1999 Chevrolet Venture: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 2, 2008 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · GA

When entering an intersection after leaving a stop sign the traction control light and ABS light on the dash came on and the van began jerking and lurching in intersection unable to move through intersection for atleast 10 seconds before the lurching stopped. Always happens when coming from a stop such as a red light, when entering street from side road. Happens intermittently, more often when engine is cold. Have come close to being hit many times, other drivers have had to slam their brakes to stop from hitting me because it can lurch and jerk not going anywhere for up to 30 seconds at times while van is in intersection or entering a road. Abs motor was found to be weak, but mechanic cannot find problem with the traction control system in order to fix it.

Filed Nov 3, 2006 · Electrical · 97,900 miles · CA

I have experienced numerous electrical problems, including the ABS, tcs, and air bag lights coming on intermittently, and the dealer has said there's nothing wrong and reset it. My electric passenger side door would open for no reason when I'm trying to shut it. Now, my brake light was out, so I replaced the bulb. That did not solve the problem. My husband then looked at it and determined that the wire pins/plugs are burnt and exposed on both sides. Now I have no brake or tail lights, no blinkers, no reverse lights, and at night the top brake light is the only light and it stays on all the time. When I put the brakes on the dash lights dim and the radio lights turn off, the emergency lights come on, and the blinker goes at different speeds. When I called the dealer, they told me to call gm. When I called gm I explained even though it's out of warranty, I feel electrical problems that I haven't done anything to make, should be covered by the manufacturer. They said I need to pay for a diagnosis, and they may reimburse me, if they feel it's a manufacturers defect. Then call them back and they'll determine if they will cover any repairs. In the mean time, I'm concerned about a fire if the wire plugs/pins are burnt and exposed.

Filed Aug 19, 2005 · Body, Brakes · NY · 1 injury

Consumer states that after dealership repaired the recall for the sliding door for the 3rd time,the door slide open, and child fell out off vehicle.dealer/manufacturer contacted.they are not helpful, do not want to take responsibility. Mr also having problems with steering, ABS brakes lights are on and the firestone tires blew out.

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Electrical · 21,000 miles · CA

Numerous intermittent electrical problems. The air-bag light indicator on the instrument panel would stay on after starting, but only intermittently. Instrument panel air-bag light would intermittently stay on. I took the vehicle to a chevrolet service center on 3 different occasions. Onboard computer was replaced at my expense, left rear tail light was replaced at my expense.battery corroded and was replaced at my expense. Problems went away briefly after service but came back instrument panel ABS & tcs (traction control system) lights will come on and stay on after vehicle has been driven for 5 minutes or so, but not on every trip only intermittently. Also when applying the brakes the emergency flasher / turn signal lights will come on. Vehicle has 55k miles and is no longer under warranty, this vehicle is dangerous in my opinion.

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · SC

While driving turn signal lights/ABS, and SRS lights flashed on and off the dashboard. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and the mechanic could not be duplicate the problem.

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · 48,000 miles · MI

My 1999 chevrolet venture minivan has had numerous problems. The one I am most concerned with is the automatic transmission. The transmission makes the car jerk when I either slow down or stop in heavy traffic. This happens when I press on the accelerator to gain speed again. It doesn't happen every time but more often than not. There are also times when driving down the road it whines. Also have a problem with what I figure is electrical. Sometimes the ABS light stays on and then eventually goes off. Also, the air bag light comes on intermittently.

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · IN

Seat belt front left/right tensioner shorted. Will not activate the front airbags in an accident according to christenson chevrolet in highland, indiana also, ABS brake switch and traction control(tcs) switch were also shorted.

Filed Feb 18, 2003 · Electrical · TX · fire · 1 injury

Van caught on fire driver's side rear (by the gas tank) while we were travelling about 65 MPH, at night time, on a crowded freeway. There was no warning, the only indication I had that something was wrong was that the ABS light came on. Other people on the freeway were honking etc because they could see what I could not. By the time I got down to about 40 MPH, all the lights went out. I got it over to the side of the road. Smoke filled the passenger compartment. We got out and ran. A wrecker driver put out most of the fire before the fire dept. Got there. I had the van picked up and brought home. I contacted general motors and asked that they come take a look at this thing. They declined to be responsible and refused to send anyone. I took it to an electrical shop and they determined that the fire started at the plug in the back where you can plug in a tv or whatever. I was told that this couldn't/shouldn't happen but it did. I have had other electrical as well as mechanical problems with this thing. I bought it new, no one else has ever driven it so I know the history. I had the wiring redone bypassing that plug but I now have a check engine, pass key & airbag llights coming on. The vehicle is totalled to me as both I and my kids are afraid to ride in it. Unfortunately I still have to drive it some because it is our only vehicle.

Filed Jul 23, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · SC

While driving ABS light illuminated, turn signal performed erratically due to pig-tail, circuit board socket failure. *ak consumer stated that bad seal on pig tail caused moisture to enter circuit board.

Filed Feb 4, 2002 · Brakes · IA

Abs brake failure.

Filed Jan 24, 2002 · Airbags, Body · AL

Numerous intermittent electrical problems. February 2000, the air-bag light indicator on the instrument panel would stay on after starting, but only intermittently. Took it in for service on 2/22/00 and they cleaned connections to driver side impact air-bag. Problem went away until july 2001. Again instrument panel air-bag light would intermittently stay on. May 2000 - doors would lock and unlock continually and locks would not work with remote or key while this is happening. Interior lights would flash on and off. I took the vehicle to a chevy service center on 5/11/00 & 5/16/00 and both times they could not reproduce error / failure and nothing was done. After a few weeks the door and interior lights problem stopped.january 2002  instrument panel ABS & tcs (traction control system) lights will come on and stay on after vehicle has been driven for 5 minutes or so, but not on every trip only intermittently. Also when applying the brakes the emergency flasher / turn signal lights will come on. Vehicle has 43k miles and is no longer under warranty, but problems started 1 year (13,000 miles) after purchase.

Filed Nov 22, 1999 · Brakes · SC

Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes, during normal breaking, the pedal goes all the way to the floorboard if steady pressure of the pedal is required. Also the pedal is spongy. The problem has been reported to the dealership/manufacturer. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.