Leaking head gasket on my 1999 chevy venture with low coolant light coming on frequently the van has about 70000. Ts
1999 Chevrolet Venture engine complaints
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In january of 2002, the heat in our 1999 chevy venture stopped working. The van had around 50 or so thousand miles at the time. The dealer in baton rouge all-star chevrolet could not diagnose the problem and recommended a cooling-system flush as the coolant level looked low in the reservoir. This flush was done at another shop in town. This did not correct the problem and this shop recommended I go back to the dealer. The engine was also running hot, so took it into the dealer with these problems. This dealer did around $1,000 in repairs including a water pump and thermostat. The problem was not fixed as I drove the van home. I brought it back to the dealer the next day and they looked at it and said they could see nothing wrong and would not do any more work. I then took it to another chevy dealer (brian harris chevrolet) in baton rouge with my problem. Ultimately they diagnosed the problem as a clogged heater core due to sludged antifreeze, and also a blown head gasket and other problems with the head. They completely flushed the system of the sludge and that corrected the problem with the heat not working and the temperature guage running hot. I had to pay over $500 during the time of taking it back and forth to shops for diagnosis, deductibles and parts and labor not covered under warranty. I am very concerned that I will continue to have problems due to this antifreeze and sludge problem that caused the need for the repairs. I am also concerned that this occurred on a vehicle with only 50k miles.
1999 chevy venture at 40,000 miles had to have intake manifold gasket replaced. Was told by dealer that there was no problems with them yet all I see on the internet is everyone needs to replace them at about 40,000 miles (just over warranty).
Intake manifold gasket failed at about 64, 000 miles. Coolant was found leaking out in the rear corner of the intake. Also there were signs of coolant found in the motor oil after removing the valve covers. This repair has cost me almost $600.00 on a vehicle less than 4 years old. The auto repair shop that did my repair said they are changing 1 to 2 intake gaskets a week on these 3.4l v6 engines. Dt
Premature head gasket failure. Mr
Consumer states while driving the check oil light and the battery line came on. The vehicle shut off, loosing all power. Contacted dealer. There was anti- freeze in the oil.*jb gm has had previous problems with the intake manifold leaking. Consumer feels gm should recall these faulty intake manifolds.
Vehicle lost coolant due to a crack in coolant container. Dealer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
I contacted chevrolet for assistance regarding my 1999 venture van. It developed a leak in the intake manifold gasket which allowed water to get into the oil. This vehicle was only 3 years old and had only 50,000 miles on it. I did some research and determined that other ventures, montanas, and silouettes were having similar problems and I wanted to know if chevrolet was covering this repair as it was so widespread. It was my belief at that time that my own vehicle was out of warranty, but considering the general failure of the part and the new condition of the vehicle, I hoped chevrolet would at least assist with the repair. Chevrolet case no. C06820805. Chevrolet rudely refused to assist me with the cost. Later I proved to the dealer that the failure was covered by an extended california emission warranty. The dealer refunded me the cost of the repairs.
Gasket failure is due to manifold being made of aliminum and engine block being made of cast iron. Any gasket material placed between the two metals is subject to mechanical wear caused by differences is the coefficient of expansion of the two metals. Presently, the manifold gaskets are on a nationwide back order; some vehicles have been on dealership lots for weeks.
I have the same problem as reported in odi id: 758368. No safety defect listed.
Coolant leaking from intake manifold,and bolts . Service shop is telling me that engine needs new intake gasket bolts ate also leaking repairs will cost between 400-500 dollars. Tried getting gasket kit on national backorder, does that tell nme there is more than just my van having coolant problems
While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall without any indication. Dealer has been contacted, and could not duplicate problem. This was the fourth time. Manufacturer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Air filter is emersed with moisture, causing vehicle to stall out and die. Dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak stalling occurred when downshifting, power steering was lost during stalling, dealer stated stalling occurred because of a swamped air filter that choked the engine, consumer stated vehicle would restart with no problems.
Temperature guage failed to show correct temperature for the engine. Engine would overheat without driver's knowledge & vehicle would stall out.
Vehicle has quit on highway while in passing lane and heavy traffic almost, causing major accidents.
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