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 1999 Daewoo Nubira owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Consumer states that she received a recall notice from Daewoo. But when she took her vehicle to the dealer they refused to do the recall because they said that her camshaft sensor number did not match on their list. She states she even offered to pay for the service, but they flat out refused. She states that the dealer's name is bob brockland, Pontiac, GMC inc. 1699 Pontiac drive, cahokia, ill 62202 [phone]. She states they told her that they would only inspect her vehicle. Consumer went to another repair facility whre they removed and replaced the camshaft position sensor, timing belt, and spark plug wires.
Engine warning sign sometimes kept coming and going or blinking. Went to a mechanic and he thought it wasn't the problem of the engine since there was no record in the memory in the car. After a few weeks later, car stopped on the road. Towed the car to a mechanic and discovered two pistons were broken and he recommended to replace the engine to another one with new parts that belong to the engine. It cost me $2721.01 total to fix.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the crankshaft position center activated the check engine light. A recall letter was received however the dealer did not perform the recall remedy. Although the vehicle's VIN was included in the recall the camshaft lot range was out of scope.
Ferrero Daewoo of loveland.consumer received recall 04V357000 regarding crank shaft position sensor. Dealership didn't have the parts available, and indicated to the consumer the manufacturer went out of business. Address: 2600 north Lincoln avenue, loveveland , co 80538, phone: [phone]. Consumer was told that the vehicle could catch on fire so it is not being driven.
Dt*: the contact stated a recall letter was received in May 2006 regarding NHTSA campaign id # 04V357000; engine and engine cooling. The contact located a dealership however, the dealer refused to perform the recall because the contact did not purchase the vehicle there. The check engine light is illuminated in the vehicle. The vehicle is a 1999 Nubira Daewoo. Updated 7/7/2006 -
The consumer received, NHTSA recall campaign letter #04V357000 regarding the camshaft position sensor. However, the vehicle caught on fire on June 2003, there was no dealership available in the area. The vehicle door locks worked erratically. The door locks would not disengage when the consumer vehicle caught on fire, trapping him and his kids inside the vehicle.
Timing chain went out. Told when this happens on a Daewoo it usually damages the valves. Total cost $1400.00 with 1 month to get parts. Search many GM/Chevy places which now service the Daewoo. Only have 71240 miles on car. Got it at 51200 and put around 20K on it.
Recall 04V357000 was issued for the cam shaft position sensor. Consumer states dealer refused to repair the vehicle at no cost under the recall because the vehicle part serial number was not included. However, the VIN was part of recall.
Consumer complaint concerning the 1999 Nubira camshaft sensor recall. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the camshaft sensor was replaced. The consumer was charged for the repair and request reimbursement.
Dt*: the contact stated that prior to receiving a recall letter pertaining to the engine and engine cooling: camshaft censor - campaign id # 04V357000, the contact had the timing belt repaired on two occasions as well as the engine installed by an independent mechanic. The contact asked the mechanic if the timing belt and engine malfunction could have been caused by a defect. The mechanic denied that it could have been the case. When the dealer was contacted and asked the same question the dealer determined the camshaft censor could absolutely cause the timing belt to freeze up and affect the engine as well. The dealer confirmed that vehicle was included in the recall recommended the vehicle to be towed to the dealer for the recall work. The model was a Nubira.
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 Nubira years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 1999 Daewoo Nubira?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 1999 Daewoo Nubira, 75% of the model year's 63 complaints. The component named most often is engine (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Daewoo Nubira 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 1999 Daewoo Nubira engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 63,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries 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.