2002 Chevrolet Venture: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Dec 5, 2020 · Engine · KY

Blown intake manifold gasket. Vehicle did not have an overheating issue, and has been well maintained since I've owned it. Drove across a steep 7 mile hill, temp gauge started moving above normal. I stopped and let it cool down, motor got to about 245 degrees well before any warning lights were able to come on. Started the motor and it sounded different so I popped the hood and the coolant overflow was bubbling. Noticed the windshield started steaming up, and a very rough idle. Shut the motor off and started it again. White smoke coming from the tailpipe. Turn it off again and opened the oil cap and it had the mayo look and smelled of antifreeze. Pulled the dipstick and the oil was brown and separated. Got it hauled home. Did an inspection and antifreeze was all down the block. Took the motor apart and the lower intake manifold gasket was just detroyed. Chevrolet has had nothing but problems out of these 3.4 gen 3 motors. They all need to be recalled and the problem corrected. Doesn't matter if you keep the coolant flushed and oil changed. Head gaskets were in the same shape I changed them too. All together cost me over $1000 between gasket kits, head bolts, intake bolts, coolant, oil, filter, flush, and that was changing the head gasket, lower and upper intake manifold gasket completely by myself. These motors are so hard to work on, I just couldn't afford to have someone do it for me. It's just bad to buy a vehicle and have this problem. Most venture owners have changed head gaskets or intake gaskets more than once. Toyota recalled their 3.0 motors for this problem, why is gm not made to rectify this continuous problem. The van has alot of other problems as well, body rust, headlights you cannot see with, oil seal leaks, steering knuckle problems, sliding door issues, radio problems, electrical problems, signal lights, ABS problems. Fuel pump problems. It's a lemon

Filed May 2, 2012 · Fuel system · IL

Chevy venture 2002 w/83732 miles. To whom it may concern: on april 28, 2002 I took van to have it test it for the emissions. It failed with p0446 code, evap vent performance. On may 2, 2002, I took the van to my local dealership to have it diagnosed for service engine light and ABS light on. They advised me that in order for them to further diagnosed this issue, that they would need to remove the fuel tank for a total of $776.51 cost. Service advisor requested an immediate payment of $345.00 for them to further diagnose the issue which I declined. I then called gm to inquired about any service bulletins and/or recalls on my minivan, gm found none and they declined to assist with this repair. Based on my research, it seems that a lot of chevy venture owners are experiencing the same issue with the emissions system. I do feel that there is a defective part within the emmisions system and more specifically the vent valve and or the fuel tank pressure sensor in the fuel tank. I will not be buying another gm product. I would be very happy to see a recall on this issue. Customer shouldn't have to be put in a financial position where the fuel tank on the vehicle needs removal in order to have a fuel emissions system diagnosed. Thank you very much for your attention to this matter. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed May 2, 2012 · Brakes · IL

Chevy venture 2002 w/83732 miles. To whom it may concern: anti-lock-ABS light, intermittent ABS indicator light. Started having issues with the anti-lock brakes system, when issue started the ABS light indicator light would intermittently flash and the ABS would by itself tried to engaged while car was running. This made driving the vehicle very dangerous because the ABS would try to engage while running not braking. On may 2, 2002, I took the van to local dealership to have it diagnosed for the ABS light on. They detected a left rear defective speed sensor and they advised me to have it repair for a total cost of $741.00 which I declined. I then called gm to inquire about any service bulletins and/or recalls on my minivan, gm found none and they declined to assist with this repair. Glen at gm stated that the defective speed sensor had failed because of the age of the vehicle and the driving environment where vehicle is driven (illinois=snow=salt=corrosion). I do feel that there is a defective part within the ABS braking system and to be more specifically, the speed sensor. I will not be buying another gm product. I would be very happy to see a safety recall on this issue. Thank you very much for your assistance in this matter. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Feb 27, 2008 · Brakes · 86,124 miles · MD

Last year I took my venture into the dealer to have it looked over because the check engine light was on, all of a sudden I had 3 lights on. I had no traction control or ABS. After having the service dept. Look at my vehicle, I was told it was a sensor in the left rear wheel. Since I have discovered that other owners have had similar problems, I think gm should get involved. The part was extremely expensive so I've had to go without for the last year.

Filed Mar 22, 2007 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · NY

Constant problems with ABS/awd system. This van has been at the dealer 13 times and going to be 14 soon for the same issues. In only 18 months. Hubs have been replaced both on my ownership and prior to my ownership. Wiring harnesses have been repaired and the problem remains. Now just driving the ABS computer activates, as well as now when you stop the computer keep activating for about 3 seconds after complete stop. Gm has been notifyed and can not respond for 6 days. It is only a matter of time before the system causes a complete brake system failure, will this happen before someone forces a repair? Or will it wait until somebody is critically injured or dies? I would like to think that the government could jump in and not waist time doing so. Just on this site it has been documented 20 times, complaint numbers, 80005017, 10002188, 10014288, 10021976, 10040887, 10051990, 10057579, 10064377, 10069872, 10059752, 10083334, 10060961, 10103060, 10105875, 10108658, 10134831, 10135162, 10135981, 10170423, 10183334. The dealer has tried to repair this problem but to no avail.

Filed Feb 23, 2007 · Brakes · 62,301 miles · MI

2002 chevy venture with 62000 miles. Have replaced right front hub and harness etc 2 times (jan 3, 2003 at 10800 miles and feb 22, 2006 at 62000 miles left front hub, harness etc july 17, 2003 at 19800 miles all by dealers. Abs inoperative shorted module awd disable from above.

Filed Sep 9, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · 26,000 miles · NV

Abs brake failure with awd disable. Abs light came on with awd disable message, both are connected. With ABS failure, awd is disables. Failure required replacement of part. No consequences because it was summer and no snow, winter would have been different story. Only part that failed was replaced but there is a service bulletin and re-engineered part due to obvious problems. Bulletin is #03-05-25-004a. Concern is that ABS and awd fail at same time, I feel this is a serious safety hazard in winter driving, the type you buy a awd for. I have contacted gm and the refuse to replace other part.

Filed Sep 2, 2005 · Brakes · 8,000 miles · NJ

We own a 2002 chevy venture. The hub sensors have failed and had to be replaced three times since we have purchased the vehicle. The nhsta just issued a recall-05v379000- for gm SUV's and trucks with the same problem. Are you going to include the chevy venture. When the ABS sensors fail our rotors have to be replaced and our brakes fail withen a short time of the failure of the sensor. I have tried to negotiate with gm and the dealer to take the vehicle back but to no avail.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Brakes · NJ

I own a 2002 chevy venture and had the problem of ABS dis-engaging and the ABS warning light come on intermittently at first when the car is in motion (mostly at low speeds) and then permanently. The first two times I took it to the dealership, I was told that there were problems with brakes and tires. I got them replaced and even then the problem persisted. Finally, I was told that the front left hub assembly needed to be changed and it was done at no cost to me (the car is under manufacturer's warranty). During the time the hub assembly was changed, I got an uncomfortable feeling that I was not being given the reason for the ABS problem in a straight forward way. I now see that certain chevrolet vehicles (venture is not one of them) have been recalled for a front end hub assembly problem. The symptom for the recall seems a little different but I would like the federal safety agency to investigate and make sure that chevy venture does not have the same hub assembly corrosion problem. The incident date I mention below is the latest incident date, but I have had the problem at least for the past six months.

Filed Jan 6, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 12,000 miles · NY

Crancking extensvly, brakes front and rear, uneven wear and tear, hydroplaning noise, vibrations, steering and unalignments problems, emmision repaired and treated, as the created sulphur odors, and stalling. Uneven driving, ABS light coming on at speed exceeding 60 MPH.

Filed Dec 16, 2004 · Brakes · NY

The design of the ABS on the 2002 chevy venture (awd) is that the ABS is tied to the awd for traction control. The front left and right ABS sensors have cracked 4 times in the past 2 years on our vehicle, with the 5th time occurring this month. When the ABS sensors (hub assembly) malfunctions, it disengages the awd. While the ABS and awd should be tied together for traction control, they should not disengage each other. In addition, there is no warning when the ABS malfunctions, and once it malfunctions, it does not stay malfuntioned. This means that the next time you start the vehicle, the ABS warning light is no longer on. If you are braking at the time of the malfunction, it is very difficult to stop, which could result in an accident. We bought the venture specifically for the awd feature, and it is unfortunate that due to poor design or lack of quality control on the part, we do not have the reliability of the awd, not to mention the possible accident(s) that could occur.

Filed Jul 20, 2004 · Brakes, Locks · 8,000 miles · PA

The owner had the automatic sliding door repaired at the dealership on four occasions. The door opened unintentionally, however the dealership stated there was nothing wrong with the door. After the owner pulled out of the dealer, the problem occurred again. No one was willing to assist the consumer with the problem. Also the all wheel drive system has gone bad and the sensors have gone out twice. Also, the ABS light stays on as well. Provide further details.