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.
1997 Chevrolet Venture lights complaints
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I have had to replace the left rear brake lamp in my 1997 chevrolet venture van a total of three times and the right rear once. After removing the bulbs, I noticed the base of the bulbs were charred and melted. I have serious concerns about the charring/melting eventually causing a fire. If the bulb assembly is pulling enough power to melt the base, shouldn't the fuse blow? The last incident occurred when my wife was driving home after work when another motorist told her she had no brake lights. After I checked the van, I determined that both brake lamps were charred and melted. I have not checked any of the other bulbs yet, but noticed another complaint had been filed about the bulbs melting/fusing to the socket.
1997 chevrolet venture. Headlight lens cover. Last summer I noticed the drivers side lens was loose so I glued it back on with epoxy.(cost $3.00) recently I found out that the passenger side lens had fallen out sometime while driving.(both fell out within 6 months of each other) I went to wash the van and the halogen bulb exploded and flamed when it got wet. Had I been closer to the vehicle I could have been struck by flying glass. If this would have happened during a rain storm I would have been driving without headlights. (the dealership charged me $165 to replace one assembly). The sealant was faulty on the last assembly, I don't feel comfortable with the new one.
While driving the passenger side headlight lens fell off. The parts were not available as this is a common problem.
The intake manifold and head gasket failed, and the head light lens fell out of place. Ph
Headlights fog causing a distraction. Dealer has been notified. Ph
While driving the vehicle at night time and heavy snowing the left head light blew out, due to the head plastic light cover not well designed for this kind of weather. Dealer wont sell just the head light (sell all unit $161.00) please provide further information. Ts
Consumer states that rear brake lights bulb went out, also states that the current past is causing the bulb to blow. Please provide any addition information. Ts
1997 chevrolet venture - repeated problems with headlights leaking water in, collecting moisture, lenses falling off, almost caused a head on collsion because headlight blew when lense cover fell off again during recent rain storm. This is third time this vehicle has had a lense and headlight problem. In checking "mycarstats.com" this is a very common problem. I'm surprised a recall has not been issued for this defect. Dealer and chevrolet refuse to admit any responsibility for their defective headlight lenses
Consumer state while traveling during rain head light covers fail off in result of head light blowing out. Please provide further information. Mr
While driving vehicle headlights shorted out. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Mr
The clear part that holds the bulb inside of the headlight fixtures flew off while traveling on highway without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.
Bridgestone tires showed signs of tread separation. Chevrolet notified, but stated tires are not on recall list.
Driver's side headlight cover fell off, the caulking around the cover cracked. *ak the glass driver side headlight is missing. Maybe it had broken or someone had broken it. There were no pieces of glass left on the base of the housing of the headlight.
Consumer states that sealing compound holding lens to body of headlight dried out and the lens fell off. This resulted in the open type bulb to get wet and blow. Consumer is unable to drive at night.
Both of the headlight assemblies fell off of the car - one year apart - the left and right assemblies - the cost to replace them exceeded 200.00 - when contacting general motors, chevrolet division they denied their was any problem with this and refused to compensate us. *a,
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).
Inside of headlights filled up with water. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and manufacturer has been notified. *ak consumer states that the water inside of headlights making it hard to see the road.
While driving at 35 MPH sliding door came open. A short time before consumer had vehicle in repair sh0p to get sliding door fixed.
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.
While having my van washed, the front left head light lens cover fell off. The lens cover came off in one piece leaving the bulb exposed. After replaceing this at a cost of 250.00 dollars it appears that the other (right side) head light has yellowed from uv exposure. There is also condensation inside the light indicating this seal is compromised and will soon need replacing. These plastic head lights should not fall apart and yellow. The replacement light is far brighter than the original indicating the lens covers are made of substandard material not withstanding uv damage. I've surveyed several vans that use the same style lights, several have the same condensation problems limiting the performance of the lamp.
While driving passenger's side headlight cover fell off.
Outer piece that held lenses in fell out of headlights. Dealership was aware of problem.
Both head light assemblies lost plastic its lense covers, it appeared that the adhesive dried out and cracked.
Shortly after purchasing car, headlights filled with moisture causing lights to burn out. Dealership stated there were no replacements even made yet. At almost 100,000 miles engine died, power steering failed, belt slipped and AC went out within days of each other. 1800chevusa rep "jason" said "chevy only builds their vehichles to last 100,000 miles". Never again will I buy chevy. Not after what jason said.
Passenger's side lense fell off. Took to dealer and they replaced headlight assembly. 3 weeks later, driver's side lense fell off. Thiis eventually could short light out. Other lenses have come off again. Please provide any further information.
Passenger side headlight cover fell off. No body damage or damage to the headlight assembly.
Headlight lens fell off, one was in the street. Consumer was able to pick it up and take it to dealership. Dealership mechanic glued it on. Pontiac grand indicated headlights lens came off. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak
Covers for all headlights have fallen off.*ak the whole lamp assembly needs to be replaced to correct the head light covers falling off. This was a manufacturing defect, the consumer pointed out.
Front headlights cover keeps coming off, possibly causing problems with light bulb. *ak the head light was not bright at night without the head light cover.
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