Chevrolet Venture jerking problems

Filed Dec 8, 2018 · Fuel system, Transmission · 215,000 miles · IN

Transmission slips and jerks when driving , gas sometimes spups.

Filed Dec 30, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 75,000 miles · CA · crash

I was struck from the back, while taking foot off the brake, I attempted to proceed from a stop sign in shopping mall. Due to delay, from a bad transmission from day 1 when I first purchased vehicle from felix chevrolet, la ca it holds up traffic. I took my foot off brake after stopping at stop sign and it appeared to driver that I was moving forward. Yet, the delay causes danger from behind and I'm still encountering delays from the date of purchase, 2006 up until now. Felix denied anything was wrong with after I complained and had them test transmission problem within 30 days of purchase. I've been very dissatisfied with performance and quality of vehicle from day one. When accelerating from a stop the vehicle severely jerks. The transmission fluid and filter have been replaced with no change in the condition. The vehicle had around 60,000 miles when I purchased.

Filed Apr 23, 2012 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · AR

Transmission began shifting hard in march 2012 (69998 miles on vehicle). Progressed to, slipping when starting to move from stop, and would catch abruptly causing a lurch forward. I had the trouble codes read, found po-1811 stored in vehicle computer. Contacted chevy dealer, and was told transmission was bad. The dealer strongly suggested a new transmission over repair/rebuild, estimates ranged from $2700.00 to repair, or $3000.00 to rebuild, and $3400.00 for new. Also, was told the old transmission would be kept by gm as a "core" even when buying a "new" transmission. Contacted gm customer service, and was offered a teardown and inspection at $1500.00 my cost, without any promise of assistance from gm. From that point, I could choose between repair/rebuild, or new transmission at regular prices (example: for a new transmission $2100.00 + $1500.00 for teardown = $3600.00, or $4200.00 for repair, and $4500.00 for rebuild). At that point gm would review the defective transmission details for possible monetary compensation. The criteria for gm's decision includes "could the failure have been prevented, by action/s from the owner". Was also informed by the dealer service writer, gm requests owners service the transmission at 100,000 mile intervals and no other service is required for proper maintenance. Further, I was assured I would not have been able to prevent the transmissions failure. Another employee in the same dealerships service department informed me gm is very aware of this transmissions record of premature failure, also that he owns a late model impala, with the same transmission, which is also failing.

Filed Jul 7, 2008 · Fuel system, Transmission · 135,000 miles · GA

I have had my van for a while I started notice jerking when changing gears, then the gas gauge quit working on the vans in 2005, the dealer told me I needed to purchase a sensor to make the gas gauge work, I was just sending my son off to college I didn't have any money so I drove on, next the belt broke on the car almost causing my son to wreck,( thank goodness for defensive driving in drives ed.). Then the transmission went out , had to pay to have repaired, just got the car back and the service engine soon light came on. Please help I have read the complaints and it seen we are all having the same problem, what is gm waiting on for someone to die are the car to catch a fire this is a manufacture defect come on fix it or give us something to have it repaired at the dealer. This is your business don't you want people to come back.

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 Mar 13, 2008 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · MI

The vehicle is a 2003 chevrolet venture. When accelerating from a stop the vehicle severly jerks. The transmission fliud and filter have been replaced with no change in the condition. This condition started around 65,000 miles.

Filed Aug 22, 2007 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. When accelerating from a stop at 5 MPH, the vehicle would jerk severely. The contact changed the transmission fluid, but that did not work. She took the vehicle to a repair shop and they tested the transmission. She was informed that the seals in the transmission failed and that this was a common failure. The vehicle is currently at the shop for repair. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current mileage was 67,000 and failure mileage was 65,000.

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 Jun 17, 2004 · Transmission · 41,000 miles · WA

Lurching shift while driving for about three days then suddenly when starting out it jerked and quit moving. I had it towed to a local transmission repair facility. I called the chevy dealership to let them know the transmission had failed at approximately 41,000 miles, even before the first transmission service was due. They asked if I had bought the extended warranty. I replied that I had not. They said there was nothing they could do as the warranty had expired. I emailed the chevrolet company without any reply.

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Engine · 92,000 miles · MI

While driving the vehicle jerked back and forth. Dealer stated there was a crack in the crankcase. *ak