Tl*- the contact had a number of stalling problems with the 2000 chevrolet venture minivan stalling. The contact stated that the minivan stalled at any given time. On one occasion the contact's vehicle was hit from behind by another vehicle while driving 35 MPH. When the vehicle stalled there was no prior indication of the vehicle losing power. He noticed that the vehicle decelerated and the instrument panel showed everything had lost power. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership on the first occasion and they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle. The dealership informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be tuned up. The contact stated that he was put on a waiting list for one week. He took the vehicle to a mechanic shop for the tune up. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to have the stalling problems. The contact stated that the mechanic shop replaced the fuel pump, fuel relay and the harness. The contact stated that he was no longer having any problems with the vehicle stalling. He stated that the dealership couldn't find what the problem was with the vehicle, but a mechanic shop was able to find the failure on the first attempt.
2000 Chevrolet Venture electrical complaints
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In our 2000 chevy venture the fuel gauge seems to randomly choose the fuel level it will indicate. It rarely seems to show what I would guess to be the actual fuel level. I even saw the gauge swinging back and forth a couple of times. It once resulted in my wife running out of gas while en route to picking up our children from school (while the gauge said there was more than half a tank).
Passenger sliding door opens after closes. Door ajar will come on while driving. Door does not completely close.
Dt*: the contact stated the horn is inoperable. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.
2000 chevy venture wb edition - passenger side front power window fails intermittently. I have had this car to the shop 4 times for the same problem, which they are unable to duplicate. When the problem occurs, the dealership is not open (like on labor day when I was unable to secure my car!). The passenger side switch was replaced on 5/9/05 and vehicle has been in to the dealership (lanna chevrolet in woburn, ma) again in 6/05, 7/05 and 9/05 for the same problem. When the original problem occurred (5/05) the driver's side switch for the passenger side front window failed, but I was able to use the passenger side switch to close the window. On 9/05/05, both switched failed to operate the window to close it. Dealership has been less than helpful in getting problem fixed - which should be covered under my extended warranty (60,000 miles). I am, however, now at 58,800 and am being told that there is nothing they can do - but they have failed to actually check the wiring visually as it is 'too much work' and 'who is going to pay them'.
The air bag light remained illuminated while driving. The vehicle is at the dealer. *ak the passenger seat belt pretensioner was installed with an activation cable under the seat track. Over time, the wiring in the cable shorted internally requiring replacement. Without replacement the airbag system was inoperative. There was also a coolant leak which was found in the lower intake manifold gasket. *sc
While driving 20 MPH driver was not able to shift gears. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a garage for inspection. Mechanic determined that the computer needed to be replaced.
When making a sharp right 90 degree turn the inside courtesy lights came on. Dealership indicated that a short in the ignition switch created a short in the steering column switch which was replaced. Currently, the problem recurred. Dealership indicated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.
While driving vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Consumer will contact the manufacturer.
The car would not always start, so I took it back to the dealer under warranty, and it was discovered that the one of the cables that attached to the battery had melted (of course the battery was also drained). Also, my turn signals blinked quickly when the brakes were on. Within three weeks, my brake lights did not work if the headlights or turn signals were used. When I took the car back to the dealership, the panels for the brake lights were replaced. It appears that there was a leak in the casing of the break lights and the water caused the connectors to also melt. Now, after over $500 in repairs that were not covered by my warranty, the air bag light stays on while driving for no apparent reason.
Just another venture with faulty intake manifold gasket. Also had short in fuse terminal block. Last chevy I will own.
While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The dealer replaced the delco battery. The technician indicated that the intake manifold gasket broke and needed to be replaced. *ak before the battery was replaced the vehicle was jump started by aaa, however the battery failed again, aaa had to be called again and upon inspection it was found the positive post had separated from the battery.
The vehicle failed to start. The battery was charged over night and the vehicle still did not start. The dealer determined that water had enter the electrical system causing a wire shortage. The manufacturer had authorized the dealer to repair the seals of the firewall that allowed water to enter the electrical system. The electrical system will be replaced at the owners expense. Please provide further details.
Left side (driver side) daytime running light (also the left-turn signal light) keeps going out. Replaced bulb 2x within one month. Bulb not burning out - would sometimes start working again for a very short time. But would be out most of the time.
2000 chevrolet venture: I bought the vehicle new jan 01, on around 4 june 2003 I noticed the car would not start. I checked the battery cables, and when I grabbed the positive cable, it broke off from the battery terminal. Acid had apparently been leaking from the terminal and eventually corroded the battery post/terminal. This caused premature failure and I had to go buy a replacement battery. I did not report it to chevrolet dealer because original 36,000 mile warranty had expired. My co-worker has a 1998 chevrolet venture and he just informed me that his AC/delco battery had the same exact problem and he just replaced his on 31 aug 2003.
While turning into the garage the power went out, as a result, consumer's vehicle crashed into the fence. Consumer had no lights, no alarm, no power windows, and no radio, all due to the electrical system blowing up the fuel injectors. Please provide any further information. *tt.
While driving vehicle will died out and loss all power causing all power operated components to be inoperative ex, windows, door locks etc., the dealership indicated that this problem is caused by a failure in the electrical system. Please provide more details. Ts
I have owed the vehicle for 53 days and have to have it towed 4 times and replace fuel pump twice, the battery once. Luckily the pump conked out while parked, and not at an intersection. My wife is pregnant with our third child, and the van has stranded her 4 times. I had the dealership run a check on the past repair history of the van and hey! The pump was replaced (by the previous owner) on 7/6/01 and again on 8/04/01. With the addition of my two pumps, that brings the total to 4, obviously. The van has 38000 miles and four fuel pumps, I think that speaks for itself. I have written a letter to chevrolet, of course don't expect a favorable response. Another factor of complete irritation is the placement of the battery. It is nearly impossible for an average joe like myself to access the battery to replace it. I had to pay $200 for parts and labor for a battery, which I could replace myself if the thing wasn't designed (seemingly) to prevent owner maintenance. I would definitely not recommend this vehicle to anyone. When it runs it's nice, but unless you want to run the risk of having it towed once every 13 days and paying $520 in repairs and tows while only owing the car for less than two months, purchase something else. Dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis-----769737.
When I bought the car (10/04/00) the horn intermittently didn't work. On 3/14/01 I bought a replacement horn relay (p/n 12088567) at the dealer & told the service dept of the problem & that I would wait until it permanently didn't work. That didn't solve the problem. I assumed they noted that on my service record. The problem continued & I had them look at it 12/14/01 during which time they said they tightened some loose connections. The problem continued & on 9/5/02 I brought it back. They road tested the vehicle & reported that the horn initially didn't work but started to work again before they got it back to the garage. They cleaned some connections but the problem persists. Today, I contacted chevrolet customer service who told me that I had to pay for a diagnostic test (when the horn wasn't working, of course, which is probably less than 5% of the time) & would probably have to pay for any subsequent repairs. I believe that, since I was sold a vehicle with a defective piece of safety equipment, the manufacturer has the responsibility to rectify the situation, regardless of how many miles elapsed since the problem occurred (at 0 miles). I couldn't predict when the problem would occur so it was impossible to schedule a service date.
Consumer states that the electric sliding door opens on its own, recall repairs, 01v067, were made, however problem still exists.
While driving at night, lights go dim. This happens intermittently. Took vehicle to dealer and dealer indicated that motor in exhaust manifold turns on, causing lights to go dim.*ak dealer replaced battery, regulator ground screw, and alternator, but condition still exist.
No start condition, second time in two weeks.
Electronic control module needed to be replaced because vehicle stalled while consumer was driving on highway. Please provide more information.
Air conditioner will shut off when set at 5. Took to dealer, and they replaced blower motor resister 3 different times.also, when starting vehicle headlights are suppose to come on, but nothing comes on. Consumer slammed glove compartment, and headlights came on. Took to dealer, and they couldn't duplicate the problem. *ak service manager informed consumer that the circuit box behind the glove box was so hot that she almost got burned twice, consumer has had burned wires replaced.
Car shuts down without any warning. No power steering, no power brakes
Intermittently when trying to start vehicle it will not turn over. Dealer has repaired vehicle three times in past month, and stated that it is a wiring problem, but has not been able to duplicate problem. Dealer has replaced fuel pump.
I purchased my van on 12/26/2000 and drove it home. I had trouble starting the next day, but finally started and I used it. I parked overnight and could not start it on 12/28. It was towed in by dealer on 12/29 and released to me the next day claiming loose battery connection as cause of problem. I used it half day on 12/30 and parked overnight. Again it would not start on 12/31. Dealer took it in today today and van is still with dealer as at this time my mail. I was told the van is in perfect running condition. But now I am not so sure of what to think. I am frustrated and worried about the safety of my family using this van. What am I doing or not doing that could be causing this problem? Thank you for giving me the chance to report my problem.
Consumer smelled strong gas fumes and noticed that gas was pouring out, the dealer replaced the fuel regulator.
Vehicle dies cannot be restarted, also died when in motion
On several occasions the vehicle would not start, the dealer replaced the power control module but soon after the vehicle would not start again. Nlm
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