Seven problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Venture. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Total engine seisure from blown head gasket(plastic) coolant sucked into engine oil, total destruction of block. Heard from service reps from twentyfive local dealerships (chevolet) that this is no uncommon but typical!!! something has to be done!! total cost for fixing over $4000. !!!! chevy no heelp says it's too bad, called every local dealer in upstate NY (20+) and get the same reply "typical of this engine, good thing nobody hurt!!sorry" if nsta wont do anything how about a class action suit??what will it take a few deaths?? gm is junk!! I wonder how many others out there are suffering also?? notified the NY state attorny general with problem also. Next will be the media. . I know there are many more with the same problem with this type.
Had to have the engine rebuilt, new fuel pump, front/rear shocks & struts,intermediate steering shaft assembly, brakes. I think there is something extremely wrong with this vehicle and it should be investigated.
We believe chev. Should reinbures us for the 800. 00 and the engine problem just started but think they should pay to have it fixed.
Bridgestone tires showed signs of tread separation. Chevrolet notified, but stated tires are not on recall list.
Engine light on due to component failure within the engine. Mjs.
Engine stops and starts while driving.
Took foot off gas pedal, proceeded down the ramp, vehicle did not decrease speed, applied brake, motor continue to pull the vehicle, shut engine off to stop vehicle, due to steel cable inside the vinal covering had cut through the shield and held the cable fast, preventing the cable to release.