Consumer applied brakes at 40 MPH, pedal went to the floor, and vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Dealer stated that the right brake line had a hole. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time. *ak 2 people were injured in the accident.
1997 Chevrolet Venture brakes complaints
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Loss of power steering and power brake assisted when going through shallow puddle. Battery light went on and off. Engine light went on and off. At the time of the incident, it was raining and the road was wet with some puddle in the road. When I have to use the right lane to make right or left turn, I have to go through some water that ponded along the gutter line, the steering seize on me and required forceful turn. Brake paddle was hard to press and did not stop the vehicle appropriately.
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.
Headlamp fell out while going down the road, never did find it. Antilock brakes are malfunctioning, very unsafe to drive, transmission went out very costly to repair, especially with so little miles on this vehicle. These problems that I am reporting are very commom and need some attention granted to them. Vehicles cost so much and then when you have to put more money into them it can financially drain you. Please look into this. Thank you, [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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
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Abs system malfunctioned because of circuit board according to the dealer . Please provide further detail.
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.
Had to have the engine rebuilt, new fuel pump, front/rear shocks & struts,intermediate steering shaft assembly, brakes. I think there is something extremely wrong with this vehicle and it should be investigated.
Told dealer that engine is knocking/making a ticking sound. Can hear it clearly from within or outside of the van. Took it to dealer once already and will be taking it again on tuesday, october 17, 2000 for testing. Engine is also taking longer to start...hard start no matter if hot/cold start. Already had to have new brakes, shocks and struts put on the vehichle.
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.
Front disc brakes have pitted in the inner surface, causing a pulsation. There are pitted so deep that they cannot be cleaned.
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.
While driving on highway, I drove over debris (tree limb) on highway while passing semi at approx. 65 MPH. When I ran over branch, all vehicle electrical and braking systems suddenly went off, resulting in loss of lights, power brakes, power steering, signals, and power from engine - a total shutdown. I wrestled van to side of road and had towed to town (while on xmas trip, travelling thru ok). After towed to dealer (closed, at night), I checked under van to find a male and female plug for wiring harness disconnected and hangling down midway from front to rear on drivers side. I plugged two back together and van worked perfectly with no further problems. Altho there were no accidents, injuries, if my wife or daughter had been driving, they probably would not have been able to stay in control, pull van to side of road. I beleive that connector plug of this crucial harness should be better protected from unintended disconnection. I waited this long to report since I reported problem verbally to dealer immediately after trip and just found out this site exists. I just bought a 2000 venture van, and harness/connection has changed slightly but still seems susceptible (I taped connectors to receptacles as a precaution).
Brake pads completely worn at 25,000 miles , problem of the brake squelling reported at 15,000 mile , dealer replace back shoes and drum and said front brakes perfect even though squelling excessively
Consumer's wife went to get an oil change and the mechanic noticed that brakes were worn and warped. The dealer cut down rotors. But consumer is still having the same problem.
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.
Abs would kick in without inddications, causing extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
When appyling the brakes a very loud noise occurred in front end of vehicle. Dealer cannot indentify the problem.
Plastic clip that holds two brake lines broke, causing one of the brake lines to fall at least 4 inches from the ground, also, metal clip the holds vacuum line slides out, causing the line to fall at least two inches from the ground. Finally, windshield wipers are still defective even after recall was performed. Recall 98v072000.
Plastic clip that holds 2 brake lines broke, causing one of the brake lines to fall at least four inches from the ground. Also, metal clip that holds vacuum line slides out, causing the line to fall at least 2 inches from the ground. Finally, windshield wipers are still defective even after recallwas performed. Recall 98v072000.
Plastic clip that holds 2 brake lines broke, causing brake line to fall at least four inches from the ground. Also, metal clip that holds vacuum line slides out, causing the line to fall down at least 2 inches from the ground. Finally, windshield wipers are still defective even after recall was performed. Recall 98v072000.
On three occasions at the first braking of the car after start up, the engine accelerated at a high rate of speed. This was due to the fact that the brake pedal went below the accelerator pedal. The right foot was not squarely on the brake pedal. Turned the engine off. The brake deflection measured was within that specified in the repair manual. Brake pedal deflection after the first braking did not go below the level of the accelerator pedal.
The brake lines are hanging and dragging, causing snow to collect around them and pull the brakes lines down. Dealer can't do anything about it.
Electric window failed due to loose wire in motor.
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.
Horn is difficult to activate when wheels are not in upright position.
Brake failure.
When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal travels to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, consumer also states there is a griding sound when stopping the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced parts.
The brake pedal and the gas pedal sit at approximately the same height. This could pose a problem in an emergency.
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