1998 Chevrolet Venture brakes problems

Filed Dec 9, 2011 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · IL

Sudden and complete brake failure. It was discovered that the rear brake lines had rusted to the point of failure. No warning...just complete failure.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Brakes · 143,468 miles · OH

1998 chevy venture. Rear brake line failure. Brake line was rusted through-midway from front to back on both rear brake line's. These lines are made of metal and have several 90 degree bends along the frame of the vehicle. There were no events leading up to equipment failure. I was backing the vehicle out of the driveway when the brake pedal went to the floor and lost all resistance. Should this have occurred while traveling at legal speed limit and proper following distance the results could be catastrophic for the vehicle occupants and other motorist involved. Stainless steel materiel should be used for equipment as important as this.

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

While applying the brake pedal the hazard lights turned on its own and the brake light failed. The ABS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The driver will contact the dealer in the near future. *ak the right tail light did not work properly, when the right turn signal on the brake pedal was applied, the directional signal flashed twice as fast as normal, but when the brake pedal was released, the directional signal flashed normal, also when the brakes were applied, both directional indicators on the instrument panel stayed on until the brake pedal was released, the ABS and tcs warning light had come on and stayed on until it was reset, around the same time the blower for the heat and air conditioning lost both the first and second speeds, the door lock cycle was intermittent and the consumer was locked out of the vehicle, the power sliding door had become inoperative and the brakes failed many times. *sc

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Brakes · 47,410 miles · WA

Failure of ABS, keeping the fluid from the rear wheels.

Filed May 22, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · 188,888 miles · NY

Anti-look brake system light came on and stayed on. Other lights are now flashing whem brakes are used. The main brake, signal and running lights have stipped working. The only brake lights working now are the LED lights on the rear door. System is acting like it has a short or grounding condition. Unable to use this vehicle and is parked.*ak unable to repair this due to being on a fixed income. Vehicle was inspected and past the last part of april 2004.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · MI

Since purchasing this van I have had numerous problems, with the most recent being an engine replacement. This problem stems from the bad design of gm's intake gasket which breaks down and causes anti-freeze to leak into the engine causing premature wear and/or replacement.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · 32,000 miles · NC

Air bag warning lights came on and stayed on. *ak the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated shortly after the vehicle was purchased. The dealer repaired it, however two weeks later the light illuminated again. The consumer was told the air bag module on the passenger side was bad. Also the vehicle had brake problems.

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Brakes · 81,000 miles · NC

The ABS system was inoperative. The rear ABS motor needed to be replaced. The ABS warning light cames on and stayed on. *ak while driving the ABS light and brake light illuminated. When the brake pedal was applied it felt hard. The dealer indicated that the brake were fine buthte ABS was disabled. *scc

Filed Jan 15, 2003 · Brakes · 82,310 miles · MI

Bad antilock brake pulsation at all times when applied. I thought was normal but dealer said rotors may be warped.

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Repairs to brake systems were about $1700.