Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet venture. While driving approximately 50 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to operate properly. After activating the wipers, they became jammed together. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wiper transmission was faulty. The transmission was replaced, but the contact continued to experience the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 15,000.
Chevrolet Venture wipers problems
60 of the 2,334 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Venture describe windshield wiper failure, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 60
- worst model year
- 1997
- typical repair cost reported
- $300
- typical mileage
- 65,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Headlights 4Transmission failure 3Door locks 3ABS 3Overheating 1
What owners say
Windshield wipers got tangled up in each other. Ice gets on them and they break instantly. I believe that chevy knew this would happen but didn't care. My van is a lemon and since I bought it it's been a money pit. It has less than 50,000 miles on it and it stinks. Nothing but trouble. I've also had to get a head gasket at the tender miles of 38,000. It's just a lemon. It's not safe to drive in the rain, or snow if you can't get your wipers to work. Wish they'd design the wipers they are shaped funny, and that's one thing that makes them not work well.
I have a 2000 chevy venture. I brought it used in 1998. Since having it I have no rear window wiper. Heat and A/C work only when placed on high and work very little. Drivers side window keeps falling and we have replaced the regulator on it, and our gas gauge doesn't work. I know of at minimum 5 people that are experiencing these same issues. I am at a loss when almost weekly we have to take door panel off to get window back on track when it rains you wouldn't want to be anywhere near my car because you would have an earfull. Last year in april I also had to replace a head gasket because that blew. Oh and running out of gas is just nuts with all the stuff we have out there in the world gm should know how to build a gas gauge. Not having heat in the winter isn't much fun either. What are you gonna do to make people happy. Well lets start with the gas gauge the other stuff is minor compared to the rest.
Our 2001 chevy venture minivan's windshield wipers failed to go back down; remaining up, on the sides of the windshield at about 150,000 miles. I am filing this complaint because I see many other complaints with the same or similar issue. We have not replaced the motor as yet.
I have had 2 venture vans they both had the same problems. The windshield wipers are stuck up,they work just when you turn them off they stay up. Also the gas light does not work. It stays on full then out of no were you are on empty. You never know how much gas you. I had a 2001 chevy venture and now I have a 2004 chevy venture van I really think there is a problem.
The windshield wipers stop working in the upward position.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to work properly. The struts were welded and lined up incorrectly in order for the wiper assembly to be reinstalled. The wipers have not worked for a few months. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because the wipers are needed during the rain in order for him to see clearly. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.
The front windshield wipers are not in sync. They are in the up position when turned off. I have replaced the module once and that corrected the problem. However, it did it again. Now I'm told it is a component that will cost $368 to fix. I see many ventures with the same problem.
Driver's side wiper arm stripped on the mount causing the wiper blade to catch on the passenger side wiper blade during a rainstorm. Nut was as tight as could be. Replaced wiper arm entirely. Old part was discarded.
Windshield wipers fail to lay down when turned off. Seems to be quite common according to various google searches as well as mechanics. I have not yet fixed as I feel this is a chevy problem. Cost is 180.00 estimate for a new actuator switch.
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with traction control systems. The windshield wiper linkage arm can contact a brake line which is connected to the traction control system modulator valve. This contact can chafe the brake line resulting in a brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage can cause reduced brake effectiveness and increased stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a brake line clip to ensure proper clearance. Also the brake lines will be inspected to any damage caused by this condition and will replace any damaged lines.
Recall number 98V072000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Venture wipers
Which Chevrolet Venture years have windshield wiper failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1997 (15 complaints), 1999 (11 complaints) and 2001 (11 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix windshield wiper failure on the Chevrolet Venture?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $300 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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