2001 Daewoo Nubira Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 80about this part
- Share
- 66%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 80 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Daewoo Nubira, 66% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor from the manufacturer and went to the Daewoo dealership where the vehicle was purchased. The service department wanted to charge consumer $40.00 for a diagnostic test just to be sure that the defect was as described in the recall notice. Currently, dealership was telling consumer that parts will not be available for 3 to 4 weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #10094381, filed 2004-09, 40,000 miles“Vehicle had several problems. While driving a noise was heard coming from the rear. Dealer found that parking brake clips were broken. During an inspection of the brakes, dealer discovered that front control arm and bushings had to be replaced. Also, front rotors were replaced, once and turned once. Vehicle shimmied when brakes were depressed. Engine light would go on and off, camshaft was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10040387, filed 2003-10, 2,372 miles“A recall (04v357000) was issued for the cam shaft position sensor. The consumer stated the dealer refused to repair the vehicle under the recall because the part serial number was not included. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10092233, filed 2004-09, 51,000 miles“Recall 04v357000 was issued concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer stated vehicle caught on fire prior to the recall on january 29,2004 due to the cam shaft. Manufacturer denied responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10092918, filed 2004-09, 22,000 miles“The recall letter was received and the consumer has not been able to make contact with Daewoo. The dealers in the area will not repair the vehicle since they cannot get paid. Cam shaft sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10092079, filed 2004-09, 5,200 milesRelated 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 Nubira 1998–2002, Lanos 1998–2002, Leganza 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 Nubira 1998–2002, Lanos 1998–2002, Leganza 1998–2002
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Daewoo Nubira
29 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Daewoo Nubira
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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