Recalls: Daewoo Kalos
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Daewoo Kalos
No recall information is available for the Daewoo Kalos. To search for recalls of Daewoo models, please visit Product Safety Recalls Australia: Daewoo.
Problems and faults: Daewoo Kalos
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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ABS warning light
The ABS light may illuminate due to cracked reluctor rings which then contact the ABS sensor. To fix, the driveshaft must be removed for access to the CV joints which require replacement.
Alternatively, the ABS light may illuminate due to faulty wiring with the speed sensor wires at the right-front wheel.
Plastic thermostat housing
The Barina had a plastic thermostat housing which could crack/split due to repeated heat cycles and cause coolant to leak. Upon repair, a common modification is to replace the plastic housing with an aluminium housing.
Oil leaks
Oil leaks at the front of the engine may be misdiagnosed as an oil pump leak when the problem is a weak oil pump gasket – an improved part was subsequently released to address this problem.
Oil may leak from the drain plug due to deformation of the original copper washer; improved washers were subsequently released.
Other problems and faults: Daewoo Kalos
- When using a portable music player and the vehicle’s power adapter was in use, there could be unwanted noises from the vehicle’s speakers. To fix, a ground loop isolator – available from electronic stores – needed to be fitted between the device and the power outlet.
- The Kalos’ fuel gauge may not provide a full reading after re-fueling due to sulfur corrosion of the fuel level sender. This problem may be fixed by using a Fuel System Cleaner; if not, the sender requires replacement.
- If the key is hot when removed from the ignition, the key interlock solenoid is likely to be defective and in need of replacement.
- Noises from the rear axle may be due to bad wheel bearings that require replacement (including their seals).
