2001 Daewoo Lanos problems
The 2001 Daewoo Lanos was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1) and the 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II. None has documented serious faults for the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II (verdict “Buy”). Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2001 cars, such as corroded brake lines and brakes that seize with age.
2001 Daewoo Lanos score: good reliability
Calculated using only 3 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine9.6From 9.3 to 10.0 depending on the engine
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension7.91 fault
- Brakes7.91 fault
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering10.0No documented faults
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior10.0No documented faults
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2000 Daewoo Lanos
- Score: 7.9 → 8.2
- No longer affected by: airbag warning light on and ABS sensor faults (rest of the car)
1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1) engine in the 2001 Daewoo Lanos
Names: Lanos 1.4 8v 75 · Lanos 1.5 8v 86
- Buy
1.4 and 1.5 8v SOHC 75-86 hp (A14SMS/A15SMS, Daewoo Lanos, 1997-2008)
75–86 hp · A14SMS, A15SMS
AutoCentrum recommends the Lanos's 8-valve 1.5: it is sufficient, tolerates LPG, and its parts and repairs cost less than those of the 16-valve. It considers the engines durable (taxis with 300,000-400,000 km), although its ancillaries, such as the coils and the starter motor, fail.[4]
Faults that affect 2001 cars
The Daewoo Lanos 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1): all its faults and what to check1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II engine in the 2001 Daewoo Lanos
Names: Lanos 1.4 8v 75 · Lanos 1.5 8v 86 · Lanos 1.5 16v 100 · Lanos 1.6 16v 106
- Buy
1.5 and 1.6 16v DOHC 100-106 hp (A15DMS/A16DMS, Daewoo Lanos and Nubira, 1997-2008)
100–106 hp · A15DMS, A16DMS
Auto Świat considers the Nubira's engines durable, with oil leaks from the rocker cover on high-mileage cars. AutoCentrum adds that the Lanos's 1.6 16-valve uses more oil, and that its parts and repairs cost more than those of the 8-valve.[4][6]
There are no documented 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II faults that affect 2001 cars.
The Daewoo Lanos 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II: all its faults and what to checkFaults outside the engine in the 2001 Daewoo Lanos
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesCorroded brake lines and brakes that seize with ageYes: corrosion of the brake lines appears as a serious defect on Lanos cars failing the Dutch APK every year from 1997 to 2003 (3% to 6%), and AutoCentrum says that braking effectiveness declines over time as moving parts seize.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonSuspensionWorn steering ball joints and wheel bearings, and broken rear springsYes: Autozine records worn steering ball joints as a serious defect on Lanos cars failing the Dutch APK in every year from 1997 to 2003 (between 4% and 7%), and wheel bearing wear in almost all of them. AutoCentrum adds a knocking suspension and broken rear springs.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Daewoo Lanos reliable?
The 2001 Daewoo Lanos was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1) and the 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II. None has documented serious faults for the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.4 / 1.6 16v E-TEC II (verdict “Buy”). Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2001 cars, such as corroded brake lines and brakes that seize with age.
Is the 2001 Daewoo Lanos better than the 2000?
Our score goes from 7.9 in 2000 to 8.2 in 2001. No longer affected by: airbag warning light on and ABS sensor faults (rest of the car).
What is the best year for the Daewoo Lanos?
According to our score, the best are 2002 and 2001 (8.2/10). The year with the worst score is 1997 (7.9/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2001 Daewoo Lanos have?
The most important ones documented for 2001 cars are: corroded brake lines and brakes that seize with age (brakes, high severity), water pump seizes or leaks (driven by the timing belt) (1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1), medium severity) and worn steering ball joints and wheel bearings, and broken rear springs (suspension, medium severity).
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Sources
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- GM Family 1 engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
- Daewoo LanosWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
- Daewoo Lanos (motores, códigos y producción en Polonia)Wikipedia (pl) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
- Gdy koszty grają rolę - Daewoo/FSO Lanos (1997-2008)AutoCentrum.pl · Motoring press · published 4 January 2012 · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
- Daewoo Lanos (motorizaciones, potencias y opiniones)AutoCentrum.pl · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
- Daewoo Nubira: zwawa, pakowna i taniaAuto Świat · Motoring press · published 20 February 2006 · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language