Three problems related to transmission solenoid have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Venture. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Venture with 89,800 miles has been hard, harsh shifting for some time, also whines. Dealer said possible pressure control solenoid epc needs replaced, no estimate. Dealer suggested to run vehicle until it becomes a real problem. Also discussed with tranny shop, they experienced many of these tranny problems, usually code 1811, replace pressure control solenoid (epc) but to correct problem tranny needs to be rebuilt, estimate $1,600 to $1,900 to do.
Problems with transmission on 1999 Chevrolet Venture. The transmission was replaced and flushed when it shifted perfectly at that point. The consumer was told that problems with the transmission was common. The consumer received bulletin# 00 07 30 0028/replace the pressure control solenoid valve assembly. The consumer suggested that flushing the transmission damaged the pressure control solenoid valve assembly which caused poor shifting.
Transmission slips and stutters at less than 65,000 miles. Had to replace valve, solenoid, filter and fluid at a cost of $971. 93 from gm dealer.