2000 Chevrolet Venture: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Nov 12, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · OH

We own a 2000 chevy venture that we bought used about 4 years ago. When we bought it, the button for the doors to open automatically didn't work as well as the gas gauge. Since, we have replaced the heads, the water pump, rack and pinion, wheel hub, tie rod end, as well as replacing the head lights every couple months and now having problems with the brake lights.when we had the heads replaced, they flushed the radiator and we are still having problems with the low coolant light coming on and the fluid looking cloudy. They told us that the cloudiness sometimes happens, but still doesn't explain the light coming on saying its low!!! We were also notified that the ABS box is bad and needs replaced...also, sometimes there is water that leaks from the weather gauge or the top of the windshield. Also the traction system light comes on and actually shuts the system off when you turn the van on, this maybe due to the bad ABS box but has been doing this longer then the ABS light has been on. There is also rust along the van below the sliding doors. The locks also sometimes stick when using the keypad or the electrical lock button inside the van. We can't wait to get rid of this van! Just hope we have better luck with our next vehicle.

Filed Apr 17, 2009 · Acceleration, Body · 103,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that the front and back of the undercarriage were damaged and smashed in over the brake lines. In addition, the front passenger side axle makes strange crunching noises, the vehicle shimmies severely, and the cruise control fails to deactivate when it should. Furthermore, the seat belts do not properly restrain the occupants and the headlights blink on and off while driving at night. The contact placed two new front tires on the vehicle, as well as a new set of brakes. The dealer stated that the vehicle was previously in a crash, in which the hood, fender, and undercarriage were damaged. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000 and current mileage was 113,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2009 · Airbags, Lights · 95,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet venture. While driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed that the air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure indicated that both air bags were deactivated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, but they could not inspect the vehicle because the air bag indicator was not illuminated at the time. The failure continued intermittently; however, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and they performed a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the driver's side seat belt latch assembly was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under any recalls; therefore, they were not liable for the repairs. The current mileage was 97,000 and failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 3/16/09 *cn the headlight covers fogged up as well. Updated 03/19/09.

Filed Nov 18, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · VA

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.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Lights · 49,000 miles · FL

Both headlights have a heavy condensation, causing reduced visibility during the night and obstructing the consumer's view. *ak the headlights had been replaced four times for the same problem. The condensation was so severe that it puddled when the glass was tapped which would cause it to blow out during night driving and cause a problem on the back unlit roads. *scc

Filed Nov 10, 2003 · Lights · 42,000 miles · FL

Headlights right&left. Condensation is very high and water accumulates which can possibly cause the filiment to blow out it water bounces up into it.this can cause a problem while night driving ,espicially on dark roads such as we have in middleburg.*ak the dealer states this is natural etc, but the amount of condensation where the water accumulates and stays in a puddle is not natural, dealer said the heat from filiment will dry it up but this does not happen,if you tap the glass the water runs down to form a puddle....I did report this to them before on the way back from a trip and kind of hoped they were right about drying up but this is not so, at first they said I had a cracked lens but both sides? I wish I had of got a written report of this visit at that time. I told them at the time I was concerned if this was an ongoing problem they should look into it to avoid any future problems. We owned a 1997 van prior to this and they replaced headlights at least 4 times for the same problem,( this is recorded) file #1-159770583 is the # I was told to use for communicating this problem . I t talked to your agency verbally (nhta) thank you henry beaudoin

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Electrical · FL

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.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Lights · NY

Headlights will randomly go off and then come right back on again. Dealership stated they could not determine a cause because they have not witnessed this erratic operation.

Filed Jan 8, 2001 · Lights · ME

While traveling at night with headlights on and they were flashing on and off. Also, no different between high beam or low beam. Please provide further information.