Car Stall problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture

Three problems related to car stall have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Venture. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2004

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.

2 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 12/03/1999

While traveling & going down hill vehicle stalled without indication. Mechanic determined the problem to be caused by the melting of the air intake hose, causing a hole to form in the hose, allowing the air mixture in the engine to go unregulated. Since the air hose was replaced, the problem has stopped.

3 Car Stall problem

Vehicle stalls when stopping and when pulling out into traffic. Nlm.




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