One problem related to transmission not engage has been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Venture. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
This truck is a 1997 model I purchased in may 1998 from tom taylor Chevrolet in martin, tennessee. Within 3 months I had to take the truck back (before the 6-month warrenty inspection) because the transmission would not pull the truck. Since then I've had intermittent problems with the transmission including transmission will not engage, even at stop signs, with accelerator pressed down and at increased rpm's. Have to shift manually. Transmission jerks when shifting and will not sheft into overdrive. This has nearly got me injured or killed at a busy intersection.