Battery Problems of Chevrolet Venture

Bought a used chevy Venture. It is a 2002 model. It has been nothing but problems. . . Very expensive problems. . . Currently the battery drains overnight and no mechanic around can find the problem. They suggect taking the van to the dealer but the labor costs are outrageous. Furthurmore, the airconditioner condenser leaks. I have seen numerous other who have had these same problems.

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Van was making scratching noise upon cranking. Took van in for service and was notified that the battery was leaking acid and needed to be replaced. The van had 48,000 miles at the time. Battery was replaced. Same thing happened 2 weeks ago, took van in, new battery was leaking acid. The second battery only had 42,000 miles on it at this time. Battery had to be replaced once again.

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Numerous intermittent electrical problems. The air-bag light indicator on the instrument panel would stay on after starting, but only intermittently. Instrument panel air-bag light would intermittently stay on. I took the vehicle to a Chevrolet service center on 3 different occasions. Onboard computer was replaced at my expense, left rear tail light was replaced at my expense. Battery corroded and was replaced at my expense. Problems went away briefly after service but came back instrument panel abs & tcs (traction control system) lights will come on and stay on after vehicle has been driven for 5 minutes or so, but not on every trip only intermittently. Also when applying the brakes the emergency flasher / turn signal lights will come on. Vehicle has 55k miles and is no longer under warranty, this vehicle is dangerous in my opinion.

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Numerous electrical problems both headlights replaced one under warranty, both heated mirrors replaced, one under warranty, battery replaced under warranty,, dash lights blink off and on gas gauge shows full most of the time and at other times goes to empty, sometimes will show correct fuel left in tank. Vehicle occasionally locks itself, have to keep an extra key handy.

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I have owed the vehicle for 53 days and have to have it towed 4 times and replace fuel pump twice, the battery once. Luckily the pump conked out while parked, and not at an intersection. My wife is pregnant with our third child, and the van has stranded her 4 times. I had the dealership run a check on the past repair history of the van and hey! the pump was replaced (by the previous owner) on 7/6/01 and again on 8/04/01. With the addition of my two pumps, that brings the total to 4, obviously. The van has 38000 miles and four fuel pumps, I think that speaks for itself. I have written a letter to Chevrolet, of course don't expect a favorable response. Another factor of complete irritation is the placement of the battery. It is nearly impossible for an average joe like myself to access the battery to replace it. I had to pay $200 for parts and labor for a battery, which I could replace myself if the thing wasn't designed (seemingly) to prevent owner maintenance. I would definitely not recommend this vehicle to anyone. When it runs it's nice, but unless you want to run the risk of having it towed once every 13 days and paying $520 in repairs and tows while only owing the car for less than two months, purchase something else. Dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis-----769737.

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Battery acid is corroding the battery pan and surrounding components, also positive cable connected to battery has fallen off, dealer has been contacted. Consumer stated the battery by delco, also headlights are developing spiderwebbing and clouding of lens, and rear hatch pinches palm of hands or fingers, the rear hatch handle broke off.

Consumer states that the positive post on the battery had a defect and started leaking battery acid.

I purchased my van on 12/26/2000 and drove it home. I had trouble starting the next day, but finally started and I used it. I parked overnight and could not start it on 12/28. It was towed in by dealer on 12/29 and released to me the next day claiming loose battery connection as cause of problem. I used it half day on 12/30 and parked overnight. Again it would not start on 12/31. Dealer took it in today today and van is still with dealer as at this time my mail. I was told the van is in perfect running condition. But now I am not so sure of what to think. I am frustrated and worried about the safety of my family using this van. What am I doing or not doing that could be causing this problem? thank you for giving me the chance to report my problem.

While driving in the rain power steering would lock up. Would have no warning. Not able to control vehicle when this has happened for a few minutes. Also, battery light would come on. Had been to dealer & mechanic could not locate cause of problem.

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Power steering goes out when driving through a water puddle. Battery light comes on, and electrical system may or may not stop.

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