Headlights problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture - part 1

The contact stated the plastic covers on the headlights were glued and not bolted onto the vehicle. When the glue wore out water got inside the headlights, and the plastic popped off, causing the halogen light bulb to burn out. The dealer and manufacturer offered no free remedy. The vehicle has not been repaired.

The plastic covers of the headlights on the 1997 chevy Venture are glued on. Water gets inside the unit and the plastic pops off, then the lights burn out. This is the 5th time I have replaced them at the cost of $185. 00 per light.

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Venture. The headlight covers came off of the vehicle. It costs $178. 00 plus tax for each of the headlight covers to be repaired. About six month ago one of the headlight covers came off, and a couple of days ago, the other headlight cover came off. The entire headlight assembly has to be replaced to correct the problem. The gm manufacturer told her that this was the first time that he heard of this problem. Also, the contact had automatic transmission problems. The transmission slipped. The first time it got stuck in second gear. The transmission was replaced twice. The first time at only 26,000 miles, and the second time at 26,100 miles. Both times was replaced under warranty. After the second transmission was replaced it had only 78,000 miles on it. While on vacation and driving on the interstate the transmission quit. Had to coast off to the side of the road. That transmission was replaced with a modified transmission, and as of right now, the problem did not recur. All the dealerships that the contact checked to get a new transmission said that there where no transmissions around because they were redesigning all of the transmissions. The vehicle was towed home. She contacted gm manufacturer, and they would not do anything about it because the vehicle had over 100,000 miles.

1997 Chevrolet Venture. Headlight lens cover. Last summer I noticed the drivers side lens was loose so I glued it back on with epoxy. (cost $3. 00) recently I found out that the passenger side lens had fallen out sometime while driving. (both fell out within 6 months of each other) I went to wash the van and the halogen bulb exploded and flamed when it got wet. Had I been closer to the vehicle I could have been struck by flying glass. If this would have happened during a rain storm I would have been driving without headlights. (the dealership charged me $165 to replace one assembly). The sealant was faulty on the last assembly, I don't feel comfortable with the new one.

While driving the passenger side headlight lens fell off. The parts were not available as this is a common problem.

Headlights fog causing a distraction. Dealer has been notified. Ph.

While driving the vehicle at night time and heavy snowing the left head light blew out, due to the head plastic light cover not well designed for this kind of weather. Dealer wont sell just the head light (sell all unit $161. 00) please provide further information. Ts.

1997 Chevrolet Venture - repeated problems with headlights leaking water in, collecting moisture, lenses falling off, almost caused a head on collsion because headlight blew when lense cover fell off again during recent rain storm. This is third time this vehicle has had a lense and headlight problem. In checking "mycarstats. Com" this is a very common problem. I'm surprised a recall has not been issued for this defect. Dealer and Chevrolet refuse to admit any responsibility for their defective headlight lenses.

While driving vehicle headlights shorted out. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Mr.

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that the front driver side headlight bulb continuously failed. The dealer repaired the bulb, however, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the constant failure was due to moisture entering the fixture, which blew out the bulb and discolored the lens. No repairs were made. The current mileage was 98,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.

The clear part that holds the bulb inside of the headlight fixtures flew off while traveling on highway without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.

Driver's side headlight cover fell off, the caulking around the cover cracked. The glass driver side headlight is missing. Maybe it had broken or someone had broken it. There were no pieces of glass left on the base of the housing of the headlight.

Consumer states that sealing compound holding lens to body of headlight dried out and the lens fell off. This resulted in the open type bulb to get wet and blow. Consumer is unable to drive at night.

Headlamp fell out while going down the road, never did find it. Antilock brakes are malfunctioning, very unsafe to drive, transmission went out very costly to repair, especially with so little miles on this vehicle. These problems that I am reporting are very commom and need some attention granted to them. Vehicles cost so much and then when you have to put more money into them it can financially drain you. Please look into this. Thank you, anne DE bolt.

Inside of headlights filled up with water. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and manufacturer has been notified. Consumer states that the water inside of headlights making it hard to see the road.

Consumer state while traveling during rain head light covers fail off in result of head light blowing out. Please provide further information. Mr.

While having my van washed, the front left head light lens cover fell off. The lens cover came off in one piece leaving the bulb exposed. After replaceing this at a cost of 250. 00 dollars it appears that the other (right side) head light has yellowed from uv exposure. There is also condensation inside the light indicating this seal is compromised and will soon need replacing. These plastic head lights should not fall apart and yellow. The replacement light is far brighter than the original indicating the lens covers are made of substandard material not withstanding uv damage. I've surveyed several vans that use the same style lights, several have the same condensation problems limiting the performance of the lamp.

While driving passenger's side headlight cover fell off.

Outer piece that held lenses in fell out of headlights. Dealership was aware of problem.

Both head light assemblies lost plastic its lense covers, it appeared that the adhesive dried out and cracked.

Headlight lens fell off, one was in the street. Consumer was able to pick it up and take it to dealership. Dealership mechanic glued it on. Pontiac grand indicated headlights lens came off. Dealership was aware of problem.

Passenger side headlight cover fell off. No body damage or damage to the headlight assembly.

Passenger side headlight lens cover came off while driving. It appeared to be improperly attached to the assembly, possibly due to poor quality adhesive. This caused the headlight to be inoperable. The lens cover broke after falling off of the vehicle.

Headlight lens came off; dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that nothing would be done unless cost goes to consumer due to vehicle being out of its warranty. When the lens falls off, moisture breaks the bulb causing hazardous condition for the driver.

The driver side headlight lens cover came unglued and dislodged from the vehicle headlight assembly. It could not be found. This was brought to our attention, by a person in the local Chevrolet dealership parts department, who stated that this has been a problem with this model. The protection of the light bulb and the pattern of the light are insufficent for hazardous conditions.

Passenger's side lense fell off. Took to dealer and they replaced headlight assembly. 3 weeks later, driver's side lense fell off. Thiis eventually could short light out. Other lenses have come off again. Please provide any further information.

I was lucky and the lense covered fell off during the day. If it would happen to someone while they were traveling at night the lense covers falling off and the headlight blown. I beleive there could be several fatalities because of this type of problems. I think Chevrolet should stand behind their product too. I hope you feel this is as important as I do. Thanks.

The headlanps seals are defective, less than 30 days a go the left headlight lens fell out. The right lens fell out. The seal that holds the lens to the asembly is dry and cracked. This is dangerous and a safety hazard to the public. If one or more of the headlight lens come off on a rain soaked at night the water would blow the halogen bulb or the electrical system. This is a safety problem that can jeopardize people's lives. Thank you walter.

Safety, headlamps are unsafe.

Covers for all headlights have fallen off. The whole lamp assembly needs to be replaced to correct the head light covers falling off. This was a manufacturing defect, the consumer pointed out.

Both of the headlight assemblies fell off of the car - one year apart - the left and right assemblies - the cost to replace them exceeded 200. 00 - when contacting general motors, Chevrolet division they denied their was any problem with this and refused to compensate us. *a,.

The headlight bulb or whatever you call it now, exploded, blowing off the headlight lens, which is glued on. The car is still under the original 36000. Mile warranty, but is three months past the three years. The dealer says that the whole headlight assembly must be replaced as a new separate lens cannot be obtained. What should be a minor headlight problem will cost 240. 00 for the part, plus labor to install. In passing,let it be noted that I have personally changed 3 left rear tail light bulbs on this van since I purchased it new.

The glue on the plastic headlight covers had dried up. This caused the first (left) cover to come off on 17 may 1999. The second (right) cover came off on 09 Aug 1999.

Headlight assembly absorbing water, condensing on inside of lens, causing diminished light output. May also eventually destroy lamp.

While driving at 60 mph the cover to the lens on headlamp came off.