Passenger side headlight lens cover came off while driving. It appeared to be improperly attached to the assembly, possibly due to poor quality adhesive. This caused the headlight to be inoperable. The lens cover broke after falling off of the vehicle.
1997 Chevrolet Venture lights complaints
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Headlight lens came off; dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that nothing would be done unless cost goes to consumer due to vehicle being out of its warranty. *ak when the lens falls off, moisture breaks the bulb causing hazardous condition for the driver.
The driver side headlight lens cover came unglued and dislodged from the vehicle headlight assembly. It could not be found. This was brought to our attention, by a person in the local chevrolet dealership parts department, who stated that this has been a problem with this model. The protection of the light bulb and the pattern of the light are insufficent for hazardous conditions.
Head lights were half filled with water, took to dealer and they replaced headlights. Then, in 02/15/99 headlights were filled with water again, on 08/14/2000, the same thing happened. Consumer felt this was a manufacturer's defect, and it could possibly cause an electrical short.
I was lucky and the lense covered fell off during the day. If it would happen to someone while they were traveling at night the lense covers falling off and the headlight blown. I beleive there could be several fatalities because of this type of problems. I think chevrolet should stand behind their product too. I hope you feel this is as important as I do. Thanks
Headlights have filled up with water. Dealer has replaced headlights. Replacement lights have filled up with water and blewout.
The headlanps seals are defective, less than 30 days a go the left headlight lens fell out. The right lens fell out. The seal that holds the lens to the asembly is dry and cracked.this is dangerous and a safety hazard to the public. If one or more of the headlight lens come off on a rain soaked at night the water would blow the halogen bulb or the electrical system. This is a safety problem that can jeopardize people's lives. Thank you walter
Safety, headlamps are unsafe.
The headlight bulb or whatever you call it now, exploded, blowing off the headlight lens, which is glued on. The car is still under the original 36000. Mile warranty, but is three months past the three years. The dealer says that the whole headlight assembly must be replaced as a new separate lens cannot be obtained. What should be a minor headlight problem will cost 240.00 for the part, plus labor to install. In passing,let it be noted that I have personally changed 3 left rear tail light bulbs on this van since I purchased it new.
Parking lights and signal lights go off when consumer applies brakes.
#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.
The glue on the plastic headlight covers had dried up. This caused the first (left) cover to come off on 17 may 1999. The second (right) cover came off on 09 aug 1999.
Headlamps have condensation inside causing consumer to have to replace the lamp. Nlm
Headlights fill with condensation making the lights very dim and hard to see
Pig tail not installed properly on van. Mjs
I have had the headlight assembly replaced 5 times due to water intruding into the lens. The dealer states that this is a common occurrence with all ventures as well as the oldsmobile and pontiac models which are the same as the chevrolet. The lens are completely covered with condensation which is degrading the light output and pattern. The lights were replaced each time, but now chevrolet refuses to replace them. In driving around town, almost all gm vans of this year and style are effected. I'm sure over time the moisture will degrade the reflector and corrode the electrical connections, causing loss of headlamps.
Inside of headlight modules and parking light modules collect moisture/fog up and reduce light efficiency.
Headlight assembly absorbing water, condensing on inside of lens, causing diminished light output. May also eventually destroy lamp.
While driving at 60 MPH the cover to the lens on headlamp came off.
The left headlight assembly started to have water collect it it. There are no visible signs of cracking. Once this was noticed, made appointment w/ dealer to look at headlight assembly & replace under warranty, they refused to stating it was "normal". There is approximately 1/2" of water in the assembly, and once winter starts, this will freeze, more than likely breaking the fixtre & blowing the actual light. I feel this is a safety hazard, and it should have been replaced by the dealer. Gm states that this is "normal" and refused to replace it.
Both headlight housings collect and retain water, fogging the headlight lens. Attempted to replace a burned out turn signal bulb, located in same housing, found the bulb socket was charred and the bulb base was heat welded into the socket. Checked other housing and found same conditions.
When driving and reaching a speed of 50mph or more the steering column shakes violently like it's going to separate from the steering box. Took in to dealer and they can not find anything wrong. *ak also the cruise control was inoperative, the A/C was not blowing cool air due to a leak from the compressor, there was a smell of raw eggs due to fuel injectors leaking, and the dome lights were inoperative, the left coat hoof fell out of roof.
Design problem; due to the parking lights staying illuminated, consumer states that when approaching a intersection after stopping, other drivers believe the turn signal is on and driver is making a turn. When actually he is continuing to go straight on same road.
Door ajar light comes on intermittently and the dealership can not seem to fix the problem.
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