Headlights Problems of Chevrolet Venture - part 2

Driver's side headlight cover fell off, the caulking around the cover cracked. The glass driver side headlight is missing. Maybe it had broken or someone had broken it. There were no pieces of glass left on the base of the housing of the headlight.

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Consumer states that sealing compound holding lens to body of headlight dried out and the lens fell off. This resulted in the open type bulb to get wet and blow. Consumer is unable to drive at night.

Passenger side headlight lens fell off with out any physical damage to vehicle. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything.

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Headlamp fell out while going down the road, never did find it. Antilock brakes are malfunctioning, very unsafe to drive, transmission went out very costly to repair, especially with so little miles on this vehicle. These problems that I am reporting are very commom and need some attention granted to them. Vehicles cost so much and then when you have to put more money into them it can financially drain you. Please look into this. Thank you, anne DE bolt.

I was making a turn and was going no more than 10mph, when I heard a noise. I stopped when I got to my destination and realized that both of my headlight covers had fallen off the van! I went back to the place where it happened and retrieved the, only to find out that the glue had separated the 2 parts. Manufacturer. Said it is not a 2 pc/ part, but now mine is. I have heard from a repair shop that mine is the 19th in my area alone to have this happen to in the past 6 weeks. I feel this is a major proble, b/c if the bulb were to get wet, wouldn't it short out? thus causing the driver to not have headlights?? I feel that the mfr. Should issue a voulentary recall of the Mini vans and fix it at no cost to the consumer.

Inside of headlights filled up with water. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and manufacturer has been notified. Consumer states that the water inside of headlights making it hard to see the road.

Lenses separated from headlights. Took vehicle to dealer. Problem was not solved. Consumer is concerned with paying out of pocket when it is clearly a manufactures defect.

I noticed that my headlight cover was missing and couldn't figure out what had happened. I started looking at the other headlight cover and it fell off in my hand. I noticed that they had been glued on and the glue had dried up and was cracked no longer holding on the cover. I came in and called Chevrolet but they wouldn't do anything since it was out of warranty (just barely). They don't make just the cover - you have to buy a whole headlight assembly (ripoff -$90). I went online to a Venture owners message board. I found message after message about this same problem with other 98 Ventures. Obviously Chevrolet/gm is ignoring it. It was pointed out to me how dangerous this can be if the cover is gone and moisture gets to the halogen light it could explode injuring anyone close. Not only that but someone could be injured if the headlight cover flies off while driving. Please investigate this. Chevrolet is being negligent. And people are going to be hurt.

Consumer state while traveling during rain head light covers fail off in result of head light blowing out. Please provide further information. Mr.

While having my van washed, the front left head light lens cover fell off. The lens cover came off in one piece leaving the bulb exposed. After replaceing this at a cost of 250. 00 dollars it appears that the other (right side) head light has yellowed from uv exposure. There is also condensation inside the light indicating this seal is compromised and will soon need replacing. These plastic head lights should not fall apart and yellow. The replacement light is far brighter than the original indicating the lens covers are made of substandard material not withstanding uv damage. I've surveyed several vans that use the same style lights, several have the same condensation problems limiting the performance of the lamp.

While driving passenger's side headlight cover fell off.

Outer piece that held lenses in fell out of headlights. Dealership was aware of problem.

Both head light assemblies lost plastic its lense covers, it appeared that the adhesive dried out and cracked.

Right headlight cover fell off.

Drivers side, the lens of the headlight fell off. The bulbs keep breaking because of moisture. The dealer said its not covered in the extended warranty. The replacemment will cost app. 269. 00. I have already replaced the bulb 5 times at $8. 99 apiece.

The passenger's side headlight lens cover fell off. Based on website searchs, this apparently has been a recurring problem with the headlights on the Venture, pontiac transport, and Oldsmobile sihouhette due to a breakdown of the adhesive material the retains the lens cover to the housing. This can cause the headlight to burn out if exposed to rain. Gm issued a bulletin (#00-08-42-003) to help reduce the cost of repair but it is still significant (approx. $150). Due to the potential safety issue, I feel that this should be looked in to for a possible recall. Thank you.

I reported the headlights to the dealer while under warranty (under 36000 miles) (condensation on inside of both headlight's lens). They said it was normal. After the 36000 mile warranty was up (at 43,200 miles), the driver's side headlight cover fell off (exposing the inner workings). They said it would cost $275 for a new sealed beam headlight. I think it wasn't sealed under warranty and it failed (fell off because of a bad seal on the assembly).

Driver's side headlight fell out, consumer checked passenger's side headlight and it was very loose. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.

I believe these lenses will fail virginia safety inspection. No apparent cause - probably defective manufacturing.

Headlight protective covering that is glued to headlight, protective shield continuiously falls off. If something hits bulbs they blowout, once while driving at night headlights blewout, and consumer was not able to see, consumer stated all the repair work has been completed, consumer replaced the headlight himself.

While driving under normal conditions the plastic headlight cover on the driver's side fell off, a new unit was unstalled, three months later the cover over the passenger side fell off, the consumer believes there is a design problem or manufacturing defficiency. Nlm.

Consumer turned on ignition and heard a pop sound. Both headlight lens covers and lights blew out. Consumer was responsible for $600 repair.

Headlight lens fell off, one was in the street. Consumer was able to pick it up and take it to dealership. Dealership mechanic glued it on. Pontiac grand indicated headlights lens came off. Dealership was aware of problem.

Passenger side headlight cover fell off. No body damage or damage to the headlight assembly.

Cover of driverside's headlights came off while vehicle was in motion. It appeared to be improperly installed with poor adhesive materials. Passenger side also loose and showing condensation. Both head lights were replaced by the dealer.

Passenger side headlight lens cover came off while driving. It appeared to be improperly attached to the assembly, possibly due to poor quality adhesive. This caused the headlight to be inoperable. The lens cover broke after falling off of the vehicle.

Headlight lens came off; dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that nothing would be done unless cost goes to consumer due to vehicle being out of its warranty. When the lens falls off, moisture breaks the bulb causing hazardous condition for the driver.

The driver side headlight lens cover came unglued and dislodged from the vehicle headlight assembly. It could not be found. This was brought to our attention, by a person in the local Chevrolet dealership parts department, who stated that this has been a problem with this model. The protection of the light bulb and the pattern of the light are insufficent for hazardous conditions.

Passenger's side lense fell off. Took to dealer and they replaced headlight assembly. 3 weeks later, driver's side lense fell off. Thiis eventually could short light out. Other lenses have come off again. Please provide any further information.

The passenger's side headlight lens covers fall off, on 11/1/00 this cause the bulb to short out due to exposure to rain, shortly after, the driver's side headlights lens cover fell off, mechanic discovered glue that holds lens cover to headlight assembly failed. Cj.

Assembly collects water through faulty seals. Condensate reduces illumination. Eventually lens falls off, bulb explodes if hot and rain strkes it, causing headlight to fail.

I was lucky and the lense covered fell off during the day. If it would happen to someone while they were traveling at night the lense covers falling off and the headlight blown. I beleive there could be several fatalities because of this type of problems. I think Chevrolet should stand behind their product too. I hope you feel this is as important as I do. Thanks.

The headlanps seals are defective, less than 30 days a go the left headlight lens fell out. The right lens fell out. The seal that holds the lens to the asembly is dry and cracked. This is dangerous and a safety hazard to the public. If one or more of the headlight lens come off on a rain soaked at night the water would blow the halogen bulb or the electrical system. This is a safety problem that can jeopardize people's lives. Thank you walter.

Safety, headlamps are unsafe.

I spoke to customer service at Chevrolet and they said my car was not in for a recall for moisture being in the lights or the headlight front coming off. I noticed in odi id 714982 someone had submitted a complaint on moisture in the lights. At this point my right head light front cover has come off. With close investigation it looks as if the adhesive had dried up and gone bad. About two months ago I noticed the left headlight had moisture in it. The moisture in the right headlight appeared about 6 months or so ago. I was told by the mechanic that it looks like the adhesive is going bad in the left headlight. I believe this is a manufacturer defect.