2002 Chevrolet Venture lights problems

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 129,700 miles · TX

I was pulled over do to no rear brake light or turn signal on left side. Got a ticket. Went to junk yard bought replacement only to discover it was also burned out and useless !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Been through at least 50 bulbs in the last year alone. I am second owner. Also have another electrical issue as in the switch above in between front seats that control inside lighting. It must stay in the off position or it runs the battery completely down. Also the side door gets stuck in the open position and it takes a lot of strength to close it.

Filed Jul 24, 2010 · Lights · UT

Brake bulbs continually blow, and over heat in my chevy venture minivan. I thought it might be an isolated incident but my neighbors montana (same parts & manufacturer) is doing the same. Also have noticed others on the road now that have rear brake lights out. I think this is a defect. In addition, the light bar was burned in several places when we replaced it the first time, and had signs of heat damage when we replaced yet another bulb. Updated 08/24/10.*lj the consumer sent in additional complaints from other chevrolet venture owners. Updated ivoq 08/25/10

Filed Nov 15, 2008 · Lights · NH

I own a 2002 chevy venture and am having problems with the back brake lights burning out/ circuit boards melting . I have had this looked at by a gm dealership and this is what they told me.

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 Jan 15, 2008 · Lights · OK

The brake light harnesses keep coming loose and and the tail lights aren't working now the harnesses have melted so the only fix I have is to solder the wires to the leads.

Filed Oct 30, 2007 · Lights · 65,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. The brake light worked intermittently. The bulb was changed, but the failure continued. The passenger and driver side plastic input for the bulb melted. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 79,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2007 · Lights · 35,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that the driver side tail light bulb continues to blow out. The bulb burned the plastic cover and has been replaced several times. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer. The current mileage is 66,392 and failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 02/01/08.

Filed Oct 8, 2006 · Lights · 1,000 miles · IN

The driver's side brake light on my 2002 chevy venture is always out. The bulb has been replaced numerous times, to no avail. Technicians at oil change businesses have told me that this is common problem with chevy ventures. I have seen other chevy ventures on the road with the same light out. I had my venture at the car dealer for a recall service on the door handles and asked them to also fix the brake light problem. They finished my sentence for me when I was describing the problem--they already knew that ventures have this problem. However, they did not fix it. I also believe that chevy trucks and suvs have been recalled for this very problem. I believe the venture should be recalled too.

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Lights · 17,000 miles · IN

The driver's side brake light burns out constantly on my 2002 chevrolet venture van. It seems the housing gets too hot and melts the bulb at the point of contact. My mechanic has replaced the bulb and attempted to fix it numerous times as have I. My mechanic says he has seen this before on this model van and it's always the driver side. I'm afraid I will be rear-ended with this light being out most of the time. Chevrolet has failed to admit there is an issue.

Filed May 1, 2006 · Lights · 35,000 miles · WI

2002 chevy venture brake lights. Mostly, the rear right brake light does not function properly. Occasionally, the left rear brake light may not function either. Sometimes, both will not work correctly. The vast majority of the time, the right rear brake does not work or "blows" prematurely. Have replaced four bulbs on the right side alone, of which two didn't appear to be blown. Have seen and talked to other venture owners who have same problem. This is a road hazard as you never know if and how many of your brake lights are operational.