1997 Chevrolet Venture: ABS light or ABS activating

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 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 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.

Filed Apr 18, 2002 · Brakes · PA

Consumer states when applying the brake the ABS would increase the stopping distance on dry surface which could lead in a vehicle crash, manufacturer was notified. Nlm

Filed Feb 1, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · NE

When trying to proceed forward after stopping at stop sign vehicle would not go forward. Took vehicle to dealer, and had to replace transmission. This was the third transmission.*ak the transmission failed repeatedly. The turn signals stop flashing when brakes are pressed due to multifunction switch failure. The engine looses coolant and overheated due to intake manifold gasket failure. Rear wiper was inoperative. Abs light comes on due to oxygen sensor failure. Right front tires failed and were replaced.

Filed May 17, 2001 · Brakes · FL

Abs system malfunctioned because of circuit board according to the dealer . Please provide further detail.

Filed May 26, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

Car shut down on two separate occassions. Inspection after second failure at auto shop indicated fuel pump wiring harness connector under left middle passenger seat was filled with water and severely corroded, causing electrical short. Similar connector for ABS brakes also shows similar problem, but has not yet failed. Mechanic asked for replacement pigtail. Gm told them only entire harness was available (engine harness etc). Shop cut connector off and spliced wires with solder.

Filed Oct 7, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

Abs brake system not working properly. Extended stopping distance. Rapid pulsating noise has changed to long grinding noise when system engages. Feels like wheels lock to long before system engages. Then it feels like wheels lock and unlock to long of a time. Dealer claims nothing is wrong. Horn did not work when turned side-ways or up-side down. Took 4 service calls to correct. Horn works but it is still hard to find the "sweet" spot to activate. Audio tape deck housing heats up to 150 degrees when heater is on for 2 hours. Dealer cannot correct after 4 trys. Auto sliding side door would randomly reopen aafter closing. 4 service calls to correct problem. Clips holding rear brake line came off leaving line dragging on street. Rear brakes grind after car has sat for 1/2 hour. Dealer couldn't fix.

Filed Jul 26, 1999 · Brakes · OK

Abs would kick in without inddications, causing extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.

Filed Apr 30, 1998 · Airbags, Brakes · KY · 1 injury

Abs brakes failed, resulting in loss of control/collision. No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags upon impact. Also, driver's seat belt came unfastened.