE. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE THE CAR NOW. IT STARTED OUT JUST HAPPENING EVERY NOW AND THEN BUT NOW IT IS EVERYTIME. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10128387
17,000 miles · Mar 28, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
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
NHTSA ODI #10116934
86,000 miles · Feb 9, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
TIMING BELT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10110195
Mileage unknown · Jan 13, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT SENSOR, REIMBURSEMENT. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW HOW TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FROM DAEWOO FOR CAMSHAFT PART INSTALLED. *BF *JB
NHTSA ODI #10109250
40,000 miles · Jan 5, 2005
Electrical SystemFire
MY SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND IT CAUGHT FIRE AND NON REPAIRABLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10105788
67,216 miles · Dec 16, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V357000; CONCERNING CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *AK *SC
NHTSA ODI #10104998
20,400 miles · Nov 9, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingSuspension
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0V4357000) FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *JB THE DEALER STATED THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. THE CONTROL ARMS WORE OUT BEFORE 30K MILES. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10096753
Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V257001) FOR THE BRAKE HOSE. THERE WAS NO DEALER AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10099267
Mileage unknown · Oct 26, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10097819
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V257001 CONCERNING BRAKE HOSE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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