Chevrolet Venture owners have reported 32 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's speed control cable (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The engine rpm surges without pushing the gas. The engine will gradually propel the vehicle to around 50-60 mph with no mechanical movement of the gas pedal. This happens about every day or two. Have to put the car in neutral or firmly press the brakes to get the velocity down. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, he approached a stop sign and with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle lunged and then accelerated. The engine rpms increased rapidly during the failure. Read details...
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Venture. While pulling into a parking spot at 5 mph, the vehicle lunged forward when the accelerator pedal was slightly depressed. The vehicle drove over the sidewalk and struck the railing. The vehicle is currently at the Chevrolet dealer and has not been repaired. Read details...
Cruise control will intermittently not work. Dealer has been contacted. Read details...
While driving accelerator cable unraveled and disengaged with no prior warning. Accelerator pedal went to floor. Consumer s had to press down hard on brakes. Then, tires burned, and heard heavy knocking in engine. Also, had to turn off vehicle to stop it. Read details...