Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2002 Daewoo Lanos owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl*- the contact stated that she received a recall letter for the 2002 Daewoo Lanos on 05/2006. But became drastically ill from a heart attack and couldn't have the recall repairs done immediately. She took the vehicle to steve's repair in idaho falls for the recall repairs in February 2007. She contact ed Daewoo at [phone], and they advised her to take the vehicle to any repair shop for the recall because there was no Daewoo dealership. She when she took the vehicle with recall letter to the repair shop, they informed her that she had to pay for the repairs the contact stated that the mechanic said that Daewoo informed him that she had to pay and they would reimburse her. As of 3-9-07 she hadn't received the reimbursement. She stated that the Daewoo told her to send in the repair receipt, and that it would take about one month to get the reimbursement. …
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.
Daewoo has had two recalls for their Lanos vehicle. One for their cam shaft position (cmp) sensor and recall campaign no.02v-131 for the Lanos passenger air bag assembly modification. The problem is there are no garages supplied by Daewoo to fix their vehicles. Additionally, their number for customer service does not answer [phone]) to provide a dealer to service the car. Please require Daewoo to fix the cars or not allow Daewoo to do business in the USA, until they fulfill their requirements to do business in America. That is to stop all business that Daewoo does in America. Thank you.
Saturn vue 2002 v6 Saturn of treavose dealership stated vehicle coolant pump leaking and heater hose leaking May cause damage to timing chain if not repaired. It was repaired at millevoi's tire & service center [phone] on 5-3-2007 for $660. Milleovi's stated this May be recall in the future due to the high number of cars with coolant repair kits required. They worked on and spoke with Saturn of treavose at [phone] with similar 54,000 miles.
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.
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.
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.
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. Informed me there was a recall on intake manifold and she told me to take my car to dealer, give them reference number 03034. Dropped car off 1/8/2008, joseph Chevrolet gave information rep. Told me to give. 1/9/2008, I received call from dealer about 7:05 a.m. …
The consumer was unable to have the cam shaft position (cmp) recall 04V357000 performed because all the dealership in the state were out of business.
Consumer received recall 04V357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. No dealers were availableto do the repairs.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor May melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which May subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact Daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor May melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which May subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on September 7, 2004. Owners should contact Daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their…
Engine complaints in other Lanos years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2002 Daewoo Lanos?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2002 Daewoo Lanos, 67% of the model year's 30 complaints. The component named most often is cooling system (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2002 Daewoo Lanos engine problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 04V-394 (engine and engine cooling, Aug 6, 2004); NHTSA recall 04V-357 (engine and engine cooling, Jul 14, 2004). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2002 Daewoo Lanos engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 46,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.