2002 Chevrolet Venture: water leaks into the cabin

5 of the 220 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Venture describe water leaks into the cabin.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 36 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Water leaks into the cabin by model year

2004
1
2003
2
2002
5
2001
2
2000
2
1999
5
1998
1
1997
2

What owners say

Filed Aug 2, 2009 · Airbags · 148,823 miles · OH

2002 chevy ventura started running into electrical issues in the dash aug of 08. In late september of 08 the air bag light had come on. Several days after the indicator light luminated the drivers side air bag exploded when starting the vehicle on a dry day. I mention this because I was asked a few times by gm about the conditions) took vehicle to the dealer and contacted gm who sent an inspector out to review the codes and make a determination of the cause. My request was to have gm correct the defect because no impact occurred that would cause the airbag to deploy. The case # 10531887 in gm's records which should state that the case was from water leaking into the floor board that caused the problem, they denied the claim. The passenger side air bag deployed days later when starting the vehicle. Contacted them again and they again denied assistance. Months after this episode the windshield needed replaced from rock chip. Found that the luggage rack was allowing water to leak down though the interpillar on the passenger side and has corroded the pillar frame that it was very difficult to replace the glass. So did gm know about the leak that the luggage rack was creating over the years causing electrical issues on this model??? The reason I bring this up is because I believe the inspector knew what to look for because this vehicle had never had issues with water in the floor boards of carpets. I am the second owner. I purchased the vehicle from a family member in 2006 who garaged it most of the time. I do not. I do want to say on a positive note that the van design and the room that the family enjoys in it on long trips has been great. Disappointed with the findings because the vans value is not worth anything with these problems.

Filed Jan 31, 2009 · Engine · 76,500 miles · PA

2002 chevrolet venture van with 77,000 miles- failure of intake manifold gasket. I noticed anti freeze smell everytime I shut off vehicle. This had been going on for about 2 months. I had local service station check it out and they informed me that the intake manifold gasket is leaking water and leaking intake manifold gaskets seems to be a major problem with chevrolet vehicles. I understand there is a class action suit being started about this problem. Why hasn't chevrolet done anything about this if it is true. Supposedly there was an article in the national petroleum institute magazine concerning this problem, any information that you can supply would be greatly appreciated. I have had all required maintenance done on this vehicle. I am having the intake manifold gaskets replaced next week before the water gets into the oil and I have a major engine failure. Cost of this job will be approximately $ 500.00.

Filed Jul 23, 2008 · Lights · IL

My chevy 2002 venture has been blowing headlights for the last few years seems they leak water but now they have turn yellow now the beam is very low where at night I can hardly tell if there on.

Filed Oct 22, 2002 · Visibility · PA

The consumer noticed a day after he purchased the vehicle, that the windsheild leaked water down through the instrument cluster along the top of the window.

Filed Sep 4, 2002 · Body, Electrical · PA

The windshield leaked water down through the overhead instrument cluster along to the top of the window. *tt the vehicle stalled, hesitated during acceleration and the passenger window had become inoperative. The service tech found corrosion in some wires. *scc *cb