Gasoline Engine Problems of Chevrolet Venture

Chevrolet Venture owners have reported 14 problems related to gasoline engine (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Venture based on all problems reported for the Venture.

1 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture

Failure Date: 12/22/2003

Total engine seisure from blown head gasket(plastic) coolant sucked into engine oil, total destruction of block. Heard from service reps from twentyfive local dealerships (chevolet) that this is no uncommon but typical!!! something has to be done!! total cost for fixing over $4000. !!!! chevy no heelp says it's too bad, called every local dealer in upstate NY (20+) and get the same reply "typical of this engine, good thing nobody hurt!!sorry" if nsta wont do anything how about a class action suit??what will it take a few deaths?? gm is junk!! I wonder how many others out there are suffering also?? notified the NY state attorny general with problem also. Next will be the media. . I know there are many more with the same problem with this type.

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2 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture

Failure Date: 11/20/2002

No summary. Dt.

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3 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Venture

Failure Date: 09/17/2002

Consumer states that after starting the vehicle, consumer heard a wierd noise. Took to dealer and they stated that the lifters and rods needed replacing. Nlm.

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4 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Venture

Failure Date: 06/21/2001

Engine loses all power, and gas gauge does not give accurate readings. Dealer has been made aware of problem. Please provide more information.

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5 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture

Failure Date: 02/05/2001

At 37,000 miles my van should not have needed a resealing of the engine. I am outraged by this and will persue the matter with a lawyer if necessary. (dot number: n/a tiresize: n/a).

6 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture

Failure Date: 12/10/2000

Had to have the engine rebuilt, new fuel pump, front/rear shocks & struts,intermediate steering shaft assembly, brakes. I think there is something extremely wrong with this vehicle and it should be investigated.

7 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture

Failure Date: 09/23/2000

We believe chev. Should reinbures us for the 800. 00 and the engine problem just started but think they should pay to have it fixed.

8 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture

Failure Date: 05/21/2000

Bridgestone tires showed signs of tread separation. Chevrolet notified, but stated tires are not on recall list.

9 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Venture

Failure Date: 12/16/1999

Vehicle has quit on highway while in passing lane and heavy traffic almost, causing major accidents.

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10 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture

Failure Date: 11/10/1998

Most of the time while being in the middle of an intersection the vehicle will lose all power and shut off without warrning. Dealer has been contacted.

11 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture

Engine light on due to component failure within the engine. Mjs.

12 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture

Engine stops and starts while driving.

13 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture

Took foot off gas pedal, proceeded down the ramp, vehicle did not decrease speed, applied brake, motor continue to pull the vehicle, shut engine off to stop vehicle, due to steel cable inside the vinal covering had cut through the shield and held the cable fast, preventing the cable to release.

14 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture

No summary listed for above vehicle.


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