Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that the passenger sliding door would open involuntarily. He had to pull over, turn off the vehicle, open and close the door and lock it in order to keep it closed. The contact previously had the door repaired according to recalls 01v067000 & 01v264000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) but the dealer refused to repair it again. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that he would had to pay for a diagnostic test. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 80,000.
1999 Chevrolet Venture locks problems
13 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 37,158.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 37,158
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Doors: latch13
- Hood: latch1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Venture locks problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Chevrolet Venture locks
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.
- Risk
- If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, gm advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668; or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.
Recall number 04V597000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v‑067) from april to august 2001. Also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in january through april 2001. These vehicles have inadequate front welds. If a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.
- Risk
- If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on october 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 01V264000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.
- Risk
- An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v‑264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 01V067000 · Recall details
What 1999 Chevrolet Venture owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have had so many problems 1. The inner brake pads wore down to the steel ruining the inside of both rotors about 3,000 miles. Under warranty. But the brake pads. 2. Battery acid is corroding about 4,000 miles the dealership pay all still under warranty 3. Battery again but it turn out to be the alternator about 6,500 the dealership pay under warranty. 4. The tread completely separated from the sidewall. P215/70r15, fire stone on all four tires. Dealership did not cover tire have no warranty on new vehicle 7,000 miles 5. Water leak, and carpet is wet every time it rains I feel it is coming from the windshield. Warranty does not cover. 8,000 still does it at 50,256. 6. Lighter keep shorting out and AC keep mess up under the warranty 7. While driving the check oil light and the battery line came on. The vehicle shut off, loosing all power the intake manifold under warranty 38,000 miles. 8. Intake manifold fix came home my lights was mess up when put on my brakes the four way flasher came on when I put my left turn signals the right one would came on put the right turn signals the left one would come on took it back they had to repaired entire wiring system because of over hearted burn it up under warrant 9. Battery acid is corroding the battery pan and surrounding components, positive cable connected to battery has fallen off,38,500 not cover 6 year was up. 10. Power steering fluid spraying fluid onto the engine and serpentine belt the dealership did not put cap back on power steering. 11. Power locks will not operate from door switches only from the remote power window. Back AC does not work. 12. Connector left and right melt tail lights, stop lights, turn signals about 42,000. 13. There is a thump noise when stopping and taking off. 14. Strong smell of fuel when parked. 15. Clouding of lens 16. Serpentine belt replace at 50,256 17. Leaking from lower intake manifold gasket. At 50,000.
The latch on our power sliding door is not latching. I was advised that this problem has already been fixed, but the same problem that the recall was sent out for is what the latch is doing again. The door has opened up on us when we was driving on the road. We shut the power off to the door, locked the door and do not allow any one of the kids to use the door.
Recall 01v067000 concerning power sliding doors. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer to have recall repairs performed. Since then the sliding doors did not work intermittently. Currently, dealer wanted to charge consumer $440.00 to repair what should have been done correctly the first time. Consumer then called the manufacturer for assistance. Manufacturer refused assistance because the vehicle had 133, 000 miles, and that the problem was wear and tear. Consumer was very upset and felt that if the work was done correctly the first time this would not have happened.
Vehicle side sliding door does not stay shut while driving. The dealership had been contacted on three separate occasions. *ak the service dealer said that it was okay. The consumer was not notified that the door was under recall. The dealer claimed they performed recall#01v26400. The A/C had an odor at times, the dealer cleaned debris from the A/C drain. The cushion was coming apart. *scc
Passenger side rear sliding door will close, but will not latch from the outside or the inside. Dealer installed a sliding door latch actuator.
6/99: repair to automatic, power sliding door as per recall. 2/00: serviced for automatic, power siding door bounces back when attempting to close. 5/01: repair to automatic power sliding door as per recall. 12/01: repair to automatic, power siding door as per recall 01059. 6/02: serviced for automatic, power siding door bounces back when attempting to close. 3/03: serviced for automatic, power siding door bounces back when attempting to close. 5/03: serviced for automatic, power siding door bounces back when attempting to close.
Battery went dead after only 3 years/sliding side door stopped working.
Parts for recall 01v26400 and 01v06700 repairs oncerning actuator for power sliding doors was not available.*ak
Passenger sliding door opens intermittently. Hood latch opened, and the hood flew and broke/spattering the glass.
Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Venture locks
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Venture have locks problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the locks of the 1999 Chevrolet Venture, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Venture locks problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 37,158 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Venture locks?
Yes, 3 recalls: 04V597000, 01V264000, 01V067000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Venture have the most locks problems?
The Chevrolet Venture model years with the most locks complaints are 2000 (20 complaints), 1998 (16 complaints) and 1999 (13 complaints).
Other 1999 Chevrolet Venture problems
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