Engine stalls. First year of ownership, 5 times towed three times replaced fuel pump twice. Stalling again, 22may02 at 65 MPH, 30may02 at 15 MPH, and 04jun02 at 55 MPH. Each time will restart after 20 minutes. Dealer says nothing wrong. Have case record with chevy s1-3066803.
1998 Chevrolet Venture fuel system complaints
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Maintenance uncovered that fuel lines were leaking. Dealer informed us this was a major safety issue and it needed replacement.
Gas gushing out from underneath van, on 7-3-01 fuel filter was replaced, this incident is worse than what happened before, vehicle was towed in, was told that this has happened before on other vehicles.
Gas odor, gas is pouring out, dealer replaced fuel filter. Did not help
When exiting vehicle only on driver's side consumer can notice a very strong fuel odor. Consumer had vehicle inspected and determined that fuel filter was leaking fuel at the connector . Replaced fuel filter, and consumer notice fuel was leaking from fuel filter five months later.
This is the second time that I have had problems with the fuel system... And it has so little mileage on it ! I checked and could not find any recalls on this item. Can you let me know if there are any, the dealer says that don't have any.
On the date referenced, I was backing into a parking space. My sister was already parked next to me and was still in her car. As I was packing up using only the brake, suddenly the horn started blowing and the engine suddenly accelerated. As a result of the acceleration the tires turned sharply causing the car to jump the parking bumper and crashing into my sister's car. The damage to both vehicles was approximately $1600. We have had the body work completed but the local chevrolet garage could find nothing in the computer diagnostics to indicate a problem. They supposedly checked the vehicle for what may have caused the sudden acceleration, but could find nothing. We have heard recent other car owners experiences about similar occurances but none involving the chevrolet venture. I now am uncomfortable driving this vehicle that I otherwise love. Have their been any other complaints of this type? What other recourse do we have with chevrolet to really have them thoroughly check the vehicle? I am absolutely sure there was no manual acceleration since I was already beginning to back the vehicle into the spot which was requiring no manual acceleration only vehicle movement controlled by the brake (there was no grade to be negotiated).
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The noise coming from the fuel tank appears when the tank is full and is heard down to about 1/2 tank. When you start out or come to a stop a "thump" sound is heard. It sounds like a basketball is rolling around in the tank. The dealer has r/r the tank and replaced the strapping and the sound is still there. If and when I sell this vehicle the sound won't be a selling point. Plus, there's a possibility that it could be a safety issue too. I've filled out a nhts questionnaire in october and haven't heard from either the manufacture or the dealership. When I first contacted the dealership, they checked the tech. Support side of the house and were told that there was a known problem, no fix, but not to worry... Well, we're worring now. Please contact us by e-mail as to the status of this problem. Thank you john thime.
While driving and coming to a stop with vehicle on a full tank, there is an excessive amount of bouncing and splashing within the gas tank. After vehicle gets down to less than half a tank, the noise is not there. Dealer restrapped the tank and put insulation in tank assembly.
With fuel tank full and down to 1/2 tank, we hear a thumping noise. This happens when we stop, or accelerate. We also hear it when we pull in or out of the garage (sloped). Once the tank is below 1/2 the noise goes away. We have had the dealer replace the insulation between the tank and frame and new stapping was installed at the same time. The problem still exists. If we trade this in like we're planning on doing, this problem will sure put a crimp on the sale price. Any information on a fix or some corrective action would be appreciated. Thank you
We are experiencing a thumping/loose basketball rolling in the back of vehicle sound. It happens when the tank is full, and gets louder down to 1/2 full then dissapates. Additional padding and straping were installed by the dealer, but the sound is still there only louder. For resale this isn't going to fly. Is there anything that can be done? Thank you.
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Fuel level sensor failed. Yh
While driving the consumer smelled gas fumes. Parked the car ,came back later and saw a big puddle of gasoline under the vehicle, then with a stong smell. Dealer has been notified.
When filling the fuel tank, the fuel nozzle will not stay on. Owner has to hold the nozzle handle in the on position.
The fuel gauge does not register the correct amount of fuel. Sometimes when it reads empty it is full, and sometimes when it reads full it is empty. Dealer is not able to correct the problem with the fuel gauge.
Consumer' s gas tank is on straps. When stopping there is a 2 second delay, then there is a rumbling noise where as the gas gushes to the back of tank, causing the tank to move against the chassis. The dealer installed rubber bushings between tank and chassis to minimize sounds. Vehicle will do this every time unless the tank is full or low. Vehicle has been serviced at least nine times for this problem, chevrolet acknowledges the problem, and says they do not have a solution. In addition, the front driver's seat has been replaced. Also, the window fell out from the sliding door because the latch was installed up side down/the headlight assembly was replaced due to loud whistling whenever driving more than 50mph. (dimmitt chevrolet dealership-813‑791‑1818).
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