Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2001 Daewoo Nubira owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
Jackson new car outlet, 3500 francis st. Jackson.mi 49203, [phone]. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for a recall. 02 v 257 000, for front brake hose to be replaced. Dealer stated that in October they would add consumers name to the list and when parts become available someone would be in touch. Consumer has not heard anything from any one. Please provide any further information. Ph
NHTSA#02-v-257-000 brake hoses:"a crack" can develop in the outer rubber layer of the front brake hoses. This can result in brake hose ruptured brake fluid leakage and loss of vehicle braking. Consumer states dealer want to portion of a mfg recall. Deale name larry h. Miller at sandy utah. Phone [phone]. Please provide further information. Mr
02 v 131 001/FMVSS 201 air bag deployment & 04 v 357 000/camshaft position sensor/MIL: consumer received both of these recall notices and was unable to locate a authorized service center within her area......consumer claimed he did not receive air bag deployment recall, only a brake hose and cmp recall.
Consumer received a recall letter for front brake hose. States that theres a recall letter for front brake hose. Dealer is refusing to correct recall. Because vehicle was not purchased at the dealership. Please provide any further information. Mr
02V257000 /FMVSS 106 brake hose: consumer states that the dealer,larry h. Miller Daewoo in sandy, ut. #[phone]. Want to charge a portion for the recall repair. Fell free to provide any futher information. Ph
No parts avaliable:::::::: recall number #02V257 for replacement of front brake hose. Budget car sales 6363 north oracle road tucson az 85704 . 520 -795 7800. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Consumer states that the front brakes hose was recalled. Daewoo is refusing to correct recall because vehicle was not purchased from another Daewoo. Please provide any further information. Ts
NHTSA recall 02V131000, after braking vehicle did not stop. Consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The brake pads were replaced three times.
Recall 04V357000, check engine light came on, and vehicle stopped running. Cam shaft sensor was defective. No dealer was available to make repairs. The brakes were repaired twice.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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).
Remedy: Dealers will install new redesigned front brake hoses. Owner notification began October 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
Brake complaints in other Nubira years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2001 Daewoo Nubira?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Daewoo Nubira, 24% of the model year's 122 complaints. The component named most often is foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (17 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2001 Daewoo Nubira brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 02V-257 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Sep 18, 2002). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2001 Daewoo Nubira brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 43,000 miles, and 43% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to brakes 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.