The drivers side sliding door came off the hinge at the back. The door will not close properly now, and can not be used. The brake light burns out everytime it is replaced and looks like it melts the base of the bulb and the socket looks like it has been melted also. The middle section, drivers side seat belt will not release.
2000 Chevrolet Venture: doors won't lock, open or latch
8 of the 350 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Venture describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
Consumer letter regarding 2000 chevrolet venture door locks were changed with notice to consumer during oil change. *ts
Dt: contact states the retractor on the passenger side automatic door will not allow the door close if there is something blocking the door from shutting. The design is suppose to allow the door to retract if there is something blocking the door from shutting. The consumers daughter hand was closed in the door and the door completely shut. The consumer hit the button to open the door, and it did open this way. The vehicle has not been to a service dealer. There was a recall on the door handle of this passenger side door. The consumer does not have the recall number or campaign id number. *ak
Dt: contact stated after recall 04v597000 repairs on the power sliding door handle of the passenger door were done the lock on the door will not stay closed. The sliding door on the inside was roughed up from the repair work. The repair work on the recall was done on the 7-18-05. Dealer said that the lock on the door had nothing to do with the recall.
The passenger side power sliding door on my 2000 chevy venture does not close properly. This has been a problem since I bought the van new. I have taken it to chevy dealers on different occasions, but was told there was no problem. At one time last year, the door opened while driving down the road. My 4 year old daughter was in the seat by the door and thankfully did not fall out. We took it immediately to the dealer, but they again said nothing was wrong. The problem is not predictable, which makes it hard to show the dealer, but the door will make a groaning sound and the alarm will sound when it does. The rear part of the door appears to try to pull in too far, causing the sound. The door will then have to be opened and shut 3-4 times to get it to properly close. I stopped taking it to the dealer after the warranty expired because I didn't want to be charged to hear them say nothing is wrong. There is obviously a problem. I took it in for the recall, but they again said nothing was wrong. I have contacted chevrolet, but they will not do anything since it is out of warranty. The van has 48,000 miles and the door has been a problem since day one. Maybe if enough people notify your organization, something will be done. Thank you for your assistance with this matter. The incident date listed below is the approximate time I purchased the van, since this is an ongoing problem.
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
Consumer states power sliding door will not close and / or the door still beeps after it is closed. This condition does not exist when parked on a downhill, in which the front of the van is lower than the back of the van. Consumer is aware there is a recall notice 01v067000 relating to this condition. Vehicle has been serviced 3 times, but problem still exist.
Door lock on right hand slider is inpoerative. Van has been to dealer 6 times to repair, chevrolet contacted, no resolution. Dealer is waiting to get a loaner car to proceed with diagnostics. I have not heard back from gm on issues. On a previous report regarding the rolling of the vehicle, it has now backed into a rock, no injuries, but gm doesn't acknowledge any problems with transmission.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.
- Risk
- If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, gm advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668; or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.
Recall number 04V597000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v‑067) from april to august 2001. Also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in january through april 2001. These vehicles have inadequate front welds. If a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.
- Risk
- If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on october 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 01V264000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.
- Risk
- An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v‑264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 01V067000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Venture door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 2000 Chevrolet Venture?
8 of 350 owner complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Venture (2%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Chevrolet Venture?
There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Chevrolet Venture
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