2004 Chevrolet Venture: engine overheating

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Electrical · 6,000 miles · MI

My wife took her chevrolet van in for service due to the interior light not functioning it was taken to mahoney chevrolet and blossom chevrolet. They told her it was corrosion causing the problem and did nothing to repair the problem as they said it was not covered. I being a certified mechanic and having an associates degree in electronics trouble shot the problem and found the body control module to be the cause of the problem. The module also caused the power windows,door locks,remotes and all other interior things to fail. I feel this is a very serious safety issue as there are millions of these vans on the road and these modules fail on this and all other models of this van such as the pontiac etc... In a panic situation such as an accident the driver would have to manually operate the locks or smash out a window if they were able to do so if there were a fire and it was urgent to get out of the van many may panic and not be able to get out. I contacted gm over this issue and they appeared to agree with me and gave me a service # of 71-1331263820. I have sent them numerous e-mails and phone calls but have gotten no response. I feel this is the same old gm and they wont repair an obvious defect unless ordered to or if there are deaths from the problem. I am hoping contacting you will force them to do the right thing and repair this problem before someone does die because they cant get out of their van or the module catches fire from an overheated chip that controls this module. Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon

Filed Apr 27, 2011 · Engine · 169,000 miles · GA

2004 venture began overheating a month ago. Dealership said it was the radiator. Had that changed out. Still overheated, next the temp gauge, then the thermostat, water pump. Still overheating. It has now spent 2 days at the dealership and again they have tried other options. When they took it for a test drive this afternoon it overheated and they had to have it towed. I began searching the internet and I am finding numerous complaints like mine for the chevy venture. Some of the people have been having trouble for 2 years. I have already pulled out $1,300 on this problem! This seems to be a wide spread problem and needs to be addressed. Please help.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · OK

The temp gauge in my 2004 chevy venture shows to be hot all the time, although my mechanic says the vehicle is not overheating. Now the check brake fluid light is on and my mechanic says the brakes and brake fluid are fine. Both problems are being attributed to a possible instrument panel defecy.

Filed Jun 22, 2010 · Lights · 63,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet venture. The contact stated when it would rain, water would enter the head light and directional turn signal lights. The bulbs were continuously burning out due to condensation from the water. The front right directional bulb caused the socket and wires to overheat. The dealer stated the failure was common and recommended drilling a small hole in the bottom of the headlight assembly to allow the water to flow out. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 66,143.

Filed Oct 4, 2006 · Engine · 41,000 miles · TN · fire · 1 injury

My husband and I purchased a 2004 chevy venture on october 24,2004. It had less than 6,000 miles on it. On september 27,2006, while my husband was driving down the interstate,the van began to serge/ stall. He pulled to the side of the interstate and got out of the van. He noticed smoke coming from the hood and figured that it may have just overheated( no warning lights came on ). He pulled up on the hood and flames shot out at him. He dropped the hood down and within minutes the van was completely inflamed. 911 was called to the scene as well as law enforcement. With the exception of singed hair and minor facial burns my husband is ok. The fire inspector told my husband that the fire apparently started on the passenger side of the motor. Most of the time my 3 children traveled in this van. They would have never been able to escape this fire. The van only had around 40,000 miles on it . I am writing this with the hope that people pay close attention to surging or stalling ventures. I'm not sure what caused my van to catch on fire. Hopefully the insurance company will soon know, but I wanted to make gm aware of a potentially life threatening problem.

Filed Jul 23, 2006 · CA

I purchased a chevrolet venture 2004 brand new in october. Next year in mid may the air conditioner work good but that only last it a month or less. Now I bought this van for my business in transportation. I can not have my passengers in the vehicle being so hot. Since then until now its been in and out of the shop and still the air conditioner is not working. The problem is that hot air comes out and the van does not overheat. The weird part is that the when the temperature rising the air comes out a little more cooler but not like its supposed to. Its hard for me to being taking the van in all the time. This is my van that I have the wheelchair installed in for my passengers. I bought it new with the confidence that it will be in good condition and comfortable my self and my passenger. This van is used for business, so its hard to take it to the shop and still coming out the same. The van has been recharged, the filters have been cleaned and changed, the air duct/door has been inspected. Every thing that is need to be inspected and changed has been performed.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Engine · 75,000 miles · MO

Engine began to overheat.... Coolant was way down, overheating continued when coolant added... Vehicle was taken to repair shop.