On april 27, 2007 chevrolet venture was involved in an accident involving another car when our four year old son was somehow able to put the car in neutral when the car was off. In trying to figure out how he did it we have discovered that approximately 30-50 % of the time the car can be taken out of park without engaging the brake. We have been able to determine through trial that this can be done at any stage of the vehicles operation whether it is off or most dangerously even if the engine is running. We feel 100% that this was the cause of the accident that happened. I have tried to fill out the rest of this form to the best of my knowledge.
2003 Chevrolet Venture transmission complaints
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The gear is suppose to lock for safety, and only be applied when the brake is applied as child safety protection. Consumer's child got into the vehicle, placed it into gear, and crashed the vehicle, nearly injuring several children on a playground. No one was injured, however, the vehicle collided with a swing set.
Consumer complained that vehicle rolled on a slight incline. Dealer inspected the vehicle, and informed the consumer that nothing could be found wrong, and that was the normal characteristic of the vehicle. *ak
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.
Problems with malfunctioning drive train and or transmission. *mr the consumer released the brake and attempted to place his foot on the gas and the van rolled backwards. This occurred on two different occasions, one of which the vehicle almost struck the consumers four year old child. (the second incident occurred while the vehicle was in the drive position) *sc the front brake pads were worn out and the rotors were machined. *jb
Consumer indicated that their young child was able to turn the keys in the ignition. They were also able to change gears from park to neutral/reverse without depressing the brake. Which per the owner manual vehicle cannot change gear unless the brake is depressed. This resulted in an accident.
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