general problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture

Five problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Venture. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2009

Needs replaced frontend hubs ,tierod,pinion repairs/recall this van needs a new owner!!! nothing but costly repairs chevy needs to recall all them Ventures.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2005

The contact stated the vehicle was parked for approximately 30 minutes and busted into flames. The fire started in the driver's side door panel. The fire department was called to extinguish the vehicle. The fire inspector determined it was an electrical fire. The vehicle was still at her residence.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2004

While driving a fire stared in the tail light on driver's side of the vehicle, very near the gas tank. Inspector stated that it was a dead short. Consumer contacted Chevrolet, and they were willing to do pay the sum that vehicle was worth.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/01/1999

Electric module failed causing dome light to continue to illuminate.

5 Electrical System problem

Electrical malfunction caused loss of signals, heater, a/c,/lighting and caused doors to lock/unlock uncontrollably.




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