1997 Chevrolet Venture visibility problems

Filed May 6, 2010 · Engine, Lights · 99,998 miles · WI

I have owned 3 chevy venture minivans over the past 10 years. All of them had the same problems, the signal and head lights go out, the window switch goes out and finally the head gasket goes. They run great until the day it starts overheating, then your out a vehicle. Everyone I know who has a venture has had at least one of these problems with their vehicle.

Filed Feb 16, 2006 · Visibility · 5,832 miles · AZ

My 1997 chevrolet venture VIN [xxx], wipers would not park in correct position. I took it to a mechanic and he told me he found a campaign listed (97005 feb 97) for the problem. I then took it to the chevy dealer and was told my vehicle VIN number was not included in the campaign. The dealer replaced the wiper crank arm because it was bent. This particular part was part of the campaign. It cost me $234.43 to get it repaired. The wipers used to park when it first started if you turned them on and off enough times. Finally, they just started stopping where they were when you turned the vehicle off. This was over probably a years time period. I just found a repair invoice from mar 98 where we had taken in the van because wipers would not park. I feel my vehicle should be added to the campaign and should be covered and I should be reimbursed. *jb udated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

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 Nov 1, 2004 · Lights, Seat belts · FL

While driving, the right side view mirror fell completely off. The seat belt was damaged on the second row passenger side. The head light covers continuously fell off. The consumer had to replace the bulbs constantly. The consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic to have the tires changed and was told the tire rod was bent and that it could not be fixed. Please provide any further information.

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Body, Electrical · 74,000 miles · CA

Consumer complained about a multitude of problems: 1. Headlights came on and off intermittently; 2. When hitting a bump in the road, headlights came on; 3. Engine overheated due to leaking radiator , and 4. Electrical problems, such as ignition and power door locks malfunctioned regularly. *ak the vehicle was hard to start. The door panels were loose. The windshield leaked. The anti theft alarm malfunctioned. Rear window washer malfunctioned.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Seat belts · UN

The paint has peeled off and yet gm canada claims no problem and refuses to hear our complaint let alone acknowledge it yet we can see for ourselves on this site the u.s. Acknowledgement! The floorboard cracked under the driver's seat and it's been a day and we have yet to hear from our local retailer!

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 53,000 miles · CA

Two months ago I took my chevrolet venture(with 53,000 miles)to a certified chevrolet repair shop complaing that the low coolant light was on, and that my van was experiencing a loss of power. After having my car in the shop for 8 days I was told that they couldn't find any problems. I was charged 153.00 for the diagnostic test and an oil change. A week ago my car started to overheat. I again took the van to the shop. I was told that I need a brand new engine at a cost of $5,000. I just finished paying off this $27,000 van. Now it is worthless. I don,t understand. To add insult to injury I can not role up my window on the drivers side, as the power switch has failed

Filed Mar 5, 2003 · Transmission, Visibility · 148,000 miles · 00

The transmission went into neutral without warning and the wipers malfunctioned.

Filed Nov 15, 2002 · Visibility · 79,000 miles · MI

Rear windshield wiper motor failure. Gears were made of plastic components. Gears when replaced were found to be broken and caused need for replacement. When replacement was done again the gears broke causing additional required replacement. Due to the design of the vehicle, rain dust and debris accumulate on the rear window causing the need for rear window wiper to function properly to allow clear viewing by the driver of the vehicle. Third replacement piece has continued to function at this time. At time of replacement, we were informed by two separate dealers that this was a common problem of this particular vehicle, but no recalls had been made to their knowledge, and no recalls were available for this particular product. I did contact the chevrolet site to ask about this particular problem without any response from the company regarding this concern. *jb *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*769761

Filed Nov 15, 2002 · Visibility · OH

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