Six problems related to engine have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Venture. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I backed the van out of my driveway at home and placed the car into drive. As I started to move forward, the gas pedal felt harder than normal but I attributed that to being left outside all winter. I pushed the gas pedal harder to get to car to move forward. And immediately I felt the pedal unstick . At that same moment, the engine raced to full throttle and raced forward with the van continually going faster and faster racing instantly to 50 miles an hour and still accelerating. At the beginning of the sudden acceleration, I tried to apply the brakes but could not stop the van or stop the acceleration. I turned off the ignition and finally braked the van to a stop. This all happened on the side street of my subdivision before I could get onto the main road. Luckily there were no cars or people in my way and I was able to get control of the van without hurting myself or others, the van was brought back to my driveway where it remains. I have not contacted the dealership at this point as I do not want to pay to have this 12 year old van repaired at my cost nor do I ever want to drive this van again.
The contact owns a 1998 chevy Venture. While driving 35 mph the vehicle shut off when approaching a traffic light or stop sign. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. It was towed to the mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the ause of the problem , and recommended the vehicle be diagnosed by the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that there was a bar inside the engine that broke, and therewas also corrosion in the engine. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle currently has 14, 4000 miles.
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Venture. Two months ago she had to replace the engine due to the cam shaft breaking. She replaced the old engine with a new one. One week later the cam shaft broke again on the same spot as the other. Mechanic said that he had never heard of a hollow camshaft, and that was the way all cam shafts were for this vehicle.
Intake gasket bad, replaced Jan. 2002. Problem still occuring, engine knocking and a new engine is needed.
Camshaft in engine broke while traveling 50 mph. Vehicle immediately ceased to operate, and needed to be pushed to side of the road. Mechanic stated that camshaft was defective and should not break under any circumstances. Entire engine had to be replaced.
2 fuel pumps, now motor.