1997 Chevrolet Venture brakes problems

Filed Mar 15, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA

Needs replaced frontend hubs ,tierod,pinion repairs/recall this van needs a new owner!!! Nothing but costly repairs chevy needs to recall all them ventures.

Filed Nov 16, 2006 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the ABS brakes failed to stop the vehicle while traveling 15 MPH. The failure occurred 3 separate times. The service dealer and manufacturer were not notified. Updated 12/05/06.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Brakes, Locks · AZ

The seat belts did not work, they were defective. Took vehicle to the dealer three times, but they wanted consumer to pay for it. Consumer felt that manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. Also, the sliding door motor on 1997 chevrolet venture is defective. Consumer paid for repairs 3 different times, but it kept breaking.*ak passenger side window switch failed. Wiper module shorted out. The vehicle ABS light illuminated. The dealer found a bad connection at the ebcm. Also found both traction bulbs were missing.

Filed Mar 30, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 75,000 miles · NY

This is a follow up of acomplaint filed on 3/10/1997. After several conversations with chevy corp. They have advised me that they will offer no assistance in repairing my venture. The dealership has advised me that repairs will cost a minimum of $2000. Add this to the $7500 that I still owe and I will owe $9500 on this van. I am amazed by the denial of chevy corp. With all of the complaints by consumers who have blown head gaskets from dex coolant. I am asking that someone please investigate this matter!! This should not have happened with only 75,000 miles on this van. That's an average of 12,000 miles per year, and I have doccumented proof of regular maintenance. I have also had problems with the brakes, sliding door, seat latches, and electrical problems with power windows. I will never by another gm product again!!

Filed Feb 16, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 40,000 miles · NY

From about 40000 milesproblems with the temp gauge indicating engine running hot when in fact it never was and coolant was adequate mechanic never able to figure out 60000 intake manifold replaced 90000 miles engine losing power and stalling engine block cracked possible and head gasket. Brakes noisy with a grinding feel in the pedal lights on dash on & off ABS and coolant low when no problem exists! Car pulls to left and hard to steer in a puddle horn almost impossible to activate. Directional and hazard lights flash when brakes applied.

Filed Jan 16, 2004 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · AR

Summer of 2003 ABS light came on and with depressing brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floor with little or no braking action. Loud shutter and vibrations were felt from the wheels. Road conditions were dry. Service facility found faulty ABS sensor, cost $580.00. Now the problem has come back. Little or no braking with ABS light illuminating all the time.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · MN

Over the past year the low coolant light has been coming on. Recently I noticed coolant on the floor of my garage so I decided to take the vehicle in for diagnosis. Leaking intake manifold gasket and possible lifter problems. I have also had to have the brakes replaced a couple of times and have had the vehicle in for several recall related issues. A web site has been set up to petition gm to recall this issue http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?gmcnsmrs&1 .

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · MD

I am the owner of a 1997 venture chevrolet van that I purchased in may of 1997. I have several concerns after reviewing your web site. First, I just charged on my credit card almost $2,000 (december 2003) to fix the rack and pinion steering and to replace the power steering pump. There was a recall in november 2002 that I was not notified for the rack and pinion. Second, I have just learned that there is a recall related to the power pump steering. It is not by chance that both of these items have malfunctioned on my vehicle. I have experienced the exertion on more pressure to make turns and this is some of the issues that are related to the recall. I can not give a specific date of the incidents when the issues first started but it is fair to say it started sometime in 2003. What procedures should I follow to get these charges taken off of my credit card? Since I paid for or is charged to my credit card, I can not get the repairs free. If you would like to have a copy of bills - please let me know. Also, I had an issue with the leaking of break fluid in 2001. After viewing your web site it appears that this could have been caused by another defect. I do not think it is just by chance the three major repairs that I have paid for on my vehicle are recalls from your organization.

Filed Sep 30, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · IL

While driving at 30 MPH and without warning engine would stall, causing the consumer to pull over. Also, brakes were not working properly.

Filed Aug 14, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 57,500 miles · PA

The intake manifold failed and needs to be replace, along with the water pump. In addition, there is a problem with the rear braking system causing the ABS and traction contol system not to work. Last month the transmission needed to be replaced.