Chevrolet Venture abs comes on

Filed Dec 5, 2020 · Engine · KY

Blown intake manifold gasket. Vehicle did not have an overheating issue, and has been well maintained since I've owned it. Drove across a steep 7 mile hill, temp gauge started moving above normal. I stopped and let it cool down, motor got to about 245 degrees well before any warning lights were able to come on. Started the motor and it sounded different so I popped the hood and the coolant overflow was bubbling. Noticed the windshield started steaming up, and a very rough idle. Shut the motor off and started it again. White smoke coming from the tailpipe. Turn it off again and opened the oil cap and it had the mayo look and smelled of antifreeze. Pulled the dipstick and the oil was brown and separated. Got it hauled home. Did an inspection and antifreeze was all down the block. Took the motor apart and the lower intake manifold gasket was just detroyed. Chevrolet has had nothing but problems out of these 3.4 gen 3 motors. They all need to be recalled and the problem corrected. Doesn't matter if you keep the coolant flushed and oil changed. Head gaskets were in the same shape I changed them too. All together cost me over $1000 between gasket kits, head bolts, intake bolts, coolant, oil, filter, flush, and that was changing the head gasket, lower and upper intake manifold gasket completely by myself. These motors are so hard to work on, I just couldn't afford to have someone do it for me. It's just bad to buy a vehicle and have this problem. Most venture owners have changed head gaskets or intake gaskets more than once. Toyota recalled their 3.0 motors for this problem, why is gm not made to rectify this continuous problem. The van has alot of other problems as well, body rust, headlights you cannot see with, oil seal leaks, steering knuckle problems, sliding door issues, radio problems, electrical problems, signal lights, ABS problems. Fuel pump problems. It's a lemon

Filed Mar 16, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 173,000 miles · LA

The instrument cluster gauges went out and my ABS light stays on and I'm in motion

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 135,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that the ABS light continuously illuminated and the power windows failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed May 25, 2013 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · MS

The ABS light came on as we were braking. The brakes then started feeling like they were working intermittently. This caused the car to feel like it was not going to stop. We were not even going that fast. We owned a previous 2005 chevrolet venture and it had the same problem.

Filed May 2, 2012 · Fuel system · IL

Chevy venture 2002 w/83732 miles. To whom it may concern: on april 28, 2002 I took van to have it test it for the emissions. It failed with p0446 code, evap vent performance. On may 2, 2002, I took the van to my local dealership to have it diagnosed for service engine light and ABS light on. They advised me that in order for them to further diagnosed this issue, that they would need to remove the fuel tank for a total of $776.51 cost. Service advisor requested an immediate payment of $345.00 for them to further diagnose the issue which I declined. I then called gm to inquired about any service bulletins and/or recalls on my minivan, gm found none and they declined to assist with this repair. Based on my research, it seems that a lot of chevy venture owners are experiencing the same issue with the emissions system. I do feel that there is a defective part within the emmisions system and more specifically the vent valve and or the fuel tank pressure sensor in the fuel tank. I will not be buying another gm product. I would be very happy to see a recall on this issue. Customer shouldn't have to be put in a financial position where the fuel tank on the vehicle needs removal in order to have a fuel emissions system diagnosed. Thank you very much for your attention to this matter. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed May 2, 2012 · Brakes · IL

Chevy venture 2002 w/83732 miles. To whom it may concern: anti-lock-ABS light, intermittent ABS indicator light. Started having issues with the anti-lock brakes system, when issue started the ABS light indicator light would intermittently flash and the ABS would by itself tried to engaged while car was running. This made driving the vehicle very dangerous because the ABS would try to engage while running not braking. On may 2, 2002, I took the van to local dealership to have it diagnosed for the ABS light on. They detected a left rear defective speed sensor and they advised me to have it repair for a total cost of $741.00 which I declined. I then called gm to inquire about any service bulletins and/or recalls on my minivan, gm found none and they declined to assist with this repair. Glen at gm stated that the defective speed sensor had failed because of the age of the vehicle and the driving environment where vehicle is driven (illinois=snow=salt=corrosion). I do feel that there is a defective part within the ABS braking system and to be more specifically, the speed sensor. I will not be buying another gm product. I would be very happy to see a safety recall on this issue. Thank you very much for your assistance in this matter. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Nov 12, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · OH

We own a 2000 chevy venture that we bought used about 4 years ago. When we bought it, the button for the doors to open automatically didn't work as well as the gas gauge. Since, we have replaced the heads, the water pump, rack and pinion, wheel hub, tie rod end, as well as replacing the head lights every couple months and now having problems with the brake lights.when we had the heads replaced, they flushed the radiator and we are still having problems with the low coolant light coming on and the fluid looking cloudy. They told us that the cloudiness sometimes happens, but still doesn't explain the light coming on saying its low!!! We were also notified that the ABS box is bad and needs replaced...also, sometimes there is water that leaks from the weather gauge or the top of the windshield. Also the traction system light comes on and actually shuts the system off when you turn the van on, this maybe due to the bad ABS box but has been doing this longer then the ABS light has been on. There is also rust along the van below the sliding doors. The locks also sometimes stick when using the keypad or the electrical lock button inside the van. We can't wait to get rid of this van! Just hope we have better luck with our next vehicle.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Brakes · OH

2004 chevrolet venture minivan. Intermittent problem with ABS & traction control. When car hits a sharp-hard bump (ie pothole) or when turning sharp to park, the alert that ABS and tc turns on. Have replaced rotors and sensors by dealer and authorized mechanic. Chevy dealer denies that having wires from wheel bearing module to computer tight as guitar strings may cause temporary disconnection or bad contacts. This has been going for several years, dealer only solution is to again replace rotors (over $1000) with no guarantee that it will fix intermittent abd and tc disabling.

Filed Apr 2, 2008 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · GA

When entering an intersection after leaving a stop sign the traction control light and ABS light on the dash came on and the van began jerking and lurching in intersection unable to move through intersection for atleast 10 seconds before the lurching stopped. Always happens when coming from a stop such as a red light, when entering street from side road. Happens intermittently, more often when engine is cold. Have come close to being hit many times, other drivers have had to slam their brakes to stop from hitting me because it can lurch and jerk not going anywhere for up to 30 seconds at times while van is in intersection or entering a road. Abs motor was found to be weak, but mechanic cannot find problem with the traction control system in order to fix it.

Filed Feb 27, 2008 · Brakes · 86,124 miles · MD

Last year I took my venture into the dealer to have it looked over because the check engine light was on, all of a sudden I had 3 lights on. I had no traction control or ABS. After having the service dept. Look at my vehicle, I was told it was a sensor in the left rear wheel. Since I have discovered that other owners have had similar problems, I think gm should get involved. The part was extremely expensive so I've had to go without for the last year.