1999 Chevrolet Venture transmission problems

Filed Sep 10, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 100,000 miles · IN

Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet ventura. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitates when shifting into second gear. She replaced the transmission, but the failure was still present.also there was a puddle of water on the frontal floor board. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility and a mechanic replaced the heater core. Immediately after the repair the engine overheated. The vehicle was re-inspected in which the mechanic concluded that the head gaskets failed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. The current mileage was 162,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2006 · Airbags, Lights · 79,000 miles · OH

I have had 3 main problems transmission, headlight moisture and airbag light illumination my 99 venture has 79k miles on it and that transmission is shifting hard (dealer suggest a drain and flush) at 60k I had a valve in the transmission replaced for 800 dollars. I am afraid we will be replacing a transmission at 85000 miles. I can not believe it. The air bag light has been coming on since we bought the vehicle. We have had it in 7-9 times fixes ranged from clearing the code to tightening up a plug. The head light units have been taking on water and burning out lights for the last 20k miles. Sounds like a manufacturer defect. From what I have read on the internet a lot of people are having the same exact problems and I cannot believe gm would produce a vehicle like this and not stand buy there product.

Filed Aug 2, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · IN

1999 chevrolet venture had the transmission repaired and the intake manifold replaced.***no answer required***. *mr the intake manifold was leaking. The consumer's mechanic explained that he believes the transmission failure was due to faulty valve body installation at the factory.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Transmission · 89,800 miles · MI

Venture with 89,800 miles has been hard, harsh shifting for some time, also whines. Dealer said possible pressure control solenoid epc needs replaced, no estimate. Dealer suggested to run vehicle until it becomes a real problem. Also discussed with tranny shop, they experienced many of these tranny problems, usually code 1811, replace pressure control solenoid (epc) but to correct problem tranny needs to be rebuilt, estimate $1,600 to $1,900 to do.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Transmission · 83,124 miles · MI

Bought at 1999 chevrolet venture van in summer of 2003. When the car warms up, the transmission slips and clunks. Bought without warranty; didn't do it until I had driven the car 30 miles. Problem due to defective bearing; should be recalled and fixed by gm!!!

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 49,994 miles · CA

Transmission failure. Computer diagnostic at chevrolet dealer indicates internal failure. Estimated cost of repair is $3000. The van shaked moderately during normal driving and the "check engine light" turned on. When the minivan was restarted (about 8 hours) the "check engine light" was off and the minivan was back to normal. However, the shaking symptom would reappear a week or two later. I have also noticed occasional hard transmission shifts during normal driving.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · OH

Transmission lost all pressure resulting in gears not shifting. Violent gear shifting. Transmission should not have gone out on a 2 year vehical. Had transmission replaced with oem transmission by the dealership. 3year 50,000 mile warranty.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · IA

Low coolant light comes on and then start to up shift hard, intake gasket. 3.4l v6

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Fuel system · 18,000 miles · NC

Fuel gauge has quit working @ 80k. We had transmission failure @ 18k and a problem with the sliding door @ 21k. We were given an estimate to repair fuel gauge problem of $700.00 to $800.00 dollars.

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.