2000 Chevrolet Venture: won't start

8 of the 350 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Venture describe won't start.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 59 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2005
1
2004
1
2003
1
2002
3
2001
2
2000
8
1999
2
1998
2
1997
2

What owners say

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · OH

Please investigate incidents of failure of the gm passkey/passlock/vats security system. Security light would flash and vehicle experienced a total loss of power. Problem occurred intermittently for the next several months, at various speeds. No accidents involved, but several near misses. Problem occurred very frequently in the past week, and now vehicle will not start due to security feature. I am using factory original keys, not replacements. Problem affects this particular make and model, but it is so systemic to gm, an entire aftermarket industry has arisen to bypass this security "feature."

Filed Oct 24, 2003 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · WI

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.

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Electrical · 48,512 miles · TX

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.

Filed Dec 4, 2001 · Electrical · MD

No start condition, second time in two weeks.

Filed Feb 14, 2001 · Electrical, Fuel system · NY

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.

Filed Jan 2, 2001 · Electrical · IA

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.

Filed Sep 18, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · KS

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

Filed Mar 30, 2000 · Engine · FL

On three occasions vehicle would not start. Vehicle was towed to the dealer on all three occasions. Dealer was unable to duplicate or correct the problem. Check engine light still remains on. *ak