Chevrolet Venture water leak problems

Filed Apr 1, 2013 · Lights · 68,000 miles · CA

Water enters the headlights. Condensation covers the inside of the headlight lenses and reduces light output.

Filed Dec 14, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 51,676 miles · CT

Problem with the the rear right brake light assembly socket board burning out & condensation or water leaking into the assembly also related to cause. Multiple times electrical problems reported & replaced on this vehicle & again on 09/2011 & 12/2011 for same rear brake issue.

Filed Aug 2, 2009 · Airbags · 148,823 miles · OH

2002 chevy ventura started running into electrical issues in the dash aug of 08. In late september of 08 the air bag light had come on. Several days after the indicator light luminated the drivers side air bag exploded when starting the vehicle on a dry day. I mention this because I was asked a few times by gm about the conditions) took vehicle to the dealer and contacted gm who sent an inspector out to review the codes and make a determination of the cause. My request was to have gm correct the defect because no impact occurred that would cause the airbag to deploy. The case # 10531887 in gm's records which should state that the case was from water leaking into the floor board that caused the problem, they denied the claim. The passenger side air bag deployed days later when starting the vehicle. Contacted them again and they again denied assistance. Months after this episode the windshield needed replaced from rock chip. Found that the luggage rack was allowing water to leak down though the interpillar on the passenger side and has corroded the pillar frame that it was very difficult to replace the glass. So did gm know about the leak that the luggage rack was creating over the years causing electrical issues on this model??? The reason I bring this up is because I believe the inspector knew what to look for because this vehicle had never had issues with water in the floor boards of carpets. I am the second owner. I purchased the vehicle from a family member in 2006 who garaged it most of the time. I do not. I do want to say on a positive note that the van design and the room that the family enjoys in it on long trips has been great. Disappointed with the findings because the vans value is not worth anything with these problems.

Filed Jan 31, 2009 · Engine · 76,500 miles · PA

2002 chevrolet venture van with 77,000 miles- failure of intake manifold gasket. I noticed anti freeze smell everytime I shut off vehicle. This had been going on for about 2 months. I had local service station check it out and they informed me that the intake manifold gasket is leaking water and leaking intake manifold gaskets seems to be a major problem with chevrolet vehicles. I understand there is a class action suit being started about this problem. Why hasn't chevrolet done anything about this if it is true. Supposedly there was an article in the national petroleum institute magazine concerning this problem, any information that you can supply would be greatly appreciated. I have had all required maintenance done on this vehicle. I am having the intake manifold gaskets replaced next week before the water gets into the oil and I have a major engine failure. Cost of this job will be approximately $ 500.00.

Filed Jul 23, 2008 · Lights · IL

My chevy 2002 venture has been blowing headlights for the last few years seems they leak water but now they have turn yellow now the beam is very low where at night I can hardly tell if there on.

Filed Nov 30, 2006 · Lights · OH

My headlight lenses have fallen off on three separate occasions. This is clearly a faulty design as the lenses are merely glued on the front of the headlight assembly. Because of the glue wearing away on the headlight cover, water gets into the assembly and causes the halogen lights to short out. This to me is a very serious problem. I think that the manufacturer should admit to this and recall the vans and replace with a new design. Why does it always take someone's death and a lawsuit to get something taken care of. I have had to replace the lights three times. The last time I put duct tape around the outside of the lenses to keep them on. Why should I have to do that???

Filed May 17, 2006 · Body, Brakes · 3,000 miles · FL

I have had so many problems 1. The inner brake pads wore down to the steel ruining the inside of both rotors about 3,000 miles. Under warranty. But the brake pads. 2. Battery acid is corroding about 4,000 miles the dealership pay all still under warranty 3. Battery again but it turn out to be the alternator about 6,500 the dealership pay under warranty. 4. The tread completely separated from the sidewall. P215/70r15, fire stone on all four tires. Dealership did not cover tire have no warranty on new vehicle 7,000 miles 5. Water leak, and carpet is wet every time it rains I feel it is coming from the windshield. Warranty does not cover. 8,000 still does it at 50,256. 6. Lighter keep shorting out and AC keep mess up under the warranty 7. While driving the check oil light and the battery line came on. The vehicle shut off, loosing all power the intake manifold under warranty 38,000 miles. 8. Intake manifold fix came home my lights was mess up when put on my brakes the four way flasher came on when I put my left turn signals the right one would came on put the right turn signals the left one would come on took it back they had to repaired entire wiring system because of over hearted burn it up under warrant 9. Battery acid is corroding the battery pan and surrounding components, positive cable connected to battery has fallen off,38,500 not cover 6 year was up. 10. Power steering fluid spraying fluid onto the engine and serpentine belt the dealership did not put cap back on power steering. 11. Power locks will not operate from door switches only from the remote power window. Back AC does not work. 12. Connector left and right melt tail lights, stop lights, turn signals about 42,000. 13. There is a thump noise when stopping and taking off. 14. Strong smell of fuel when parked. 15. Clouding of lens 16. Serpentine belt replace at 50,256 17. Leaking from lower intake manifold gasket. At 50,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2005 · Lights · VA

Having to replace both taillight socket modules. The weather proof seal in the passenger side taillight was the start of the problem. Water leaked inside causing the socket to short. It melted on of the pins in the plug that attached to the module. This short has happened on both sides now and has started to affect other electrical systems, such as the anti-lock brake system, and the internal dash lights when the brake pedal is depressed. The signal lights do not work at night when the headlamps are on. I am presently searching for replacement parts to repair them.

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Lights · PA

The plastic covers of the headlights on the 1997 chevy venture are glued on. Water gets inside the unit and the plastic pops off, then the lights burn out. This is the 5th time I have replaced them at the cost of $185.00 per light.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Body, Electrical · 33,484 miles · WV

Consumer complained of rear end problem. Consumer maintained that manufacturer never sealed the back end of the vehicle. As a result, water leaked into the vehicle. The manufacturer refused to repair the defect. However, the manufacturer was willing to dry out the vehicle. Also, a moldy mildew smell lingered within the vehicle. *ak mold was all through the ceiling as well as blowing through the rear vents, the back end leaked, the roof rail seams and pitch rail were not sealed, water leaked into the rear dome light and leaked onto the floor in the rear, the tires were replaced at 18k miles, the #2 and #3 fan relay shorted, the front end had excessive play, and the front windshield seal had come loose from the glass. *sc