2001 Chevrolet Venture: check engine light

Filed May 1, 2015 · Transmission · 162,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet venture. While driving approximately 65 MPH, a loud noise was coming from the engine. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. And the vehicle failed to change gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2009 · Engine · 111,571 miles · CA

Our 2001 chevrolet venture's intake manifold gasket has failed, allowing coolant into the engine oil. We started having trouble with it in january 2007. The check engine light came on and we took it in to our mechanic. He checked the cooling system and found the thermostat was not working properly. It was replaced. In june 2008, we noticed a loss of coolant. We took it in to our mechanic again. He did a coolant system check and found nothing wrong, replaced possible leaking hose. Once again we were losing coolant. We took into our mechanic again (third times a charm). Could fine nothing wrong with cooling system, did diagnostic and found a leak in the intake manifold gasket. We had no warning, no check engine light, no over heating since earlier time. The main problem is the coolant was going inside the engine, no outside leaking to warn us. The car stalled and died on us, luckily it was at a stop light. It could have caused a major accident if I was driving on freeway going 65. It has been parked at my house, non-op with dmv. Gm has admitted to me during more than one call that they have known about this problem for some time, but refuse to fix it. They say they are waiting for the federal safety agency to put out a mandatory recall before they will fix any problems. There are thousands of people with this same problem. The 3.1ll and 3.4l v-6 engines were put in all body types and different gm makes and models. Now some v-8's and newer models are coming down with the same problem. According to internal memo's from gm, they have known about this problem since 2000. Dex-cool seems to be the culprit. It is a known plasticizer (softens plastic) and is corrosive to aluminum. The gasket on the intake manifold is made of plastic and the some of the manifolds and or parts are made of aluminum. Dex-cool degrades hoses, gaskets and also rusts aluminum, causing a sludge to build up into the engine. Why would any one put this corrosive material into an engine on purpose?

Filed Dec 20, 2007 · Engine · 98,978 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. A mechanic stated that the intake manifold gasket malfunctioned and there was also a coolant leak. Gm advised her to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The contact has not yet been to the dealer. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 98,978. Updated 01/17/08 *bf updated 01/17/08

Filed Jan 31, 2006 · Engine · 50,860 miles · MD

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated, the temperature gauge failed, and the vehicle was running slow. The dealership determined there was a blown head gasket.

Filed Oct 21, 2004 · Transmission · 62,612 miles · MI

Twice while driving our 2001 venture my wife and I had noticed the engine revving while traveling down the road. In the second instance the check engine light came on and remained illuminated most of the day finally going out on the drive home. We arranged an appointment at the local chevrolet service department, which incidentally is where the vehicle was purchased. The dealer inspected the vehicle and reported to us that the transmission fluid was brown and smelt burnt. They also advised that they had pulled 2 transmission codes when scanning the vehicles computer. The dealer provided us with two remedies to repair the transmission. The first remedy was to replace a transmission solenoid and refill the transmission with new fluid. We were advised that this was a try it and see approach. The second remedy was to replace the factory transmission with a remanufactured transmission. Estimates for these remedies were $1137.74 and $2985.06 respectively. A second opinion was obtained from a local transmission shop. The shop inspected the vehicle and reported to us that indeed the transmission fluid was burnt, the engine codes mentioned herein were transmission related, and that there was material built up in the transmission filter and oil pan. The shop advised us that the transmission could be rebuilt for $2372.92. Due to the overall lower cost, the local shop rebuild was selected. When the vehicle was picked up we were advised some of the clutches were essentially gone, most likely due to the failure of a solenoid.

Filed Apr 16, 2004 · Transmission · 17,070 miles · LA

We purchased the van on 4/10/2002 with 7478 miles on it. We have many other problems with the van but the major problem is and still is the transmission. Nov 25, 2002, there were 17070 miles on van when we took it in. "could not duplicate the problem". On november 28, 2002, still having the same problems. This time they changed out a pressure solenoid. On march 3, 2003, we brought the van back. Could not duplicate. We were given a rental for a couple of days. On september 15, 2003, we brought the van back for the same reason and other reasons. Leaking in the van at the back hatch door. Still told that they could not get the transmission to do what we stated but one time. They said not enough to fix the problem. On october 13, 2003, we brought the van back for the same reason and for the driver side power seat. They could not duplicate the problem with the transmission. We also had a oxygen sensor replaced because the engine light had come on. On january 22, 2004, we decided to bring the van to another dealership. Gerry lane did in fact find a problem with the transmission. He stated that it was full of metal shavings and needed a complete overhaul. We got the van back on january 29, 2004. On february 13, 2004, we brought the van back again because it still was not fixed. On february 19, 2004, we were called by the service advisor and told to come pick up the van. The service manager and a gm representative were handling all our concerns. The gm customer service rep that we called on february 16, 2004 called us back on february 24, 2004 to offer a coupon for repairs that may have to be done after the original warranty runs out. Good for one time, up to 100000 miles or the year 2008, whichever occurs first. Our vehicle is still in the shop and gm refuses to do warranty work on it even though a technician has identified a problem. What does it take to get a recall or defect investigation done? Does someone have to die first?

Filed Nov 21, 2003 · Engine · 39,000 miles · NJ

The service engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where a mechanic determined nothing was wrong. The manufacturer is aware of the problem. Please provide further details.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · NJ

Check engine light stays on - defect with software on PCM that controls egr code 1404.

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Body, Electrical · 30,000 miles · WI

Transmission slips after sitting when first starting out;horn honks occasionally while driving; power sliding door on driver's side won't open/close when activated by button or remote switches; hard starts after driving and sitting briefly (especially after highway driving--tried different gas stations gasses). Taken to two different dealers mostly about transmission and they claim unless the check engine light comes on, they can't do anything about it. Going to take back and have it stay there until they reproduce this week.

Filed Mar 12, 2002 · GA

While driving suddenly the engine light will come on. Had taken vehicle to dealer to correct problem. Had been fixed, but consumer believed that it could happen again. Please provide more information.

Filed Feb 9, 2002 · MO

Engine light comes on and off after engine received 15000 mile check from dealer. Stayed on for a week then off by itself.now back on. Will return vehicle to dealer for check.