Radiator Problems of Chevrolet Venture

We were driving on the freeway and noticed the heat gauge starting to rise very quickly to the red zone. The engine stalled and once the temp came down we proceeded to an auto parts store. There we purchased a thermostat, radiator cap, and 2 gallons of premix dex-cool. We installed the new cap and filled system with the dex-cool. We drove about 7 miles to a lake for a day of fishing. The inaccessibility of the thermostat, I could not change the thermostat that day. After sitting (not running) we started for home (60 miles). We had only gone about 10 miles when it overheated for the first time. We could only go about 10 miles before we'd have to stop and let the van cool down and add more coolant and water. It took 6 hours to get home. Over the next couple of days the overheating problem continued. On 28apr2014 we had the van towed to a local (reputable) auto shop. The next day we were informed that the intake manifold was leaking and would have to be repaired before they could pressure test the system to check the other components (radiator, radiator cap, etc. ) the cost of just the intake repair was estimated at $1500-$2500. I have been researching the issue online and found that this is a common issue with these vans because of the dex-cool being a plasticizer and an aluminum corrosive. Also found out that gm has known of this problem but have chose not to fix the problem. I have had recalls on other vehicles (for a less problem) because the manufacturers said ok we have this problem so to keep our customers we'll fix it, but not gm. It wouldn't be so bad if gm even tried to fix this issue. We are middle-class and have a hard time making ends meet and can't afford this kind of expense.

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The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to overheat and the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the oil pressure sending unit, water pump, thermostat and radiator cap was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired yet the repair failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who advised the contact that the motor also needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 123,000 and the current mileage was 126,000.

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2001 chevy Venture with 150k miles. Car gets hot very quickly. . . Within few mins of driving the hot temp coolant light goes on and the needle in the red zone. Replaced temp sensor, thermostat, radiator cap and hose. Took to three mechanics and chevy dealer for a diagnostic test. Head gaskets needed to be replaced. Researched year, make and model and many listed for same issue.

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that the antifreeze in her vehicle has corroded the radiator, water pump, thermostat, and intake valve. This is the coolant that was listed in the owner's manual and is always used in her vehicle. A recall was sent to Chevrolet consumers, but it was not issued by NHTSA. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist with the repairs. The failure mileage was 122,000.

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Failure of intake mainifold and head gasket, resulting in replacement of intake manifold, heads, head gasket, thermostat (3 times), water pump (2 times), radiator, condenser, radiator cap (2 times), all due to dex cool and faulty design. All parts replaced. Old parts not retained.

I just bought this car in March of 2006. I have already have had brake problems, radiator problems, and now engine and oil pump problems. I still have approx. $7,500. 00 in payments to a financial company. I did have an as is purchase but is there any kick back for mien some way. This isn't fair. Is there any thing I can do to have the dealer at least help with the purchase and repair for a new engine for this car. It also have 10 potential listings under autocheck. Com. I haven't obtained those because I do not have the extra money to purchase these reports.

The car has been running low on radiator fluid, but we could not find any visible leakages. We have been replinishing the fluid. We did not think anything major. On a Friday, we started to hear a knock in the engine. We were told to have the oil changed/looked at. Afterwards, the noise continued even louder. We had the car immediately towed. The problem involved the lifters and the intake gasket. (both problems are related. ) I researched and many others had the similar problems with the intake gasket. Repair for all will be $1,000.

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Recently had lower engine manifold intake gasgit replaced due to coolant leak resulting from use of dex-cool collant corroding the plastic gasgit. Also associated was thermostat failure which could have caused engine overheating and fire before there was any means of knowing the engine was overheating.

Leaking intake gasket, in the process of having it repaired.

Intake manifold gasket of engine failed leading to dex-cool radiator fluid leakage on ground and into engine oil. Repair of intake manifold gasket, water-pump, special sealant for bolts cost consumer $807. 00. The leakage of toxic fluid into environment has no estimated cost, but represents hazard to animals and environment. Chevrolet has received a high number of complaints about this problem and issued a technical service bulletin related to revised gasket, sealants, torque specifications and order of tightening bolts, but did not issue a recall. Internal damage to engines is often not determined until complete engine failure despite repair of manifold gasket. Dex-cool fluid cited in Chevrolet literature as having 100,000 mile lifespan, but fluid appears to have destructive potential to engine beginning at anywhere from 40 to 60% of this estimated lifespan.

2000 chevy Venture - 56000 miles ntake manifold gasket - leaking oil into the radiator and anti- freeze in the oil. Epair cost of $900 to fix - spoke to gm assistance and since I do not visit the dealer on a regular basis - there will be no compensation on this repair. This is a issue that has affected a lot of gm vehicles with the 3. 4l engine. There are postings on the interent inregards to complaints of this failure.

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Early failure of the lower intake manifold gasket, which caused lost of coolant. 40,000 miles on 1999 chevy Venture. Believe a poor design of gasket and that the radiator level is below that of the manifold. An air pocket can be trapped in the manifold and when the engine is off the residual heat of the engine cooks the gasket. Believe this theory is supported by the coolant sensor is on even though the level in the radiator is full and the reservoir is full.

I've had a 1999 chevy Venture since new. I've had to replace the intake manifold gasket, upper and lower radiator hoses at 69500 miles. Replaced the thermostat at 78400 miles. At 78500 miles I had to replace both head gaskets,intake gasket and plenum gasket, both valve cover gaskets and several collapsed lifters, and the cylinder heads needed to be reconditioned. These repairs cost me thousands of dollars. Something is surely not right with this engine.

Coolant was "sludgy" and dealer attributed this sludge to third party oil shops using wrong radiator fluid. Dealer claimed this wrong radiator fluid sludged up and ate through intake gasket. $647. 19 to repair gasket.

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The engine and several components had to be replaced due to sludging of the engine coolant, the heater system stopped working, due to coolant had sludged up causing clogged components in the heating/cooling system, also the vehicle overheated, there was corrison in the radiator, the thermostat was replaced, there was a leaking intake manifold gasket, consumer believes that manufacturer should have covered the entire bill instead of half.

2001 chevy Venture 12 months old approx 14,000 miles, radiator seam split right lower corner leaking antifreeze. Ac also stopped working, condenser seam split, right lower corner. Replaced by dealer. Vehicle now 18 months old approx 21,000 miles, ac stopped working. Condenser seam split lower right front corner. Dealer replaced. Appears to be a structural defect in design stressing the radiator and condenser via the mounting scheme. Vehicle is a lemon. First time repaired dealer had to order condenser. This time repaired he had 3 in stock!.