The front windshield is leaking. It is caused by not having stops in place that keeps the windshield from sliding out of place from top to bottom. We found that we had leak during a rain storm. I had another cars windshield replaced and asked the replacement company to reseal the windshield on my chevy venture. They stated to me that it was a known defect by chevy and they would not reseal it because the windshield will slide out of place again causing a leak or worse during an accident. My work as paramedic I have seen windshield displace , inward and outward. Does somebody have to be hurt or death caused before a recall takes place ? If chevy knows that this ia a problem why not fix it ?
2003 Chevrolet Venture body complaints
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We have 28 braun enter van that have experienced failures of the engine cradle mounts. One was a complete failure during operation that caused the van to accelerate fully when the forward cradle mounts failed completely while driving the van. Upon a complete inspection of the all 28 vans we reviled several with forward mount problems and almost all with rear mount cracks. To date braun has made repairs to some of these units and was fully aware of the problems but to date no public notification of this potentially dangerous situation has been published.
Dt: when the power sliding door shut consumer is afraid his children will get their finders caught in there.
Dt: while getting out of the van on passenger side back sliding door a three year old child got her leg caught in the v-bar. The door would not stop opening, the door dragged her while it was opening. Caller was trying to brace the door so it would not open any further, and someone else was trying to get the child out. The van had no shut off readily accessible to stop the door while it was opening or closing. Girl got cut on head and bruised ankle and thigh. Had 5 stitches.
Flashing of lights and fuel gauge floats drastically constantly. *bf the vehicle also experienced problems with low brake fluid, the door ajar, the rear hatch ajar, and the brake light remained on.
Defective automatic doors on the 2003 venture. The third time with automatic door not stopping when it hit the consumer. *bf no answer required - no contact information provided. *mjj *sc
When the vehicle was locked, the sliding door opened. The consumer stated when an object was in the way of the sliding door it continued to close instead of disengaging. Please provide additional information. *jb there is no cylinder lock and key.
(1) on 9/7/04 I purchased a 2003 chevrolet venture van. It is a wb edition with two sliding side doors. On 9/19/04 three of my four children and myself were picking my finace' up from work on old rt. 66 in oatman az. I climbed into the driver's seat, my 8 year old daughter got into the passenger side, first row of back seats, closed the door, and buckled her seat-belt. My 5 year old daughter began getting into the driver's side first row of seats, and my fiance into the passenger side front seat. My 8 year old daughter had her right hand rresting on the door handle of the passenger side power sliding door. (2)my son, opened the passenger side power sliding door, engaging the power door response, and before my 8 year old daughter ([xxx]) could remover her hand from the door handle, her elbow was pinned to the back of her seat, and the door continued to open. There was a "pop" and her arm was broken. Both bones in her right fore-arm were left with green stick fractures. (3) I phoned the dealership the following day, and requested a return of my vehicle as I no longer felt safe in it. They denied my request, and when I asked about the 30 day return law, the sales manager said there was no such law. I phoned gm then, and filed a compaint. I was given a file number of [xxx], and told that legal *may* contact me in 48-72 hours if they didn't deny my claim. Legal called the next morning. I spoke with [xxx], and she told me that claims would call in 7-10 days. Claims called the next morning, and I was given another file number of [xxx]. The woman in claims told me how to disable the power doors in my van, and I have done so. Opening them now without the power takes a pretty strong arm, but this is how we're going to do it. No repairs have been done as of yet. *ak pe04064.pco information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Intermittently while driving at low speeds and turning to the left vehicle stalled. Also, problem with both sliding doors opening and closing on their own. Dealership replaced the windshield.
Problems with drive train and/or transmission malfunctioning on 2003 chevrolet venture. *mr on two occasions, while vehicle is on drive, it rolled backwards. Repairs where also made on brakes, and sliding door.
The consumer complained about the passenger sliding door, while the vehicle was parked. *ak as the person opened the door, their wrist hung on the inside handle and consequently he/she wrist was broken. *sc *jb pe04064.pco
Consumer complained of rear end problem. Consumer maintained that manufacturer never sealed the back end of the vehicle. As a result, water leaked into the vehicle. The manufacturer refused to repair the defect. However, the manufacturer was willing to dry out the vehicle. Also, a moldy mildew smell lingered within the vehicle. *ak mold was all through the ceiling as well as blowing through the rear vents, the back end leaked, the roof rail seams and pitch rail were not sealed, water leaked into the rear dome light and leaked onto the floor in the rear, the tires were replaced at 18k miles, the #2 and #3 fan relay shorted, the front end had excessive play, and the front windshield seal had come loose from the glass. *sc
When entering or exiting the vehicle the sliding door would automatically close, trapping the consumer , and causing minor injuries. Dealer notified. *ak
While traveling on the highway passenger's sliding door will come open and close intermittently.
Nar 05/21/2003 *mr 2003 chevrolet venture automatic doors are faulty, the consumer hands and arm was caught which caused broken bones, bruising and swelling . *cb pe04064.pco
We rented a 2003 chevrolet venture van in kona, hawaii. As a backseat passenger on the second day, I started to open the electrically controlled door by the handle. It pulled my arm backwards too fast for me to get clear. I severely scraped and bruised my arm and twisted my middle finger.*jb pe04064.pco
Consumer stated the sliding door will not stay open in the locked position.*jb seat belt guides hold seat belt so tightly it does not retract when pulled out.
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