Chevrolet Venture harsh shifting problems

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Transmission · TX

Rough shifting from beginning now 2nd gear out after lights were left on by accident and drained battery.

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · OH

Had problems with rear brakes when vehicle was first purchased. They were noisy and clunky, dealer found them to be 'normal' but dirty and cleaned them. When front brakes were replaced at ~15,000 miles (very early wear out and noisy) rear brakes were checked again and found to be excessively dirty/greasy-they were cleaned again. At ~ 35,000 miles the parking brake would sometimes seem to stick on. Rear brakes became less effective at ~46,000 miles, found that both rear wheel cylinders were leaking onto brake shoes. Both wheel cylinders were replaced.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Transmission · 89,800 miles · MI

Venture with 89,800 miles has been hard, harsh shifting for some time, also whines. Dealer said possible pressure control solenoid epc needs replaced, no estimate. Dealer suggested to run vehicle until it becomes a real problem. Also discussed with tranny shop, they experienced many of these tranny problems, usually code 1811, replace pressure control solenoid (epc) but to correct problem tranny needs to be rebuilt, estimate $1,600 to $1,900 to do.

Filed Sep 2, 2004 · Steering · TX

The campaign 02049 was completed on 30 april 2003 the dealer replaced the power steering bearing. The vehicle steering slowly became stiff and gave resistance in may 2004 when turning or making steering corrections. I took it to the dealer in june or july as it was getting worse. On the way to the dealer it required a lot of exertion to steer. The dealer informed me the rack and pinion failed and needed replaced. I asked about the recall to check the gear and if it would be covered under that recall. He stated no not related. After the repair the vehicle was behaving erratically on the road. Steering corrections were sloppy you had to move it left or right 3 or more inches to turn. I took it back to the dealer he had some adjustment done and the steering seemed fine. Only now a groaning clunk upon turns and acceleration. I waited a few days then a component fell from the underside onto my driveway. I took the vehicle back again and voiced my concerns over the component and the noise. The dealer said they could not duplicate the noise and that the component was no problem only a loose wire bracket. I asked to speak to the mechanic and drove around to show him the noise. He heard the noise and would be able to duplicate it. Next the service writer told me the strut brackets needed to be replaced. I requested the mechanic to inspect the struts for damage from the faulty strut brackets and let me know if they needed to be replaced. The service writer called and said the struts were in need of replacement. I had purchased lifetime replacement from firestone so I had it put back together and I paid for the repairs and drove over to firestone to have the struts replaced. The mechanic at firestone said the struts were fine but replaced them anyway. The only abnormality the firestone mechanic noted was that the strut springs were not properly seated. After the strut replacement the same noise was present. It is still being repaired. Not sure of the start original date).

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Transmission · 83,124 miles · MI

Bought at 1999 chevrolet venture van in summer of 2003. When the car warms up, the transmission slips and clunks. Bought without warranty; didn't do it until I had driven the car 30 miles. Problem due to defective bearing; should be recalled and fixed by gm!!!

Filed Nov 6, 2003 · Transmission · 92,579 miles · MI

Began noticing harsh shifts in automatic transmission of 1999 chevrolet venture van in summer of 2003 when van had approximately 85,000 miles. In fall of 2003, harshness of shifting became more pronounced and van was inspected by a transmission repair faciilty. I was advised that my transmission was failing because of insufficient fluid pressure, and if left unaddressed, the transmission would soon fail, leaving me stranded at the location of transmission failure. I was further advised by the repair facility that such transmission problems are indicative of chevrolet venture vans and that they were surprised I was able to drive my vehicle for as many miles as I did before noticing a problem. While my van did have over 92,000 miles on it when the transmission needed to be replaced, I nevertheless feel that if such transmission failures are indicative of chevy transmissions for my model year, that a recall should have been ordered for the same. I paid almost $3,000.00 to have my transmission rebuilt and now may have some assurance of mechanical functunality. I will drive this van for as long as I am able, but have lost all confidence in gm products and will not purchase another gm product unless adequate assurances are provided against such mechanical failures in the future.

Filed Sep 28, 2003 · Steering · 50,000 miles · MI

Steering binds when turned to the left or right to the extent of being dangerous in wet ,icy,or snow weather conditions.on dry roads is still managable but is not safe.steering rak-n-pinion is defective similar to defects on early 1980's g.m. Vehicles that dealers were calling morning sickness.this problem occurs more when hot than cold and there is clunking sound also.

Filed Apr 28, 2003 · Transmission · SC

While driving there was a grinding, clunking noise accompanied by a whistling sound. The dealer replaced the differential. At 4,000 miles the grinding noise returned. The dealer had been contacted.

Filed Mar 6, 2001 · Brakes, Fuel system · WI

Fuel pump was replaced last year to correct the problem of vehicle starting hard. Vehicle is now acting up again and we are having a hard time starting it. Also, the vehicle is still making a loud clunking noise from the rear of the vehicle. We were told it was the shocks last year and had them replaced. Obviously this was not the correct answer!!! Brakes were also replaced when vehicle was purchased. Brakes still feel soft and are making a grinding/squealing noise.

Filed Mar 5, 2000 · Fuel system · IA

Reported antifreeze smell, dealer replaced intake manifold. Continued to smell antifreezel however dealer detected no problem. On 3/5/00 on the way to church, car overheated. Contacted roadside assistance. Have also reported a "clunking" noise coming from under van, but no known cause found yet. Have had vehicle in shop 6 times in 5 months of ownership with various problems.