Chevrolet Venture grinding brakes problems

Filed Feb 28, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 35,000 miles · MI

The recent gm recall of 2004 - 2007 cobalt and other vehicles for ignition switch problems now makes my issues in my 2004 chevrolet venture van potentially make some sense. There have been multiple occurrences of the problem over the years but it sounds similar to the above recall. Some of the incidents occurred on the highway (70 MPH), some happened on the dirt roads we live on (25 - 35 MPH). The engine simply stopped - no power of any kind. The engine could be restarted by shifting into neutral and turning the key. It did not require a complete vehicle stoppage (although it did occasionally cause a nasty squeal from what I assumed was the starter motor). The car was purchased used from a dealer so I do not know if the issue occurred during the first year of so of the vehicles use. I think the gm investigation needs to be expanded to other models. Vin can be provided if needed.

Filed Jun 25, 2012 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, he attempted to slow down and the vehicle began to pull toward the right. The bearing on the braking system also began to grind. The contact stated that the bearings needed to be replaced and he repaired the vehicle himself. The failure recurred once more and the contact took the vehicle to a repair shop for repair. The failure continued to recur. The contact had not notified the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2009 · Engine · 63,000 miles · FL

Was loosing coolant a month out of warr.(less than 36k miles in 2003) dealer replaced head gasket (same on a '97 venture I had) and squeaked it under warr. Now 5 years later at 63k mile, the same head gasket, same spot. Dealer said that this is common and replace them all the time with these engines but no recall at all.

Filed Jun 19, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 60,667 miles · OH

There are several problems with my van. The first is the plug at the base of the captains chair on the driver side has broken twice. Since it is plastic-I have already replaced this item. The van has an intake leak which I can't afford to fix, this was discovered at 64,000 miles. With a price tag of over $500 dollars to replace, it is still an issue. At the 60667 miles it was discovered that both the left and right front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. That was done with the hefty price tag of $1,279.00 which also included rear wheel cylinders which had begun leaking and needed replaced. Now the brakes are squealing again and I am really concerned about this pattern.

Filed Oct 13, 2005 · Airbags · CO · crash · 1 injury

Dt: 2004 chevrolet venture mini van. The consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident on october 3, 2005 . Upon impact, side airbags did not deploy. While pulling out the consumer's vehicle was t-boned in the side by the other vehicle. Heard a tire squealing, and held on to the steering wheel when vehicle was hit. The consumer's back and neck were sore, but no one was taken to the hospital. According to the inspector, the van was totaled, and he said that side airbags should have deployed. The police department, fire department, and an ambulance arrived at the scene of the accident. A police report was taken. This was the consumer's first accident, and vehicle was still under warranty with all original parts. The consumer wore seat belts. Also, the road was dry. There was no other property damage other than the two vehicles.

Filed Aug 25, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · OH

Dt: the contact owns a 2005 chevy venture with 7 passenger seating. The contact stated that the air conditioning was not working . The fuel gauge worked erratically. . One minute it will show full and the next empty. Also havedproblems with the temperature gauge, they corrected that problem. The dash cluster, A/C pumps, and the A/C valve has been replaced and still not corrected the problems. You can be driving down the road the A/C will be cooling and then all of a sudden it will blow out hot air. Brakes were making a squealing noise. The van only has less than 10,000 miles. The dealership has been doing everything that the service representative iwas telling him to do. The service managerfrom gm told the service manager at the dealership to replace the throttle body to fix the A/C and that has nothing to do with the air conditioner. Also, there was another van with more miles than his that had same problems. The contact has been having problems with his van every since date of purchase which was april 29, 2005.

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · NC

Front left axle of 01 chevy venture is making a bad grinding type noise which gets louder the faster you drive. Afraid it may cause an accident or damage vehicle.

Filed Feb 17, 2005 · Engine · MI

Heard a rumbling/grinding noise and vibration when pulling out of parking space, more specifically when making a right turn. This noise was not heard when vehicle was in normal driving motion. Vehicle had been at the dealer at least 4 times. However, dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Dec 21, 2004 · Transmission · 22,000 miles · NY

Intermittent transmission slip, inability to use reverse and/or drive. My 2001 chevrolet venture has been in for service at my local chvrolet dealership numerous times for this problem over the past 3-4 months. The vehicle has 22000 miles. Guess what the service manager told me after today's tow to the dealer ?? No problem could be found - the vehicle -"operates as designed" amazingly enough when my wife went to back out of the parking spot we were in we could not move. The vehicle was making a loud grinding noise and sounded as if something was spinning inside the transmission. The vehicle and one point lurched backward as my wife continued in an attempt to back the vehicle up to no avail -and stopped abruptly. We could not use drive either it would only move at a snails pace. Unfortunately the vehicle has been repaired and I'm still having intermittent problems. The last time it was in for this problem I almost instantly had the problem again. When I brought it back for repair - they said they filled the fluid and everything was fine and it was until today! - for the amount of similar complaints on this vehicle - I would hope for a recall soon! Isn't it strange how a lot of people are having this problem however most of what I've read in other posts say "dealer service could not duplicate the problem" ?? *jd.

Filed Aug 24, 2004 · Steering · FL

While driving a squeaking noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer was making a left turn, and the steering wheel failed to move. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the steering wheel belt needed to be replaced.