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.
1997 Chevrolet Venture visibility complaints
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Afteer owning this vehicle for barely a month, we began noticing a stench that nearest I could describe it would be that of a dead mouse. However, the smell only noticable if you did not have the air conditioner on. To run the heater, we would put it on AC and then turn the heat up to avoid the smell. When we reported this to the dealer, we were informed it was because we smoked in the vehicle. Howver, we have smoked for years and there is a very distinct stale odour from cigarettes which is in no way similar to the smell we noticed. Now we only really notice this smell after we have the car serviced.
The windshield wipers do not park closed and stay open on the glass, the front struts have also worn out and need to be replaced at 61,000 miles.
Windshield wipers don't stay in proper postion. Manufacturer will replace entire unit at consumer's cost of $400. Unit will be warrantied up to 90 days.*ak the windshield wiper malfunctioning was indentical to that described in sb 97005 for the same model and year.
Rear power slide door opens up on its own while driving unexpectedly. Sometimes it seems to be stuck when opened manually. Dealer has been contacted.
Windshield cracked, due to cold weather. Condition listed by consumer's guide as problematic. I have seen the same comment on a number of various web sites. This leads me to believe that ther is a sytematic problem with the
This part has been recalled.gm notice c97005. The recall fixed was completed in april 1999. The wipers failed again and I took the vehicle to the dealership for replacement. I was told they only fix a recall issue once. I then called chevy assistance and was told the same thing. This repair ws in excess of $300. If not fixed the wipers are in my direct driving vision so I had the dealership make the repair. As stated in the report this is the 5th or 6th time this defect has been repaired. Additionally, I thought recalls are to fix the problem, looks like a bandaid until the vehcile is out of warranty.
While driving sliding door window exploded,causing small glass fragments to fly into the passenger's compartment, faling on the occupants of the vehicle. Please provide any further details.
Driver's power mirror had an electrical short that caused the wires to burn and melt. Please provide further information.
#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.
Windshield wiper motor failed while driving causing poor visibility.
Horn failed to activate on several occasions, horn kit installed however continues to fail due to freezing temperatures that causes horn to freeze. Mjs
Windshield wiper arm parks in the up-right position when wiper is turned off.
All power windows and doors will not unlock, trapping the occupants inside vehicle. Power windows or doors cannot be manually operated. Cause unknown. Vehicle taken to dealer multiple times, but problem still exists. *ak
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.
Electric window failed due to loose wire in motor.
While parked the rear window shattered for no apparent reason. Cause unknown. Please provide any details.
Windshield wiper freezes.
Rear window broke for no reason.
Windshield wiper motor failed twice in 2 months of ownership. Dealer is replacing it again.
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