Three problems related to service engine light on have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Venture. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Ticking begin at around 45000 to 50000 miles on 1998 Venture, soon it needed bearings and rods, the mechanic took off the oil pan and oil was like mud, I have oil changed every 3000 miles, I saw the oil, it was awful, then one day the oil light came on and the service engine light and at around 70000 miles I need new engine, I have always been a general motors person mainly cherolet, but, as of now, I am thinking it will be a cold day in ---- before I buy another, I see why the foreign motor companies are kicking butt. . . I am not the 1st to have a problem with the Ventures. . I have been told that the maifold is leaking into the oil system there by causing this problem with engines blowing. . . I do not know what to do, I have 4 children 2 of whom are in college and 2 at home, I can't just race out and buy a new one, which chevy offered to maybe give me a little off if I wanted to buy a new one.
The service engine light illuminated and the vehicle started to run roughly, it was discovered the head gasket which was supposedly done previously was never done. Also the head light bulb was replaced.
Engine continues to shake real bad and stalls out. The service engine soon light comes on the car wont start. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**770115.