2002 Chevrolet Venture engine problems

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 Dec 17, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 143,000 miles · WA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. While the vehicle was parked, the driver and passenger side air bags suddenly deployed without warning. The contact sustained injuries, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000. Updated 04/06/16*lj the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. Updated 04/19/2016.

Filed Aug 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 159,000 miles · TN

Temp gauge trys go hot had check nothing engene misfire had check 7 times now. Replace mass air temp sensore twice throttle position sensors. Plugs and wires twice in one month has wire shortage for AC and we have paid out alot of money from day 2 of owning this was going sell but I would sell this crap to no one.. Now says o2 sensore left wheel sensor and much more codes junk like this dont need to be sold..

Filed Dec 1, 2012 · Engine · 145,000 miles · NJ

Vehicle was showing 'hot coolant temperature' and was taken to the mechanic for repairs. After just months the same problem returned.

Filed Apr 3, 2012 · Engine · 123,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to overheat and the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the oil pressure sending unit, water pump, thermostat and radiator cap was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired yet the repair failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who advised the contact that the motor also needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 123,000 and the current mileage was 126,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2012 · Engine · 150,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. While parked, the contact noticed that coolant was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that the lower intake manifold was leaking coolant. The gaskets for the lower intake manifold would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 83,000 miles · NJ

Suspension--both tie rods in the front of the vehicle have had to be replaced--mechanic said that both times it was near catastrophic failure. Other--air conditioner condenser cracked due to design failure. 2002 service bulletin told that gm was aware of the problem but kept quiet until the warranty period was over, and then refused to help. Brakes--front brake pads have been replaced four (4) times, rotors have been replaced twice. The vehicle has 83,000 original miles. I am the original owner.

Filed May 24, 2011 · Engine · 83,103 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. The contact noticed anti-freeze and water on the garage floor where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the head gasket and intake manifold would need replacing. There were no recalls for the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,103.

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Engine · PA

January 4,2011 philadelphia, pa. I first notice in aug 2010 that my 2002 chevy venture was making noise and overheating was told by a mechanic it was my wheel bearings and my thermostat got that repaired that cost about $425.00 then the van kept overheating and cutting off went back to the mechanic and was told it was my radiator that was repaired drove it and had to take the van back because it was still overheating so the water pump was repaired and the both of those repairs was about $275.00 needless to say the van was still overheating then I was told that the van need to be put on the diagnostic machine and then I found out it was my intake manifold gasket and that cost me $500.00. If gm is having this many customers with the same problems this it should be addressed so us as owner don't be put through this again.

Filed Jun 14, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 50,000 miles · AZ

Transmission failed in january of 2005 at 50,000 miles. Had it rebuilt for $3,000.00. Failed again at in august 2009 115,000 miles and at the same time the lower intake manifold gasket failed. Had it replaced and the gasket replaced for another $3,000.00. Still overheats in city traffic. Left radiator fan never comes on I have to run the heater to get the temp under control and I live in yuma, az. This van is a lemon and has cost me about $8,000.00 more than it should to own. Never again will I buy a gm product. They are criminals!