1997 Chevrolet Venture: grinding or squealing brakes

8 of the 431 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Venture describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2005
2
2004
2
2003
4
2002
2
2001
3
2000
3
1999
2
1998
2
1997
8

What owners say

Filed Aug 24, 2004 · Steering · FL

While driving a squeaking noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer was making a left turn, and the steering wheel failed to move. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the steering wheel belt needed to be replaced.

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 7, 2004 · Steering · 80,000 miles · AZ

When making a turn at 15 MPH steering wheel made a loud grinding noise, and then locked up. With enough force consumer was able to unlock the steering wheel. Dealership was notified, but was unable to resolve the problem.

Filed Jun 20, 2002 · Body, Brakes · OH

The intake manifold gasket blew and filled the engine with water, this is a problem with the 3.4 engine that gm is aware of. The sliding door on the passenger side has fallen off the van 4 times since we have had dealer fixed 3 times then it was out of warrenty. The front and rear brakes started squealing when the van had 1000 miles on it and continue to this day. Gm says they are designed like that. The seat belts in the van come unlatched at any time, the belts in the rear will contiually tighten when you hit bumps in the road. Gm told us that we were not using the seatbelts properly. The rack and pinion steering started making a growling noise immidiatly following the warrenty running out.

Filed Mar 6, 2001 · Brakes, Fuel system · WI

Fuel pump was replaced last year to correct the problem of vehicle starting hard. Vehicle is now acting up again and we are having a hard time starting it. Also, the vehicle is still making a loud clunking noise from the rear of the vehicle. We were told it was the shocks last year and had them replaced. Obviously this was not the correct answer!!! Brakes were also replaced when vehicle was purchased. Brakes still feel soft and are making a grinding/squealing noise.

Filed May 8, 2000 · Brakes · NJ

Brakes continually squeal, consumer has had vehicle serviced on four occasions to try to remedy, however dealer states that the brakes are designed this way.

Filed Mar 2, 2000 · Body, Lights · FL

#1. Stereo panel is extremely hot with lights on & driving a while, there is also a buring smell. It has been worked on twice, replaced once and still you can burn your fingers. #2. Defogger takes forever to defog in the morning, sometimes it makes visibility worse. #3. Interior roof has been hanging down since the day I bought the van and has gotten worse. #4. My headlights have been replaced many times because of condensation(at least 4 times). #5. Brakes. The dealership said I needed new brakes but not under warranty so I had them checked elsewhere. I needed new brakes (front). It cost me over$700 to replace. They said they were grinded down all the way and I should have been able to grind 2 times before replacing. I have the parts. They said the brakes should not have been this far down so soon, too prematurely. I have the bill with the mechanics comments and ii would like reimbursement from gm. #6. Side control panel plastic is broken and controls no longer all work. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle since the day I bought it. I will be filling out another form to file the remainder of the problems.

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.