Headlights are dangerously dim at night. New bulbs, new headlight lenses, no solution. Same problem with my 1999 chevy venture.
2004 Chevrolet Venture: headlights failing or too dim
6 of the 124 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Venture describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 68,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Water enters the headlights. Condensation covers the inside of the headlight lenses and reduces light output.
2004 chevrolet venture temperature gauge suddenly reads hot. The gauge will not reset. The engine is not hot or running hot. No history of front damage. Van was purchased new and I am the only owner. Problem just started 2 weeks ago during a 5 hour trip. 96,479 miles. Will also complain about water in the head lights. Started around 45k. Have burnt out several bulbs. Poor design, but will known problem for gm.
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.
During annual vehicle safety inspection mechanic determined that headlights where not bright enough for inspection rules. Headlights filling with moisture behind clear plastic lenses of both headlights. Chrome reflective material on reflector oxidizing in back of headlight. Two headlights had to be replaced for vehicle to pass safety inspection.
Headlight assemblies on my 2004 chevy venture van filled with water reducing the light coming from the assemblies at night.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and...
- This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp...
- This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
- This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for...
- IPC, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker
- Daytime running lamps (DRL) disable official government vehicles only
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Venture headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2004 Chevrolet Venture?
6 of 124 owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Venture (5%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Chevrolet Venture?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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