Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. Upon refueling the vehicle, fuel started leaking from the fuel tank. The contact mentioned that the failure progressively worsened. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed a small fracture which may have allowed fuel vapors and small droplets of fuel to pass through. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 214,000.
2002 Chevrolet Venture fuel system complaints
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I bought this car used and discovered that I couldn't fill the gas tank more than 1/3 of the way or it would leak from a crack in the plastic gas tank where the filler pipe connects to the tank. I looked it up on the internet and discovered it was a common problem; http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/chevrolet/venture/fuel+tank I talked to my local chevrolet dealer and he said that there was a recall, but my VIN number was not included. Now what?
I purchased a used 2002 chevy venture with only 84,000 and the first thing I did was fill it with gas for the next day of school drop offs and pick ups . I got home parked it and the next day a small puddle of gas was under drivers side sliding door. I looked on line and found a recall so I called the chevy dealer and they said my VIN # was not one that was covered. So now we have our new van sitting in our drive way with no money to fix it till next week. I think gm really needs to step up and fix their problem... I fond several people in the same boat. And still after they bought a new tank a week or two later the same thing occurred.. So now what... Who is keeping the automotive companies accountable.. Does some small child have to be injured or god forbid loose their life... Some one needs to do something....
I noticed fuel mileage being really off and a very strong gasoline smell and had it checked @ our local repair shop and was told gas tank weld had failed; we were also told we were very lucky that we got it in as soon as we did. Very dangerous! Was also told by mechanic that there had been recalls on this very thing and also even more service bulletins. I contacted gm and was told yes there had been recalls but not our VIN number group! Now it's time to do this before someone dies or is maimed. They told me they were very sorry but glad no one was hurt! I was also told to save all my paper work just in case @ which time I told them I save everything! They were more concerned about why I had taken it to our repair shop rather than one of their dealers; I told them that the only thing I ever got from their dealers were that they could not ever replicate the problem; then our repairman would fix what they couldn't even identify.
The gas gauge stopped working, went from full to empty in about 3 seconds. Chevy refused to help. I have carried a notebook in the vehicle since that time, writing down the date, place of purchase, mileage, total cost, cost per gallon, and how many gallons. This is to make sure I don't run dry, since the idiot going goes off whenever it pleases. (car was purchased new, from paramus chevrolet in october, 2001).
The fuel gauge either shows full or empty. It will show full while driving, but when sitting still, even if you just filled up the low fuel light will come on and the gauge will drop to empty. Other than setting the trip, you have no way of knowing how much gas is in the tank. When you get to half a tank or so, the light will come on constantly and ding. Have tried many things to fix this problem but nothing seems to work. I have heard this on a lot of this same type vehicle.
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)
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. The contact smelled gasoline fuel from the vehicle while parked. When he attempted to refuel the vehicle, it would take thirty minutes to add two gallons to the tank. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v349000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were unknown.
Fuel gauge reads erratically.
I was driving and notice the van slowing down on me and then it stopped suddenly. I took it to a mechanic and was told it needed gas. Two weeks after I notice the odometer would jump from empty to full back and forth. Then I notice whenever I try to fill it up with gas it would not take more than $5.00 worth.
Have fuel leaking from storage tank, technician says it is coming from around the inlet, and that there is a related safety campaign on my vehicle (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v349000). The dealership tells me that my vehicles is not one that is involved in the campaign (2002 chevrolet venture [xxx]). It would seem that gm misreport the scope of the problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that when ever he added fuel to its capacity and parked the vehicle in his garage, he smelled fuel. He also stated that he doesn't smell fuel while the vehicle is being driven. The failure only occurred when the fuel tank was full. The dealer stated that there was a recall for the fuel system; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. The failure recurred which also revealed a crack on the inlet valve. The federal safety agency campaign id 07v349000, fuel system, gasoline: storage is related to the failure. The failure and current mileages were 131,000.
Air conditioner condenser failed, gm new of the problem in december, 2002, but kept their mouth shut until the warranty expired. The gas gauge does not work, it flips from full to empty, I have to keep a mileage notebook in order to know when to fill up. My warning light on the dash continues to flash "rear hatch ajar, side door ajar, low brake fluid." there is nothing wrong with any of the items. The front brakes went bad at 32,000, requiring new pads and rotors. The window button on the driver side will put the passenger window down, but not up. The rear window washer does not work. I am so glad that gm is going bankrupt. I bought an american car, to try and help the workers stay employed, but now realize that all I did was to keep some overpaid, lazy slobs on the job for much longer than they should have been employed. The dealer has been a complete loss, with gm customer service having the attitude that, "since the warranty has expired, you can stick it, because we don't care.
In july 06' I bought and installed a wix brand #33183, plastic body, gasoline line filter on my 02' chevy venture. In the spring of 08' I found that it was leaking gasoline on the floor of my garage. I believe a leak had developed in the plastic body. I contacted wix in april 08' and turned over the filter for evaluation. I have yet to receive a report back after numerous inquiries.
Front brakes failed prematurely--rotors were destroyed at 34,000 miles. Air conditioner condenser failed, gm knew of problem in dec. Of 2002 but kept quiet until warranty ran out. Needed to replace condenser and dryer with new parts, gm would not help. Fuel gauge doesn't work, have to keep paper ecord of fuel consumption. Rear window washer has failed, does not spray.
I filled up the van, 1.5 hrs later we stopped to use a rest area and it wouldn't start. It sounds like it wants to start but it just won't fire. We had to get it towed, (we were 400 miles from home). It has been in the shop for over a month. They have tried everything. We had a diagnostic at a chevy dealer and they said 100% it needed a new fuel pump. They wanted $800. I found one for $300. But it did not fix the problem. Now we are still stumped. The dealership does not want to help me again unless I get it fixed there. I can't afford their prices.
Leak in gas tank where filler neck goes into tank. Reference the federal safety agency recall # 07v349000. Gm and local dealer has told me my vehicle does not qualify for recall because my van is long wheelbase and recall is for short wheelbase. The fracture in the tank is in the same location as from the recall for short wheelbase chevrolet ventures.
My 2002 chevrolet venture had a fractured fuel inlet that I had repaired at the dealership prior to the recall (no. 06230 I believe). I have submitted to the manufacturer for reimbursement for the charges to correct the defect and the manufacturer is denying that this is a recall solely because I did not receive a recall notice. My vehicle clearly falls within the VIN# for a recalled vehicle but since they did not send me a notice they claim it is not a defect. I would like reimbursement for correcting on my own and prior to the recall the defective vehicle/parts.
Throttle to the accelerator locked in the fully open position. Van accelerated on the highway. Brakes started to fade badly, unable to hold the engine. Had my four young children in the van. Forced to shift into neutral and turn the engine off in the middle of rush hour traffic.
Fuel gauge problem on 2002 chevy venture. Stays at full when driving (never moves), stays at empty (never moves) with low fuel light on when idling. That's it, the fuel gauge shows no other amount of fuel. Nothing out of the ordinary happened to signal the start of this problem. Has caused vehicle to run out of gas without any knowledge. No repairs have solved this problem. Many other complaints on various message boards on the internet from other chevy venture owners with similar problem and no luck in correction of the problem.
Dt: 2002 chevrolet venture. Consumer is handicapped and has to drive left footed. Within the first year of owning the venture opened left sliding manual door and the door fell off the tracks and fell onto the consumer. This was in november of 2002. Consumer's brother put the door back on the tracks and sled it as far as it would go, but would not close. Drove the van to dealership, they said they fixed it. Continued to have door problems, and vehicle has been in and out of the dealership. August or september of 2004, the door fell off again. Stopped and had help putting it back on. Took it back to dealership, they said they fixed it again. Then, the sliding door overlapped the drivers door, pining the consumer in vehicle. Took back to dealership and this time it was out of warranty, and consumer had to pay to have it fixed. Currently, the window was moving from the wind that was coming around the door. Called the manufacturer, and I told them that door needed to be fixed agai. Currently, the car was parked in consumer's driveway awaiting repairs. The right door was now showing the same problems, the dealership changed the right door module due to a recall. This fixed the right door. The door has no handles to be able to shut the door ,and consumer must slide the door using the window, and this was unsafe. The dealership put new seat belts in because they said the seat belts were causing the door problem . The new seat belts do not retract. The seat latch by the right rear door broke, could not move the seat in any way. About 2 months ago, while driving stopped at a stop sign and smelled gas. The o ring had a defect that caused this, according to the dealership.
Fuel tank filler neck has defective weld that allowed large quanity of fuel to leak onto both the vehicle and ground. This vehicle has never been in any accident or operated in a rough or abusive manner. Fuel tank had to be replaced. Have very grave concerns about what would happen in a side impact collision.
The light saying "check engine soon" went on. I was due for an oil change anyway so took the car to the dealer. Parts manager said it needs a new thermostat and intake gasket. Gasket takes 6.6 hrs labor and will therefore cost over $500. This is a 2002 chevrolet venture van model sv; 42000 miles. This seems an unusual costly repair for this vehicle. What do you think?
The vehicle's gas tank had a small leak. *nm the fumes could be smelled in the garage and small spots were seen on the garage floor. The mechanic told the consumer that the tank was plastic and a knob had broke off causing the leak.
While driving the venture van, road debris hit the gas tank and punctured it. Gas tank is plastic and is the lowest part of the vehicle. There is no protection from road debris.
Vehicle has been in dealers shop four times due to fuel gauge not working properly. Whenever fuel tank was filled fuel gauge would show a half tank. Also, there was an oil leak. Vehicle had been in dealers shop twice for oil leak.
While driving our 2002 chevrolet venture, the ABS light comes on and "all-wheel drive disabled" appears in the display. This has occurred on three separate occasions, each time while driving, each time after having been repaired by the dealer. In for service on 9/5/02, 11/19/02, 12/2/02 and today, 9/29/03 for a total of 47 days and counting. This last incident occurred after the part was "redesigned" to eliminate the known defect. There was a failure of the ABS and all wheel drive system due to a faulty wheel speed sensor. The consumer requested a refund under the new york lemon law. The fuel evaporator leaked. *scc
While driving, the vehicle hit a mud flap and put a hole in the gas tank.
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