Daewoo Recall 01V-020: Electrical system – wiring

Affected: 2000–2001 Daewoo Lanos. Filed with NHTSA on January 25, 2001, covering about 27,884 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A wiring harness, located beneath the carpet in the front passenger floor area, can become damaged by passenger traffic as the wire harness is rubbed against a body seam in the floor panel.

The risk

When damaged, engine driveability could be affected and could result in sudden engine stalling.

The fix

Dealers will reposition the wire harness and attach it permanently in a location where the wire harness cannot be damaged. Owner notification began February 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Daewoo at 1-877-463-2396.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign01V-020 (01V020000)
ManufacturerGM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
ComponentElectrical system › Wiring
Report dateJanuary 25, 2001
Owners notifiedFebruary 6, 2001
Vehicles affected27,884
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the electrical system

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 01V-020 repair free?

Yes. Daewoo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will reposition the wire harness and attach it permanently in a location where the wire harness cannot be damaged. Owner notification began February 6, 2001.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 27,884 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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.