1999 Chevrolet Venture: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · AK

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet venture. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. A mechanic diagnosed that the fuel line and fuel tank melted due to the exhaust. The contact patched up the fuel tank and the fuel line since it was defective. The mechanic stated the fuel tank and the fuel lines needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2005 · Engine · 84,000 miles · NJ · crash

I have had numerous problems with my 1999 chevrolet venture which my husband purchased new for me in december 1998. Last year I experienced problems with the engine light staying on, coolant level constantly dropping no matter how often we added dex cool, and then in the spring I had to have the intake manifold replaced due to engine oil in the coolant. He told me he has had several customers with chevy venture and olds silhouettes with the same problem. Just a couple of months after this repair which cost me over $1,000.00 my car suddenly stalled in heavy traffic on route 22 on my way to work. I managed to get it to the shoulder before it stopped rolling despite losing power and called my mechanic. He towed me to his shop and has informed me that my camshaft is broken and he has never heard of anything like it before! Well, after finding this site while researching what to do about this problem, I found this site and was shocked to see all the same complaints and since at least 2001 chevrolet has known about these problems and didn't care about their customers enough to warn them or offer to replace the source of the problem before we had major engine damage like mine. I am lucky I was not killed on the highway by a truck rear ending me or something! I am a single mom with 4 kids and I still owe my mechanic over $800.00 for my last repairs and now this! No way can I afford to replace the engine! Besides, another venture engine would just have more problems! And now I'm reading about other problems like air bags not working and windows exploding and transmission failures, tail lights and electrical problems! These cars are death traps! And most people who purchase mini vans have young children! Gm should be ashamed!

Filed Jul 4, 2005 · Engine · MO

My wife with my 4 small children were entering mo hwy 412 when the vehicle started stalling and quit. When the vehicle quit it was partially on the hwy and partially on the turn from where she was exiting. While she alone was trying to push the vehicle off the hwy a tractor truck and trailor almost run them over. Take in mind that when these vehicles die they have no brakes or power steering. When I had the vehicle checked out it seems that it had a intake valve gasket blown leaking dexcool into the oil and broke the camshaft. At this time I can't afford to have the vehicle fixed because from the research I've done it will cost $4,000 to $5000 to get the vehicle fixed.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 50,000 miles · PA

I am the original owner of a 1999 chevy venture mini-van. We had the oil changed at an independent mechanic every 3,000 miles. Last week my wife was driving and heard a knocking noise. The van stalled and we had to have it towed to our mechanic. He looked at it and said there were major internal problems. We then had it towed to our dealer and were told it needs a new engine. Our mechanic said since we faithfully got the oil changed there is no reason we should need a new engine. The dealer gave us an estimate of $5,300 for the new engine. We called gm customer service to see if they would help pay some of the cost. We just mailed them a copy of all our maintanence and are waiting for a reply

Filed Feb 24, 2002 · Transmission · FL

Upon making a left hand u turn, the vehicle, while under power, lost drive. The engine did not die, nor did it slip out of gear, after several engine rev's I coasted to the side of the road and stopped. After stopping power returned to the drivetrain. The danger was apparent as cars braked to avoid hitting a semi stalled car.

Filed Sep 28, 2001 · Engine · PA

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.

Filed Mar 9, 2001 · Engine, Suspension · NH

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.

Filed Sep 25, 2000 · Engine · SD

Temperature guage failed to show correct temperature for the engine. Engine would overheat without driver's knowledge & vehicle would stall out.

Filed Sep 27, 1999 · Body · CA

On september 18, 99 while shopping for a 1999 chevrolet venture I observed the following safety defect and notified the sales manager at santa rosa chevrolet (in california). I also notified chevrolet of this issue on the same date via their product suggestion feature on the chevrolet web site. My concern is with the power assisted passenger side sliding door on the chevrolet venture. There is a safety feature which prevents the door from causing crushing injuries when closing much the same as an elevator. The door will automatically reverse direction when something blocks the path of the closing door. While operating in the opening direction; however, the door has no safety feature which reverses the direction of the door travel. With substantial effort, I was able to "stall" the door assist motor. When the sliding door opens it pops out producing an open gap of approximately 6-8 inches between the bottom of the door and the floorboard of the vehicle (large enough for an adult leg to slip into). There is a door brace located between the lower front end of the sliding door and the vehicle floorboard which closes off the gap at the front end of the sliding door. When the door opens this gap becomes smaller as the brace slides back with the door. When the door is fully open this door brace comes within 1 inch of the rear door opening creating a vice-like pinch point. Since the door has no safety feature providing for the reversal of direction when resistance is encountered, anything caught between the opening door and the vehicle floor could be pulled back by the door brace and crushed as the door opens. Robert moreno 1532 cabernet circle santa rosa, ca 95401 home: (707) 578-7723 day: (707) 573-4346