Chevrolet Venture check engine light comes on

Filed Aug 2, 2016 · Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet venture. Within less than 30 days of owning the vehicle, the service engine light and the coolant light randomly kept illuminating. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated. The mechanic was notified of the failure. The contact was awaiting the diagnostic results. The contact received no solution from the mechanic and was uncertain of what needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Dec 17, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 143,000 miles · WA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. While the vehicle was parked, the driver and passenger side air bags suddenly deployed without warning. The contact sustained injuries, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000. Updated 04/06/16*lj the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. Updated 04/19/2016.

Filed May 1, 2015 · Transmission · 162,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet venture. While driving approximately 65 MPH, a loud noise was coming from the engine. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. And the vehicle failed to change gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Fuel system · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed a fuel leak from the inlet tube to the fuel tank. In addition, the contact noticed fuel vapors emitting from the underneath the front driver side of the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 03/18/15*lj updated 9/13/2017

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 Apr 3, 2012 · Engine · 123,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to overheat and the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the oil pressure sending unit, water pump, thermostat and radiator cap was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired yet the repair failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who advised the contact that the motor also needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 123,000 and the current mileage was 126,000.

Filed Nov 28, 2011 · Fuel system · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. The contact smelled gasoline fuel from the vehicle while parked. When he attempted to refuel the vehicle, it would take thirty minutes to add two gallons to the tank. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v349000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were unknown.

Filed Aug 4, 2011 · Engine, Visibility · 112,888 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet venture. The contact stated the vehicle would not start and when it did start the vehicle began to shake and fuel fumes were coming from the engine. The service engine light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they replaced the pressure regulator in the front of the engine. Although they repaired the vehicle, it continued to shake and fumes were coming through the air conditioner vents. The vehicle will be taken to another dealer to repaired again. The manufacturer stated there were no recalls and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 112,888. Updated 09/19/11 *bf the consumer stated there was a burning odor coming from the ventilation system. Updated 11/02/11

Filed Oct 9, 2009 · Engine · 111,571 miles · CA

Our 2001 chevrolet venture's intake manifold gasket has failed, allowing coolant into the engine oil. We started having trouble with it in january 2007. The check engine light came on and we took it in to our mechanic. He checked the cooling system and found the thermostat was not working properly. It was replaced. In june 2008, we noticed a loss of coolant. We took it in to our mechanic again. He did a coolant system check and found nothing wrong, replaced possible leaking hose. Once again we were losing coolant. We took into our mechanic again (third times a charm). Could fine nothing wrong with cooling system, did diagnostic and found a leak in the intake manifold gasket. We had no warning, no check engine light, no over heating since earlier time. The main problem is the coolant was going inside the engine, no outside leaking to warn us. The car stalled and died on us, luckily it was at a stop light. It could have caused a major accident if I was driving on freeway going 65. It has been parked at my house, non-op with dmv. Gm has admitted to me during more than one call that they have known about this problem for some time, but refuse to fix it. They say they are waiting for the federal safety agency to put out a mandatory recall before they will fix any problems. There are thousands of people with this same problem. The 3.1ll and 3.4l v-6 engines were put in all body types and different gm makes and models. Now some v-8's and newer models are coming down with the same problem. According to internal memo's from gm, they have known about this problem since 2000. Dex-cool seems to be the culprit. It is a known plasticizer (softens plastic) and is corrosive to aluminum. The gasket on the intake manifold is made of plastic and the some of the manifolds and or parts are made of aluminum. Dex-cool degrades hoses, gaskets and also rusts aluminum, causing a sludge to build up into the engine. Why would any one put this corrosive material into an engine on purpose?

Filed Sep 4, 2008 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · SC

Purchased a vehicle on 3-29-08. Service engine light came on two days later. I took it to the dealership approx. Two days after that. They advised me that I must have left the gas cap opened. I advised them I had not yet gotten any gas b/c I received car on a full tank. They checked the vehicle and stated they saw nothing wrong. The transmission was then whining. It got louder I took it back they put a quart of transmission fuel. Today 9-4-08 I took it back to them where they had to put another quart of transmission fuel in and the mechanic advised me that the transmission was gone and that the 6,000 mile warranty they gave me was used. I feel like I have been con until warranty was up. Not only that I advised them that I had been complaining about this issued. To come to fine out, the previous mechanic was no longer there and had not documented anything. The original management was not there either. I felt like I have been scammed. I am a single parent with two children of my own and two children that I have been raising for two years. I asked them for a reliable vehicle and they insured me that it was. After 5 months it failed me. Nobody wants to listen to me. Now I am being asked to put out 4100 for a transmission. Please further investigate this situation.