Seven problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Venture. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Venture based on all problems reported for the 2002 Venture.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. While parked, the contact noticed that coolant was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that the lower intake manifold was leaking coolant. The gaskets for the lower intake manifold would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. The contact noticed anti-freeze and water on the garage floor where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the head gasket and intake manifold would need replacing. There were no recalls for the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,103.
2002 chevy Venture - manifold intake and head gasket failure at approx. 70k miles due to faulty engine design and dex-cool corrosion. Gm lost class action lawsuit in 2008 about this problem. These gaskets should not be failing anywhere near this early. Gm needs to recall this engine (3. 4l v6) and fix the problem.
2002 Chevrolet Venture van with 77,000 miles- failure of intake manifold gasket. I noticed anti freeze smell everytime I shut off vehicle. This had been going on for about 2 months. I had local service station check it out and they informed me that the intake manifold gasket is leaking water and leaking intake manifold gaskets seems to be a major problem with Chevrolet vehicles. I understand there is a class action suit being started about this problem. Why hasn't Chevrolet done anything about this if it is true. Supposedly there was an article in the national petroleum institute magazine concerning this problem, any information that you can supply would be greatly appreciated. I have had all required maintenance done on this vehicle. I am having the intake manifold gaskets replaced next week before the water gets into the oil and I have a major engine failure. Cost of this job will be approximately $ 500. 00.
My 2002 chevy Venture was brought to the dealer in 2004 for normal maintenance. When I went to pick up the van I was told by the service person that they replaced the intake manifold gasket, which I was unaware that it was even a problem. This work was done under warranty and I was told by the service person that it was continuing problem with the Ventures. It is now November 2007 and the gasket needs to be replaced again and the vehicle is out of warranty. I received a $946. 00 dollar estimate from my local mechanic. I contacted the dealership and they also want to charge me for the repair. If this is a defect then chevy / gm should repair this for free. I have read numerous complaints about this gasket problem. Please help.
2002 chevy Venture, 65000 miles, intake manifold gasket needs replaced. This is a manufacturing defect and I should not have to replace an engine gasket at 65000 miles. This is a costly repair and of course outside of the chevy warranty. This vehicle has been maintained better than adequately.
: the contact stated while driving 30 mph the temperature warning light illuminated, causing the speed of the vehicle to be reduced. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. Upon inspection, the dealership replaced the intake manifold and cylinder head gaskets, which remedied the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.