1998 Chevrolet Venture fuel system problems

Filed Jul 29, 2008 · Fuel system · NC

Smell of gas, inside and out. Even when van was sitting all night and all day.

Filed Jan 17, 2005 · Fuel system · NY

At morning start up I smelled gas. Checked under van and saw puddle of gas in middle. Took van to chev. Dealer and found gas line leaking. Leak is only about 18 inches away from catalytic converter. If wind was bowling just right a fire could start. This is 1998 chev. Venture with 13000 miles. This is the forth time I have heard of this problem.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 75,000 miles · IA

The upper and lower intake gaskets were leaking coolant and oil onto the engine. This resulted in vehicle overheating, and burning up the engine motor. Also, fuel injectors had to be cleaned numerous times due to them misfiring.

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · 64,895 miles · MO · crash

2 fuel pumps, now motor.

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Fuel system · OK

Consumer states that fuel line was dripping gas over the engine. Dealer notified.

Filed May 11, 2003 · Fuel system · 44,400 miles · CA

The "service engine soon" light came up one morning. A certified friend mechanic checked it out at home with his engine analyzer/computer & found nothing wrong. He then checked out the gas cap if secure. After awhile, the light went off. I still can't believe it was the gas cap because I'm very careful about loose gas caps. Anyway, after 2 days of driving, the light came out again. Beforehand, he suggested to have the gas cap replaced if this happens again. So I changed it & have been driving around for almost 3 weeks now but the light is still there. Somebody said that it might take a couple of gas tank refills before the gas cap get "cross-threaded" or sealed tight. I already had 2 refills & the light's still there. The van's running well & am experiencing no problems whatsoever. I just want to have that light turned off.

Filed Jan 31, 2003 · Fuel system · 25,000 miles · MI

Fuel tank "thud" heard from underneath vehicle a second or two after coming to a stop. Loudest when tank is 1/2 to 3/4 full. Taken to dealer two times while under warranty. No repair made. Now with 80,000 miles on vehicle, we have taken it in again and shown the dealer a "technical service bulletin" from the federal safety agency.com showing certain 1998 VIN #'s need new fuel tanks. Dealer told me my vehicle didn't apply. Two weeks later I returned and drove vehicle w/service manager. He finally agreed that there is a problem with my tank and will fix/replace. If you have this problem, see the section on this web site that shows technical service bulletins, print my complaint also, and take these to your dealer to get your "thud" fixed.

Filed Jan 15, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 82,310 miles · MI

Service engine soon light states evap problem. Stinky emissions but dealer found no problem after I paid $162. Reset light several times but the same problem reappears after a few days.

Filed Dec 10, 2002 · Fuel system · TN

I was experiencing loss of coolant. Found out the problem was faulty intake manifold /gasket. Cost of repair $700. Went on line and found a site with over 1,000 people with same problem. Mechanics are saying it is a problem with all gm engines. They should all be recalled. Hopefully, I caught mine in time. Hundreds didn't and their engine blew. Mechanic said had I taken this out on the highway with the leak my engine would have failed. This is a serious and expensive problem and is affecting millions. Something has to be done!! Dt

Filed Nov 22, 2002 · Fuel system · NE

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the intake manifold crack causing fluid to leak. Dealer notified ts