I experienced power steering failure making left turns only. Dealer told me that my vehicle is not in the recall scope even thou it has the exact problem as the recall vehicles of 1998 (the federal safety agency id # 02v28600). They replaced the power steering gear at my cost. They kept the core gear assembly dn/26065144 - rv 26065041-78091. They told me they could not tell what caused the failure because it is a sealed unit.
Chevrolet Venture power steering loss problems
18 of the 2,334 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Venture describe loss of power steering, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 18
- worst model year
- 1997
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Loss of power 7Steering lock-up 1Stalling 1Headlights 1Engine failure 1Check engine light 1ABS 1
What owners say
While driving between 65-70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. When this occurred the vehicle lost power steering and brakes. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic. The mechanic performed a diagnostic test which indicated that the engine had locked. The engine has to be taken apart to identify what caused the lock. The oil pan was full when this incident occurred.
When making a right hand turn power steering failed. As a result, vehicle was thrown into oncoming traffic. Dealer stated that rack and pinion malfunctioned. No impact was reported.
Loss of power steering LED to the death of driver's infant daughter as stated by the consumer's lawyer. *la while driving the vehicle's steering locked up. The consumer lost control of the vehicle which then ran off the road and struck a tree. In january 2003 the manufacturer issued a recall for the vehicle's rack and pinion.
Vehicle experienced power steering failure. He did not receive a recall notice concerning the steering. The dealer told him that his vehicle is not in the recall scope, even thought it has the exact problem.
The power steering failed. She had received the recall notice concerning steering and had the remedy work performed. However, the problem persisted.
My 1999 chevrolet venture van experienced a problem with the intake gaskets leaking and thus causing the camshaft to snap in two while the car was being driven at 40 MPH. This caused a immediate engine shutdown and loss of power steering and brakes. Had there been anyone behind me, I would most certainly been injured, as would anyone who would be sitting behind me. This is a serious safety matter and should be addressed accordingly. Ts
Loss of power steering and power brake assisted when going through shallow puddle. Battery light went on and off. Engine light went on and off. At the time of the incident, it was raining and the road was wet with some puddle in the road. When I have to use the right lane to make right or left turn, I have to go through some water that ponded along the gutter line, the steering seize on me and required forceful turn. Brake paddle was hard to press and did not stop the vehicle appropriately.
While driving rack and pinion steering system failed, resulting in loss of steering control. Vehicle has been checked by dealer.
Shortly after purchasing car, headlights filled with moisture causing lights to burn out. Dealership stated there were no replacements even made yet. At almost 100,000 miles engine died, power steering failed, belt slipped and AC went out within days of each other. 1800chevusa rep "jason" said "chevy only builds their vehichles to last 100,000 miles". Never again will I buy chevy. Not after what jason said.
Related recalls
Steering: rack and pinion
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. With the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. In any of these conditions, a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began january 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 02V286000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger mini vans. The left and/or right front lower insulator to cradle center metal sleeve is collapsed, which can result in loss of clamp load in the joint. If the clamp load is reduced or lost, the bolt can be lost or broken and the joint can separate.
- Risk
- If not repaired, separation of the opposite side joint could occur resulting in steering shaft separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.
Recall number 99V071000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Venture power steering loss
Which Chevrolet Venture years have loss of power steering problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1997 (11 complaints), 1998 (5 complaints) and 1999 (1 complaints).
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