1999 Chevrolet Venture visibility problems

Filed Mar 15, 2009 · Visibility · MI

The windshield wipers stop working in the upward position.

Filed Jul 31, 2006 · Airbags, Body · 20,000 miles · IN

This will be a list of most of the problems. I have complained of smelling anti-freeze since I purchased the van new. It currently has 94k on it and I have done all scheduled maintenance on it. I think the clock work oil changes is the only reason it still runs. Manifold gaskets, intake, head...have been replaced twice and need it again, really bad. But I just do not have 5-800 bucks laying around to do a gasket job again since I just did it a year ago. The anti-freeze diluting the oil has messed up a couple pistons. They slap very bad ok here is my list (I have dealer invoices for everything fixed the first time and receipts for parts and labor the second time, or my husband got sick of paying for the same crap so he would fix things) (he is in the automotive testing and design field)

Filed Apr 28, 2006 · Visibility · 13 miles · OR

I own a 1999 chevy venture. In the past two months the heater core has gone out three times, the first time being the original that lasted six years. When it goes out, it fogs the window up so bad that driving is nearly impossible. Chevy has sent out service bulletins that note a problem with electrolysis that rapidly deteriorates the heater core. The heater cores are chevy parts. There seems to be no permanent fix available. The last repair made today included the addition of a grounding cable.

Filed May 12, 2005 · Body, Visibility · 90,800 miles · NY · 1 injury

As I closed the tail gate the rear windscreen explded outwards resulting in minor cuts and abrasions on face,neck and arms. The whole windscreen just shattered for no reason. When safelite came to replace the glass their technician advised that this is a known issue with chevy ventures, I believe that gmc should pay for this repair and not the consumer, costing $184.

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Visibility · 4,000 miles · NY

The windshield wiper pawl will cease to function and break while using in snowy conditions. Owner had to replace the entire windshield wiper system due to this small plastic piece breaking every year since ownership.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Visibility · CA

Windshield wipers malfunctioned, resulting in poor visibility. Dealer indicated this vehicle's wipers were not recalled.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 90,000 miles · UN

Heater fan does not operate on the two lower speeds. Bottom inside of tailgate is rusting from the inside. Power locks will not operate from door switches, only from the remote or when activated by putting vehicle into gear.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Visibility · NY

6/99:automatic,power sliding door does not stay closed. 2/00:automatic,power sliding door does not stay closed. 5/01:automatic,power sliding door does not stay closed. 9/01:replace passenger side doors power window switch. 12/01:automatic,power sliding door does not stay closed. 6/02:automatic,power sliding door does not stay closed. 10/02:replace passenger side doors power window switch. After repair the passenger side power lock switch stopped working. 3/03:automatic,power sliding door does not stay closed. 5/03:automatic,power sliding door does not stay closed.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · 57,000 miles · WI

I noticed a smell of hot antifreeze. Also it would make a lot of noise when starting up. The thermostat never showed anything overheating. Oil didn't show anything on the dipstick. We change the oil every 3000 miles. The dealership that tore into it had said we did not change the oil ever by the looks of the internals. We bought this used 1999 chevy venture lt , august 2000 having 34,000 miles on it already. The previous owner bought this van in october 1998 brand new. How could a vehicle have to have a motor dropped in with only 57,000 on it and have had done everything possible to keep everything in working order. This is not our first chevy, our whole family buys chevys. Just to brag we have 13, and all of them maintained well. One even having over 200,000 miles on it,1995 chevy astro. Anyway, I watch the gauges very closely and never did I see anything wrong.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 65,000 miles · NY

Water pump failed -- fog filled car when pump failed. I was completely fogged in and could not see. I had to use my daughter's sweatshirt to wipe inside of windshield. Intake manifold gasket failed power window drivers side failed 2x shattered when it fell from track the second time