2001 Chevrolet Venture electrical problems

Filed Dec 10, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 160,000 miles · VA

I was told it had intermittent rear lighting problem (driver side rear lights would go in and out) when purchasing vehicle used in 2012 with160,000 miles, 90% highway. Had repaired immediately for safety, legal and state required annual inspections (or so I thought). Within 3 months/75 miles later, it started again. Entire wiring harness and light assembly was replaced, to no avail. Before I could take it in again, both rear lights intermittently stopped working. Passenger side wiring harness and light assembly replaced. It wasn't fixed.and before I could get it back in the shop, the front passenger side lights started the same thing. New mechanic assures me, " don't worry, there are many things I can try!" little consolation for the drivers behind me or for me from being pulled over by & ticketed or when I need the va state mandatory "annual inspection" sticker. They are able to get them to work long enough but again, at what cost? Meanwhile, the intermittent problem moved to the passenger front lights, when hitting brakes I see that flashers start to work. All of the mechanics are "putting a band-aid on a broken arm". & ii'm paying dearly each and every time. They now want to replace things in the steering wheel but I want chevrolet to correct the problem this time or tell the mechanics what to do. This is a mini-van that I drive back and forth to the grocery and school, .5 miles - 5 miles a way 3-4 times a week.

Filed Jan 20, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 5,000 miles · FL

My mother purchased the vehicle brand new in 2001, it has been a problem since she brought it home. Turn signals have never worked properly, headlights fill up with water causing them to burn out, interior lights don't work properly. I acquired the vehicle after her passing in 2012 . The van only has 66000 miles on it and I've had to replace the lights 6 times since I've had it. When she had it she took it back to the dealership several times only to have the same problems happen again. I recently ran into someone that was in the same make, model and yr vehicle at a gas station, he asked me if I had any electrical issues and of course I said yes..this van is a disaster waiting to happen.. Why is there not a recall on this lemon?

Filed Dec 6, 2010 · Electrical · OH

2001 chevrolet venture mini-van. Consumer writes regarding problem with vehicle horn *tgw the consumer stated the horn was difficult to locate, when attempting to use it. The consumer stated it took several pushes/presses to eventually sound the horn.

Filed Jan 4, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · IN

No brake lights on my van all fuses are good and so are the bulbs.

Filed Aug 19, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 48,746 miles · MI

Tail lamp failure due to water egress. Item is a 2001 chevy venture tail lamp circuit board socket. Nature of design is a 4 bulb in-line circuit board socket holder, its mounted with electrical connector at the top, thus allowing water to enter the socket holder via wires and connector. Water floods tail lamp and shorts out the tail lamp. Over time the steel circuit plate wires become corroded and can no longer make a complete circuit, thus very dim or no tail lamp lights.

Filed Jul 31, 2007 · Electrical · 78,913 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet venture. While driving at any speed, all of the dashboard lights dim. The vehicle operates normally, despite the failure. The vehicle has been inspected four times for the failure. The instrument panel was replaced, which corrected the failure temporarily. As of july 30, 2007, the failure still persists. The current mileage was 120,000 and failure mileage was 78,913.

Filed Oct 7, 2005 · Electrical · 19,500 miles · VA

Tail lights would illuminate dimly on the dash and then fail to operate. This created a dangerous situation when turning. Replaced both tail light circuit boards and pigtails.

Filed Jul 18, 2005 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · TX

Dt: the horn blew about once a month without warning for only a seconds after driving about 30 miles down the road. This happened on its own. Has not taken vehicle to a dealer or contacted manuafacturer. No clue as to why this happened. No repairs have been made.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Electrical · DC

2001 chevrolet venture experiencing problems with the engine. ***no answer required***. *mr the starter relay secured next to the radiator cap is susceptible to rain water and as a result the starter would not disengage. *tt

Filed Nov 26, 2004 · Electrical · 54,000 miles · MI · fire

My 2001 chevrolet venture caught fire while in my garage. It burned to a total loss. It also caused a measure of smoke damage to my garage. The vehicle had 54,000 miles on it. The situation was extremely dangerous, as it could have caught my garage or even my home on fire. There were absolutely no warnings or indications that anything was wrong prior to the incident. It seems to be quite a defect.