2002 Daewoo Lanos Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 63%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Daewoo Lanos, 63% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The consumer stated two recalls have been issued on her vehicle. The dealer stated the next available date was not until january 2005. The consumer is concerned for her safety. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10099117, filed 2004-11, 60,000 miles“December 2007 took, car to sears to have radiator flushed. Technician checked car informed me intake manifold leaking (evaporating anti-freeze) that is why I didn't see it leaking. Told me to have fix. 12/21/2007, the temperature gauge was reaching its high point. Shut it down walked car x and asked to purchase antifreeze. Tech. Said bet I can tell you what car it is a chevrolet monte carlo. Asked him how did he know? He said get them all the time. I received a recall letter couple of years ago from GM but couldn't find it. Contacted GM 1/7/2008, rep. …”
NHTSA complaint #10214375, filed 2008-01“Consumer received recalls 02v131001/fmvss 201 concerning air bag deployment, and 04v357000 regarding cam shaft position sensor. The consumer was unable to locate any authorized service center in his area that were willing to honor these recalls. The consumer stated he took the vehicle to 2 different dealers and they were unable to get the engine light to go off.”
NHTSA complaint #10094630, filed 2004-11“Consumer received NHTSA recall 04v357000 regarding the crank shaft position sensor. Company was out business. No dealership was available in the miami area. When vehicle stops or turns the brake makes a high pitch noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10092526, filed 2004-10“Consumer received, recall campaign 04v357000 regarding the crank shaft position sensor. Company was out business. No dealership was available,. The phone provided in the letter was not working.”
NHTSA complaint #10092101, filed 2004-09Related recalls
- 04V394000Aug 6, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the…Covers: Daewoo Lanos 1998–2002, Leganza 1998–2002, Nubira 1998–2002 +2 more
- 04V357000Jul 14, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the…Covers: Daewoo Lanos 1998–2002, Leganza 1998–2002, Nubira 1998–2002
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Daewoo Lanos
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Daewoo Lanos
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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