2001 CHEVROLET Venture Problems & Complaints
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
31 complaints
HEATER SUDDENLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING ON VERY COLD DAY WAS INITIAL INDICATION THERE WAS A PROBLEM. AFTER HAVING EXTENSIVE DIAGNOSTICS DONE AND MANY REPAIRS LATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE STILL GOES INTO RED AND NO HEAT COMING INTO CABIN WHEN HEATER TURNS ON. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AS I HAVE DONE MUCH RESEARCH, AND PEOPLE SEEM TO BE STUCK WITH HIGH REPAIR BILLS JUST LIKE ME BECAUSE THEY MADE THE UNFORTUNATE DECISION TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE THAT CAME OFF THE ASSEMBLE WITH A FLAWED DESIGN IN THE COOLING SYSTEM/ HEAD GASKETS. *TR
Dec 08, 2011
2001 CHEVY VENTURE WITH 150K MILES. CAR GETS HOT VERY QUICKLY...WITHIN FEW MINS OF DRIVING THE HOT TEMP COOLANT LIGHT GOES ON AND THE NEEDLE IN THE RED ZONE. REPLACED TEMP SENSOR, THERMOSTAT, RADIATOR CAP AND HOSE. TOOK TO THREE MECHANICS AND CHEVY DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. HEAD GASKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. RESEARCHED YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL AND MANY LISTED FOR SAME ISSUE. *TR
Dec 22, 2010
OUR 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE'S INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAS FAILED, ALLOWING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE OIL. WE STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH IT IN JANUARY 2007. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WE TOOK IT IN TO OUR MECHANIC. HE CHECKED THE COOLING SYSTEM AND FOUND THE THERMOSTAT WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT WAS REPLACED. IN JUNE 2008, WE NOTICED A LOSS OF COOLANT. WE TOOK IT IN TO OUR MECHANIC AGAIN. HE DID A COOLANT SYSTEM CHECK AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG, REPLACED POSSIBLE LEAKING HOSE. ONCE AGAIN WE WERE LOSING COOLANT. WE TOOK INTO OUR MECHANIC AGAIN (THIRD TIMES A CHARM). COULD FINE NOTHING WRONG WITH COOLING SYSTEM, DID DIAGNOSTIC AND FOUND A LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. WE HAD NO WARNING, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NO OVER HEATING SINCE EARLIER TIME. THE MAIN PROBLEM IS THE COOLANT WAS GOING INSIDE THE ENGINE, NO OUTSIDE LEAKING TO WARN US. THE CAR STALLED AND DIED ON US, LUCKILY IT WAS AT A STOP LIGHT. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT IF I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY GOING 65. IT HAS BEEN PARKED AT MY HOUSE, NON-OP WITH DMV. GM HAS ADMITTED TO ME DURING MORE THAN ONE CALL THAT THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR SOME TIME, BUT REFUSE TO FIX IT. THEY SAY THEY ARE WAITING FOR THE NHTSA TO PUT OUT A MANDATORY RECALL BEFORE THEY WILL FIX ANY PROBLEMS. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE 3.1LL AND 3.4L V-6 ENGINES WERE PUT IN ALL BODY TYPES AND DIFFERENT GM MAKES AND MODELS. NOW SOME V-8'S AND NEWER MODELS ARE COMING DOWN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO INTERNAL MEMO'S FROM GM, THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE 2000. DEX-COOL SEEMS TO BE THE CULPRIT. IT IS A KNOWN PLASTICIZER (SOFTENS PLASTIC) AND IS CORROSIVE TO ALUMINUM. THE GASKET ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND THE SOME OF THE MANIFOLDS AND OR PARTS ARE MADE OF ALUMINUM. DEX-COOL DEGRADES HOSES, GASKETS AND ALSO RUSTS ALUMINUM, CAUSING A SLUDGE TO BUILD UP INTO THE ENGINE. WHY WOULD ANY ONE PUT THIS CORROSIVE MATERIAL INTO AN ENGINE ON PURPOSE? *TR
Oct 09, 2009
OUR VEHICLE IS A 2001. HAS 62,000 MILES. THE CONDENSER WENT ON THE VEHICLE. WE WERE TOLD THAT ALOT OF THE CONDENSER ARE GOING IN THE 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY INVESTIGATING OR RECALLS, OR REIMBURSEMENT ? THANK YOU *TR
Aug 22, 2008
VEHICLE COOLING SYSTEM IS FAULTY. MY RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE PROVES THIS POINT AND CHEVY NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE! AT APPROX 120K, THE ENGINE OVERHEATS AND THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN LIKE THAT. MECHANICAL REPLACED INTAKE GASKET FOR $1100 AND RECOMENDED CHANGING THE HEAD GASKET FOR AN ADDITIONAL $1000 BUT COULD NOT AFFORD THAT. 1 YEAR LATER, SAME PROBLEM, OVERHEATING AND CANNOT DRIVE WITH THAT, MECHANIC TESTS AND FINDS FAULTY HEAD GASKET, $2000+ ESTIMATE, WILL NOT PAY THAT FOR A FAULTY COOLING SYSTEM. LEGAL RESOLVE TO BE SOUGHT, PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU CAN TO ASSIST OR JOIN A POTENTIAL CLASS-ACTION SUIT! *TR
Mar 31, 2008
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POWER TRAIN
22 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO CHANGE GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,000.
May 01, 2015
FRONT LEFT AXLE OF 01 CHEVY VENTURE IS MAKING A BAD GRINDING TYPE NOISE WHICH GETS LOUDER THE FASTER YOU DRIVE. AFRAID IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE VEHICLE.
Aug 22, 2005
DT: WHILE ON A TRIP THE CALLER HEARD A NOISE AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. SHE PULLED OVER, AND SAW WHAT SHE THOUGHT IT WAS LACK OF ANTIFREEZE. SHE PUT SOME ANTI-FREEZE IN ENGINE AND TRIED TO DRIVE, BUT IT WOULD NOT RUN. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID IT WAS TRANSMISSION , AND HE WAS REPLACING TRANSMISSIONS IN OTHER VANS LIKE HERS. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK
Jun 21, 2005
TRANSMISSION FAILS AT 54,000 MILES DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS. REBUILT TRANSMISSION WILL COST $2000.
Jun 04, 2005
VACATIONING 500 MILES OUT OF MY HOME STATE, I SUDDENLY DISCOVERED I COULD NOT BACK UP MY VEHICLE -- REVERSE GEAR WOULD NOT WORK. I SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED AND DROVE IMMEDIATELY TO AN AUTHORIZED CHEVROLET DEALER. UPON INITIAL EXAMINATION OF THE TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS SHREDDDED METAL IN THE FLUID AND PAN. A SUBSEQUENT TEARDOWN OF THE ASSEMBLY REVEALED THAT MAJOR COMPONENTS WERE DESTROYED, REQUIRING A REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY. THE CARE HAD BEEN MAINTAINED BY THE SELLING DEALERSHIP AT HOME, ACCORDING TO MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES, AND HAD ONLY 42,000 MILES ON IT. WE HAD NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS OR WARNING OF ANY DAMAGE OCCURRING TO THE TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION -- NO OPERATING PROBLEMS, NO NOISES, NO LEAKAGE, NO SMOKING ENGINE, ETC. WE HAD TO EXTEND OUR VACATION FOR ABOUT 5 DAYS AT CONSIDERABLE LODGING AND VEHICLE RENTAL COST, BUT FORTUNATELY THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION ITSELF WAS COVERED UNDER EXTENDED VEHICLE WARRANTY WHICH I HAD PURCHASED WITH THE VEHICLE IN 2001 (LESS A $100 DEDUCTIBLE). WE KNOW OTHER CHEVROLET OWNERS WHO REPORTED TO US LATER THAT THEY HAD HAD TO REPLACE FRONT WHEEL TRANSAXLES/TRANSMISSIONS, ONE ALSO IN A VENTURE SEVERAL YEARS OLDER THAN OURS AND ONE IN A SUBURBAN ABOUT THE SAME YEAR AS OURS. OUR HOME DEALERSHIP TOLD US THEY THOUGHT OUR EXPERIENCE WAS UNUSUAL BUT WE ARE NOT SO SURE.*AK
Jan 26, 2005
+ 17 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
18 complaints
FAULTY BRAKES DUE TO VEHICLE HOLDING MOISTURE 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *NM
Aug 01, 2006
DT: WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THEN STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE. THE CONSUMER THOUGHT THERE WAS A FLAT TIRE ON THE LEFT FRONT. CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPON INSPECTION HE SAW THAT THE ENGINE HAD DROPPED AND WAS HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO GM DEALER FOR REPAIRS. BASICALLY, THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE ENGINE MOUNT BROKE. THE DEALER SUGGESTED SOMEONE HAD DONE THIS TO THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE ENGINE COMPLETELY BROKE OFF. THE CONSUMER KEPT VEHICLE GARAGED. THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. GM OFFERED NO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR COVERAGE. *AK *NM
Sep 06, 2005
JULY 16, 2005 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE ALONG MY LOCAL STREET SMITHTOWN NY WHEN I HEARD A EXTREMELY LOUD BANG. WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY I PULLED MY CAR OVER AND CONTACTED MY HUSBAND. WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD THE ENGINE HAD FALLEN OUT OF THE VEHICLE. UPON TOWING THE VEHICLE TO A LICENSED GM MECHANIC I LEARNED THAT THE CV KNUCKLE AND THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM SNAPPED WHEN THE ENGINE FELL. UPON CONTACTING GM/CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY OFFERED TO PAY FIFTY PERCENT OF THE REPAIR COSTS, I FEEL THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND THEY SHOULD PAY ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF MY REPAIR COSTS. THIS VEHICLE IS ACCIDENT FREE. AN ENGINE SHOULD NOT FALL OUT OF A FOUR YEAR OLD CAR. *NM
Aug 16, 2005
WHILE THE PASSENGER'S SLIDING DOOR WAS OPENED IT SUDDENLY CLOSED ON ITS OWN. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER'S CHILD SUSTAINED MAJOR ARM INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. *AK
Jan 05, 2005
POWER SLIDING DOOR WOULDN'T STOP OR OPEN, WIFE GOT SHOULDER, ARM, KNEE CAUGHT IN DOOR. THE DOOR IS NOT WORKING RIGHT. CALLED GM AND THEY WERE VERY RUDE AND SAID IT WAS MY PROBLEM. *AK
Dec 27, 2004
+ 13 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
15 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/2/14*CN UPDATED 05/12/2015 *JS
Jul 31, 2014
WE WERE TRAVELING NORTH BOUND GOING ABOUT 60 MPH ON HWY 99 JUST NORTH OF SACRAMENTO. AN AMBULANCE CUT IN FRONT OF US AND SLOWED DOWN. THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE 2001 CHEVY VENTURE STRUCK THE LEFT REAR END OF THE AMBULANCE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY MY DAUGHTER INJURED HER HAND AND LEGS. I INJURED MY STERNUM, BRUISED MY STOMACH, AND INJURED MY RIGHT LEG. WE DO HAVE PICTURES SHOWING THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Nov 29, 2012
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE IN FRONT MADE A U TURN WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE IMPACTED THE OTHER VEHICLE ON THE REAR LEFT SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALSO PRESENT. UPDATED 08/29/06. *JB
Jul 26, 2006
HAD INTERMITANT AIRBAG LIGHT, REPAIRED BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER FIXED DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. THEN HAD 40 MPH FRONT END CRASH, FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. SDM HAS HISTORY OF FAILURE ON THIS VAN. CONTACTED GM, THEY STATED 'NO ISSUE - CASE CLOSED'. NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. I AM AN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER, ALL CONDITIONS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MET IN THIS CRASH FOR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
Jun 21, 2005
I HAVE A 2001 VENTURE WITH AN AIRBAG LIGHT THAT OCCASIONALLY COMES ON. DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS A FAULTY SENSOR IN THE SEAT BELT. DEALER AND GM CUSTOMER SERVICE BOTH CLAIM NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR A DEFECTIVE SRS ON A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 48,000 MILES. I CONTEND THAT THE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE IF IT IS NOT DAMAGED DUE TO WEAR OR ABUSE. I CONTEND THAT GM IS LIABLE IF MY SRS FAILS.
Mar 12, 2004
+ 10 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12 complaints
2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A FUEL LEAK IN VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED UPON ARRIVING HOME, AFTER FILLING UP THE GAS TANK, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF GAS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE FOUND GAS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL, WHERE THE GAS TANK WAS LOCATED. AFTER CHECKING THE FUEL CAP, IT WAS DETERMINED THE LEAK WAS ACTUALLY COMING FROM THE GAS TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE HIS FINDINGS WERE CONFIRMED. WHILE SEEKING A REPLACEMENT GAS TANK ONLINE, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL WAS ISSUED BY GM, REGARDING THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, GM INFORMED THE CONSUMER DUE TO THE HIGH MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL.
Jun 12, 2013
2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN EST. 185,000 MILES. FUEL TANK LEAKS AT INLET, IF TANK IS MORE THAN 1/2 FULL. SOME VEHICLES WERE RECALLED FOR REPAIRS OF THIS TYPE? VIN# [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Aug 24, 2011
I HAD A 2001 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVAN. IT CAUGHT FIRE AROUND 2:00AM ON MARCH 31 2011 WHAT CAN I DO. TALK TO CHEVY WITH NO ANSWER BACK NEED HELP!!!! *TR
Apr 12, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME WHEN IT IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE BEGAN WHERE THE FUEL FILLER NECK WAS LOCATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPEARED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED BUT WAS NOT INVESTIGATED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 5/2/11 *CN UPDATED 05/11/11
Apr 05, 2011
2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, FUEL TANK LEAK @ THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE ATTACHMENT POINT. HAS A SMALL CRACK. SOME BUT NOT ALL VENTURES WITH THIS PROBLEM HAVE BEEN RECALLED. DEFIANTLY A FIRE HAZARD. *TR
Jun 24, 2010
+ 7 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
11 complaints
OUR 2001 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVAN'S WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO GO BACK DOWN; REMAINING UP, ON THE SIDES OF THE WINDSHIELD AT ABOUT 150,000 MILES. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE I SEE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME OR SIMILAR ISSUE. WE HAVE NOT REPLACED THE MOTOR AS YET. *TR
Jun 03, 2011
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT IN SYNC. THEY ARE IN THE UP POSITION WHEN TURNED OFF. I HAVE REPLACED THE MODULE ONCE AND THAT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, IT DID IT AGAIN. NOW I'M TOLD IT IS A COMPONENT THAT WILL COST $368 TO FIX. I SEE MANY VENTURES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK
Apr 14, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN. THE DEFROST DOES NOT DEFROST THE FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WINDOWS ARE NOT EXPERIENCING THIS INCIDENT. THE CONTACT HAS TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND MANUALLY CLEAN THE WINDOWS TO ENSURE VISIBILITY. PER THE MECHANIC THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DUE TO A WEAK COMPRESSOR. THE MECHANIC INSTALLED A NEW COMPRESSOR AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR PER THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT FEELS THE INCIDENT IS A SAFETY RISK DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE'S CURRENT MILEAGE IS 99600. *NM
Jan 12, 2007
VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATE OUT OF "SYNC" AND JAM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE. I HAVE SCHEDULED REPAIRS FOR 12/8/2005, AT THE CHEVROLET DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. *JB
Dec 08, 2005
IT WAS RAINING IN LOUISIANA AND I WAS DRIVING TO PICK UP MY HUSBAND FROM WORK. UPON LEAVING HIS WORK. WE WERE TRAVELING EAST ON HIGHWAY 10 TO CHURCH ON A WENDESDAY EVENING. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HIT EACH OTHER AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS LAYING LIMP ON THE SIDE. THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS STILL ATTEMPTING TO WORK. WE HAD TO TURN THEM OFF AND DRIVE THE REST OF THE WAY TO CHURCH WITH NO WIPERS. THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD BEEN BENT AND WE REMOVED THE ARM SO THAT WE COULD DRIVE THE VAN WITH JUST THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER. IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT THE TIME (11000 MILES). WE BROUGHT IT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN BAKER, LOUISIANA. THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX IT SO THEY ORDERED THE PARTS. WE WAITED THREE WEEKS FOR PARTS. WHEN WE FINALLY CALLED BACK TO SEE IF THE PARTS HAD COME IN, THEY TOLD US THAT THEY HAD AND THEY JUST FORGOT TO CALL US. WE BROUGHT THE VAN IN AND THEY REPLACED THE WIPER ARM AND THEY COULD NOT GET THE TIMING RIGHT ON THE WIPERS. THEY FOUND OUT THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FOR THE WIPERS AND SET THE TIMING. THEY HAVE BEEN RUNNING FINE UNTIL ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO. THE JUST STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER THIS TIME. YOU CAN HEAR THE MOTOR TRYING TO TURN TO MOVE THE WIPERS BUT THEY ARE NOT MOVING. THIS REPAIR IS AT 51000 MILES. FIRST TIME EVER THAT I HAVE HAD THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON ANY VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED GO OUT, MUCH LESS GO OUT TWICE. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE 240 DOLLARS PLUS TAX FOR REPAIRS. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. *JB
Mar 03, 2005
+ 6 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10 complaints
2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE MINI-VAN. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE HORN *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE HORN WAS DIFFICULT TO LOCATE, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE IT. THE CONSUMER STATED IT TOOK SEVERAL PUSHES/PRESSES TO EVENTUALLY SOUND THE HORN. *JB
Dec 06, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS DIM. THE VEHICLE OPERATES NORMALLY, DESPITE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED FOUR TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS REPLACED, WHICH CORRECTED THE FAILURE TEMPORARILY. AS OF JULY 30, 2007, THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,913.
Jul 31, 2007
TAIL LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE DIMLY ON THE DASH AND THEN FAIL TO OPERATE. THIS CREATED A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN TURNING. REPLACED BOTH TAIL LIGHT CIRCUIT BOARDS AND PIGTAILS. *NM
Oct 07, 2005
DT: THE HORN BLEW ABOUT ONCE A MONTH WITHOUT WARNING FOR ONLY A SECONDS AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 30 MILES DOWN THE ROAD. THIS HAPPENED ON ITS OWN. HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR CONTACTED MANUAFACTURER. NO CLUE AS TO WHY THIS HAPPENED. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.*AK
Jul 18, 2005
2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE STARTER RELAY SECURED NEXT TO THE RADIATOR CAP IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO RAIN WATER AND AS A RESULT THE STARTER WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. *TT *NM
Jan 24, 2005
+ 5 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
8 complaints
1. NORMAL OPERATION 2. AIR CONDITION SYSTEM FAILURE. 3. HAD DYE, REFRIGERANT & SEAL CONDITIONER INSTALLED INITIALLY SYSTEM OK BUT, OVER NIGHT REFRIGERANT LEAKED DOWN. NO EVIDENCE OF DYE IN MOTOR COMPARTMENT. *TR
Jul 14, 2009
AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER LEAKING. DEALER WANTS $1000 TO REPAIR. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT ON THIS CONDENSER, BAD WELDS, YET GM TAKES NO FAULT EVEN THOUGH TENS OF THOUSANDS OF THESE HAVE FAILED. WITH ASTHMA, I NEED A/C AND THIS VEHICLE IS NO SAFE WITHOUT IT. *TR
Jun 15, 2009
DT: CONSUMER HAD A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER CRACKED AND FREON LEAKED OUT. CONSUMER FOUND A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER FELT THAT BECAUSE HE TRANSPORTS HIS CHILDREN IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. DEALERSHIP STATED THIS HAPPENED IN MANY OF THESE VEHICLES. *AK.*JB
Aug 30, 2005
DT: AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER LEAKED. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP THAT THERE WERE ABOUT A THOUSAND OF THESE CONDENSERS REPLACED IN THE LAST MONTHS. THE CONDENSER LEAKED FROM THE LOWER LEFT SIDE FROM A FAULTY WELD. *AK *NM
Jul 08, 2005
PURCHASED THIS MINI-VAN USED FROM CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP ON 2/27/2004. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED IN AUGUST 2004. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC (NOT WITH DEALERSHIP) SAID IT WAS THE CONDENSER. CALLED DEALERSHIP FOR ESTIMATE. ADVISED THAT REPAIR & REPLACEMENT WOUDL BE APPROXIMATELY $925. DEALER AGRED TO REPLACE IT WITH US PAYING $200 DEDUCTIBLE FOR LABOR. PARTS REPLACED (PER DEALERSHIP INVOICE) ARE THE CONDENSER, CLAMP, RETAINER, & SEAL. *AK
Sep 11, 2004
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
8 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND IT TOOK APPROXIMATELY FIVE SECONDS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PUT BRAKE FLUID INSIDE THE VEHICLE HOWEVER; THE FLUID LEAKED OUT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE THAT GOES TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL RUSTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 83,000.
Aug 03, 2007
THE BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE. CAUSING THE CAR TO STILL MOVE WHEN YOU PRESS AS HARD AS POSSIBLE. THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE AND ACCIDENT AND KILL SOMEONE. I SAW ENOUGH COMPLAINTS THAT BETWEEN ALL THEM AND THE ONES STILL COMING IN, SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. *NM
Sep 08, 2006
THE TAHOE BRAKE ROTORS WERE BADLY GROVED, AND THE VEHICLE BRAKES WERE LIKE NEW. DEALER SAID THE VEHICLE STOPPED OKAY, BUT WHEN I HAD THE ROTORS AND BRAKES REPLACED, THERE WAS A WORLD OF DIFFRENCE AS HOW THE VEHICLE STOPPED.I KEPT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR PROOF. VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION.*AK
Apr 26, 2005
REPLACEMENT OF REAR LEFT HAND WHEEL CYLINDER DUE TO FAILURE OF OEM (2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN REAR LEFT HAND WHEEL CYLINDER). WHEN I REPLACED THE ABOVE CYLINDER, I TOOK THE VAN FOR A TEST DRIVE AND 3 MILES LATER FOUND THE WHEEL TO BE SMOKING AND EXTREMELY HOT (I HAD NOT BACKED THE DRUM BRAKES OFF TO ACCOUNT FOR THE SIZE OF THE NEW BRAKES). WHEN I PULLED THE DRUM BACK OFF OF THE AXLE, I FOUND THAT THE NEW WHEEL CYLINDER HAD A WHOLE IN IT. I THOUGHT THAT THIS WOULD BE A FLUKE, SO I REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME BRAND AND BOUGHT FROM THE SAME STORE. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, I FOUND THAT THE 2ND NEW WHEEL CYLINDER HAD A DIVIT IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE 1ST NEW CYLINDER HAD. I TOOK ONE BACK TO THE STORE AND ASKED THEM FOR ANOTHER ONE, WE (THE CLERK AND I) EXAMINED IT AND FOUND THAT IT ALSO HAD THIS DIVIT IN IT. WE INSPECTED A COUPLE MORE OF THEM AND WAS ABLE TO PULL ONE OF THE RUBBER BOOTS OFF OF ONE THAT DID NOT LOOK DEFECTIVE, AND COMBINED IT WITH A CYLINDER THAT HAD A SECOND BOOT ON IT THAT WAS NOT DEFECTIVE GIVING ME A GOOD CYLINDER TO INSTALL ON MY VAN. THERE WERE 3 OR MORE OF THESE DEFECTIVE WHEEL CYLINDERS THAT WERE BAD. THE PRODUCT WAS BOUGHT FROM ADVANCE AUTO PARTS AND THE PART # IS W37855 ITEM # 3643344 AND IT COSTS $22.76. ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WAS VERY HELPFUL AND CONCERNED WHEN I PRESENTED THEM WITH THE ISSUE AND THEY FOUND A WAY TO MAKE IT WORK FOR ME. I HAVE A 22 HOUR DRIVE TO MAKE FROM NORTH CAROLINA TO ILLINOIS IN 2 DAYS WITH MY FAMILY AND THIS IS A MAJOR CONCERN FOR ME. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR TIME AND ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER, LUCKILY THERE WERE NO INCIDENT(S), CRASH(ES), OR INJURY(IES) BEFORE I FOUND THIS PROBLEM, I HOPE THAT ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WILL PUT AN IMMEDIATE RECALL ON THIS PART SO THAT NO ONE HAS A BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON THESE WHEEL CYLINDERS. *JB
Jul 01, 2004
ABS SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. *AK
Jan 06, 2004
+ 3 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7 complaints
Symptoms similar to recall 07V349000. Smell of fuel accompanied by liquid on the ground. Inspection by mechanic indicates failure of fuel filler neck and accompanying inlet of the fuel tank itself. Unable to secure fuel filler neck replacement that fits, nor replacement fuel tank.
Nov 10, 2022
I HAVE A LEAKING FUEL TANK. IT IS DESCRIBED PERFECTLY IN RECALL: 07V349000, GM RECALL # 06230. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY TOLD ME BECAUSE OF HIGHER MILEAGE, IT IS NOT COVERED. I THEN CALLED GM AND THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING. HOW CAN YOU SELL A VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE PART, PUT IT ON RECALL AND THEN NOT FIX IT? I AM GLAD I FOUND IT BEFORE MY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE!
Dec 05, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, AN ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Jan 24, 2017
THE FUEL TANK LEAKS AT THE FUEL TANK, LEAK AT THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE ATTACHMENT POINT TO THE TANK. THERE IS A RUBBER GROMMET ON THE TANK THAT THE TUBE ATTACHES TO THE TANK WHERE THE LEAK IS. DEFIANTLY A FIRE HAZARD. LEAKS WHEN TANK IS MORE THAN 1/2 FULL. THIS TUBE IS METAL AND THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE ATTACHES TO WITH A RUBBER HOSE AND CLAMP. THE CHEVROLET DEALER SAYS THE VIN WAS EXCLUDE FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE DEALER STATED HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WHICH NOT COVERED.
Oct 12, 2016
FUEL LEAKING IN THE GROUND AROUND THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE.
Dec 08, 2015
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SEAT BELTS
7 complaints
THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT WILL ONLY LATCH INTO THE BRACKET ABOUT HALF THE TIME. SOMETIMES IT TAKES UP TO 5 MINUTES TO GET IT TO CLICK IN. OTHERWISE IT JUST WILL NOT CLICK. I HAVE HAD TO STRETCH IT ACROSS TO HOOK IT INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT. LUCKILY FOR ME I DIDN'T HAVE A PASSENGER SO I COULD DO THIS BUT I AM WORRIED THAT IN ATTACHING IT INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE THAT IT WILL NOT PERFORM SHOULD I NEED IT TO. *TR
Mar 25, 2015
THE SAFETY HARNESSES ON SOME SEATS RATCHET UP, LOCK, AND CHOKE THE PERSON USING THEM. THE FIRST ONE TO DO THAT WAS IN THE FAR BACK AND HAD BEEN USED ONLY A FEW TIMES WHEN IT FAILED AND WE REQUESTED THE DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR IT. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE 12-MONTH WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND SAFETY BELTS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. NOW, THE ASSEMBLY THAT HOLDS THE SHOULDER HARNESS TO THE SIDEWALL OF THE VEHICLE, THE BOLTS PULLED COMPLETELY OUT AND THE SHOULDER STRAP IS NOT ATTACHED TO ANYTHING. ALL BUT THE DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS ALSO RATCHETS UP AND LOCKS, NEARLY STRANGLING THE PERSON USING IT. I BELIEVE THERE ARE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES WITH THESE SEAT BELTS. WE ARE A FAMILY OF 3 AND THE SEAT BELTS IN THE BACK SEATS ARE SELDOM USED, THE PROBLEMS BEGAN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FAIRLY NEW, AND THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY THE ONE WHERE THE BOLTS FELL OUT. FORTUNATELY THAT HAPPENED WHEN OUR 13-YEAR-OLD GRANDSON WAS LATCHING IT, NOT IN AN ACCIDENT. I CONTACTED GM AND THEY DENIED ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIRING THE SAFETY BELTS. *NM
Feb 27, 2007
MY FIVE YEAR OLD SON WAS GETTING INTO OUR VAN AND WALKING TOWARD THE REAR ROW OF SEATS WHEN HE RAN INTO THE SEATBELT THAT CROSSES OVER FROM THE REAR SIDE WINDOW AND WAS ENTANGLED. THE SEATBELT WAS SO TIGHTLY WRAPPED AROUND HIM THAT IT WOULD NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION SO THAT I COULD GET HIM OUT. THE ONLY WAY THAT I COULD GET HIM OUT WAS BY CUTTING THE SEATBELT. WE HAVE HAD SIMILAR INCINDENTS WHEN GETTING IN AND OUT OF OUR VAN AND GOING TO THE REAR ROW OF SEATS.
Jul 07, 2005
CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELT EQUIPMENT NOT LOCKING WHEN A PANIC STOP IS MADE. HE SAYS HE HAD SPOKEN TO HIS DEALER/MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT HE WILL BE CHARGED APPROX $600.00 TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED. HE STATES HE FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM AND FEELS THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD HELP HIM GET IT REPAIRED. *MR
Apr 06, 2004
VEHICLE IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELTS. WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, DRIVER LUNGES FORWARD AS IF HE WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT DOESN'T TIGHTEN AS IT SHOULD WHEN STOPPING ABRUPTLY. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
Mar 04, 2004
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaints
THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATS ALOT AND IVE BOUGHT ALOT OF COOLANT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM AND IVE GOTTEN STRANDED A COUPLE OF TIMES AND ITS CRAZY IVE DID SOME RESEARCH AND IT COULD BE MULTIPLE THINGS BUT FOR SURE ITS GOING TO COST ALOT FOR THIS I CANT LAY FOR THESE EXSPENSIVE REPAIRS IM STILL GOING AND PAYING FOR SCHOOL ID JUST WOULD LIKE SOME HELP TO GET THESE EXSPENSIVE REPAIRS FIXED BECAUSE THIS VAN IS MY OWNLY TRANSPORTATION.
Aug 17, 2015
IN SEPT. '03 THE REAR CYLINDER BRAKES WERE LEAKING AND NEEDED REPLACED; IN MARCH '04 THE FRONT SUSPENSION WENT AND HAD UPPER STRUTS, MOUNTS AND BEARINGS ALL REPLACED; IN JUNE '04 I FIRST TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR ENGINE ACCELERATION. THE ENGINE LUNGES AND REVS HIGH BUT THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD IT IN SEVERAL MORE TIMES SINCE THEN; ALSO IN JUNE '04 THE LOWER INTAKE OF THE ENGINE COOLING WAS FOUND LEAKING. IN OCT. '04 THE ABS BRAKES WENT AND IT WAS VERIFIED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL HUB FAILED AND REPLACED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL HUB BEARING. ALSO IN OCT. '04, THE TRANSMISSION WENT. IT WAS NOT ENGAGING WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE DEALERSHIP VERIFIED SUN SHELL FAILED AND REPLACED NEW SRTA TRANSMISSION. ALSO AT THIS SAME SERVICE VISIT, THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THE CAM SENSOR LEAKING. THEY REPLACED LOWER INTAKE AND ALL RELATED GASKETS. IN NOV. '04, I TOOK THE CAR IN AGAIN FOR THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM, WHICH THEY AGAIN COULD NOT DETERMINE. IN APRIL '05, I DISCOVERED MY AIR CONDITIONING DID NOT WORK. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY AND THAT I PROBABLY HAD A LEAK AND IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED EVEN THOUGH MY VAN IS STILL LESS THAN 4 YRS. OLD AND HAS ONLY SEEN 3 SUMMERS AND THE AIR CONDITIONING IS BARELY USED. IN MAY '05, DURING A RAINSTORM MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT COME ON. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY JOLTED ON AND NEARLY FLIPPED OFF THE SIDES OF THE WINDSHIELD. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAIT FOR THE RAIN TO STOP UNTIL I COULD DRIVE AGAIN, ALL WHILE MY 4 CHILDREN WERE IN THE VAN. I DROVE STRAIGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND SHOWED THEM THE WIPERS. THEY LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND TOLD ME THAT THE WIPERS CAME AWAY FROM THE SUPPORT BRACE. THEY ENDED UP REPLACING THE WIPER TRANSMISSION, MOTOR AND CRANK. CHEVROLET SAID THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO HELP WITH ANY OF THE REPAIR COSTS AND TOLD ME THAT THESE THINGS HAPPEN AND I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.THIS VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 4 YRS. OLD.
Jun 05, 2005
I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY VENTURE WITHOUT POWER DOORS. A 10 YEAR OLD CHILD ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR, WHEN IT COMPLETELY CAME OFF OF THE TRACKS, PULLING THE BRACKETS OUT OF THE VEHICLES ROOF. THE DOOR FELL ON THE CHILDS LEFT FOOT, CUTTING OFF HER BIG TOE. CHILDREN'S HOSPIAL HAD TO REATTACH THE BONE WHERE IT WAS SPLIT IN TWO AND THEN REATTACH HER TOE.
Jan 15, 2004
WHILE IN MOTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND STRUCK THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER AT LEAST THREE TIMES. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY SUBSCRIBED TO ONSTAR. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, ONSTAR NEGLECTED TO CONTACT EMERGENCY SERVICES AND DID NOT ASSIST IN ANY WAY FOLLOWING THE ACCIDENT, THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. ATTORNEY WROTE IN ON BEHALF OF CLIENT. *JB
Aug 09, 2002
WHILE DRIVING SUDDENLY THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CORRECT PROBLEM. HAD BEEN FIXED, BUT CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
Mar 12, 2002
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT COVERS WERE FOGGY AND IMPAIRED HER VISION WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE COVERS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 183,000. UPDATED 4/11/2011 *CN
Jan 04, 2011
BRAKE LIGHT, TAIL LIGHT, SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILURE. *TR
Jan 17, 2010
TAILLIGHT CIRCUIT BOARDS OVERHEAT AND MELT CAUSING FAILURE. LEFT ONE HAPPENED 3 YEARS AGO WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. AND MOST RECENTLY RIGHT ONE MELTED AND HAD TO PAY TO HAVE IT REPLACED. SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THEY HAD SEEN SEVERAL OF THESE. *NM
Dec 12, 2006
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT CONTINUALLY BURED OUT. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TAIL LAMP HOUSING ON THE INBOARD SIDE AND THE PLUG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Jan 12, 2006
2001 CEV VENTURE MINI VAN REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY CORRODED AND CIRCUIT BOARD SHORTED. STOPPED BY POLICE HAVE HAD FRIENDS WITH SAME PROBLEM >LOCAL GARAGE (NOT DEALER) HAS SEEN MANY VENTURES WITH SAME PROBLEM. DEALER WOW FIRST TIME . *AK
Mar 17, 2005
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TIRES
6 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULLOVER, AND CHANGED THE TIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. FIRESTONE, 21570R15 , DOT#W2M3
Dec 15, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH WE HAD A SIDEWALL BLOW OUT ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. FIRESTONE FR680 P215/70R15 TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON APRIL 29, 2003 AND HAD LESS THAN 5,000 MILES AT TIME OF BLOW OUT. CHECKED TIRE PRESSURE PREVIOUS SATURDAY AND ALL WERE OK. ALSO CHECKED TIRE PRESSURE ON OTHER 3 TIRES AFTER BLOW OUT AND ALL WERE OK. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 10:00 P.M. WHILE DRIVING ON I-75 NORTH DOWN A 4% GRADE. FORTUNATELY WE DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT. WE HAD OUR FOUR KIDS IN THE CAR AGES 10 AND UNDER. NEEDLESS TO SAY WE DON'T FEEL VERY SAFE DRIVING ON THESE TIRES. *NLM
Jun 29, 2003
BLOWOUT NOT CAUSED BY EXTERNAL FORCE SUCH AS PUNCTURE OR HITTING CURB. *AK
Jun 13, 2002
DRIVING SOUTH ON I-5, AT APPROX 70MPH, REAR TIRES WENT FLAT. FIRST, REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW TO SHREDS AND SIDEWALL SEPARATED. CAR STARTED TO FISHTAIL AND REAR, DRIVER SIDE, TIRE WENT FLAT, PROBABLY ROLLED OFF OF THE RIM. DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT TIRES AND CONFIRMED THAT TIRE IS DEFECTIVE, DAMAGE NOT CAUSED BY ROAD HAZARD. HAVE NOT YET SUBMITTED PROBLEM TO FIRESTONE. IN PROCESS OF FILING CLAIM. CURRENTLY HAVE POSSESSION OF ALL FOUR TIRES. REPLACED ALL ORIGINAL TIRES 'CAUSE WIFE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VAN.*AK
Apr 27, 2002
VEHICLE HAS 17,000 MILES, ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE ABNORMAL WEAR. CENTER OF ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE "VALLEYS" IN THEM. FRONT TWO TIRES HAVE KNOTS ON TOP INSIDE. PIECES OF RUBBER ARE COMING OFF. TIRES MAKE "WHOP" SOUND WHEN DRIVING. (TIRESIZE: 31) (TIRESIZE: 31)
Sep 24, 2001
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 complaints
I WAS TOLD IT HAD INTERMITTENT REAR LIGHTING PROBLEM (DRIVER SIDE REAR LIGHTS WOULD GO IN AND OUT) WHEN PURCHASING VEHICLE USED IN 2012 WITH160,000 MILES, 90% HIGHWAY. HAD REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY FOR SAFETY, LEGAL AND STATE REQUIRED ANNUAL INSPECTIONS (OR SO I THOUGHT). WITHIN 3 MONTHS/75 MILES LATER, IT STARTED AGAIN. ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS AND LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, TO NO AVAIL. BEFORE I COULD TAKE IT IN AGAIN, BOTH REAR LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY STOPPED WORKING. PASSENGER SIDE WIRING HARNESS AND LIGHT ASSEMBLY REPLACED. IT WASN'T FIXED.AND BEFORE I COULD GET IT BACK IN THE SHOP, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LIGHTS STARTED THE SAME THING. NEW MECHANIC ASSURES ME, " DON'T WORRY, THERE ARE MANY THINGS I CAN TRY!" LITTLE CONSOLATION FOR THE DRIVERS BEHIND ME OR FOR ME FROM BEING PULLED OVER BY & TICKETED OR WHEN I NEED THE VA STATE MANDATORY "ANNUAL INSPECTION" STICKER. THEY ARE ABLE TO GET THEM TO WORK LONG ENOUGH BUT AGAIN, AT WHAT COST? MEANWHILE, THE INTERMITTENT PROBLEM MOVED TO THE PASSENGER FRONT LIGHTS, WHEN HITTING BRAKES I SEE THAT FLASHERS START TO WORK. ALL OF THE MECHANICS ARE "PUTTING A BAND-AID ON A BROKEN ARM". & II'M PAYING DEARLY EACH AND EVERY TIME. THEY NOW WANT TO REPLACE THINGS IN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT I WANT CHEVROLET TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THIS TIME OR TELL THE MECHANICS WHAT TO DO. THIS IS A MINI-VAN THAT I DRIVE BACK AND FORTH TO THE GROCERY AND SCHOOL, .5 MILES - 5 MILES A WAY 3-4 TIMES A WEEK.
Dec 10, 2016
MY MOTHER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2001, IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE SHE BROUGHT IT HOME. TURN SIGNALS HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY, HEADLIGHTS FILL UP WITH WATER CAUSING THEM TO BURN OUT, INTERIOR LIGHTS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. I ACQUIRED THE VEHICLE AFTER HER PASSING IN 2012 . THE VAN ONLY HAS 66000 MILES ON IT AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE LIGHTS 6 TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD IT. WHEN SHE HAD IT SHE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS HAPPEN AGAIN. I RECENTLY RAN INTO SOMEONE THAT WAS IN THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YR VEHICLE AT A GAS STATION, HE ASKED ME IF I HAD ANY ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND OF COURSE I SAID YES..THIS VAN IS A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN.. WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL ON THIS LEMON? *TR
Jan 20, 2013
NO BRAKE LIGHTS ON MY VAN ALL FUSES ARE GOOD AND SO ARE THE BULBS. *TR
Jan 04, 2009
TAIL LAMP FAILURE DUE TO WATER EGRESS. ITEM IS A 2001 CHEVY VENTURE TAIL LAMP CIRCUIT BOARD SOCKET. NATURE OF DESIGN IS A 4 BULB IN-LINE CIRCUIT BOARD SOCKET HOLDER, ITS MOUNTED WITH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE TOP, THUS ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE SOCKET HOLDER VIA WIRES AND CONNECTOR. WATER FLOODS TAIL LAMP AND SHORTS OUT THE TAIL LAMP. OVER TIME THE STEEL CIRCUIT PLATE WIRES BECOME CORRODED AND CAN NO LONGER MAKE A COMPLETE CIRCUIT, THUS VERY DIM OR NO TAIL LAMP LIGHTS. *TR
Aug 19, 2007
CONSUMER STATES THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSES BEGAN TO BURN OUT. *JG WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BRAKE LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TOT HE CONSUMER THE FUSE BLEW AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER SEVERAL MORE TIMES BUT SEARCH TIME THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE CONSUMER DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER. WHILE DRIVING TO THE LOCAL DEALER SMOKE BECAME TO COME FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT BOTH BRAE LAMP SWITCHES HAD BURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THEY WERE UNABLE TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. *NM
Jun 12, 2002
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
5 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE REAR SLIDING DOOR FAILED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. THE DOOR WOULD CLOSE AND THEN OPEN APPROXIMATELY A HALF AN INCH. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SLIDING DOOR AND THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE ACCORDINGLY. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE DOOR WOULD HAVE TO BE HELD UNTIL IT LATCHED INTO PLACE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK FOR REPAIR; HOWEVER, HE REFUSED BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD COST $200 TO REPAIR THE DOOR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANOTHER REPAIR BECAUSE IT WAS ALREADY REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,855 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,855.
Nov 25, 2008
I HAVE A CHEVY VENTURE 2001 AND I BOUGHT IT USED IN JULY 2005 AND I AM NOT SURE IF ANY OF THE RECALLS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND I ALSO HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR THERE IS NO SENSOR ON IT AND SOMEONE COULD BE CLOSED IN IT I HAVE TRIED TO PUSH IT OPEN WHEN IT CLOSES AND IT STILL CONTINUES TO CLOSE. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND I AM WORRIED ABOUT IT CLOSING ON THEM. HOW CAN I GET IT FIXED AND WILL IT BE AT MY COST. *NM
Jan 05, 2007
2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE HOOD FLEW UP ON THE CAR WHILE DRIVING SMASHING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD.*MR THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE HOOD RELEASE MAY HAVE BEEN PULLED INADVERTENTLY. *JB
Aug 24, 2005
THE POWER SLIDING DOOR SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED ON TWO OCCASIONS DURING A LEFT TURN (CENTRIFUGAL FORCE PULLING OCCUPANTS TOWARDS THE OPENING DOOR), AN UNRESTRAINED PASSENGER WOULD HAVE BEEN EJECTED. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT, BUT IT WAS SCARY. IT TURNS OUT THAT ONE OF THE DOOR GUIDE WHEELS BROKE ON THE REAR PART OF THE DOOR, CAUSING THE DOOR TO CLOSE BUT NOT LATCH PROPERLY. THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT WAS NOT ON AND THE DOOR APPEARED CLOSED TO CASUAL INSPECTION. PROPERTY DAMAGE OCCURRED WHEN OUR VIDEO CAMERA ROLLED OUT OF THE CAR INTO THE STREET.
Jun 14, 2005
ON TWO OCCASIONS WHEN THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WAS OPENING PASSENGERS IN THE SEAT BY THE DOOR GOT THEIR ARM CAUGHT IN THE DOOR AS THEY WERE SITTING IN THE SEAT AND THE DOOR WAS SLIDING OPEN. BOTH PASSENGERS SUSTAINED PULLED LIGAMENTS FROM GETTING THEIR ARM CAUGHT AND JAMMED IN THE DOOR AS IT OPENED. THERE IS NO SAFETY MECHANISM TO STOP THE DOOR OPENING SHOULD SOMEONE GET CAUGHT IN IT AS IT OPENS. ALSO, THE ELECTRONIC DOOR OPENED WHILE WE WERE IN A CAR WASH. I HAD TO ACCELERATE AND LEAVE BEFORE THE CAR WASH WAS DONE BECAUSE IT WAS SHOOTING WATER INTO THE VAN. *LA
Dec 06, 2003
CHILD SEAT
4 complaints
HARNESS STRAP ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT DOES NOT LOCK IN PLACE,AND CAN EASILY COME UNDONE. *AK
Apr 30, 2002
INTEGRATED CHILD SAFETY SEAT THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH BUCKLE ASSEMBLY THAT IS POSITIONED BETWEEN CHILD'S LEGS. THIS HAS CAUSED CHILD'S TESTICLES TO SWELL. *AK*JG
Mar 08, 2002
IN A LOW SPEED, LOW IMPACT CRASH, THE CHEST CLIP ON THE INTEGRAL CHILD SAFETY SEAT CAME OPEN. MY SON HAD MARKS ON HIS SHOLDERS. HARMON CHEVROLET ORDERED A NEW SEAT, BUT THE NEW ONE PERFORMED THE SAME WAY. THE CHEST STRAP IS WEAK ENOUGH FOR MY FOUR YEAR OLD TO PUSH HIS CHEST AGAINST IT WHEN STRAPPED IN AND POP IT OPEN. HARMON CONTACTED GM AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT WAS DESIGNED TO OPEN IN A CRASH. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT IF A MINOR CRASH CAUSED MARKS THAT A HIGH IMPACT CRASH WOULD BREAK HIS BACK WHEN HE WAS IMPELLED FORWARD. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A CHILD CAR SEAT BEING DESIGNED TO COME OPEN AND AM QUITE CONVINCED THAT THE OPPOSITE IS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN. THE SEAT IS VERY POORLY DESIGNED IN THAT THERE IS A HARD BAR SITUATED DIRECTLY UNDER THE BUTTOCKS AND IS UNSAFE IN THAT IT WILL NOT PROTECT A CHILD IN A CRASH. I WOULD TRULY LIKE TO SEE THESE FLAWS FIXED PROMPTLY.*AK
Feb 12, 2002
HARNESS OF CHILD SAFETY SEAT WILL NOT TIGHTEN ANY LONGER. ONCE TIGHTENED IT WILL NOT LOCK. THIS PART WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY IN JULY 2001. *AK *YH
Nov 14, 2001
STEERING
3 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V060000 COMPONENT: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR THIS RECALL IN 2008 AND NOW THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE REMEDY FOR A SAFETY ISSUE FAILED CREATING THE SAME SAFETY CONDITION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 27,000. UPDATED 12/22/10. *LJ
Sep 02, 2010
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE KNUCKLE COLLAR AROUND THE FRONT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.
Mar 23, 2006
CONSUMER HAD NOTICED SOME PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED INNER TIE ROD. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
Mar 12, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
BAD/LEAKING MANIFOLD GASKET...... COOLANT LEAKS....CAUSING WATER PUMP TO BURN OUT...REPLACED TWICE ALREADY....AND COOLANT TO GET IN WITH OIL. *TR ESTIMATED REPAIR COST > $700
Mar 01, 2009
DT: THE CONTACT STATED TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS GOING UP AND DOWN. THE DEALER TOLD HIM THE THERMOMETER WAS NOT WORKING. HE PICKED UP THE CAR AND IN 3 THREE DAYS LATER THE CAR BLEW UP. HE HAD IT TOWED A WEEK LATER THEY TOLD HIM A NEW ENGINE WAS NEEDED. IT HAS BEEN 5 WEEKS SINCE HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY STILL HAVE NOT FIXED IT. ON THE 2ND DAY AFTER HE BOUGHT THE CAR THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING.*AK *JB
Sep 23, 2005
2001 CHEVY VENTURE 12 MONTHS OLD APPROX 14,000 MILES, RADIATOR SEAM SPLIT RIGHT LOWER CORNER LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. AC ALSO STOPPED WORKING, CONDENSER SEAM SPLIT, RIGHT LOWER CORNER. REPLACED BY DEALER. VEHICLE NOW 18 MONTHS OLD APPROX 21,000 MILES, AC STOPPED WORKING. CONDENSER SEAM SPLIT LOWER RIGHT FRONT CORNER. DEALER REPLACED. APPEARS TO BE A STRUCTURAL DEFECT IN DESIGN STRESSING THE RADIATOR AND CONDENSER VIA THE MOUNTING SCHEME. VEHICLE IS A LEMON. FIRST TIME REPAIRED DEALER HAD TO ORDER CONDENSER. THIS TIME REPAIRED HE HAD 3 IN STOCK! *JB
May 15, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2 complaints
FUEL GAUGE READING IS ERRATIC. SOMETIMES CORRECT, MOST OF THE TIME IT'S INCORRECT. *JB
Dec 27, 2006
THE FUEL GAUGE IS ERRATIC. IT DOES NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK. *JB
Dec 02, 2006
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
MY CHEVROLET VENTURE 2001 TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT WITH ONLY 61000 MILES. THERE HAS BEEN ALREADRY SOME RECALLS ON THIS VAN. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A FACTORY FAULT.*AK
Aug 19, 2004
WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF, MY 4 YEAR OLD KNOCKED IT OUT OF GEAR, COME TO FIND OUT THAT IT GOES FROM THE PARKED STATUS TO THE 1ST GEAR WITHOUT HAVING TO HAVE KEY IN OR PUSH THE BRAKE PETAL TO TAKE IT OUT OF GEAR IT IS FREE FLOWING, AND VERY DANGEROUS. I WAS VERY FORTUNATELY LOADING SOME GROCERIES WHEN IT HAPPENED AND WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A VERY NICE PERSON WALKING BY, WERE ABLE TO GET IT BACK INTO PARK AND NO INJURIES ACCRUED, I DREAD TO THINK OF WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF ONE OF MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN WOULD HAVE BEEN IN MY POSITION, WHAT THE OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN. *NLM
Apr 17, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUNDED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAKS INSIDE THE ENGINE. ALSO HAS PROBLEM WHIT THE ALTERNATOR. *AK
Jul 30, 2004
VEHICLE HAS STALLED 3 TIMES AT 60 MPH. DEALER HAS REPLACED COMPUTER TWICE.BUT IT DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM.*AK
Aug 01, 2002
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
I OWN A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE WARNER BROTHERS EDITION MINIVAN. IN THE PAST NINE MONTHS THE SEATBELT FROM THE FIRST SEAT IN THE SECOND ROW HAS GOTTEN STUCK IN THE SLIDING DOOR, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE JAMMED SHUT. MY CONCERN IS IT COULD BE CLOTHING OR FINGERS OR TOES NEXT TIME. IN ORDER TO GET THE DOOR OPEN IT HAD TO BE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND PRIED OUT. THIS SLIDING DOOR IS SUPPOSE TO STOP AND REOPEN WHEN AN OBJECT IS IN ITS PATH. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AS I HAVE FIVE SMALL CHILDREN AND I CARPOOL WITH MORE. THANK YOU. *NLM
Mar 08, 2003
THIS ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN A RENTAL CAR THROUGH NATIONAL CAR RENTAL IN FT. LAUDERDALE, FL. MY WRIST WAS BROKEN IN THIS INCIDENT WHICH I BELIEVE WAS CAUSED BY THE AUTOMATIC MOTORIZED DOOR WHICH WAS SLOW TO KICK IN AND BY THE LARGE HANDLE/LEVER ON THE DOOR WHICH YOU MUST PULL TO ENGAGE THE MOTOR. I WAS A PASSENGER IN THE BACK SEAT ON RT. SIDE BY AUTOMATIC MOTORIZED SLIDING DOOR STRAPPED INTO MY SEAT BELT. WE WERE PARKED AND READY TO GET OUT. I GRABBED LEVER TO OPEN THE DOOR. LEVER IS SUPPOSED TO ENGAGE THE MOTOR BUT THE MOTOR DID NOT START SO I PULLED BACK SOME MORE AND IT OPENED ABOUT ANOTHER FOOT OR SO AND STILL DID NOT ENGAGE THE MOTOR. ON THE THIRD PULL THE MOTOR SUDDENLY ENGAGED BUT THE POSITION OF MY HAND AROUND THIS LARGE LEVER AND THE FACT THAT MY ELBOW WAS BACKED AGAINST THE BACK OF THE SEAT, IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO EXTRICATE MY HAND. THE DOOR, WITH MY HAND AROUND THE LEVER, DRAGGED BACKWARDS UNTIL IT SNAPPED MY WRIST IN HALF. I INCURRED A RIGHT DISTAL RADIAL FRACTURE AND BEING RIGHT HANDED AND AN ARTIST AND ART TEACHER IT HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO SAY THE LEAST. I FEEL THAT THE DESIGN OF THE SLIDING DOOR HANDLE IS A HAZARD AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR A RECALL. OTHER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS ON OTHER MINIVANS TEND TO HAVE A BUTTON OR A SMALL HANDLE THAT WOULD NOT CATCH THE HAND AND DRAG IT BACKWARDS CAUSING INJURY. I WONDERED IF I WAS THE ONLY PERSON TO WHOM THIS HAPPENED. THE RENTAL COMPANY HAD CHEVY INSPECTORS CHECK THE DOOR AND SAID IT WORKED FINE BUT FOR THE ENTIRE TRIP THE DOOR NEVER ENGAGED THE MOTOR WITHOUT GREAT STREGNTH AND SEVERAL PULLS. IT WAS VERY SLUGGISH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. I KNOW IT IS JUST A MINOR INJURY BUT IT HAPPENED TO ME AND I DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE. PE04064.PCO
May 03, 2001
SEATS
2 complaints
SON WAS PUTTING CD PLAYER UNDER THE REAR BENCH SEAT AND WAS BADLY CUT BY A DEFECTIVE PART UNDER THE SEAT. HE RECEIVED 5 STAPLES ON HIS RIGHT THUMB. PART WAS INSPECTED BY DEALERSHIP.THEY REFERRED TO IT AS A PAN THAT IS STAMPED FROM A PRESS.
Aug 16, 2001
MY 13 YEAR OLD SON REACHED UNDER THE REAR BENCH SEAT TO HIDE HIS CD PLAYER IN A PARKING LOT OF A MALL AND WAS SEVERLY CUT BY A SHARP PLATE THAT IS PART OF THE SEAT. WE HAD TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM WHERE HE RECEIVED 5 STAPLES IN HIS THUMB. GM IS TAKING NO RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE THEY STATED THAT YOU SHOULD NOT REACH UNDER ANY SEAT. THE DEALERSHIP CHECKED THE PART AND SAID IT IS FAULTY. IT WAS LEFT EXTREMELY SHARP AND HAD METAL SPURS STICKING OUT. THEY BELIEVE IT TO BE DEFECTIVE. THEY GLUED DOOR TRIM TO IT FOR SAFETY. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PART. PLEASE HELP.
Jul 24, 2001
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. AFTER ACTIVATING THE WIPERS, THEY BECAME JAMMED TOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIPER TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, BUT THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Sep 09, 2016
STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
OTHER PART AFFECTED IS THE JACK THIS STYLE VAN RUSTS THRU IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL WELL WHERE THE JACK IS SUPPOSED TO BE PLACED TO REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE. THERE IS NO LONGER ANY STRUCTURAL SUPPORT RESULTING IN A DANGEROUS CONDITION WHERE THE VAN CAN FALL OFF THE JACK IF YOU ATTEMPT TO PUT THE SPARE TIRE ON. AS A MATTER OF FACT MY CHEVROLET DEALER, AT ABOUT 170,000 MILES, CRUSHED THE WHOLE AREA OF MY CAR WHILE THEY PUT IT ON A LIFT TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION LINES. I CAN NEVER SAFELY PUT THE JACK AT THAT LOCATION. THAT IS WHAT ALERTED ME TO THE PROBLEM WHEREAS THE RUST WAS THERE VERY EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VAN! *TR
Aug 08, 2014
ENGINE
1 complaint
WE WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THE HEAT GAUGE STARTING TO RISE VERY QUICKLY TO THE RED ZONE. THE ENGINE STALLED AND ONCE THE TEMP CAME DOWN WE PROCEEDED TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE. THERE WE PURCHASED A THERMOSTAT, RADIATOR CAP, AND 2 GALLONS OF PREMIX DEX-COOL. WE INSTALLED THE NEW CAP AND FILLED SYSTEM WITH THE DEX-COOL. WE DROVE ABOUT 7 MILES TO A LAKE FOR A DAY OF FISHING. THE INACCESSIBILITY OF THE THERMOSTAT, I COULD NOT CHANGE THE THERMOSTAT THAT DAY. AFTER SITTING (NOT RUNNING) WE STARTED FOR HOME (60 MILES). WE HAD ONLY GONE ABOUT 10 MILES WHEN IT OVERHEATED FOR THE FIRST TIME. WE COULD ONLY GO ABOUT 10 MILES BEFORE WE'D HAVE TO STOP AND LET THE VAN COOL DOWN AND ADD MORE COOLANT AND WATER. IT TOOK 6 HOURS TO GET HOME. OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS THE OVERHEATING PROBLEM CONTINUED. ON 28APR2014 WE HAD THE VAN TOWED TO A LOCAL (REPUTABLE) AUTO SHOP. THE NEXT DAY WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPAIRED BEFORE THEY COULD PRESSURE TEST THE SYSTEM TO CHECK THE OTHER COMPONENTS (RADIATOR, RADIATOR CAP, ETC.) THE COST OF JUST THE INTAKE REPAIR WAS ESTIMATED AT $1500-$2500. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THE ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE VANS BECAUSE OF THE DEX-COOL BEING A PLASTICIZER AND AN ALUMINUM CORROSIVE. ALSO FOUND OUT THAT GM HAS KNOWN OF THIS PROBLEM BUT HAVE CHOSE NOT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD RECALLS ON OTHER VEHICLES (FOR A LESS PROBLEM) BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURERS SAID OK WE HAVE THIS PROBLEM SO TO KEEP OUR CUSTOMERS WE'LL FIX IT, BUT NOT GM. IT WOULDN'T BE SO BAD IF GM EVEN TRIED TO FIX THIS ISSUE. WE ARE MIDDLE-CLASS AND HAVE A HARD TIME MAKING ENDS MEET AND CAN'T AFFORD THIS KIND OF EXPENSE. *TR
May 12, 2014
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
CAR WILL SPEED UP ON ITS OWN AND ACCELERATE. THE VENTURE WILL ALSO OVER HEAT AFTER RUNNING FOR 10 MIN. OR SO. THIS VAN LIKES TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AND YOU MUST KEEP YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE OR GAS TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING WHILE DRIVING. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING SINCE I GOT THE CAR. ONLY OWNED IT LESS THAN A YEAR, NOW IT MADE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE LAST NIGHT AND NOW IT WILL NOT GO IN DRIVE ONLY IN REVERSE. YOU HAVE TO SHIFT GEARS ON THE STEERING COLUMN ONLY AND EVEN THEN IT'S DEBATABLE IF IT WILL RUN. *TR
Apr 02, 2013
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
ON 3, JUNE, 2011, THE RIGHT PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR ON OUR 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE MINIVAN WOULD NOT LATCH ON THE BACK LATCH, RESULTING IN THE DOOR ONLY BEING PARTIALLY, AND DANGEROUSLY LATCHED BY ONLY THE FRONT LATCH. SOMETIMES IT WON'T LATCH ON THE FRONT LATCH EITHER. THIS IS NOT A POWER SLIDING DOOR; BUT I'VE SEEN SEVERAL RECALLS FOR FAILED LATCHES ON THE POWER SLIDING DOORS. WE HAVE CALLED, GONE TO JUNK YARDS TO NO AVAIL, AND DEALERSHIPS SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE LATCH. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, AS THE DOOR COULD COME OFF DURING TRAVEL, OR WORSE, FLY OPEN DURING MOTION, PLACING THE MIDDLE SEAT PASSENGER AT RISK OF FALLING OUT OF A MOVING VEHICLE. FOR SAFETY, DOOR LATCHES ARE SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE FAIL SAFE IN AUTOMOBILES. ONE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD COST OVER $220.00 TO REPAIR, IF THEY COULD GET THE PARTS. IF??? THE CAR ONLY HAS 152K MILES. IN LIGHT OF THE RECALLS FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR LATCHES FAILING, I WOULD THINK GM WOULD HONOR THE FAILURE OF THE DOOR LATCHES ON THE MANUAL SLIDING DOORS. THIS JUST HAPPENED OUT OF THE BLUE, WITH NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. IT JUST QUIT LATCHING. THANK YOU. *TR
Jun 03, 2011
POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
SHIFT CABLE BROKEN AT TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT TO ANOTHER GEAR CAUSING VEHICLE REMAIN IN LAST GEAR SELECTED. PART IS PLASTIC AND LOW QUALITY. *TR
Sep 20, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I OWN A 2001 GRAY CHEVROLET VENTURE MINIVAN & OFTEN TIMES FOR ABOUT THE LAST 5 YEARS NOW AND EVEN AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE ACCELERATOR SPEEDS UP WITHOUT ANY EXPLANATION AND I HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON AGAIN TO STOP IT FROM CONTINUOUSLY ACCELERATING. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF AND WHEN I HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL ACTUALLY PUMPS UP TO DEACTIVATE THE ACCELERATION PROCESS TEMPORARILY. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN AIR CONDITION IS IN USE AND IT ALSO HAPPENS ALOT WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING AND THE ACCELERATOR WILL JUST SPEED UP SUDDENLY FOR NO REASON. I HAVE HAD IT INSPECTED BY THE DEALERSHIP ONCE ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO WHEN THIS FIRST STARTED AND THEY SAY THAT IT IS SOME KIND OF BRAKING SECURITY FEATURE ONCE THEY HOOKED IT UP TO THEIR COMPUTER SYSTEM AND SAID IT WAS NOTHING TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT BUT OTHER AUTO MECHANICS THAT HAVE INSPECTED MY BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE DON'T SEEM TO KNOW ANYMORE THAN THE DEALERSHIP KNOWS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS COMPUTERIZED. ALL THE OTHER MECHANICS DO IS CHANGE MY BRAKES PADS WHEN THEY WEAR DOWN BUT CAN'T EXPLAIN THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION NOW THAT I AM HEARING ABOUT ALL OF THE CONTROVERSIES WITH TOYOTA MOTORS BRAKING DEFAULTS AND THE DEATHS AND INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH IT I AM REALLY GETTING CONCERNED ABOUT MY VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY ACCELERATING FOR NO EXPLAINABLE REASON. I THINK CHEVROLET WILL PROBABLY TRY AND HID SOMETHING BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT THE BAD EXPOSURE THAT TOYOTA IS GETTING SO I REALLY DON'T WANT TO DEAL WITH THEM RIGHT NOW ESPECIALLY AFTER THEM TELLING ME BASICALLY NOTHING IN THE PAST. CAN YOU PLEASE ADVICE ME WHAT TO DO??? [XXX] *TR
Apr 19, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
THE CHEVY VENTURE FAILS TO MAINTAIN FUEL LEVELS AT APPROPRIATE INTERVALS. THIS CONSTITUTES FREQUENT STOPS AND PANICKING OVER WHEN AND WHERE TO GET THE NEXT TANK OF GAS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF INCOME AND CAUSING WIDE SPREAD HUNGER. *TR
Jul 16, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BRAKE SHOP (ALL TUNE AND LUBE) AND THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS, CYLINDER, AND ROTORS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD MOVE TO HOT. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS ALSO SLIPPING GEARS. THE CONTACT HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSHED, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 96,000.
Feb 15, 2008
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG WITH MY 2001 MONTE CARLO. 5 OR 6 TIMES THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPAIRED THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG WHERE IT CONTINUALLY POPS OUT. I AM REALLY CONCERNED WHEN IT MIGHT EXPLODE W/O A CRASH OR IF THERE IS A DRIVER SIDE CRASH IF IT WILL COME OUT TO PROTECT ME. STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION POPS. AT 55,117 MILES WE HAD THE OIL CHANGED (WHICH HAS BEEN DONE EVERY 3000 MILES) OR LESS AND ON THE MULTI POINT INSPECTION SHEET, IT LISTED SEVERAL THINGS THAT "MIGHT NEED ATTENTION" SOON. THEY ARE STEERING LINKAGE AND STEERING COMPONENTS, CV AXLE BOOTS OR DRIVE SHAFT AND U JOINTS. THESE THINGS SHOULD NOT BE WORN OUT ON A CAR WITH NO MORE MILES THAN THIS. MY REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER DOESN'T WORK. NOTICED THIS AFTER ONE OF THE AIRBAG REPAIRS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF BUT STILL THE NOISES PERSIST AND NOW TO BE TOLD THAT THESE PARTS MIGHT NEED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT? WE PAID A LOT OF GOOD MONEY FOR THIS VEHICLE (THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION HIGH SPORT VEHICLE) AND FEEL GM SHOULD BUY IT BACK AND REIMBURSE EVERY DIME OF IT DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF IT OR PROPERLY REPAIRED OR PARTS REPLACED AT GM EXPENSE WHILE PROVIDING AN EQUAL VALUE VEHICLE WHILE REPAIR WORK IS DONE. *TR
Sep 28, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE IN USE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE GASKET SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FUEL GAUGE NO LONGER INDICATED HOW MUCH FUEL WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SENSOR IN THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THERE WAS A SHORTAGE IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE TURN SIGNAL, CAUSING THE SIGNAL TO FAIL. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE SIGNAL. YET IT FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 85000. *AK
Apr 26, 2007
VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
DT: CONTACT STATED WHEN PUSHING THE BUTTON ON THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR TO SHUT IT DOOR DID NOT SHUT. IT REOPENED. HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR A LONG TIME. CALLER HAS NOT TALKED TO A DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE BUTTON FOR THE POWER WINDOWS DID NOT WORK ALL OF THE TIME. .SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR A 1999 MODEL REGARDING THE SLIDING DOORS. THERE WAS NO RECALL NUMBER AVAILABLE. SHE NO LONGER HAS THE 1999 VEHICLE. WAS CALLING TO COMPLAIN THAT SHE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HER 2001 MODEL AND SHE HAS NOT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. *AK *TT
Aug 12, 2005
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIRED SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS NOT DETERMINED AT THIS TIME.*AK
Mar 28, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
AS THE VEHICLE IDLED IN TRAFFIC, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE CREPT INTO THE HOT ZONE, THEN SLOWLY WENT BACK TO NORMAL WHEN 50 MPH OR MORE WAS ACHIEVED. *NM THE FUEL GAUGE BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE FROM E TO F. THE CONSUMER RAN OUT OF GAS NOT KNOWING HOW MUCH GASOLINE WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER IS OUTRAGED BY THE PROBLEMS SHE FACED WITH HER NEW CAR AND THE SERVICE SHE RECEIVED. *TC
Sep 28, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ABS BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM. THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDER BROKE, AND VEHICLE LEAKED BRAKE FLUID. ALSO, INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, DELCO BATTERY BROKE, AND LEAKED ACID. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK MARCH 2002 COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONED. JULY 2002 VCR FAILED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. DEC 2, 2002 DEFECTIVE BATTERY, DEC 10, 2003 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS FOR OUTSIDE MIRRORS. JAN 10, 2003 TRUE;">AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION</A> REPLACED. JULY 7, 2003BOTH REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS FAILED. AUG 12, 2004 GASKET LEAKS ON <A ONMOUSEOVER="WINDOW.STATUS='WATER PUMP'; RETURN TRUE;" ONMOUSEOUT="WINDOW.STATUS=''; RETURN TRUE;">WATER PUMP</A>'; RETURN TRUE;" ONMOUSEOUT="WINDOW.STATUS=''; RETURN TRUE;">WATER PUMP</A>'; RETURN TRUE;" ONMOUSEOUT="WINDOW.STATUS=''; RETURN TRUE;">WATER PUMP</A>'; RETURN TRUE;" ONMOUSEOUT="WINDOW.STATUS=''; RETURN TRUE;">WATER PUMP</A>/INTAKE MANIFOLD. AUG BATTERY REPLACED DUE TO BEING CRACKED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS WILL BE BATTERY NUMBER THREE FOR THIS VEHICLE. *TC
Aug 20, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
A/C QUIT WORKING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE CONDENCER. ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE HORN HAS HONKED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WHEN THE VAN IS IN DRIVE YOU LET OFF THE BRAKE AND IT ROLLS FORWARD AND THE SAME IN REVERSE, IT ROLLS. AK
Aug 12, 2004
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DRIVER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN. DEALER REPAIRED WITH NEW MOTOR. WINDOWS (BOTH) HAVE SINCE GONE OUT TWICE. SINCE THE WARRENTY HAS NOW EXPIRED, MY HUSBAND REPLACED THE WHOLE WINDOW MECHANIZEM AND IT STILL GETS "STUCK" IN BOTH POSITIONS ON BOTH FRONT WINDOWS. THE MOTOR AND SWITCHES GO OUT LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER THEY ARE REPLACED.*AK
Aug 06, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR FAILS CREATING A DRIVING SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO OBSTRUCTED REAR VIEW.
Mar 04, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2001. SINCE THEN, MY VCR THAT IS INSTALLED IN THE VENTURE WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPAIRED FOUR TIMES. EACH TIME UNDER WARRANTY BUT IT WAS INCONVIENENT FOR ME. THE BRAKES WENT OUT ON ME TWICE THAT I REPAIRED AT A MECHANIC, THEN THE A/C WOULDN'T COOL (THIS IS RECENTLY), NOW THE OXYGEN SENSOR IS CAUSING THE "SERVICE ENGINE" MESSAGE ON MY DASH BOARD TO LIGHT UP. THIS CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD!!! I MAINTAIN MY CAR WELL, THE MANAGER OF THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP TRIED TO ACCOMODATE ME (ONCE) SO THAT I WON'T MAKE A FUSS AND CALL THE MEDIA ON THEM. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE LEMON LAW UNTIL RECENTLY.
Jan 15, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION SLIPS AFTER SITTING WHEN FIRST STARTING OUT;HORN HONKS OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING; POWER SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE WON'T OPEN/CLOSE WHEN ACTIVATED BY BUTTON OR REMOTE SWITCHES; HARD STARTS AFTER DRIVING AND SITTING BRIEFLY (ESPECIALLY AFTER HIGHWAY DRIVING--TRIED DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS GASSES). TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS MOSTLY ABOUT TRANSMISSION AND THEY CLAIM UNLESS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. GOING TO TAKE BACK AND HAVE IT STAY THERE UNTIL THEY REPRODUCE THIS WEEK. *AK
Nov 04, 2003
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKS. VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE SEAL. WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK
Oct 17, 2003
SUSPENSION
1 complaint
WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY/WHEEL BEARING FAILED. *AK
Jul 02, 2003
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
PURCHASED VAN JULY 2001. I HAVE DISCONTINUED PUTTING MY SON IN INSTALLED CHILD SEAT BECAUSE HE COMPLAINS IT HURTS HIS LEGS; WHEN HE GOES TO GET OUT HE CAN'T HARDLY WALK;I THINK THE POSITION OF THE SEAT CAUSES HIS LEGS TO GO TO SLEEP. SINCE PURCHASE OF VAN I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES. (1) I COMPLAINED OF VIBRATION IN THE FRONT WHEN I GOT UP TO A SPEED OVER 50 MPH; THE SERVICE TECHS COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. (2) I COMPLAINED OF (WHILE TRAVELING) HEARING AIR VENTILATION (LIKE A WINDOW WAS DOWN) ON THE PASSENGER SIDE; NOTHING WAS FOUND. (3) WHEN PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE STATED OUR CONCERN THAT DOOR DID NOT RETRACT IMMEDIATELY. I PUT MY ARM IN TO DEMONSTRATE; IT PINCHED MY ARM AND BRUISED IT BEFORE IT FINALLY RETRACTED (4) I HAVE ALSO HAD MY VAN IN COMPLAINING THAT THE CD PLAYER DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THEY SAID IT WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED MY ENTIRE RADIO/CD. (5) COMPLAINED THAT WHILE DRIVING (NOTICING AT NIGHT) MY HEADLIGHTS WOULD DIM AND COME BACK ON. AFTER NOT FINDING ANYTHING THEY REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. IT IS AGAIN HAPPENING. (6) RECENT CONCERN IS WHILE ON AN UPWARD HILL AT A RED LIGHT WATER STARTED COMING IN THROUGH THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT BETWEEN THE VISORS. NOW THEY ARE DECLARING THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT PROPERLY SEALED WHEN IT WAS INSTALLED. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE NOW FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS. MY THOUGHT IS THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN LEAKING BUT NOW JUST TO THE POINT THAT I AM NOTICING IT. HOW MUCH DAMAGE HAS IT CAUSED IN MY HEAD LINER, ETC. THAT THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DETECT WITH THE NAKED EYE AND IS THE AIR VENTILATION THAT I WAS HEARING A RESULT OF THE WINDSHIELD NOT BEING SEALED; AND IS THE WATER LEAKAGE CAUSING MY SHORTAGE IN THE WIRING OF THE LIGHTS AND RADIO, ETC. MY CONCERN IS LATER DOWN THE ROAD WILL I HAVE MORE DETERIORATING PROBLEMS BECAUSE OF WATER DAMAGE THAT COULD NOT BE SEEN AT THIS POINT. *NLM
May 12, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
POWER SLIDING DOOR ON CHEVROLET VENTURE STOPS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, STUCK SHUT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND NOW APPEARS TO BE OPENING ON ITS OWN. REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS HAVE BEEN REBUILT AROUND 20,000 MILES. 1ST INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED AROUND 14,000 MILES 2ND AROUND 35,000. SECOND ROW PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 OR THREE TIMES DUE TO FAILING TO RETRACT. SECOND ROW DRIVERS SEAT BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE TO RETRACT. *NLM
Apr 13, 2003
TRAILER HITCHES
1 complaint
WHILE A CHILD WAS SITTING IN AN INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT, THE CHILDS' HAND GOT CAUGHT IN THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WHICH IS SUPPOSE TO HAVE A SAFETY DEVICE PREVENTING THAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS TS
Nov 18, 2002
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR KEPT GETTING STUCK. IT WOULD NOT LOCK OR STAY CLOSED, NOT EVEN MANUALLY. THE DOOR ALSO OPENED ON ITS OWN. THE WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM FAILED. THE DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR HAD A RESIDUE ON IT. THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON THE SLIDING DOOR WAS LOOSE AND WARPED. THE REAR SPEAKERS WERE NOISY. *SCC *NLM
Oct 22, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
HEADLIGHTS FLICK ON/OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES. ON ONE OCCSSION, HEADLIGHTS FLICKED OFF, AND THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN WITH NO WARNING. ALSO, OWNER HAD A SITUATION WHERE BRAKE PEDAL DESCENDED TO THE FLOOR WITH POOR BRAKING ABILITY. *AK JLG
Aug 20, 2002
SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
WE HAVE HAD THE AUTO SLIDER DOOR (RT SIDE) FAIL 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IN NOV 2001, THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE, SO MY WIFE HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE DOOR OPEN TO TAKE TO THE DEALER 15 MILES AWAY. THE MECHANISM WAS HANGING OUT THE OUTSIDE TRACK! THE SECOND FAILURE OCCURRED AUG 9, 2002 WHEN THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, AND PICKED IT UP AUG 10 AROUND 10AM. THE DOOR WAS OPENED/CLOSED ABOUT 7 TIMES BETWEEN AUG 10 AND MORNING OF AUG 13, WHEN THE DOOR FAILED AGAIN AND COULD NOT BE OPENED! I CONTACTED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE ON AUG 9 AND AGAIN AUG 13TH. WE HAVE ALSO HAD ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT AT SEAT BEHIND RT SIDE PSR SEAT. WE HAD TOTAL FAILURE AND THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER FOR OVER 2 MONTHS! FINALLY, A MECHANIC SAID HE TOOK PART FROM A LOT VEHICLE AND REPLACED IT. ABOUT A MONTH AGO THE BELT BEGAN WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. WE TOOK IT IN AUG 9 FOR SEAT BELT AS WELL, AND OF COURSE, THE PART IS ONCE AGAIN ON BACK ORDER. THIS VEHICLE HAS SERIOUS SAFETY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SLIDING DOOR AND SEAT BELT. INABLILITY TO GET IN/OUT OF THIS VEHICLE WHEN NECESSARY IS A GREAT CONCERN AND RISK TO MY FAMILY.*AK
Aug 13, 2002
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CRUISE CONTROL WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
Aug 01, 2002
STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
1. THE AUTOMATIC POWER DOOR HAS NO SENSOR. IF YOU ARE STANDING IN ITS WAY WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSING, IT WILL CLOSE ON YOU BEFORE IT RETRACTS. IF MY CHILD WOULD GET CAUGHT IN THE DOOR, IT COULD DO SUBSTANTIAL HARM. 2. THERE ARE 2 BUCKET SEATS IN THE BACK OF THIS MINIVAN. THEY ARE SPACED 4.7 INCHES APART. MY SON WHO IS 2 YEARS OLD (35LBS AND 38") WAS INSIDE THE CAR AND REACHED BETWEEN THE SEATS TO RETRIEVE SOMETHING IN THE TRUNK AREA. HE BECAME WEDGED BETWEEN THE SEATS AND COULD NOT FREE HIMSELF. THANKFULLY, WE WERE ABLE TO LIFT HIM OUT BEFORE ANYTHING HAPPENED. IF THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED DURING THE SUMMER AND WE DID NOT NOTICE HE WAS IN THE CAR, HE COULD HAVE SUFFOCATED. 3. THE WAY THE CAR IS DESIGNED WITH ALL BUCKET SEATS, IT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ATTACH BOOSTER SEATS AND CAR SEATS PROPERLY. THE BUCKLES THAT CLASP THE SEATBELTS DO NOT STAND UP TO FACE UPWARDS, THEY FACE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THEREFORE, YOU CAN NOT GET A GOOD CONNECTION FOR THE SEATS TO FIT SECURELY. I WENT TO CAR SEAT CLINICS SPONSORED BY CHEVY AND THE "PROFESSIONALS" COULD NOT GET THE SEATS TO FIT PROPERLY AND WITHOUT MOVEMENT. FOR A CAR THAT WAS DESIGNED WITH CHILDREN IN MIND, THEY DID A SORRY JOB. I FEEL THIS CAR TO BE UNSAFE FOR ANY CHILD UNDER 40 POUNDS! PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THESE PROBLEMS LIGHTLY - MY CHILDREN'S LIVES ARE AT STAKE.*AK
Jan 04, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN BACKING OUT VEHICLE WILL JUMP AND THEN ACCELERATE . BRAKES WILL NOT STOP VEHICLE. SOMETIMES VEHICLE WOULD JUMP AND STOP. ALSO, VEHICLE IS DOING THE SAME THING WHEN PUT ITTO DRIVE. WHEN STOPPING AND TAPPING GAS PEDAL LIGHTLY VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE FORWARD. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE.*AK
Dec 07, 2001
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How many problems does the 2001 CHEVROLET Venture have?
The 2001 CHEVROLET Venture currently has 228 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2001 CHEVROLET Venture?
The most common problems reported for the 2001 CHEVROLET Venture are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2001 CHEVROLET Venture problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2001 CHEVROLET Venture comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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