Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture

Five problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Venture. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2002

Consumer applied brakes at 40 mph, pedal went to the floor, and vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Dealer stated that the right brake line had a hole. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time. 2 people were injured in the accident.

2 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 02/14/1999

Plastic clip that holds two brake lines broke, causing one of the brake lines to fall at least 4 inches from the ground, also, metal clip the holds vacuum line slides out, causing the line to fall at least two inches from the ground. Finally, windshield wipers are still defective even after recall was performed. Recall 98v072000.

3 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Plastic clip that holds 2 brake lines broke, causing one of the brake lines to fall at least four inches from the ground. Also, metal clip that holds vacuum line slides out, causing the line to fall at least 2 inches from the ground. Finally, windshield wipers are still defective even after recallwas performed. Recall 98v072000.

4 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Plastic clip that holds 2 brake lines broke, causing brake line to fall at least four inches from the ground. Also, metal clip that holds vacuum line slides out, causing the line to fall down at least 2 inches from the ground. Finally, windshield wipers are still defective even after recall was performed. Recall 98v072000.

5 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

The brake lines are hanging and dragging, causing snow to collect around them and pull the brakes lines down. Dealer can't do anything about it.




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