1999 Chevrolet Venture: complete transmission failure

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 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 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 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 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 Nov 12, 2003 · Transmission · MI

Problems with transmission on 1999 chevrolet venture. *mr the transmission was replaced and flushed when it shifted perfectly at that point. The consumer was told that problems with the transmission was common. The consumer received bulletin# 00 07 30 0028/replace the pressure control solenoid valve assembly. The consumer suggested that flushing the transmission damaged the pressure control solenoid valve assembly which caused poor shifting. *scc

Filed Nov 6, 2003 · Transmission · 92,579 miles · MI

Began noticing harsh shifts in automatic transmission of 1999 chevrolet venture van in summer of 2003 when van had approximately 85,000 miles. In fall of 2003, harshness of shifting became more pronounced and van was inspected by a transmission repair faciilty. I was advised that my transmission was failing because of insufficient fluid pressure, and if left unaddressed, the transmission would soon fail, leaving me stranded at the location of transmission failure. I was further advised by the repair facility that such transmission problems are indicative of chevrolet venture vans and that they were surprised I was able to drive my vehicle for as many miles as I did before noticing a problem. While my van did have over 92,000 miles on it when the transmission needed to be replaced, I nevertheless feel that if such transmission failures are indicative of chevy transmissions for my model year, that a recall should have been ordered for the same. I paid almost $3,000.00 to have my transmission rebuilt and now may have some assurance of mechanical functunality. I will drive this van for as long as I am able, but have lost all confidence in gm products and will not purchase another gm product unless adequate assurances are provided against such mechanical failures in the future.

Filed Aug 14, 2003 · Transmission · 49,677 miles · CA

Venture minivan shaked moderately because of internal transmission failure.

Filed Sep 30, 2002 · Transmission · LA

While driving the transmission failed. Nlm

Filed Feb 16, 2002 · Transmission · OH

Transmission failure required complete replacement. Replacement cost $900.00.

Filed Jun 24, 2000 · Transmission · NY

Vehicle was in motion when complete transmission failure occurred, causing vehilcle to come to an unexpected stop.