1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
141
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA
The 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA has received a total of 141 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (77 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (10 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA, potentially affecting up to 74,572 vehicles.
Recall 04V394000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 4,305 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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.
View full details →Recall 04V357000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 11,576 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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 WEBSITE AT WWW.DAEWOOUS.COM.
View full details →Recall 01V180000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 58,691 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THESE VEHICLES EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEAD INJURY CRITERION VALUE SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD FOR PASSENGER-SIDE A-PILLAR TARGET LOCATION.
Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY, IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD SUFFER INCREASED HEAD INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER A PILLAR (FORWARD MOST ROOF SUPPORT).
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PADDING TO THE A PILLAR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA
141 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, GRAY COLORED SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR MELTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO THAT LISTED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:04V357000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,575.
1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA, CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR MADE PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE. *KB THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED A BLOWN FUSE FOR THE PCM. ONCE THE FUSE WAS REPLACED THE TECH SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE CAM SENSOR. THE TECH REPLACED THE CAM SENSOR AND REPAIRED DAMAGE TO THE WIRE HARNESS. *NM
1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA, CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR MADE PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE. *KB THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED A BLOWN FUSE FOR THE PCM. ONCE THE FUSE WAS REPLACED THE TECH SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE CAM SENSOR. THE TECH REPLACED THE CAM SENSOR AND REPAIRED DAMAGE TO THE WIRE HARNESS. *NM
CONSUMER REQUESTING INFORMATION ON THE CRASHWORTHINESS STUDIES OF THE 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA. *TS *NM***TRANSFERRED TO RULEMAKING***
1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA STALLS AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED. TIMING BELT BROKE. THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. *NM
Safety Rating for the 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA
GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PB00199 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
THE INNER TRIM COVERS FOR THE MOONROOF SUPPORT RODS HAVE BEEN REVISED.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DAEWOO LEGANZA
- 1998 DAEWOO LEGANZA — 5 complaints
- 1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA (current)
- 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA — 237 complaints
- 2001 DAEWOO LEGANZA — 138 complaints
- 2002 DAEWOO LEGANZA — 20 complaints
Other DAEWOO Models
- DAEWOO NUBIRA — 573 total complaints
- DAEWOO LANOS — 502 total complaints
- DAEWOO DAEWOO — 21 total complaints
- DAEWOO G2X — 0 total complaints