Covers Daewoo petrol and diesel engines used across UK and European models - from the compact Matiz to the Nubira and Leganza. Each engine code includes specifications, compatible vehicles, and emissions data, sourced from official Daewoo and EU records.
Data sourced from Daewoo Service Manuals, EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, and Daewoo Technical Service Information documents.
Find Daewoo engine codes by family, model, or generation
| Engine Code | Fuel Type | Series | Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | A-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | A-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | A-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | A-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | A-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | A-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | B-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | B-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | B-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | B-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | B-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | C-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | C-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | C-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | C-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | C-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | C-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | C-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | C-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | C-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | C-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | D-Series | View Specs | |
| Diesel | D-Series | View Specs | |
| Diesel | D-Series | View Specs | |
| Diesel | D-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | D-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Diesel | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Diesel | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Diesel | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Diesel | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | F-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | G-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | G-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | G-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | H-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | H-Series | View Specs | |
| Diesel | H-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | L-Series | View Specs | |
| Gasoline | L-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | L-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | L-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | L-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | L-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | L-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | L-Series | View Specs | |
| Diesel | LDT-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | LMU-Series | View Specs | |
| Diesel | LW-Series | View Specs | |
| Gasoline | LX-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | LX-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | T-Series | View Specs | |
| Diesel | T-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | X-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | X-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | X-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | Z-Series | View Specs |
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Engine specifications and technical data sourced from Daewoo Technical Documentation and EU Vehicle Type Approval Database. Consult vehicle documentation or professional guidance before undertaking mechanical work. Report errors or omissions through our contact channels.
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The engine code is essential for ordering parts, diagnosing issues, and verifying compatibility. It is not the same as the VIN or chassis number. This guide shows exactly where to find it - by model and engine type - using official Daewoo and DVLA sources
A unique identifier stamped on the engine block or cover used for parts and service.
The vehicle identification number that holds encoded vehicle and engine information.
The chassis or frame number used for registration and legal identification.
Locate the engine code on the cylinder head, near the camshaft cover. It is stamped into the metal or on a label near the valve cover.
The engine code is located on the timing cover, visible from the front of the engine. Look for 'A15SMS' casting or label.
Open the hood and look at the engine block near the transmission bell housing. The code is cast into the block or on a label.
The engine code is stamped on the cylinder head near the thermostat housing. Look for 'X22XE' or similar designation.
Engine code locations per Daewoo Service Manual. V5C field definitions from DVLA Guide to Vehicle Registration. VIN structure compliant with EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, Article 7.
A technical breakdown of Daewoo's core engine systems including fuel injection, timing architectures and common reliability impacts. All data sourced from Daewoo Service Manuals and EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007
Daewoo engines use multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) systems for precise fuel delivery and emissions control across the A, F, and X series.
Electronic fuel injectors mounted in the intake manifold deliver metered fuel to each cylinder. The ECU controls injection timing and duration based on sensor inputs.
A10SMS (1998)
Basic electronic injection
A15SMS (1997)
Enhanced fuel mapping
F16D3 (2004)
Variable intake system
Injector clogging
especially on high-mileage units
Fuel pressure regulator failure
causes rich/lean running
MAP sensor issues
affects fuel trimming
Daewoo engines use multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) systems for precise fuel delivery and emissions control across the A, F, and X series.
Electronic fuel injectors mounted in the intake manifold deliver metered fuel to each cylinder. The ECU controls injection timing and duration based on sensor inputs.
A10SMS (1998)
Basic electronic injection
A15SMS (1997)
Enhanced fuel mapping
F16D3 (2004)
Variable intake system
Injector clogging
especially on high-mileage units
Fuel pressure regulator failure
causes rich/lean running
MAP sensor issues
affects fuel trimming
All technical descriptions and failure data sourced from Daewoo Service Information, Technical Service Bulletins, and EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 on vehicle type-approval.
Authoritative data on Daewoo's engine production, plant operations, and strategic partnerships. All figures sourced from Daewoo Production Records and EU industrial compliance records.
Daewoo manufactured engines at primary facilities in South Korea and Poland.
Daewoo engine production declined after GM acquisition in 2001, with complete transition to Chevrolet branding by 2011.
Note: Production declined following GM acquisition in 2001. Daewoo brand phased out in Europe by 2011, replaced by Chevrolet.
General Motors acquired Daewoo Motors in 2001. Daewoo engines continued production under Chevrolet branding, with technology shared across GM platforms.
Daewoo engines used across Chevrolet, Suzuki, and Holden models
Engines continued production under GM ownership with minimal changes
GM Corporate Records - Daewoo Acquisition
Daewoo focused primarily on petrol engines with minimal diesel offerings.
Daewoo focused exclusively on conventional petrol engines with minimal diesel options for European compliance.
Engine production data verified via Daewoo Production Records and EU type-approval documents
The most common questions about engine codes, what they mean, how to find them and how this database works
Confirm the full engine designation using vehicle-specific manufacturer records and the engine marking. An engine serial number, a registration record and a marketed power badge are not automatically the same identifier. Match the VIN/build data and the installed engine before selecting parts or a replacement.
No. A factory-application reference and a replacement-interchange decision are different. Match the full engine designation, vehicle build data, emissions equipment, controls and relevant supplier/OEM information.
No. Records have different review states. Read the correction notice, source scope and application limits on the individual record. Missing technical fields must not be inferred from similar engine codes.
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