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Aug 6, 2017 Steering 58,000 mi

STEERING LOCKED UP ON '97 VENTURE VAN WHILE BEING OPERATED AT 70 MPH ON A STRAIGHT HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, RACK AND PINION AND STEERING PUMP REPLACED.

Aug 6, 2017 Steering 58,000 mi

STEERING LOCKED UP ON '97 VENTURE VAN WHILE BEING OPERATED AT 70 MPH ON A STRAIGHT HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, RACK AND PINION AND STEERING PUMP REPLACED.

Aug 2, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WITHIN LESS THAN 30 DAYS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND THE COOLANT LIGHT RANDOMLY KEPT ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING THE DIAGNOSTIC ...

Aug 2, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WITHIN LESS THAN 30 DAYS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND THE COOLANT LIGHT RANDOMLY KEPT ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING THE DIAGNOSTIC ...

Mar 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 156,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LAMPS KEEP FAILING, LIGHT BAR ON TOP WORKS FINE BUT BOTH SIDE REAR BRAKE LAMPS FAIL CONTINUOUSLY. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF BRAKE LIGHT ONE CAN SEE THE SOCKETS AND BULB CONTACTS ARE MELTING. THIS VAN HAS ALREADY HAD THE ENTIRE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON EACH SIDE REPLACED BUT PROBLEM IS RECURRING. ...

Mar 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 156,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LAMPS KEEP FAILING, LIGHT BAR ON TOP WORKS FINE BUT BOTH SIDE REAR BRAKE LAMPS FAIL CONTINUOUSLY. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF BRAKE LIGHT ONE CAN SEE THE SOCKETS AND BULB CONTACTS ARE MELTING. THIS VAN HAS ALREADY HAD THE ENTIRE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON EACH SIDE REPLACED BUT PROBLEM IS RECURRING. ...

Sep 2, 2011 Tires 158,180 mi

I BOUGHT 4 PEP BOYS DEFINITY TIRES W ROAD HASARD TOTAL WAS 424.58 ON 9/10/201. MILEAGE WAS152156..YESTERDAY 9/1/2011 IHAD A BLOW OUT ON L REAR TIRE. THE MILEAGE WAS158180. THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE PRO RATED,ONLY 6,000 MILES AND IT COST ME 41.52 FOR ANOTHER TIRE. IT COULDNT BE FIXED. WHAT WAS THE RO...

Sep 2, 2011 Tires 158,180 mi

I BOUGHT 4 PEP BOYS DEFINITY TIRES W ROAD HASARD TOTAL WAS 424.58 ON 9/10/201. MILEAGE WAS152156..YESTERDAY 9/1/2011 IHAD A BLOW OUT ON L REAR TIRE. THE MILEAGE WAS158180. THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE PRO RATED,ONLY 6,000 MILES AND IT COST ME 41.52 FOR ANOTHER TIRE. IT COULDNT BE FIXED. WHAT WAS THE RO...

Apr 4, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE, UNIT 1 WAS EASTBOUND IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE. THE HOOD APPARENTLY WAS NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, FLEW UP AND BACK, SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD. UPDATED 04/04/2011 *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0175-90)*JB UPDATED 04/22/11 *BF

Apr 4, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE, UNIT 1 WAS EASTBOUND IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE. THE HOOD APPARENTLY WAS NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, FLEW UP AND BACK, SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD. UPDATED 04/04/2011 *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0175-90)*JB UPDATED 04/22/11 *BF

Sep 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE, CAUGHT FIRE AND BECAME FULLY ENGULFED CAUSING TOTAL DAMAGE. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE VEHICLE HAD ENGINE TROUBLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0318-89)*JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF

Sep 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE, CAUGHT FIRE AND BECAME FULLY ENGULFED CAUSING TOTAL DAMAGE. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE VEHICLE HAD ENGINE TROUBLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0318-89)*JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF

May 6, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,998 mi

I HAVE OWNED 3 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVANS OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS. ALL OF THEM HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS, THE SIGNAL AND HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT, THE WINDOW SWITCH GOES OUT AND FINALLY THE HEAD GASKET GOES. THEY RUN GREAT UNTIL THE DAY IT STARTS OVERHEATING, THEN YOUR OUT A VEHICLE. EVERYONE I KNOW WHO HAS A VENT...

May 6, 2010 Visibility 99,998 mi

I HAVE OWNED 3 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVANS OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS. ALL OF THEM HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS, THE SIGNAL AND HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT, THE WINDOW SWITCH GOES OUT AND FINALLY THE HEAD GASKET GOES. THEY RUN GREAT UNTIL THE DAY IT STARTS OVERHEATING, THEN YOUR OUT A VEHICLE. EVERYONE I KNOW WHO HAS A VENT...

May 6, 2010 Exterior Lighting 99,998 mi

I HAVE OWNED 3 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVANS OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS. ALL OF THEM HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS, THE SIGNAL AND HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT, THE WINDOW SWITCH GOES OUT AND FINALLY THE HEAD GASKET GOES. THEY RUN GREAT UNTIL THE DAY IT STARTS OVERHEATING, THEN YOUR OUT A VEHICLE. EVERYONE I KNOW WHO HAS A VENT...

May 6, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,998 mi

I HAVE OWNED 3 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVANS OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS. ALL OF THEM HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS, THE SIGNAL AND HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT, THE WINDOW SWITCH GOES OUT AND FINALLY THE HEAD GASKET GOES. THEY RUN GREAT UNTIL THE DAY IT STARTS OVERHEATING, THEN YOUR OUT A VEHICLE. EVERYONE I KNOW WHO HAS A VENT...

May 6, 2010 Visibility 99,998 mi

I HAVE OWNED 3 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVANS OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS. ALL OF THEM HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS, THE SIGNAL AND HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT, THE WINDOW SWITCH GOES OUT AND FINALLY THE HEAD GASKET GOES. THEY RUN GREAT UNTIL THE DAY IT STARTS OVERHEATING, THEN YOUR OUT A VEHICLE. EVERYONE I KNOW WHO HAS A VENT...

May 6, 2010 Exterior Lighting 99,998 mi

I HAVE OWNED 3 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVANS OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS. ALL OF THEM HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS, THE SIGNAL AND HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT, THE WINDOW SWITCH GOES OUT AND FINALLY THE HEAD GASKET GOES. THEY RUN GREAT UNTIL THE DAY IT STARTS OVERHEATING, THEN YOUR OUT A VEHICLE. EVERYONE I KNOW WHO HAS A VENT...

Apr 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,000 mi

TL*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 CONS...

Apr 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,000 mi

TL*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 CONS...

Mar 15, 2009 Steering 120,000 mi

NEEDS REPLACED FRONTEND HUBS ,TIEROD,PINION REPAIRS/RECALL THIS VAN NEEDS A NEW OWNER!!! NOTHING BUT COSTLY REPAIRS CHEVY NEEDS TO RECALL ALL THEM VENTURES. *TR

Mar 15, 2009 Electrical System 120,000 mi

NEEDS REPLACED FRONTEND HUBS ,TIEROD,PINION REPAIRS/RECALL THIS VAN NEEDS A NEW OWNER!!! NOTHING BUT COSTLY REPAIRS CHEVY NEEDS TO RECALL ALL THEM VENTURES. *TR

Mar 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

NEEDS REPLACED FRONTEND HUBS ,TIEROD,PINION REPAIRS/RECALL THIS VAN NEEDS A NEW OWNER!!! NOTHING BUT COSTLY REPAIRS CHEVY NEEDS TO RECALL ALL THEM VENTURES. *TR

Mar 15, 2009 Suspension 120,000 mi

NEEDS REPLACED FRONTEND HUBS ,TIEROD,PINION REPAIRS/RECALL THIS VAN NEEDS A NEW OWNER!!! NOTHING BUT COSTLY REPAIRS CHEVY NEEDS TO RECALL ALL THEM VENTURES. *TR

Mar 15, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

NEEDS REPLACED FRONTEND HUBS ,TIEROD,PINION REPAIRS/RECALL THIS VAN NEEDS A NEW OWNER!!! NOTHING BUT COSTLY REPAIRS CHEVY NEEDS TO RECALL ALL THEM VENTURES. *TR

Mar 15, 2009 Steering 120,000 mi

NEEDS REPLACED FRONTEND HUBS ,TIEROD,PINION REPAIRS/RECALL THIS VAN NEEDS A NEW OWNER!!! NOTHING BUT COSTLY REPAIRS CHEVY NEEDS TO RECALL ALL THEM VENTURES. *TR

Mar 15, 2009 Electrical System 120,000 mi

NEEDS REPLACED FRONTEND HUBS ,TIEROD,PINION REPAIRS/RECALL THIS VAN NEEDS A NEW OWNER!!! NOTHING BUT COSTLY REPAIRS CHEVY NEEDS TO RECALL ALL THEM VENTURES. *TR

Mar 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

NEEDS REPLACED FRONTEND HUBS ,TIEROD,PINION REPAIRS/RECALL THIS VAN NEEDS A NEW OWNER!!! NOTHING BUT COSTLY REPAIRS CHEVY NEEDS TO RECALL ALL THEM VENTURES. *TR

Mar 15, 2009 Suspension 120,000 mi

NEEDS REPLACED FRONTEND HUBS ,TIEROD,PINION REPAIRS/RECALL THIS VAN NEEDS A NEW OWNER!!! NOTHING BUT COSTLY REPAIRS CHEVY NEEDS TO RECALL ALL THEM VENTURES. *TR

Mar 15, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

NEEDS REPLACED FRONTEND HUBS ,TIEROD,PINION REPAIRS/RECALL THIS VAN NEEDS A NEW OWNER!!! NOTHING BUT COSTLY REPAIRS CHEVY NEEDS TO RECALL ALL THEM VENTURES. *TR

Mar 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

GENERAL MOTORS DEX-COOL RUINED OUR COOLING SYSTEM IN OUR 97 CHEVY VENTURE. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE COOLING SYSTEM AND NOW CRANKSHAFT HAS GONE BAD. WE HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 IN REPAIRS. VAN STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AT 80,000MILES. VAN ONLY HAS 110,000 MILES. WE ARE OVERWHELMED AND EXTREMELY FRUSTRAT...

Mar 12, 2009 Power Train 90,000 mi

GENERAL MOTORS DEX-COOL RUINED OUR COOLING SYSTEM IN OUR 97 CHEVY VENTURE. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE COOLING SYSTEM AND NOW CRANKSHAFT HAS GONE BAD. WE HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 IN REPAIRS. VAN STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AT 80,000MILES. VAN ONLY HAS 110,000 MILES. WE ARE OVERWHELMED AND EXTREMELY FRUSTRAT...

Mar 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

GENERAL MOTORS DEX-COOL RUINED OUR COOLING SYSTEM IN OUR 97 CHEVY VENTURE. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE COOLING SYSTEM AND NOW CRANKSHAFT HAS GONE BAD. WE HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 IN REPAIRS. VAN STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AT 80,000MILES. VAN ONLY HAS 110,000 MILES. WE ARE OVERWHELMED AND EXTREMELY FRUSTRAT...

Mar 12, 2009 Power Train 90,000 mi

GENERAL MOTORS DEX-COOL RUINED OUR COOLING SYSTEM IN OUR 97 CHEVY VENTURE. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE COOLING SYSTEM AND NOW CRANKSHAFT HAS GONE BAD. WE HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 IN REPAIRS. VAN STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AT 80,000MILES. VAN ONLY HAS 110,000 MILES. WE ARE OVERWHELMED AND EXTREMELY FRUSTRAT...

Jul 29, 2008 Power Train 135,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE AND I HAVE HAD A LOT OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE I BOUGHT IT. I GOT THE VEHICLE IN 2003 USED. THE DAY I BOUGHT IT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. I HAD IT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WATCHED THEM TAKE A NEW TRANSMISSION OUT OF A CRATE AND PUT IT IN. AFTER THAT IT WAS BACK IN ...

Jul 29, 2008 Power Train 135,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE AND I HAVE HAD A LOT OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE I BOUGHT IT. I GOT THE VEHICLE IN 2003 USED. THE DAY I BOUGHT IT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. I HAD IT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WATCHED THEM TAKE A NEW TRANSMISSION OUT OF A CRATE AND PUT IT IN. AFTER THAT IT WAS BACK IN ...

Jan 23, 2008 Steering 100,197 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT GOING TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE STEERING RACK AND PINION BECAUSE HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. ACCORDING ...

Jan 23, 2008 Steering 100,197 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT GOING TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE STEERING RACK AND PINION BECAUSE HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. ACCORDING ...

Sep 11, 2007 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT BULB CONTINUOUSLY FAILED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE BULB, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONSTANT FAILURE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE ENTERING THE FIXTURE, WHICH BLEW OUT THE BUL...

Sep 11, 2007 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT BULB CONTINUOUSLY FAILED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE BULB, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONSTANT FAILURE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE ENTERING THE FIXTURE, WHICH BLEW OUT THE BUL...

Nov 27, 2006 Steering

I BOUGHT MY 97 VENTURE A YEAR AGO, ENDED UP GETTING A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT 3 MONTHS LATER FOR THE REAR DOOR HANDLES. BROUGHT TO DEALER TO HAVE FIXED, TO FIND OUT OTHER RECALLS WEREN'T FIXED. I HAD THE STEERING RECALL DONE. WELL NOW NOT EVEN A YEAR LATER AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. I HAVE 4 CHI...

Nov 27, 2006 Steering

I BOUGHT MY 97 VENTURE A YEAR AGO, ENDED UP GETTING A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT 3 MONTHS LATER FOR THE REAR DOOR HANDLES. BROUGHT TO DEALER TO HAVE FIXED, TO FIND OUT OTHER RECALLS WEREN'T FIXED. I HAD THE STEERING RECALL DONE. WELL NOW NOT EVEN A YEAR LATER AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. I HAVE 4 CHI...

Nov 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED 3 SEPARATE TIMES. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. UPDATED 12/05/06. *JB

Nov 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED 3 SEPARATE TIMES. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. UPDATED 12/05/06. *JB

Nov 3, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

1997 CHEVY VENTURE ,POWER SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR THE DOOR POPS OPEN WHILE DRIVING.THE DEALER STATES DOOR HAD BEEN REPAIRED ONCE IN 2002 AND THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR FURTHER REPAIRES ON THE LATCHING OF THIS DOOR

Nov 3, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

1997 CHEVY VENTURE ,POWER SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR THE DOOR POPS OPEN WHILE DRIVING.THE DEALER STATES DOOR HAD BEEN REPAIRED ONCE IN 2002 AND THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR FURTHER REPAIRES ON THE LATCHING OF THIS DOOR

Apr 7, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 98,570 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED OCCUPANTS HAVE BEEN INJURED BY THE INTERIOR HANDLE THAT OPENS THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAUSING OCCUPANTS TO GET TRAPPED BY THE DOOR. A NHTSA RECALL, #04V597000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS: LATCH HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY ...

Apr 7, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 98,570 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED OCCUPANTS HAVE BEEN INJURED BY THE INTERIOR HANDLE THAT OPENS THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAUSING OCCUPANTS TO GET TRAPPED BY THE DOOR. A NHTSA RECALL, #04V597000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS: LATCH HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY ...

Feb 25, 2006 Steering 83,000 mi

ON 28 JULY 2003, THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE LOWER PINION BEARING IN MY 97 CHEVY VENTURE UNDER A RECALL SCHEME. I SHOULD HAVE TAKEN IT BACK IN, SINCE THEY LEFT THE VEHICLE WITH THE STEERING OFFSET TO THE RIGHT BY ABOUT 15 DEGREES, BUT IT WAS SUCH A HASSLE DEALING WITH THEM THAT I DIDN'T BOTHE...

Feb 25, 2006 Steering 83,000 mi

ON 28 JULY 2003, THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE LOWER PINION BEARING IN MY 97 CHEVY VENTURE UNDER A RECALL SCHEME. I SHOULD HAVE TAKEN IT BACK IN, SINCE THEY LEFT THE VEHICLE WITH THE STEERING OFFSET TO THE RIGHT BY ABOUT 15 DEGREES, BUT IT WAS SUCH A HASSLE DEALING WITH THEM THAT I DIDN'T BOTHE...

Feb 16, 2006 Visibility 5,832 mi

MY 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE VIN [XXX], WIPERS WOULD NOT PARK IN CORRECT POSITION. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME HE FOUND A CAMPAIGN LISTED (97005 FEB 97) FOR THE PROBLEM. I THEN TOOK IT TO THE CHEVY DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CAMPAIGN. THE DEALER REPLACE...

Feb 16, 2006 Visibility 5,832 mi

MY 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE VIN [XXX], WIPERS WOULD NOT PARK IN CORRECT POSITION. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME HE FOUND A CAMPAIGN LISTED (97005 FEB 97) FOR THE PROBLEM. I THEN TOOK IT TO THE CHEVY DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CAMPAIGN. THE DEALER REPLACE...

Jan 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 172,000 mi

HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED LAST YEAR. RECENTLY THE VAN STALLED AND WAS TOLD THAT ANTI-FREEZE HAD BEEN LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDERS, AND I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE NEW ENGINE NOT ONLY COULD BUT WOULD HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM AT SOME POINT. WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMON...

Jan 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 172,000 mi

HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED LAST YEAR. RECENTLY THE VAN STALLED AND WAS TOLD THAT ANTI-FREEZE HAD BEEN LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDERS, AND I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE NEW ENGINE NOT ONLY COULD BUT WOULD HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM AT SOME POINT. WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMON...

Dec 22, 2005 Exterior Lighting 44,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE HEADLIGHTS WERE GLUED AND NOT BOLTED ONTO THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE GLUE WORE OUT WATER GOT INSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS, AND THE PLASTIC POPPED OFF, CAUSING THE HALOGEN LIGHT BULB TO BURN OUT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. THE VEHICLE HA...

Dec 22, 2005 Exterior Lighting 44,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE HEADLIGHTS WERE GLUED AND NOT BOLTED ONTO THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE GLUE WORE OUT WATER GOT INSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS, AND THE PLASTIC POPPED OFF, CAUSING THE HALOGEN LIGHT BULB TO BURN OUT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. THE VEHICLE HA...

Nov 16, 2005 Electrical System Fire

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AND BUSTED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE INSPECTOR DETERMINED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL AT HER RE...

Nov 16, 2005 Electrical System Fire

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AND BUSTED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE INSPECTOR DETERMINED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL AT HER RE...

Oct 18, 2005 Steering 91,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER BOUGHT A VEHICLE AND FOUND OUT ABOUT A RECALL BEFORE HE GOT THE VEHICLE. THE RECALLED PART WAS THE STEERING RACK BEARING. HE WAS TOLD THE REPAIR WAS DONE. HE SAYS THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO TURN WHEN TURNING RIGHT. HE WILL NOT LET HIS WIFE DRIVE THE VEHICLE ANYMORE BECAUSE SHE COULD N...

Oct 18, 2005 Steering 91,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER BOUGHT A VEHICLE AND FOUND OUT ABOUT A RECALL BEFORE HE GOT THE VEHICLE. THE RECALLED PART WAS THE STEERING RACK BEARING. HE WAS TOLD THE REPAIR WAS DONE. HE SAYS THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO TURN WHEN TURNING RIGHT. HE WILL NOT LET HIS WIFE DRIVE THE VEHICLE ANYMORE BECAUSE SHE COULD N...

Oct 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS HAPPENED TWICE THE FIRST TIME THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE OIL DUE TO A INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. I REPLACED THIS AT A COST OF 25.00, LUCKILY IT WAS COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS IN JULY OF 2003 I HAD JUST GOTTEN ONTO TO THE HIGHWAY WITH MY TWO...

Oct 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS HAPPENED TWICE THE FIRST TIME THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE OIL DUE TO A INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. I REPLACED THIS AT A COST OF 25.00, LUCKILY IT WAS COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS IN JULY OF 2003 I HAD JUST GOTTEN ONTO TO THE HIGHWAY WITH MY TWO...

Aug 31, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE HEADLIGHT COVERS CAME OFF OF THE VEHICLE. IT COSTS $178.00 PLUS TAX FOR EACH OF THE HEADLIGHT COVERS TO BE REPAIRED. ABOUT SIX MONTH AGO ONE OF THE HEADLIGHT COVERS CAME OFF, AND A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO, THE OTHER HEADLIGHT COVER CAME OFF. THE ENTIR...

Aug 31, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE HEADLIGHT COVERS CAME OFF OF THE VEHICLE. IT COSTS $178.00 PLUS TAX FOR EACH OF THE HEADLIGHT COVERS TO BE REPAIRED. ABOUT SIX MONTH AGO ONE OF THE HEADLIGHT COVERS CAME OFF, AND A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO, THE OTHER HEADLIGHT COVER CAME OFF. THE ENTIR...

Aug 31, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE HEADLIGHT COVERS CAME OFF OF THE VEHICLE. IT COSTS $178.00 PLUS TAX FOR EACH OF THE HEADLIGHT COVERS TO BE REPAIRED. ABOUT SIX MONTH AGO ONE OF THE HEADLIGHT COVERS CAME OFF, AND A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO, THE OTHER HEADLIGHT COVER CAME OFF. THE ENTIR...

Aug 31, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE HEADLIGHT COVERS CAME OFF OF THE VEHICLE. IT COSTS $178.00 PLUS TAX FOR EACH OF THE HEADLIGHT COVERS TO BE REPAIRED. ABOUT SIX MONTH AGO ONE OF THE HEADLIGHT COVERS CAME OFF, AND A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO, THE OTHER HEADLIGHT COVER CAME OFF. THE ENTIR...

Aug 28, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE FRONT HEADLAMPS ON THE 1997-2004 CHEVROLET, PONTIAC, & OLDSMOBILE VANS DO NOT RELEASE MOISTURE FROM THE CAPSULE CAUSING THE LIGHT TO GLAZE OVER TIME. I HAVE REPLACED FRONT LIGHTS TWICE SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE GLAZE ON THE HEADLIGHTS DRAMATICALLY REDUCES YOUR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT TO SEE WHAT...

Aug 28, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE FRONT HEADLAMPS ON THE 1997-2004 CHEVROLET, PONTIAC, & OLDSMOBILE VANS DO NOT RELEASE MOISTURE FROM THE CAPSULE CAUSING THE LIGHT TO GLAZE OVER TIME. I HAVE REPLACED FRONT LIGHTS TWICE SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE GLAZE ON THE HEADLIGHTS DRAMATICALLY REDUCES YOUR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT TO SEE WHAT...

Jul 12, 2005 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT CLASP ON THE MIDDLE BENCH SEAT HAS COME APART, PREVENTING THE SEAT BELT FROM SAFELY CONNECTING AND STAYING CONNECTED.

Jul 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. CAR WAS AT FULL THROTTLE AND CONTINUING TO ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC AHEAD. CONTINUED PLACING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, BRAKING, AND PUTTING IT BACK IN DRIVE UNTIL I COULD PULL OVER TO A SAFE SPOT. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. ACC...

Jul 12, 2005 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT CLASP ON THE MIDDLE BENCH SEAT HAS COME APART, PREVENTING THE SEAT BELT FROM SAFELY CONNECTING AND STAYING CONNECTED.

Jul 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. CAR WAS AT FULL THROTTLE AND CONTINUING TO ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC AHEAD. CONTINUED PLACING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, BRAKING, AND PUTTING IT BACK IN DRIVE UNTIL I COULD PULL OVER TO A SAFE SPOT. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. ACC...

Jul 8, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK, THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY FOR IT. CONSUMER FELT THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. ALSO, THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR ON 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE IS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER PAID FOR REP...

Jul 8, 2005 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK, THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY FOR IT. CONSUMER FELT THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. ALSO, THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR ON 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE IS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER PAID FOR REP...

Jul 8, 2005 Visibility

THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK, THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY FOR IT. CONSUMER FELT THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. ALSO, THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR ON 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE IS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER PAID FOR REP...

Jul 8, 2005 Visibility

THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK, THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY FOR IT. CONSUMER FELT THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. ALSO, THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR ON 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE IS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER PAID FOR REP...

Jul 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK, THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY FOR IT. CONSUMER FELT THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. ALSO, THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR ON 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE IS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER PAID FOR REP...

Jul 8, 2005 Unknown Or Other

THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK, THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY FOR IT. CONSUMER FELT THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. ALSO, THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR ON 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE IS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER PAID FOR REP...

Jul 8, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK, THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY FOR IT. CONSUMER FELT THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. ALSO, THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR ON 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE IS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER PAID FOR REP...

Jul 8, 2005 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK, THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY FOR IT. CONSUMER FELT THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. ALSO, THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR ON 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE IS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER PAID FOR REP...

Jul 8, 2005 Visibility

THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK, THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY FOR IT. CONSUMER FELT THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. ALSO, THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR ON 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE IS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER PAID FOR REP...

Jul 8, 2005 Visibility

THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK, THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY FOR IT. CONSUMER FELT THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. ALSO, THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR ON 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE IS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER PAID FOR REP...

Jul 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK, THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY FOR IT. CONSUMER FELT THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. ALSO, THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR ON 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE IS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER PAID FOR REP...

Jul 8, 2005 Unknown Or Other

THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK, THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY FOR IT. CONSUMER FELT THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. ALSO, THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR ON 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE IS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER PAID FOR REP...

Apr 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE GASKET LEAKING COOLANT IN MY VAN NOT TO MENTION THE MANY PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THE LIGHTS ON THIS VAN, SO NOW I AM HAVING TO SINK ANOTHER $500 INTO THIS VAN TO GET THE PART FIRST MENTIONED JUST SO MY MOTOR WON'T BLOW UP.*AK

Apr 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE GASKET LEAKING COOLANT IN MY VAN NOT TO MENTION THE MANY PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THE LIGHTS ON THIS VAN, SO NOW I AM HAVING TO SINK ANOTHER $500 INTO THIS VAN TO GET THE PART FIRST MENTIONED JUST SO MY MOTOR WON'T BLOW UP.*AK

Mar 13, 2005 Suspension 125,000 mi

THE REAR AIR RIDE PUMP CONTINUES TO INFLATE REAR SHOCKS MORE OFTEN AND ALSO RUNS WHEN THE VAN IS OFF THE KILLS THE BATTERY. CONNECTED AIR PUMP IN THE LEFT REAR UNDER THE VAN AND REPLACED REAR AIR SHOCKS WITH AFTERMARKET NON AIR SHOCKS.*AK

Mar 13, 2005 Suspension 125,000 mi

THE REAR AIR RIDE PUMP CONTINUES TO INFLATE REAR SHOCKS MORE OFTEN AND ALSO RUNS WHEN THE VAN IS OFF THE KILLS THE BATTERY. CONNECTED AIR PUMP IN THE LEFT REAR UNDER THE VAN AND REPLACED REAR AIR SHOCKS WITH AFTERMARKET NON AIR SHOCKS.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC COVERS OF THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE 1997 CHEVY VENTURE ARE GLUED ON. WATER GETS INSIDE THE UNIT AND THE PLASTIC POPS OFF, THEN THE LIGHTS BURN OUT. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME I HAVE REPLACED THEM AT THE COST OF $185.00 PER LIGHT.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC COVERS OF THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE 1997 CHEVY VENTURE ARE GLUED ON. WATER GETS INSIDE THE UNIT AND THE PLASTIC POPS OFF, THEN THE LIGHTS BURN OUT. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME I HAVE REPLACED THEM AT THE COST OF $185.00 PER LIGHT.*AK

Feb 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. WHEN TAKING THE OIL CAP OFF THERE IS A MILKY MIX. MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.*AK

Feb 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. WHEN TAKING THE OIL CAP OFF THERE IS A MILKY MIX. MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.*AK

Jan 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

MY VEHICLE A 1997 CHEVY VENTURE, SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE CRUISING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE TEMP LIGHT CAME ON AND I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY IT HAPPENED TO BE THE DEALERSHIPS EXIT AND I PULLED RIGHT IN TO THE SERVICE BAY. THEY TELL ME I HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. WHEN THEY TOOK THE ENGINE APART T...

Jan 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

MY VEHICLE A 1997 CHEVY VENTURE, SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE CRUISING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE TEMP LIGHT CAME ON AND I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY IT HAPPENED TO BE THE DEALERSHIPS EXIT AND I PULLED RIGHT IN TO THE SERVICE BAY. THEY TELL ME I HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. WHEN THEY TOOK THE ENGINE APART T...

Jan 20, 2005 Steering 102,500 mi

STEERING RACK BROKE. DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY STEERING WHEEL CAN ASSUME POSITIONS ANYWHERE BETWEEN 10 TO 2 O'CLOCK WHILE STILL GOING STRAIGHT. STEERING ACTION IS NOT POSITIVE. AT TURNS, MORE STEERING MOVEMENT IS NEEDED AND VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPONSE AS BEFORE. FOUND OUT THERE IS A RECALL NHTSA #02V286000...

Jan 20, 2005 Steering 102,500 mi

STEERING RACK BROKE. DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY STEERING WHEEL CAN ASSUME POSITIONS ANYWHERE BETWEEN 10 TO 2 O'CLOCK WHILE STILL GOING STRAIGHT. STEERING ACTION IS NOT POSITIVE. AT TURNS, MORE STEERING MOVEMENT IS NEEDED AND VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPONSE AS BEFORE. FOUND OUT THERE IS A RECALL NHTSA #02V286000...

Jan 18, 2005 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

AFTER THE VEHICLE CAME FROM THE CAR WASH, BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. CONSUMER NOTICED BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS WERE MISSING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL.

Jan 18, 2005 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

AFTER THE VEHICLE CAME FROM THE CAR WASH, BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. CONSUMER NOTICED BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS WERE MISSING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL.

Dec 13, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THIS CAUSED THE HORN TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK. VEHICLE WA SRECALLED FOR STEERING RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT. AFTER IT WAS REPLACED THE ...

Dec 13, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THIS CAUSED THE HORN TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK. VEHICLE WA SRECALLED FOR STEERING RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT. AFTER IT WAS REPLACED THE ...

Dec 13, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THIS CAUSED THE HORN TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK. VEHICLE WA SRECALLED FOR STEERING RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT. AFTER IT WAS REPLACED THE ...

Dec 13, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THIS CAUSED THE HORN TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK. VEHICLE WA SRECALLED FOR STEERING RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT. AFTER IT WAS REPLACED THE ...

Nov 10, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARED IN THE TAIL LIGHT ON DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, VERY NEAR THE GAS TANK. INSPECTOR STATED THAT IT WAS A DEAD SHORT. CONSUMER CONTACTED CHEVROLET, AND THEY WERE WILLING TO DO PAY THE SUM THAT VEHICLE WAS WORTH. *AK

Nov 10, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARED IN THE TAIL LIGHT ON DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, VERY NEAR THE GAS TANK. INSPECTOR STATED THAT IT WAS A DEAD SHORT. CONSUMER CONTACTED CHEVROLET, AND THEY WERE WILLING TO DO PAY THE SUM THAT VEHICLE WAS WORTH. *AK

Nov 1, 2004 Electrical System Fire 62,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY A BURNT ODOR WAS SMELLED FOLLOWED BY BLACK SMOKE. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *AK BLACK SMOKE CAME GUSHING OUT BY THE AIRBAG. SOON AFTER THE DASH BOARD EXPLOD...

Nov 1, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE VIEW MIRROR FELL COMPLETELY OFF. THE SEAT BELT WAS DAMAGED ON THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE. THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS CONTINUOUSLY FELL OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS CONSTANTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRES CHANGED AND WAS T...

Nov 1, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE VIEW MIRROR FELL COMPLETELY OFF. THE SEAT BELT WAS DAMAGED ON THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE. THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS CONTINUOUSLY FELL OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS CONSTANTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRES CHANGED AND WAS T...

Nov 1, 2004 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE VIEW MIRROR FELL COMPLETELY OFF. THE SEAT BELT WAS DAMAGED ON THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE. THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS CONTINUOUSLY FELL OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS CONSTANTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRES CHANGED AND WAS T...

Nov 1, 2004 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE VIEW MIRROR FELL COMPLETELY OFF. THE SEAT BELT WAS DAMAGED ON THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE. THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS CONTINUOUSLY FELL OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS CONSTANTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRES CHANGED AND WAS T...

Nov 1, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE VIEW MIRROR FELL COMPLETELY OFF. THE SEAT BELT WAS DAMAGED ON THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE. THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS CONTINUOUSLY FELL OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS CONSTANTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRES CHANGED AND WAS T...

Nov 1, 2004 Electrical System Fire 62,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY A BURNT ODOR WAS SMELLED FOLLOWED BY BLACK SMOKE. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *AK BLACK SMOKE CAME GUSHING OUT BY THE AIRBAG. SOON AFTER THE DASH BOARD EXPLOD...

Nov 1, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE VIEW MIRROR FELL COMPLETELY OFF. THE SEAT BELT WAS DAMAGED ON THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE. THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS CONTINUOUSLY FELL OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS CONSTANTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRES CHANGED AND WAS T...

Nov 1, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE VIEW MIRROR FELL COMPLETELY OFF. THE SEAT BELT WAS DAMAGED ON THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE. THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS CONTINUOUSLY FELL OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS CONSTANTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRES CHANGED AND WAS T...

Nov 1, 2004 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE VIEW MIRROR FELL COMPLETELY OFF. THE SEAT BELT WAS DAMAGED ON THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE. THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS CONTINUOUSLY FELL OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS CONSTANTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRES CHANGED AND WAS T...

Nov 1, 2004 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE VIEW MIRROR FELL COMPLETELY OFF. THE SEAT BELT WAS DAMAGED ON THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE. THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS CONTINUOUSLY FELL OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS CONSTANTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRES CHANGED AND WAS T...

Nov 1, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE VIEW MIRROR FELL COMPLETELY OFF. THE SEAT BELT WAS DAMAGED ON THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE. THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS CONTINUOUSLY FELL OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS CONSTANTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRES CHANGED AND WAS T...

Oct 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,904 mi

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPAIRED 4-TIMES REPLY DIRECTLY TO THE CONSTITUENT. *BF THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE CONSUMER'S A/C UNTIL THE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FLUID BURNED AND THE PCV VALVE WAS GUMMED WITH DEXCOOL. THE SERPENTINE WAS WORN OUT. *NM

Oct 18, 2004 Equipment 29,904 mi

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPAIRED 4-TIMES REPLY DIRECTLY TO THE CONSTITUENT. *BF THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE CONSUMER'S A/C UNTIL THE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FLUID BURNED AND THE PCV VALVE WAS GUMMED WITH DEXCOOL. THE SERPENTINE WAS WORN OUT. *NM

Oct 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,904 mi

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPAIRED 4-TIMES REPLY DIRECTLY TO THE CONSTITUENT. *BF THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE CONSUMER'S A/C UNTIL THE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FLUID BURNED AND THE PCV VALVE WAS GUMMED WITH DEXCOOL. THE SERPENTINE WAS WORN OUT. *NM

Oct 18, 2004 Equipment 29,904 mi

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPAIRED 4-TIMES REPLY DIRECTLY TO THE CONSTITUENT. *BF THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE CONSUMER'S A/C UNTIL THE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FLUID BURNED AND THE PCV VALVE WAS GUMMED WITH DEXCOOL. THE SERPENTINE WAS WORN OUT. *NM

Sep 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ONCE, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *AK. CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ONCE, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *AK. CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,367 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WILL REIMBURSE FOR PART OF THE REPAIR. *JB

Sep 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,367 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WILL REIMBURSE FOR PART OF THE REPAIR. *JB

Sep 8, 2004 Steering

ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL 02049 FROM THE MANUFACTURER CONCERNING RACK AND PINION FAILURE. , PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL LETTER, CONSUMER HAD ALREADY FIXED THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT, AND THEY INDICATED THEY WON'T HONOR THE RECA...

Sep 8, 2004 Steering

ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL 02049 FROM THE MANUFACTURER CONCERNING RACK AND PINION FAILURE. , PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL LETTER, CONSUMER HAD ALREADY FIXED THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT, AND THEY INDICATED THEY WON'T HONOR THE RECA...

Sep 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,338 mi

(1) CAR STARTED MAKING KNOCKING NOISE AND THEN QUIT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. (2) THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED CAUSING ENGINE COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE OIL. THIS COOLANT IN THE OIL RUINED THE ENGINE BEARINGS AND MAIN JOURNAL. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO QUIT RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAF...

Sep 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,338 mi

(1) CAR STARTED MAKING KNOCKING NOISE AND THEN QUIT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. (2) THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED CAUSING ENGINE COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE OIL. THIS COOLANT IN THE OIL RUINED THE ENGINE BEARINGS AND MAIN JOURNAL. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO QUIT RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAF...

Sep 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,500 mi

FAILURE OF MANIFOLD GASKET AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE WATER PUMP CAUSED COOLANT LIGHT TO FLICKER ON AND OFF AND. THERE WAS SOME DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTED THAT THIS FAILURE WAS QUITE COMMON, BUT NOT WARRANTIED. THE BEST PART WAS IT FAILED ON CONSUMER'S BIRTHDAY, WHAT A GIFT.*AK

Sep 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,500 mi

FAILURE OF MANIFOLD GASKET AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE WATER PUMP CAUSED COOLANT LIGHT TO FLICKER ON AND OFF AND. THERE WAS SOME DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTED THAT THIS FAILURE WAS QUITE COMMON, BUT NOT WARRANTIED. THE BEST PART WAS IT FAILED ON CONSUMER'S BIRTHDAY, WHAT A GIFT.*AK

Sep 2, 2004 Steering

THE CAMPAIGN 02049 WAS COMPLETED ON 30 APRIL 2003 THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING BEARING. THE VEHICLE STEERING SLOWLY BECAME STIFF AND GAVE RESISTANCE IN MAY 2004 WHEN TURNING OR MAKING STEERING CORRECTIONS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN JUNE OR JULY AS IT WAS GETTING WORSE. ON THE WAY TO THE D...

Sep 2, 2004 Equipment

THE CAMPAIGN 02049 WAS COMPLETED ON 30 APRIL 2003 THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING BEARING. THE VEHICLE STEERING SLOWLY BECAME STIFF AND GAVE RESISTANCE IN MAY 2004 WHEN TURNING OR MAKING STEERING CORRECTIONS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN JUNE OR JULY AS IT WAS GETTING WORSE. ON THE WAY TO THE D...

Sep 2, 2004 Steering

THE CAMPAIGN 02049 WAS COMPLETED ON 30 APRIL 2003 THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING BEARING. THE VEHICLE STEERING SLOWLY BECAME STIFF AND GAVE RESISTANCE IN MAY 2004 WHEN TURNING OR MAKING STEERING CORRECTIONS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN JUNE OR JULY AS IT WAS GETTING WORSE. ON THE WAY TO THE D...

Sep 2, 2004 Equipment

THE CAMPAIGN 02049 WAS COMPLETED ON 30 APRIL 2003 THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING BEARING. THE VEHICLE STEERING SLOWLY BECAME STIFF AND GAVE RESISTANCE IN MAY 2004 WHEN TURNING OR MAKING STEERING CORRECTIONS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN JUNE OR JULY AS IT WAS GETTING WORSE. ON THE WAY TO THE D...

Aug 24, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN, AND THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 24, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN, AND THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,876 mi

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD LOCKED. THE ENGINE HAS TO BE TAKEN APART TO IDENTIF...

Aug 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,876 mi

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD LOCKED. THE ENGINE HAS TO BE TAKEN APART TO IDENTIF...

Aug 5, 2004 Steering 35,800 mi

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN POWER STEERING FAILED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE WAS THROWN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. DEALER STATED THAT RACK AND PINION MALFUNCTIONED. NO IMPACT WAS REPORTED. *AK

Aug 5, 2004 Steering 35,800 mi

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN POWER STEERING FAILED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE WAS THROWN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. DEALER STATED THAT RACK AND PINION MALFUNCTIONED. NO IMPACT WAS REPORTED. *AK

Jul 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THIS COULD BE RELATED TO WHAT WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALERSHIP WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK *NM

Jul 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THIS COULD BE RELATED TO WHAT WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALERSHIP WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK *NM

May 17, 2004 Tires 79,000 mi

I HAVE FIRESTONE P215-70R15, FR680 TIRES ON MY 97 CHEVY VENTURE VAN. THE TIRES HAVE AROUND 50K ON THEM. STILL PLENTY OF TREAD. TWO MONTHS AGO A 5 INCH PIECE OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE RIPPED OFF THE TIRE. KNOWING ABOUT THE TIRE PROBLEM I CONTACTED FIRESTONE AND THEY SENT ME TO THEIR "SERVICE CENTER...

May 17, 2004 Tires 79,000 mi

I HAVE FIRESTONE P215-70R15, FR680 TIRES ON MY 97 CHEVY VENTURE VAN. THE TIRES HAVE AROUND 50K ON THEM. STILL PLENTY OF TREAD. TWO MONTHS AGO A 5 INCH PIECE OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE RIPPED OFF THE TIRE. KNOWING ABOUT THE TIRE PROBLEM I CONTACTED FIRESTONE AND THEY SENT ME TO THEIR "SERVICE CENTER...

May 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING/PARING BOTH FRONTAL PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC REPAIRED THE PROBLEM THREE TIMES, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

May 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING/PARING BOTH FRONTAL PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC REPAIRED THE PROBLEM THREE TIMES, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

OWN A 97 CHEVY VENTURE DURING AN OIL CHANGE WAS TOLD I HAD COOLANT IN MY OIL, SO I TOOK VAN TO A LOCAL CHEVY DEALER. THEY INFORMED MY THE INTAKE GASKET WAS BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF 975.00, THIS WAS DONE AND NO MENTION WAS EVER MADE THAT THERE COULD ALSO BE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO THIS L...

Apr 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

OWN A 97 CHEVY VENTURE DURING AN OIL CHANGE WAS TOLD I HAD COOLANT IN MY OIL, SO I TOOK VAN TO A LOCAL CHEVY DEALER. THEY INFORMED MY THE INTAKE GASKET WAS BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF 975.00, THIS WAS DONE AND NO MENTION WAS EVER MADE THAT THERE COULD ALSO BE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO THIS L...

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED ON VAN. VEHICLE BECAME HOT QUICKLY AND STOPPED RUNNING. HAD CHEVY DEALER REPLACE INTAKE. VEHICLE STILL OVERHEATS. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED AFTER SPENDING OVER $1100.00. I APPEARS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 3.1, 3.4 AND 3.8 GM MOTORS. VERY DISSAPPOI...

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED ON VAN. VEHICLE BECAME HOT QUICKLY AND STOPPED RUNNING. HAD CHEVY DEALER REPLACE INTAKE. VEHICLE STILL OVERHEATS. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED AFTER SPENDING OVER $1100.00. I APPEARS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 3.1, 3.4 AND 3.8 GM MOTORS. VERY DISSAPPOI...

Mar 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

THIS IS A FOLLOW UP OF ACOMPLAINT FILED ON 3/10/1997. AFTER SEVERAL CONVERSATIONS WITH CHEVY CORP. THEY HAVE ADVISED ME THAT THEY WILL OFFER NO ASSISTANCE IN REPAIRING MY VENTURE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ADVISED ME THAT REPAIRS WILL COST A MINIMUM OF $2000. ADD THIS TO THE $7500 THAT I STILL OWE AND I...

Mar 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

THIS IS A FOLLOW UP OF ACOMPLAINT FILED ON 3/10/1997. AFTER SEVERAL CONVERSATIONS WITH CHEVY CORP. THEY HAVE ADVISED ME THAT THEY WILL OFFER NO ASSISTANCE IN REPAIRING MY VENTURE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ADVISED ME THAT REPAIRS WILL COST A MINIMUM OF $2000. ADD THIS TO THE $7500 THAT I STILL OWE AND I...

Mar 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

THIS IS A FOLLOW UP OF ACOMPLAINT FILED ON 3/10/1997. AFTER SEVERAL CONVERSATIONS WITH CHEVY CORP. THEY HAVE ADVISED ME THAT THEY WILL OFFER NO ASSISTANCE IN REPAIRING MY VENTURE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ADVISED ME THAT REPAIRS WILL COST A MINIMUM OF $2000. ADD THIS TO THE $7500 THAT I STILL OWE AND I...

Mar 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

THIS IS A FOLLOW UP OF ACOMPLAINT FILED ON 3/10/1997. AFTER SEVERAL CONVERSATIONS WITH CHEVY CORP. THEY HAVE ADVISED ME THAT THEY WILL OFFER NO ASSISTANCE IN REPAIRING MY VENTURE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ADVISED ME THAT REPAIRS WILL COST A MINIMUM OF $2000. ADD THIS TO THE $7500 THAT I STILL OWE AND I...

Mar 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE IN 8/2000. THE VAN HAD 19,000 MILES AND I PAID 17,900. I AM THE SECOND OWNER, AND THE VAN HAS RECEIVED REGULAR MAINTENANCE. I USE THE VAN TO TRANSPORT MY DAY CARE CHILDREN TO THEIR SCHOOLS. I ALSO USE IT TO TRANSPORT MY CHILDREN AND THEIR FRIENDS TO AND FROM SCHO...

Mar 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE IN 8/2000. THE VAN HAD 19,000 MILES AND I PAID 17,900. I AM THE SECOND OWNER, AND THE VAN HAS RECEIVED REGULAR MAINTENANCE. I USE THE VAN TO TRANSPORT MY DAY CARE CHILDREN TO THEIR SCHOOLS. I ALSO USE IT TO TRANSPORT MY CHILDREN AND THEIR FRIENDS TO AND FROM SCHO...

Mar 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

ON 11/18/2003 I TOOK MY 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN, WITH 64,000 MILES, TO MY SERVICE SHOP TELLING THEM I WAS GETTING A FLUID LEAK ON MY DRIVEWAY LOOKING LIKE A MIXTURE OF OIL AND ANTI-FREEZE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS AND ALSO THAT I COULD HAVE ENGINE DAMAGE AS A RESULT. IT TURN...

Mar 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

ON 11/18/2003 I TOOK MY 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN, WITH 64,000 MILES, TO MY SERVICE SHOP TELLING THEM I WAS GETTING A FLUID LEAK ON MY DRIVEWAY LOOKING LIKE A MIXTURE OF OIL AND ANTI-FREEZE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS AND ALSO THAT I COULD HAVE ENGINE DAMAGE AS A RESULT. IT TURN...

Mar 3, 2004 Electrical System 74,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS: 1. HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY; 2. WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HEADLIGHTS CAME ON; 3. ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO LEAKING RADIATOR , AND 4. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS IGNITION AND POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED REGULARLY. *AK ...

Mar 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS: 1. HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY; 2. WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HEADLIGHTS CAME ON; 3. ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO LEAKING RADIATOR , AND 4. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS IGNITION AND POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED REGULARLY. *AK ...

Mar 3, 2004 Structure 74,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS: 1. HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY; 2. WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HEADLIGHTS CAME ON; 3. ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO LEAKING RADIATOR , AND 4. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS IGNITION AND POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED REGULARLY. *AK ...

Mar 3, 2004 Structure 74,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS: 1. HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY; 2. WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HEADLIGHTS CAME ON; 3. ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO LEAKING RADIATOR , AND 4. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS IGNITION AND POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED REGULARLY. *AK ...

Mar 3, 2004 Equipment 74,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS: 1. HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY; 2. WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HEADLIGHTS CAME ON; 3. ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO LEAKING RADIATOR , AND 4. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS IGNITION AND POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED REGULARLY. *AK ...

Mar 3, 2004 Visibility 74,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS: 1. HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY; 2. WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HEADLIGHTS CAME ON; 3. ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO LEAKING RADIATOR , AND 4. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS IGNITION AND POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED REGULARLY. *AK ...

Mar 3, 2004 Electrical System 74,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS: 1. HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY; 2. WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HEADLIGHTS CAME ON; 3. ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO LEAKING RADIATOR , AND 4. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS IGNITION AND POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED REGULARLY. *AK ...

Mar 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS: 1. HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY; 2. WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HEADLIGHTS CAME ON; 3. ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO LEAKING RADIATOR , AND 4. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS IGNITION AND POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED REGULARLY. *AK ...

Mar 3, 2004 Structure 74,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS: 1. HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY; 2. WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HEADLIGHTS CAME ON; 3. ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO LEAKING RADIATOR , AND 4. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS IGNITION AND POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED REGULARLY. *AK ...

Mar 3, 2004 Structure 74,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS: 1. HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY; 2. WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HEADLIGHTS CAME ON; 3. ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO LEAKING RADIATOR , AND 4. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS IGNITION AND POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED REGULARLY. *AK ...

Mar 3, 2004 Equipment 74,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS: 1. HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY; 2. WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HEADLIGHTS CAME ON; 3. ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO LEAKING RADIATOR , AND 4. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS IGNITION AND POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED REGULARLY. *AK ...

Mar 3, 2004 Visibility 74,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS: 1. HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY; 2. WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, HEADLIGHTS CAME ON; 3. ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO LEAKING RADIATOR , AND 4. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS IGNITION AND POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED REGULARLY. *AK ...

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,060 mi

VAN TAKEN FOR SERVICE FOR COMPLAINTS OF ENGINE OVERHEATING AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE GOING UP AND CAUSING TEMPERATURE (HOT) AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR LAMPS TO COME ON. THE VAN NEVER WARMS UP EITHER. THE VAN WAS DIAGNOSED BY GM TECHNICIAN INDICATING REPAIRS OF LEAKING LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASK...

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,060 mi

VAN TAKEN FOR SERVICE FOR COMPLAINTS OF ENGINE OVERHEATING AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE GOING UP AND CAUSING TEMPERATURE (HOT) AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR LAMPS TO COME ON. THE VAN NEVER WARMS UP EITHER. THE VAN WAS DIAGNOSED BY GM TECHNICIAN INDICATING REPAIRS OF LEAKING LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASK...

Feb 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

MY CHEVY VENTURE WITH 95,000 MILES, WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, RATHER SUDDENLY OVERHEATED AND STALLED AS I WAS PULLING IT OVER ON THE INTERSTATE. THANKFULLY THERE WAS A LEVEL, GRASSY SHOULDER SO I COULD PULL ALL THE WAY OFF THE ROAD, AS THE HEAVY TRUCK TRAFFIC WAS QUITE INTIMIDATING. THIS WAS IN MAINE...

Feb 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

MY CHEVY VENTURE WITH 95,000 MILES, WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, RATHER SUDDENLY OVERHEATED AND STALLED AS I WAS PULLING IT OVER ON THE INTERSTATE. THANKFULLY THERE WAS A LEVEL, GRASSY SHOULDER SO I COULD PULL ALL THE WAY OFF THE ROAD, AS THE HEAVY TRUCK TRAFFIC WAS QUITE INTIMIDATING. THIS WAS IN MAINE...

Feb 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Equipment 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Equipment 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

FROM ABOUT 40000 MILESPROBLEMS WITH THE TEMP GAUGE INDICATING ENGINE RUNNING HOT WHEN IN FACT IT NEVER WAS AND COOLANT WAS ADEQUATE MECHANIC NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT 60000 INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED 90000 MILES ENGINE LOSING POWER AND STALLING ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED POSSIBLE AND HEAD GASKET. BRAKES NOIS...

Feb 12, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 28,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH MY POWER SLIDING DOOR WORKING IMPROPERLY AND OPENING ON ITS OWN. THERE WAS A RECALL OF THE DOOR DURING THAT TIME AND THE DOOR WAS "FIXED" BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE DOOR CONTINUED TO MALFUNCTIONED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER THAT AND WAS TAKEN BACK T...

Feb 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A REPAIR SHOP, MY WIFES VAN JUST STARTED TO OVER HEAT. OPON ME TESTING THE ENGINE I COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM- BECAUSE OF YEARS OF WORKING ON ENGINES I DECIDED TO CHANGE THE HEAD GASKETS ONLY TO FIND CRACKS IN BOTH HEADS FROM THE PLUG HOLE TO THE VALVE -THIS IS DEFINITLY A DESIGN FLAW HEAD DO...

Feb 12, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 28,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH MY POWER SLIDING DOOR WORKING IMPROPERLY AND OPENING ON ITS OWN. THERE WAS A RECALL OF THE DOOR DURING THAT TIME AND THE DOOR WAS "FIXED" BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE DOOR CONTINUED TO MALFUNCTIONED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER THAT AND WAS TAKEN BACK T...

Feb 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A REPAIR SHOP, MY WIFES VAN JUST STARTED TO OVER HEAT. OPON ME TESTING THE ENGINE I COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM- BECAUSE OF YEARS OF WORKING ON ENGINES I DECIDED TO CHANGE THE HEAD GASKETS ONLY TO FIND CRACKS IN BOTH HEADS FROM THE PLUG HOLE TO THE VALVE -THIS IS DEFINITLY A DESIGN FLAW HEAD DO...

Feb 10, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *PH *NM

Feb 10, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *PH *NM

Feb 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT I WILL SOON NEED MY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED BECAUSE THAT IS WHY I HAVE AN OIL LEAK THEY CANNOT STOP. I PAD A LOT OF MONEY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TO DETERMINE THE OIL LEAK. AND HAVE BEEN CHARGED FOR SO MANY OIL CHANGES BECAUSE OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS ETC. I WAS TOLD THERE ...

Feb 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT I WILL SOON NEED MY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED BECAUSE THAT IS WHY I HAVE AN OIL LEAK THEY CANNOT STOP. I PAD A LOT OF MONEY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TO DETERMINE THE OIL LEAK. AND HAVE BEEN CHARGED FOR SO MANY OIL CHANGES BECAUSE OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS ETC. I WAS TOLD THERE ...

Feb 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,100 mi

COOLANT LOST 3.4 LITRE G.M. ENGINE. FAILURE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS CAUSING OVERHEATING AND ENGINE REPAIR. *JB

Feb 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,100 mi

COOLANT LOST 3.4 LITRE G.M. ENGINE. FAILURE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS CAUSING OVERHEATING AND ENGINE REPAIR. *JB

Jan 26, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE. THE CONSUMER FELT BINDING IN THE GAS PEDAL, AND THE VAN STARTED DECELERATING. THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE CAUSE OF THE BROKEN ACCELERATOR CABLE IS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *NM

Jan 26, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE. THE CONSUMER FELT BINDING IN THE GAS PEDAL, AND THE VAN STARTED DECELERATING. THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE CAUSE OF THE BROKEN ACCELERATOR CABLE IS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *NM

Jan 23, 2004 Seat Belts

CONSUMER'S SON GOT ENTANGLED IN THE SEAT BELT WHICH THEN TIGHTENED AROUND HIS WAIST/LOWER ABDOMEN. *PH ALTHOUGH THE RELEASE BUTTON WAS PRESS THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT UNLATCH. THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO CUT THE SEAT BELT TO ALLEVIATE THE PAIN IT WAS CAUSING TO THE CHILD. THE CONSUMER REQUEST T...

Jan 23, 2004 Seat Belts

CONSUMER'S SON GOT ENTANGLED IN THE SEAT BELT WHICH THEN TIGHTENED AROUND HIS WAIST/LOWER ABDOMEN. *PH ALTHOUGH THE RELEASE BUTTON WAS PRESS THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT UNLATCH. THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO CUT THE SEAT BELT TO ALLEVIATE THE PAIN IT WAS CAUSING TO THE CHILD. THE CONSUMER REQUEST T...

Jan 22, 2004 Steering

1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK PINION STEERING, WRITER QUESTION IF HIS VEHICLE IS INCLUDED WITH RECALLED CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V286000. *PH *MR *SC *JB.

Jan 22, 2004 Steering

1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK PINION STEERING, WRITER QUESTION IF HIS VEHICLE IS INCLUDED WITH RECALLED CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V286000. *PH *MR *SC *JB.

Jan 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

SUMMER OF 2003 ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WITH DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WITH LITTLE OR NO BRAKING ACTION. LOUD SHUTTER AND VIBRATIONS WERE FELT FROM THE WHEELS. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. SERVICE FACILITY FOUND FAULTY ABS SENSOR, COST $580.00. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS COME BACK. ...

Jan 16, 2004 Steering 120,000 mi

VEHICLE REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO STEER TO THE RIGHT, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED POWER ASSIST TO STEER TO THE LEFT. THIS IS AFTER RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V286000 (02049) WAS ACCOMPLISHED ON 03/19/03 @ 103819 MILES. *CB

Jan 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

SUMMER OF 2003 ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WITH DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WITH LITTLE OR NO BRAKING ACTION. LOUD SHUTTER AND VIBRATIONS WERE FELT FROM THE WHEELS. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. SERVICE FACILITY FOUND FAULTY ABS SENSOR, COST $580.00. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS COME BACK. ...

Jan 16, 2004 Steering 120,000 mi

VEHICLE REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO STEER TO THE RIGHT, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED POWER ASSIST TO STEER TO THE LEFT. THIS IS AFTER RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V286000 (02049) WAS ACCOMPLISHED ON 03/19/03 @ 103819 MILES. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICE THAT THE LOW COOLANT INDICATOR LIGHT AND THE CHECK OIL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE OIL AND NOTICED WATER IN THE OIL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AND INTAKE GASKET. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,154 mi

ENGINE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE OF A BROKEN CAMSHAFT. CAMSHAFT BROKE DUE TO ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS INTO ENGINE VIA DAMAGED INTAKE MANIFOLD. REPAIR COST ESTIMATED AT $5180. THIS INCIDENCE IS SIMILAR TO MANY CASES REPORTED BY OWNERS OF VEHICLES (VENTURE, MONTANA, GRAND AM, ETC.) WITH EITHER THE 3.1...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OVER THE PAST YEAR THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON. RECENTLY I NOTICED COOLANT ON THE FLOOR OF MY GARAGE SO I DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSIS. LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND POSSIBLE LIFTER PROBLEMS. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPLACED A COUPLE OF TIMES AND HAVE HAD...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

OVER THE PAST YEAR THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON. RECENTLY I NOTICED COOLANT ON THE FLOOR OF MY GARAGE SO I DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSIS. LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND POSSIBLE LIFTER PROBLEMS. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPLACED A COUPLE OF TIMES AND HAVE HAD...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

THIS ALL STARTED IN DEC OF 2002, THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE OIL DUE TO A INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. I REPLACED THIS AT A COST OF 850.00. AFTER READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS FROM OTHER WEBSITES I DECIDED TO WRITE THE BBB ALSO WHO WROTE BACK STATING NOT GMS FAULT SINCE THEY HAVE NOT...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 53,000 mi

TWO MONTHS AGO I TOOK MY CHEVROLET VENTURE(WITH 53,000 MILES)TO A CERTIFIED CHEVROLET REPAIR SHOP COMPLAING THAT THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT WAS ON, AND THAT MY VAN WAS EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF POWER. AFTER HAVING MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR 8 DAYS I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS. I WAS CHARGED 1...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

TWO MONTHS AGO I TOOK MY CHEVROLET VENTURE(WITH 53,000 MILES)TO A CERTIFIED CHEVROLET REPAIR SHOP COMPLAING THAT THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT WAS ON, AND THAT MY VAN WAS EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF POWER. AFTER HAVING MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR 8 DAYS I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS. I WAS CHARGED 1...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

THIS TRUCK IS A 1997 MODEL I PURCHASED IN MAY 1998 FROM TOM TAYLOR CHEVROLET IN MARTIN, TENNESSEE. WITHIN 3 MONTHS I HAD TO TAKE THE TRUCK BACK (BEFORE THE 6-MONTH WARRENTY INSPECTION) BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT PULL THE TRUCK. SINCE THEN I'VE HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

OUR VAN SUDDENLY OVERHEATED COMING HOME FROM WORK A COUPLE WEEKS AGO AND TOTALLY SHUT DOWN. OUR DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT WE NEED NEW GASKETS AND THE HEADS ARE WARPED DUE TO THE ENGINE GETTING SO HOT. THERE IF OIL IN THE COOLANT AND BOILED THE COOLANT AND OVERHEATED THE ENGINE!! WE HAVE ONLY HAD OUR V...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF AND YET GM CANADA CLAIMS NO PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO HEAR OUR COMPLAINT LET ALONE ACKNOWLEDGE IT YET WE CAN SEE FOR OURSELVES ON THIS SITE THE U.S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! THE FLOORBOARD CRACKED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND IT'S BEEN A DAY AND WE HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM OUR LOCAL RETAIL...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF AND YET GM CANADA CLAIMS NO PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO HEAR OUR COMPLAINT LET ALONE ACKNOWLEDGE IT YET WE CAN SEE FOR OURSELVES ON THIS SITE THE U.S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! THE FLOORBOARD CRACKED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND IT'S BEEN A DAY AND WE HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM OUR LOCAL RETAIL...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF AND YET GM CANADA CLAIMS NO PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO HEAR OUR COMPLAINT LET ALONE ACKNOWLEDGE IT YET WE CAN SEE FOR OURSELVES ON THIS SITE THE U.S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! THE FLOORBOARD CRACKED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND IT'S BEEN A DAY AND WE HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM OUR LOCAL RETAIL...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure

THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF AND YET GM CANADA CLAIMS NO PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO HEAR OUR COMPLAINT LET ALONE ACKNOWLEDGE IT YET WE CAN SEE FOR OURSELVES ON THIS SITE THE U.S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! THE FLOORBOARD CRACKED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND IT'S BEEN A DAY AND WE HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM OUR LOCAL RETAIL...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF AND YET GM CANADA CLAIMS NO PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO HEAR OUR COMPLAINT LET ALONE ACKNOWLEDGE IT YET WE CAN SEE FOR OURSELVES ON THIS SITE THE U.S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! THE FLOORBOARD CRACKED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND IT'S BEEN A DAY AND WE HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM OUR LOCAL RETAIL...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts

THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF AND YET GM CANADA CLAIMS NO PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO HEAR OUR COMPLAINT LET ALONE ACKNOWLEDGE IT YET WE CAN SEE FOR OURSELVES ON THIS SITE THE U.S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! THE FLOORBOARD CRACKED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND IT'S BEEN A DAY AND WE HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM OUR LOCAL RETAIL...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

WHEN THE CAR IS RUNING FOR MORE THAT ONE HR THE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, WHEN I STOP AND TRY TO LEAVE THE CAR IS MOVED WITH LOSS OF DRIVE. I CHANGE NEW TRANSMISSION FROM THE SAME DATE, BUT NOTHING CHANGED,EVERY TIME THE LIGHT COME ON THE READING IN THE COMPUTER SCANER, ALWAYS IS A FAULT IN THE TRANSMI...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

IN MARCH 03, I NOTICED THAT THE VAN DID NOT HAVE HEAT. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO HIGHLAND CHEVROLET, AURORA ONTARIO FOR RECALL WORK AND WE ASKED THAT THEY CHECK THE NO HEATING PROBLEM! THE NO HEAT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A PROBLEM WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS. AT THE TIME OF REPLACEMENT THE VAN HAD 59274...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,500 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS A LETTER SENT TO GMC ON 1/18/03. GMC DID NOT DO A THING TO HELP OUT WITH THE DEFECT. NOTE THAT [XXX] IS THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. MY NAME IS [XXX] - HIS SON - I AM FILING THE COMPLAINT ON HIS BEHALF. ----- SIR / MADAM: DUE TO A SIGNIFICANT MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT IN MY GMC VENTU...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICE THAT THE LOW COOLANT INDICATOR LIGHT AND THE CHECK OIL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE OIL AND NOTICED WATER IN THE OIL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AND INTAKE GASKET. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,154 mi

ENGINE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE OF A BROKEN CAMSHAFT. CAMSHAFT BROKE DUE TO ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS INTO ENGINE VIA DAMAGED INTAKE MANIFOLD. REPAIR COST ESTIMATED AT $5180. THIS INCIDENCE IS SIMILAR TO MANY CASES REPORTED BY OWNERS OF VEHICLES (VENTURE, MONTANA, GRAND AM, ETC.) WITH EITHER THE 3.1...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OVER THE PAST YEAR THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON. RECENTLY I NOTICED COOLANT ON THE FLOOR OF MY GARAGE SO I DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSIS. LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND POSSIBLE LIFTER PROBLEMS. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPLACED A COUPLE OF TIMES AND HAVE HAD...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

OVER THE PAST YEAR THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON. RECENTLY I NOTICED COOLANT ON THE FLOOR OF MY GARAGE SO I DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSIS. LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND POSSIBLE LIFTER PROBLEMS. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPLACED A COUPLE OF TIMES AND HAVE HAD...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

THIS ALL STARTED IN DEC OF 2002, THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE OIL DUE TO A INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. I REPLACED THIS AT A COST OF 850.00. AFTER READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS FROM OTHER WEBSITES I DECIDED TO WRITE THE BBB ALSO WHO WROTE BACK STATING NOT GMS FAULT SINCE THEY HAVE NOT...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 53,000 mi

TWO MONTHS AGO I TOOK MY CHEVROLET VENTURE(WITH 53,000 MILES)TO A CERTIFIED CHEVROLET REPAIR SHOP COMPLAING THAT THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT WAS ON, AND THAT MY VAN WAS EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF POWER. AFTER HAVING MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR 8 DAYS I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS. I WAS CHARGED 1...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

TWO MONTHS AGO I TOOK MY CHEVROLET VENTURE(WITH 53,000 MILES)TO A CERTIFIED CHEVROLET REPAIR SHOP COMPLAING THAT THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT WAS ON, AND THAT MY VAN WAS EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF POWER. AFTER HAVING MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR 8 DAYS I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS. I WAS CHARGED 1...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

THIS TRUCK IS A 1997 MODEL I PURCHASED IN MAY 1998 FROM TOM TAYLOR CHEVROLET IN MARTIN, TENNESSEE. WITHIN 3 MONTHS I HAD TO TAKE THE TRUCK BACK (BEFORE THE 6-MONTH WARRENTY INSPECTION) BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT PULL THE TRUCK. SINCE THEN I'VE HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

OUR VAN SUDDENLY OVERHEATED COMING HOME FROM WORK A COUPLE WEEKS AGO AND TOTALLY SHUT DOWN. OUR DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT WE NEED NEW GASKETS AND THE HEADS ARE WARPED DUE TO THE ENGINE GETTING SO HOT. THERE IF OIL IN THE COOLANT AND BOILED THE COOLANT AND OVERHEATED THE ENGINE!! WE HAVE ONLY HAD OUR V...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF AND YET GM CANADA CLAIMS NO PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO HEAR OUR COMPLAINT LET ALONE ACKNOWLEDGE IT YET WE CAN SEE FOR OURSELVES ON THIS SITE THE U.S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! THE FLOORBOARD CRACKED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND IT'S BEEN A DAY AND WE HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM OUR LOCAL RETAIL...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF AND YET GM CANADA CLAIMS NO PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO HEAR OUR COMPLAINT LET ALONE ACKNOWLEDGE IT YET WE CAN SEE FOR OURSELVES ON THIS SITE THE U.S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! THE FLOORBOARD CRACKED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND IT'S BEEN A DAY AND WE HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM OUR LOCAL RETAIL...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF AND YET GM CANADA CLAIMS NO PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO HEAR OUR COMPLAINT LET ALONE ACKNOWLEDGE IT YET WE CAN SEE FOR OURSELVES ON THIS SITE THE U.S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! THE FLOORBOARD CRACKED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND IT'S BEEN A DAY AND WE HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM OUR LOCAL RETAIL...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure

THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF AND YET GM CANADA CLAIMS NO PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO HEAR OUR COMPLAINT LET ALONE ACKNOWLEDGE IT YET WE CAN SEE FOR OURSELVES ON THIS SITE THE U.S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! THE FLOORBOARD CRACKED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND IT'S BEEN A DAY AND WE HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM OUR LOCAL RETAIL...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF AND YET GM CANADA CLAIMS NO PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO HEAR OUR COMPLAINT LET ALONE ACKNOWLEDGE IT YET WE CAN SEE FOR OURSELVES ON THIS SITE THE U.S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! THE FLOORBOARD CRACKED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND IT'S BEEN A DAY AND WE HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM OUR LOCAL RETAIL...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts

THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF AND YET GM CANADA CLAIMS NO PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO HEAR OUR COMPLAINT LET ALONE ACKNOWLEDGE IT YET WE CAN SEE FOR OURSELVES ON THIS SITE THE U.S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! THE FLOORBOARD CRACKED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND IT'S BEEN A DAY AND WE HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM OUR LOCAL RETAIL...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

WHEN THE CAR IS RUNING FOR MORE THAT ONE HR THE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, WHEN I STOP AND TRY TO LEAVE THE CAR IS MOVED WITH LOSS OF DRIVE. I CHANGE NEW TRANSMISSION FROM THE SAME DATE, BUT NOTHING CHANGED,EVERY TIME THE LIGHT COME ON THE READING IN THE COMPUTER SCANER, ALWAYS IS A FAULT IN THE TRANSMI...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

IN MARCH 03, I NOTICED THAT THE VAN DID NOT HAVE HEAT. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO HIGHLAND CHEVROLET, AURORA ONTARIO FOR RECALL WORK AND WE ASKED THAT THEY CHECK THE NO HEATING PROBLEM! THE NO HEAT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A PROBLEM WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS. AT THE TIME OF REPLACEMENT THE VAN HAD 59274...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,500 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS A LETTER SENT TO GMC ON 1/18/03. GMC DID NOT DO A THING TO HELP OUT WITH THE DEFECT. NOTE THAT [XXX] IS THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. MY NAME IS [XXX] - HIS SON - I AM FILING THE COMPLAINT ON HIS BEHALF. ----- SIR / MADAM: DUE TO A SIGNIFICANT MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT IN MY GMC VENTU...

Jan 13, 2004 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE RIGHT STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED. *AK

Jan 13, 2004 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE RIGHT STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED. *AK

Jan 12, 2004 Steering

NHTSA RECALL 02-V-286-000 MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS...

Jan 12, 2004 Steering

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1997 VENTURE CHEVROLET VAN THAT I PURCHASED IN MAY OF 1997. I HAVE SEVERAL CONCERNS AFTER REVIEWING YOUR WEB SITE. FIRST, I JUST CHARGED ON MY CREDIT CARD ALMOST $2,000 (DECEMBER 2003) TO FIX THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THERE WAS A RECAL...

Jan 12, 2004 Steering

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1997 VENTURE CHEVROLET VAN THAT I PURCHASED IN MAY OF 1997. I HAVE SEVERAL CONCERNS AFTER REVIEWING YOUR WEB SITE. FIRST, I JUST CHARGED ON MY CREDIT CARD ALMOST $2,000 (DECEMBER 2003) TO FIX THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THERE WAS A RECAL...

Jan 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1997 VENTURE CHEVROLET VAN THAT I PURCHASED IN MAY OF 1997. I HAVE SEVERAL CONCERNS AFTER REVIEWING YOUR WEB SITE. FIRST, I JUST CHARGED ON MY CREDIT CARD ALMOST $2,000 (DECEMBER 2003) TO FIX THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THERE WAS A RECAL...

Jan 12, 2004 Steering

NHTSA RECALL 02-V-286-000 MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS...

Jan 12, 2004 Steering

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1997 VENTURE CHEVROLET VAN THAT I PURCHASED IN MAY OF 1997. I HAVE SEVERAL CONCERNS AFTER REVIEWING YOUR WEB SITE. FIRST, I JUST CHARGED ON MY CREDIT CARD ALMOST $2,000 (DECEMBER 2003) TO FIX THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THERE WAS A RECAL...

Jan 12, 2004 Steering

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1997 VENTURE CHEVROLET VAN THAT I PURCHASED IN MAY OF 1997. I HAVE SEVERAL CONCERNS AFTER REVIEWING YOUR WEB SITE. FIRST, I JUST CHARGED ON MY CREDIT CARD ALMOST $2,000 (DECEMBER 2003) TO FIX THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THERE WAS A RECAL...

Jan 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1997 VENTURE CHEVROLET VAN THAT I PURCHASED IN MAY OF 1997. I HAVE SEVERAL CONCERNS AFTER REVIEWING YOUR WEB SITE. FIRST, I JUST CHARGED ON MY CREDIT CARD ALMOST $2,000 (DECEMBER 2003) TO FIX THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THERE WAS A RECAL...

Jan 8, 2004 Power Train

WE OWN A 1997 CHEVY VENTURE AND I AM FEARFUL THAT I WILL BE STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND WE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET. THIS NEARLY HAPPENED AT OCTOBER OF 2003. NOW THERE IS A TICKING NOISE. THIS HAS BEEN IN THE SH...

Jan 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE OWN A 1997 CHEVY VENTURE AND I AM FEARFUL THAT I WILL BE STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND WE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET. THIS NEARLY HAPPENED AT OCTOBER OF 2003. NOW THERE IS A TICKING NOISE. THIS HAS BEEN IN THE SH...

Jan 8, 2004 Power Train

WE OWN A 1997 CHEVY VENTURE AND I AM FEARFUL THAT I WILL BE STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND WE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET. THIS NEARLY HAPPENED AT OCTOBER OF 2003. NOW THERE IS A TICKING NOISE. THIS HAS BEEN IN THE SH...

Jan 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE OWN A 1997 CHEVY VENTURE AND I AM FEARFUL THAT I WILL BE STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND WE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET. THIS NEARLY HAPPENED AT OCTOBER OF 2003. NOW THERE IS A TICKING NOISE. THIS HAS BEEN IN THE SH...

Jan 7, 2004 Steering 80,000 mi

WHEN MAKING A TURN AT 15 MPH STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, AND THEN LOCKED UP. WITH ENOUGH FORCE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 7, 2004 Steering 80,000 mi

WHEN MAKING A TURN AT 15 MPH STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, AND THEN LOCKED UP. WITH ENOUGH FORCE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,175 mi

I OWN A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN. RECENTLY DISCOVERED ENGINE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BECAUSE OF A FAILED GASKET AND DEXCOOL ENGINE COOLANT. WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING ALSO. WHEN I DISCOVERED THIS PROBLEM I BEGAN TO SEARCH FOR THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM ON T...

Jan 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,175 mi

I OWN A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN. RECENTLY DISCOVERED ENGINE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BECAUSE OF A FAILED GASKET AND DEXCOOL ENGINE COOLANT. WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING ALSO. WHEN I DISCOVERED THIS PROBLEM I BEGAN TO SEARCH FOR THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM ON T...

Jan 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE THAT MAKES IT NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 50,000 MILES. AT THIS POINT WE WERE TOLD NO HELP FROM GM. FROM LOOKING AT COMPLAINTS I SEE THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM. GM SHOULD BE MADE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. IT IS OBVIOUS...

Jan 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE THAT MAKES IT NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 50,000 MILES. AT THIS POINT WE WERE TOLD NO HELP FROM GM. FROM LOOKING AT COMPLAINTS I SEE THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM. GM SHOULD BE MADE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. IT IS OBVIOUS...

Dec 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,390 mi

THE INTAKE GASKETS ON MY WIFE'S 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE FAILED, LEAVING HER AND MY TWO DAUGHTERS STRANDED ON THE INTERSTATE. *AK

Dec 8, 2003 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING LED TO THE DEATH OF DRIVER'S INFANT DAUGHTER AS STATED BY THE CONSUMER'S LAWYER. *LA WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S STEERING LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH THEN RAN OFF THE ROAD AND STRUCK A TREE. IN JANUARY 2003 THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL FOR ...

Dec 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,390 mi

THE INTAKE GASKETS ON MY WIFE'S 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE FAILED, LEAVING HER AND MY TWO DAUGHTERS STRANDED ON THE INTERSTATE. *AK

Dec 8, 2003 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING LED TO THE DEATH OF DRIVER'S INFANT DAUGHTER AS STATED BY THE CONSUMER'S LAWYER. *LA WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S STEERING LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH THEN RAN OFF THE ROAD AND STRUCK A TREE. IN JANUARY 2003 THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL FOR ...

Nov 27, 2003 Power Train 97,775 mi

TRANSMISSION JERKS AND BUCKS WHEN SHIFTING INTO OVER DRIVE, AND CONTINUES DOING THIS. HAD TORQUE CONVERTER CHANGED, FIXED PROBLEM FOR 2 WEEKS. THEN STARTED DOING THE SAME JERKING CONDITION. *LA

Nov 27, 2003 Power Train 97,775 mi

TRANSMISSION JERKS AND BUCKS WHEN SHIFTING INTO OVER DRIVE, AND CONTINUES DOING THIS. HAD TORQUE CONVERTER CHANGED, FIXED PROBLEM FOR 2 WEEKS. THEN STARTED DOING THE SAME JERKING CONDITION. *LA

Nov 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

OUR 1997 CHEVY VENTURE VAN WITH 65,000 MILES ON IT JUST LOST ITS SECOND ENGINE IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS. MY WIFE AND I ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS, AND IT BEGAN AT 50 SOMETHING THOUSAND MILES WHEN THE DEALER STATED THE HEAD GASKET LEAKED AND THE ENGINE HAD DAMAGE FROM THE COOLANT. NOW, ON NOV 18TH, 2003...

Nov 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

OUR 1997 CHEVY VENTURE VAN WITH 65,000 MILES ON IT JUST LOST ITS SECOND ENGINE IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS. MY WIFE AND I ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS, AND IT BEGAN AT 50 SOMETHING THOUSAND MILES WHEN THE DEALER STATED THE HEAD GASKET LEAKED AND THE ENGINE HAD DAMAGE FROM THE COOLANT. NOW, ON NOV 18TH, 2003...

Nov 5, 2003 Fuel System, Other 65,000 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED WITH ONLY 65,000 MILES ON THE CAR.*AK

Nov 5, 2003 Fuel System, Other 65,000 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED WITH ONLY 65,000 MILES ON THE CAR.*AK

Nov 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CHEVROLET 1997 VENTURE SUDDENLY OVERHEATED ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AND THE VAN DIED. WHEN I DID GET HOME I LET IT SET AND NOTICED THE COOLANT WAS LOW, WHICH IT WAS NEVER BEFORE. CHECK IF OFTEN AS PER THE MANUAL. HAD IT TOWED TO OUR DEALERSHIP AND NOW THE GASKETS ARE RUINED AND THE HEADS ARE W...

Nov 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CHEVROLET 1997 VENTURE SUDDENLY OVERHEATED ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AND THE VAN DIED. WHEN I DID GET HOME I LET IT SET AND NOTICED THE COOLANT WAS LOW, WHICH IT WAS NEVER BEFORE. CHECK IF OFTEN AS PER THE MANUAL. HAD IT TOWED TO OUR DEALERSHIP AND NOW THE GASKETS ARE RUINED AND THE HEADS ARE W...

Oct 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE WOULD STALL, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER STATED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND COOLANT WENT INSIDE THE ENGINE.*AK

Oct 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE WOULD STALL, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER STATED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND COOLANT WENT INSIDE THE ENGINE.*AK

Sep 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE WOULD STALL, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. ALSO, BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *AK

Sep 30, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE WOULD STALL, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. ALSO, BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *AK

Sep 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE WOULD STALL, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. ALSO, BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *AK

Sep 30, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE WOULD STALL, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. ALSO, BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *AK

Sep 5, 2003 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TRAVELLING ~40 MPH, APPLIED BRAKE, ENGINE STALLED. RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. PROCEEDED ONE QUARTER MILE, APPLIED BRAKE TO TURN RIGHT, ENGINE STALLED, RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. REPEATED MULTIPLE TIMES. TOOK TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC; COULD REPRODUCE PROBLEM BUT NOT LOCATE SOURCE. TOOK TO DEALER: UNABLE ...

Sep 5, 2003 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TRAVELLING ~40 MPH, APPLIED BRAKE, ENGINE STALLED. RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. PROCEEDED ONE QUARTER MILE, APPLIED BRAKE TO TURN RIGHT, ENGINE STALLED, RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. REPEATED MULTIPLE TIMES. TOOK TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC; COULD REPRODUCE PROBLEM BUT NOT LOCATE SOURCE. TOOK TO DEALER: UNABLE ...

Sep 2, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED PASSENGER'S SLIDING DOOR INTERMITTENTLY OPENS ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT DEALER TEN TIMES FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED PASSENGER'S SLIDING DOOR INTERMITTENTLY OPENS ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT DEALER TEN TIMES FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Aug 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE LEAKED COOLANT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK ALSO THE FUEL INJECTORS FAILED AND THE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT SHUT PROPERLY. *JB *NLM

Aug 22, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE LEAKED COOLANT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK ALSO THE FUEL INJECTORS FAILED AND THE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT SHUT PROPERLY. *JB *NLM

Aug 22, 2003 Structure

THE VEHICLE LEAKED COOLANT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK ALSO THE FUEL INJECTORS FAILED AND THE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT SHUT PROPERLY. *JB *NLM

Aug 22, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR DID NOT SHUT PROPERLY. *AK *JB *NLM

Aug 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE LEAKED COOLANT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK ALSO THE FUEL INJECTORS FAILED AND THE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT SHUT PROPERLY. *JB *NLM

Aug 22, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE LEAKED COOLANT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK ALSO THE FUEL INJECTORS FAILED AND THE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT SHUT PROPERLY. *JB *NLM

Aug 22, 2003 Structure

THE VEHICLE LEAKED COOLANT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK ALSO THE FUEL INJECTORS FAILED AND THE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT SHUT PROPERLY. *JB *NLM

Aug 22, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR DID NOT SHUT PROPERLY. *AK *JB *NLM

Aug 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,500 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACE, ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSING THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTOL SYSTEM NOT TO WORK. LAST MONTH THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Power Train 57,500 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACE, ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSING THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTOL SYSTEM NOT TO WORK. LAST MONTH THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,500 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACE, ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSING THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTOL SYSTEM NOT TO WORK. LAST MONTH THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,500 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACE, ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSING THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTOL SYSTEM NOT TO WORK. LAST MONTH THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,500 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACE, ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSING THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTOL SYSTEM NOT TO WORK. LAST MONTH THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Power Train 57,500 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACE, ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSING THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTOL SYSTEM NOT TO WORK. LAST MONTH THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,500 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACE, ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSING THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTOL SYSTEM NOT TO WORK. LAST MONTH THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,500 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACE, ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSING THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTOL SYSTEM NOT TO WORK. LAST MONTH THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 90,000 mi

DESCRIPTION : I BOUGHT A USED 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE FROM THE NORWOOD GROUP IN WARWICK, RI BACK IN SEPT 2002. APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS AGO I BEGAN EXPERIENCING OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PEP BOYS IN WARICK, RI FOR A DIAGNOSTIC THINKING THAT IT WAS THE THERMOSTAT. THEY RAN THE TEST AND ...

Aug 13, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 90,000 mi

DESCRIPTION : I BOUGHT A USED 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE FROM THE NORWOOD GROUP IN WARWICK, RI BACK IN SEPT 2002. APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS AGO I BEGAN EXPERIENCING OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PEP BOYS IN WARICK, RI FOR A DIAGNOSTIC THINKING THAT IT WAS THE THERMOSTAT. THEY RAN THE TEST AND ...

Aug 13, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 90,000 mi

DESCRIPTION : I BOUGHT A USED 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE FROM THE NORWOOD GROUP IN WARWICK, RI BACK IN SEPT 2002. APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS AGO I BEGAN EXPERIENCING OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PEP BOYS IN WARICK, RI FOR A DIAGNOSTIC THINKING THAT IT WAS THE THERMOSTAT. THEY RAN THE TEST AND ...

Aug 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 90,000 mi

DESCRIPTION : I BOUGHT A USED 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE FROM THE NORWOOD GROUP IN WARWICK, RI BACK IN SEPT 2002. APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS AGO I BEGAN EXPERIENCING OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PEP BOYS IN WARICK, RI FOR A DIAGNOSTIC THINKING THAT IT WAS THE THERMOSTAT. THEY RAN THE TEST AND ...

Aug 13, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 90,000 mi

DESCRIPTION : I BOUGHT A USED 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE FROM THE NORWOOD GROUP IN WARWICK, RI BACK IN SEPT 2002. APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS AGO I BEGAN EXPERIENCING OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PEP BOYS IN WARICK, RI FOR A DIAGNOSTIC THINKING THAT IT WAS THE THERMOSTAT. THEY RAN THE TEST AND ...

Aug 13, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 90,000 mi

DESCRIPTION : I BOUGHT A USED 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE FROM THE NORWOOD GROUP IN WARWICK, RI BACK IN SEPT 2002. APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS AGO I BEGAN EXPERIENCING OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PEP BOYS IN WARICK, RI FOR A DIAGNOSTIC THINKING THAT IT WAS THE THERMOSTAT. THEY RAN THE TEST AND ...

Aug 9, 2003 Air Bags 96,000 mi

MY 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY NO ONE IN IT AND NOT RUNNING WHEN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A WIRING DEFECT AND WOULD COST MORE THAN THE CAR WAS WORTH TO FIX IT!! APPARENTLY WATER GOT INTO THE WIRE HARNESS. HOW IS THIS MY FAULT? THANK GOD MY KIDS WER...

Aug 9, 2003 Electrical System 96,000 mi

MY 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY NO ONE IN IT AND NOT RUNNING WHEN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A WIRING DEFECT AND WOULD COST MORE THAN THE CAR WAS WORTH TO FIX IT!! APPARENTLY WATER GOT INTO THE WIRE HARNESS. HOW IS THIS MY FAULT? THANK GOD MY KIDS WER...

Aug 9, 2003 Air Bags 96,000 mi

MY 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY NO ONE IN IT AND NOT RUNNING WHEN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A WIRING DEFECT AND WOULD COST MORE THAN THE CAR WAS WORTH TO FIX IT!! APPARENTLY WATER GOT INTO THE WIRE HARNESS. HOW IS THIS MY FAULT? THANK GOD MY KIDS WER...

Aug 9, 2003 Electrical System 96,000 mi

MY 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY NO ONE IN IT AND NOT RUNNING WHEN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A WIRING DEFECT AND WOULD COST MORE THAN THE CAR WAS WORTH TO FIX IT!! APPARENTLY WATER GOT INTO THE WIRE HARNESS. HOW IS THIS MY FAULT? THANK GOD MY KIDS WER...

Aug 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,154 mi

1997 VENTURE 3.4L V6 ENGINE (37,000 MI), ENGINE ABRUPTLY STOPPED WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING (ONE LANE EACH WAY WITH MIDDLE TURN LANE). COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKES. PROBLEM TRACED TO A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITHTHESE ENGINES (3.1L AND 3.4L V6) HAVING INTERNAL COOLANT L...

Aug 8, 2003 Unknown Or Other Fire 90,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 97 CHEVROLET VENTURE FROM THE NORWOOD GROUP IN WARWICK, RI BACK IN SEPT 2002. APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS AGO I BEGAN EXPERIENCING OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PEP BOYS IN WARICK, RI FOR A DIAGNOSTIC THINKING THAT IT WAS THE THERMOSTAT. THEY RAN THE TEST AND CAME BACK WITH A...

Aug 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,154 mi

1997 VENTURE 3.4L V6 ENGINE (37,000 MI), ENGINE ABRUPTLY STOPPED WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING (ONE LANE EACH WAY WITH MIDDLE TURN LANE). COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKES. PROBLEM TRACED TO A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITHTHESE ENGINES (3.1L AND 3.4L V6) HAVING INTERNAL COOLANT L...

Aug 8, 2003 Unknown Or Other Fire 90,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 97 CHEVROLET VENTURE FROM THE NORWOOD GROUP IN WARWICK, RI BACK IN SEPT 2002. APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS AGO I BEGAN EXPERIENCING OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PEP BOYS IN WARICK, RI FOR A DIAGNOSTIC THINKING THAT IT WAS THE THERMOSTAT. THEY RAN THE TEST AND CAME BACK WITH A...

Aug 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LAMP IN MY 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES AND THE RIGHT REAR ONCE. AFTER REMOVING THE BULBS, I NOTICED THE BASE OF THE BULBS WERE CHARRED AND MELTED. I HAVE SERIOUS CONCERNS ABOUT THE CHARRING/MELTING EVENTUALLY CAUSING A FIRE. IF THE B...

Aug 7, 2003 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LAMP IN MY 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES AND THE RIGHT REAR ONCE. AFTER REMOVING THE BULBS, I NOTICED THE BASE OF THE BULBS WERE CHARRED AND MELTED. I HAVE SERIOUS CONCERNS ABOUT THE CHARRING/MELTING EVENTUALLY CAUSING A FIRE. IF THE B...

Aug 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LAMP IN MY 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES AND THE RIGHT REAR ONCE. AFTER REMOVING THE BULBS, I NOTICED THE BASE OF THE BULBS WERE CHARRED AND MELTED. I HAVE SERIOUS CONCERNS ABOUT THE CHARRING/MELTING EVENTUALLY CAUSING A FIRE. IF THE B...

Aug 7, 2003 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LAMP IN MY 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES AND THE RIGHT REAR ONCE. AFTER REMOVING THE BULBS, I NOTICED THE BASE OF THE BULBS WERE CHARRED AND MELTED. I HAVE SERIOUS CONCERNS ABOUT THE CHARRING/MELTING EVENTUALLY CAUSING A FIRE. IF THE B...

Aug 1, 2003 Power Train 55,300 mi

1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE TRANMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Aug 1, 2003 Power Train 55,300 mi

1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE TRANMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED LEAKAGE COMING FROM MANIFOLD. MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED LEAKAGE COMING FROM MANIFOLD. MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

COOLANT LEAK CAUSED BY FAILURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET.*AK

Jul 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

COOLANT LEAK CAUSED BY FAILURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET.*AK

Jul 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 28, 2003 Steering 82,000 mi

I MADE A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO THE STREET I LIVE ON, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND RELEASED. IT RIPPED OUT OF MY HANDS AND SENT ME RIGHT ON ONTO SOMEONE'S FRONT LAWN NEARLY MISSING A TREE. I REGAINED CONTROL JUST IN TIME AND GOT IT BACK ON THE ROAD. I LIMPED IT HOME AND PARKED IT. I CALLED THE DEAL...

Jun 28, 2003 Steering 82,000 mi

I MADE A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO THE STREET I LIVE ON, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND RELEASED. IT RIPPED OUT OF MY HANDS AND SENT ME RIGHT ON ONTO SOMEONE'S FRONT LAWN NEARLY MISSING A TREE. I REGAINED CONTROL JUST IN TIME AND GOT IT BACK ON THE ROAD. I LIMPED IT HOME AND PARKED IT. I CALLED THE DEAL...

Jun 26, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER SEEKING FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS DONE TO 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE REGARDING THE RACK AND PINION. *MR *TS *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER SEEKING FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS DONE TO 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE REGARDING THE RACK AND PINION. *MR *TS *JB

Jun 19, 2003 Steering 67,000 mi

VEHICLE STEERS TO THE RIGHT AT ALL TIMES. DEALER REPLACED RACK ANDPINION AND IT IS PULLING ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. *AK

Jun 19, 2003 Steering 67,000 mi

VEHICLE STEERS TO THE RIGHT AT ALL TIMES. DEALER REPLACED RACK ANDPINION AND IT IS PULLING ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. *AK

May 8, 2003 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION 02V-286000. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED. *AK *NLM

May 8, 2003 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION 02V-286000. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED. *AK *NLM

May 4, 2003 Power Train 110,000 mi

HAD A VERY LOUD BANGING SOUND IN REAR OF VAN AFTER TURNING VAN OFF, THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SOMETIME BUT WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PIN POINT THE CAUSE. WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY MAY 4, 2003 (AT 55 MPH), TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING A VERY VIOLENT FORWARD JERK. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I F...

May 4, 2003 Power Train 110,000 mi

HAD A VERY LOUD BANGING SOUND IN REAR OF VAN AFTER TURNING VAN OFF, THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SOMETIME BUT WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PIN POINT THE CAUSE. WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY MAY 4, 2003 (AT 55 MPH), TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING A VERY VIOLENT FORWARD JERK. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I F...

Apr 28, 2003 Tires

VEHICLE:1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE 2 FRONT TIRES: B.F. GOODRICH 21570R15 DOT # BEM3NX711801 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION BLOWOUTS WITHIN 30 MILES OF EACH OTHER AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 600 MILES, FROM FL. TO VA, IN 12 HOURS. TIRES WERE PURCHASED FROM BJ'S WHOLESALE IN OCT 2001. AND HAD APPROXIMATELY...

Apr 28, 2003 Tires

VEHICLE:1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE 2 FRONT TIRES: B.F. GOODRICH 21570R15 DOT # BEM3NX711801 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION BLOWOUTS WITHIN 30 MILES OF EACH OTHER AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 600 MILES, FROM FL. TO VA, IN 12 HOURS. TIRES WERE PURCHASED FROM BJ'S WHOLESALE IN OCT 2001. AND HAD APPROXIMATELY...

Apr 17, 2003 Power Train 30,247 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE - MECHANIC STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SECOND DRUM CLUTCHES DUE TO THE FOURTH CLUTCH SUPPORTS MAIN BEARING BEING OUT OF CORRECT POSITION. FAILURE WAS LIKELY DUE TO PRODUCTION ERROR. WE HAVE THE ACTUAL TRANSMISSION PART AS PROOF THAT IT WAS...

Apr 17, 2003 Power Train 30,247 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE - MECHANIC STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SECOND DRUM CLUTCHES DUE TO THE FOURTH CLUTCH SUPPORTS MAIN BEARING BEING OUT OF CORRECT POSITION. FAILURE WAS LIKELY DUE TO PRODUCTION ERROR. WE HAVE THE ACTUAL TRANSMISSION PART AS PROOF THAT IT WAS...

Apr 7, 2003 Steering

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL REPAIR 02V286000 ON 03/31/03. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LOWER PINION BEARINGS BUT ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THE RACK ASSEMBLY WAS BAD BUT THIS REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER RECALL. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THEIR AGREEMENT WITH MANUFACTURER WAS TO R...

Apr 7, 2003 Steering

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL REPAIR 02V286000 ON 03/31/03. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LOWER PINION BEARINGS BUT ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THE RACK ASSEMBLY WAS BAD BUT THIS REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER RECALL. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THEIR AGREEMENT WITH MANUFACTURER WAS TO R...

Mar 31, 2003 Exterior Lighting Fire 150,000 mi

1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE. HEADLIGHT LENS COVER. LAST SUMMER I NOTICED THE DRIVERS SIDE LENS WAS LOOSE SO I GLUED IT BACK ON WITH EPOXY.(COST $3.00) RECENTLY I FOUND OUT THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LENS HAD FALLEN OUT SOMETIME WHILE DRIVING.(BOTH FELL OUT WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER) I WENT TO WASH THE V...

Mar 31, 2003 Exterior Lighting Fire 150,000 mi

1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE. HEADLIGHT LENS COVER. LAST SUMMER I NOTICED THE DRIVERS SIDE LENS WAS LOOSE SO I GLUED IT BACK ON WITH EPOXY.(COST $3.00) RECENTLY I FOUND OUT THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LENS HAD FALLEN OUT SOMETIME WHILE DRIVING.(BOTH FELL OUT WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER) I WENT TO WASH THE V...

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

THE COOLANT SOLIDIFIED IN RADIATOR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER WAS LATER INFORMED THAT THE DAMAGE MAY BE AS A RESULT OF THE DEXCOOL COOLANT. *NLM *NLM

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

THE COOLANT SOLIDIFIED IN RADIATOR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER WAS LATER INFORMED THAT THE DAMAGE MAY BE AS A RESULT OF THE DEXCOOL COOLANT. *NLM *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF. THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF. THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *NLM

Mar 17, 2003 Power Train

REF: COMPLAINT #761127 WE ALSO EXPERIENCED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE THAT REQUIRED A REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION. THERE WERE LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AT THAT TIME - NOW THERE ARE 140,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WITH A REBUILT (GM WARRANTY) TRANSMISSION. I ALSO HAD ...

Mar 17, 2003 Steering

THE RECALL WHICH WAS PERFORMED ON THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE FAILED. RECALL # 02 V 286 000. *JB *TT

Mar 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,600 mi

I OWN A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE WITH 71000 MILES. THAT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OWNERS MANUAL. VAN STARTED TO OVER HEAT, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO COOLANT IN THE CYLINDER AND ENGINE OIL. A LEAKY MANIFOLD GASKET IS THE SUSPECTED CAUSE. THIS APP...

Mar 17, 2003 Power Train

REF: COMPLAINT #761127 WE ALSO EXPERIENCED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE THAT REQUIRED A REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION. THERE WERE LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AT THAT TIME - NOW THERE ARE 140,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WITH A REBUILT (GM WARRANTY) TRANSMISSION. I ALSO HAD ...

Mar 17, 2003 Steering

THE RECALL WHICH WAS PERFORMED ON THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE FAILED. RECALL # 02 V 286 000. *JB *TT

Mar 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,600 mi

I OWN A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE WITH 71000 MILES. THAT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OWNERS MANUAL. VAN STARTED TO OVER HEAT, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO COOLANT IN THE CYLINDER AND ENGINE OIL. A LEAKY MANIFOLD GASKET IS THE SUSPECTED CAUSE. THIS APP...

Mar 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TOOK MY 1997 CHEVY VENTURE VAN TO THE DEALER TODAY FOR A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR STEERING AND TO MY SUPPRISE I WAS INFORMED THAT MY LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS BAD AND WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $600 TO FIX. NOT EVERYONE HAS THAT KIND OF MONEY INCLUDING ME. I DID SOME INVESTIGATING ON THE INTERNET AN...

Mar 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE. VENTURE HAD 40,000 MILES ONLY.*JB

Mar 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TOOK MY 1997 CHEVY VENTURE VAN TO THE DEALER TODAY FOR A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR STEERING AND TO MY SUPPRISE I WAS INFORMED THAT MY LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS BAD AND WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $600 TO FIX. NOT EVERYONE HAS THAT KIND OF MONEY INCLUDING ME. I DID SOME INVESTIGATING ON THE INTERNET AN...

Mar 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE. VENTURE HAD 40,000 MILES ONLY.*JB

Mar 5, 2003 Suspension 148,000 mi

THE REAR LEFT WHEEL BEARING BECAME LOOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Mar 5, 2003 Power Train 148,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING AND THE WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. *JB

Mar 5, 2003 Visibility 148,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING AND THE WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. *JB

Mar 5, 2003 Steering

THE POWER STEERING FAILED. SHE HAD RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING STEERING AND HAD THE REMEDY WORK PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED.

Mar 5, 2003 Suspension 148,000 mi

THE REAR LEFT WHEEL BEARING BECAME LOOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Mar 5, 2003 Power Train 148,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING AND THE WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. *JB

Mar 5, 2003 Visibility 148,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING AND THE WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. *JB

Mar 5, 2003 Steering

THE POWER STEERING FAILED. SHE HAD RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING STEERING AND HAD THE REMEDY WORK PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED.

Feb 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

COOLANT TEMP. GAUGE WILL GO UP AND FAN WILL NOT COME ON UNLESS I TURN HEATER KNOB TO DEFROST. CHANGED THERMOSTATE AND HAD FLUSH AND FILL, NO CHANGE. WHEN GAUGE IS ALL THE WAY ON HOT , TEMPERATURE OF MOTOR IS NORMAL, BY WAY OF COMPUTER CHECK BY LISENCED MECH.

Feb 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

COOLANT TEMP. GAUGE WILL GO UP AND FAN WILL NOT COME ON UNLESS I TURN HEATER KNOB TO DEFROST. CHANGED THERMOSTATE AND HAD FLUSH AND FILL, NO CHANGE. WHEN GAUGE IS ALL THE WAY ON HOT , TEMPERATURE OF MOTOR IS NORMAL, BY WAY OF COMPUTER CHECK BY LISENCED MECH.

Feb 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,500 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND HEAD GASKET FAILED, AND THE HEAD LIGHT LENS FELL OUT OF PLACE. PH

Feb 15, 2003 Exterior Lighting 54,500 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND HEAD GASKET FAILED, AND THE HEAD LIGHT LENS FELL OUT OF PLACE. PH

Feb 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,500 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND HEAD GASKET FAILED, AND THE HEAD LIGHT LENS FELL OUT OF PLACE. PH

Feb 15, 2003 Exterior Lighting 54,500 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND HEAD GASKET FAILED, AND THE HEAD LIGHT LENS FELL OUT OF PLACE. PH

Feb 14, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RACK AND PINION RECALL 02V286 000.*JB

Feb 14, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RACK AND PINION RECALL 02V286 000.*JB

Feb 11, 2003 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION FAILED.*DT *JB

Feb 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

GM MAINFOLD GASKET LEAK

Feb 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,600 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPERIENCED A COOLANT LEAK. *JB

Feb 11, 2003 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION FAILED.*DT *JB

Feb 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

GM MAINFOLD GASKET LEAK

Feb 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,600 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPERIENCED A COOLANT LEAK. *JB

Feb 5, 2003 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FOG CAUSING A DISTRACTION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH

Feb 5, 2003 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FOG CAUSING A DISTRACTION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING 60MPH, VEHICLE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY TO THE POINT OF LOSING CONTROL. ALSO WHEN MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS, VEHICLE TURNS VERY WIDE AND HEAR A "CLANKING" NOISE. CONSUMER FEELS PROBLEM MAY BE WITH LEFT AXLE. PH

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING 60MPH, VEHICLE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY TO THE POINT OF LOSING CONTROL. ALSO WHEN MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS, VEHICLE TURNS VERY WIDE AND HEAR A "CLANKING" NOISE. CONSUMER FEELS PROBLEM MAY BE WITH LEFT AXLE. PH

Jan 31, 2003 Structure

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR. WINDOW WILL NOT OPERATE. TALKED TO A MECHANIC ABOUT IT. HE WAS COMPLETELY AMAZED BECAUSE HE HAD SEEN ABOUT 5 VENTURE VANS IN THE LAST MONTH WITH THE PROBLEM. THE PART TO FIX IS ALMOST 500.00 AND I HAVE MY NAME ON LISTS COUNTRY WIDE TO PURCHASE A USED ONE, LOW IN ...

Jan 31, 2003 Structure

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR. WINDOW WILL NOT OPERATE. TALKED TO A MECHANIC ABOUT IT. HE WAS COMPLETELY AMAZED BECAUSE HE HAD SEEN ABOUT 5 VENTURE VANS IN THE LAST MONTH WITH THE PROBLEM. THE PART TO FIX IS ALMOST 500.00 AND I HAVE MY NAME ON LISTS COUNTRY WIDE TO PURCHASE A USED ONE, LOW IN ...

Jan 30, 2003 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT TIME AND HEAVY SNOWING THE LEFT HEAD LIGHT BLEW OUT, DUE TO THE HEAD PLASTIC LIGHT COVER NOT WELL DESIGNED FOR THIS KIND OF WEATHER. DEALER WONT SELL JUST THE HEAD LIGHT (SELL ALL UNIT $161.00) PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS *TR

Jan 30, 2003 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT TIME AND HEAVY SNOWING THE LEFT HEAD LIGHT BLEW OUT, DUE TO THE HEAD PLASTIC LIGHT COVER NOT WELL DESIGNED FOR THIS KIND OF WEATHER. DEALER WONT SELL JUST THE HEAD LIGHT (SELL ALL UNIT $161.00) PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS *TR

Jan 8, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BULB WENT OUT, ALSO STATES THAT THE CURRENT PAST IS CAUSING THE BULB TO BLOW. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITION INFORMATION. TS

Jan 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,956 mi

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 HEE...

Jan 8, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BULB WENT OUT, ALSO STATES THAT THE CURRENT PAST IS CAUSING THE BULB TO BLOW. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITION INFORMATION. TS

Jan 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,956 mi

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 HEE...

Dec 31, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

ON MY 1997 CHEVY VENTURE THE MANIFOLD GASKET IS LEAKING! AND I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY TO FIX THAT IT, BECAUSE OF GM POOR ENGINEERING. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS DEFECT AND NO ONE SEEMS TO BE DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. TS

Dec 31, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

ON MY 1997 CHEVY VENTURE THE MANIFOLD GASKET IS LEAKING! AND I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY TO FIX THAT IT, BECAUSE OF GM POOR ENGINEERING. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS DEFECT AND NO ONE SEEMS TO BE DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. TS

Dec 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. COST TO REPAIR IS $1000.00 + A WEB SITE HAS BEEN SET UP TO PETITION GM TO RECALL THIS DEFECT HTTP://WWW.PETITIONONLINE.COM/MOD_PERL/SIGNED.CGI?GMCNSMRS&1

Dec 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. COST TO REPAIR IS $1000.00 + A WEB SITE HAS BEEN SET UP TO PETITION GM TO RECALL THIS DEFECT HTTP://WWW.PETITIONONLINE.COM/MOD_PERL/SIGNED.CGI?GMCNSMRS&1

Dec 12, 2002 Exterior Lighting

1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE - REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS LEAKING WATER IN, COLLECTING MOISTURE, LENSES FALLING OFF, ALMOST CAUSED A HEAD ON COLLSION BECAUSE HEADLIGHT BLEW WHEN LENSE COVER FELL OFF AGAIN DURING RECENT RAIN STORM. THIS IS THIRD TIME THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD A LENSE AND HEADLIGHT PROBLE...

Dec 12, 2002 Exterior Lighting

1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE - REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS LEAKING WATER IN, COLLECTING MOISTURE, LENSES FALLING OFF, ALMOST CAUSED A HEAD ON COLLSION BECAUSE HEADLIGHT BLEW WHEN LENSE COVER FELL OFF AGAIN DURING RECENT RAIN STORM. THIS IS THIRD TIME THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD A LENSE AND HEADLIGHT PROBLE...

Nov 15, 2002 Visibility

PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Nov 15, 2002 Visibility 79,000 mi

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. GEARS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS. GEARS WHEN REPLACED WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN AND CAUSED NEED FOR REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACEMENT WAS DONE AGAIN THE GEARS BROKE CAUSING ADDITIONAL REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE, RAIN DUST AND DEBRIS A...

Nov 15, 2002 Visibility

PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Nov 15, 2002 Visibility 79,000 mi

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. GEARS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS. GEARS WHEN REPLACED WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN AND CAUSED NEED FOR REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACEMENT WAS DONE AGAIN THE GEARS BROKE CAUSING ADDITIONAL REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE, RAIN DUST AND DEBRIS A...

Nov 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING DURING RAIN HEAD LIGHT COVERS FAIL OFF IN RESULT OF HEAD LIGHT BLOWING OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Nov 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING DURING RAIN HEAD LIGHT COVERS FAIL OFF IN RESULT OF HEAD LIGHT BLOWING OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 21, 2002 Structure

DOOR IS EXTREMELY HARD TO OPEN, DEALER EITHER WANTS $2000 TO FIX IT AND WON'T TELL ME HOW MUCH TO DISCONNECT THE WHOLE THING SO THAT IT IS EASY TO OPEN.

Oct 21, 2002 Structure

DOOR IS EXTREMELY HARD TO OPEN, DEALER EITHER WANTS $2000 TO FIX IT AND WON'T TELL ME HOW MUCH TO DISCONNECT THE WHOLE THING SO THAT IT IS EASY TO OPEN.

Oct 11, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS SHORTED OUT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 11, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS SHORTED OUT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 2, 2002 Tires

DRAMATIC UNTREADING OF TIRE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 OUTSIDE OF SAVANNAH GEORGIA. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP IN THE EMERGENCY LANE. TS

Oct 2, 2002 Tires

DRAMATIC UNTREADING OF TIRE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 OUTSIDE OF SAVANNAH GEORGIA. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP IN THE EMERGENCY LANE. TS

Sep 9, 2002 Structure

SLIDING DOOR COMPUTER MODULE IS BAD. SOMETIMES DOOR OPENS ON ITS OWN, AND SOMETIMES AUTOMATIC CONTROL FOR DOOR DOESN'T WORK. DEALER HAS REPLACED 3 MODULES TRYING TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Unknown Or Other

SLIDING DOOR COMPUTER MODULE IS BAD. SOMETIMES DOOR OPENS ON ITS OWN, AND SOMETIMES AUTOMATIC CONTROL FOR DOOR DOESN'T WORK. DEALER HAS REPLACED 3 MODULES TRYING TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Structure

SLIDING DOOR COMPUTER MODULE IS BAD. SOMETIMES DOOR OPENS ON ITS OWN, AND SOMETIMES AUTOMATIC CONTROL FOR DOOR DOESN'T WORK. DEALER HAS REPLACED 3 MODULES TRYING TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Unknown Or Other

SLIDING DOOR COMPUTER MODULE IS BAD. SOMETIMES DOOR OPENS ON ITS OWN, AND SOMETIMES AUTOMATIC CONTROL FOR DOOR DOESN'T WORK. DEALER HAS REPLACED 3 MODULES TRYING TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP NEARLY CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THIS NOW HAPPENS CONSTANTLY TO THE POINT WHERE WE DON'T EVEN WANT TO DRIVE THIS MINIVAN. THE LAST TIME I DROVE IT, THE STEERING LOCKED UP A TOTAL OF 15 TIMES. IT IS DEFINITELY A HAZARD ...

Sep 6, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP NEARLY CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THIS NOW HAPPENS CONSTANTLY TO THE POINT WHERE WE DON'T EVEN WANT TO DRIVE THIS MINIVAN. THE LAST TIME I DROVE IT, THE STEERING LOCKED UP A TOTAL OF 15 TIMES. IT IS DEFINITELY A HAZARD ...

Aug 8, 2002 Steering

WHILE IN MOTION, CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND THE STEERING LOCKED. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO OVERCOME THE RESISTANCE. DRIVING ABOUT 100 FEET AND TURNING LEFT THE STEERING LOCKED AGAIN. CONSUMER WAS LATER INFORMED THAT A SEAL IN THE RACK AND PINION HAD FAILED AND THE ASSEM...

Aug 8, 2002 Steering

WHILE IN MOTION, CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND THE STEERING LOCKED. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO OVERCOME THE RESISTANCE. DRIVING ABOUT 100 FEET AND TURNING LEFT THE STEERING LOCKED AGAIN. CONSUMER WAS LATER INFORMED THAT A SEAL IN THE RACK AND PINION HAD FAILED AND THE ASSEM...

Aug 7, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE CLEAR PART THAT HOLDS THE BULB INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT FIXTURES FLEW OFF WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE CLEAR PART THAT HOLDS THE BULB INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT FIXTURES FLEW OFF WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 28, 2002 Steering

THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED PREVENTING THE STEERING WHEEL FROM TURNING AND UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS NOT A CASE OF THE POWER STEERING FAILING AND IT WAS HARD TO STEER. THE STEERING COULD NOT BE TURNED AND I COULD FEEL THE POWER STEERING PREVENTING ME FROM TURNING THE WHEEL. THI...

Jul 28, 2002 Steering

THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED PREVENTING THE STEERING WHEEL FROM TURNING AND UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS NOT A CASE OF THE POWER STEERING FAILING AND IT WAS HARD TO STEER. THE STEERING COULD NOT BE TURNED AND I COULD FEEL THE POWER STEERING PREVENTING ME FROM TURNING THE WHEEL. THI...

Jul 25, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. TOOK VEHICLE TO RERPAIR SHOP, IN WHICH THEY HAD REPAIRED AND STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WILL NEED REPLACING. *JB CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. (06/26/02) *SCC

Jul 25, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATE ON RENTAL VEHICLE THE SECOND ROW DID NOT LATCH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. TOOK VEHICLE TO RERPAIR SHOP, IN WHICH THEY HAD REPAIRED AND STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WILL NEED REPLACING. *JB CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. (06/26/02) *SCC

Jul 25, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATE ON RENTAL VEHICLE THE SECOND ROW DID NOT LATCH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Jul 19, 2002 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING LEFT TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND OWNER COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK RACK AND PINION FAILED. AFTER REPLACEMENT, AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON. *TT

Jul 19, 2002 Air Bags

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING LEFT TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND OWNER COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK RACK AND PINION FAILED. AFTER REPLACEMENT, AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON. *TT

Jul 19, 2002 Air Bags

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING LEFT TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND OWNER COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK RACK AND PINION FAILED. AFTER REPLACEMENT, AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON. *TT

Jul 19, 2002 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING LEFT TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND OWNER COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK RACK AND PINION FAILED. AFTER REPLACEMENT, AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON. *TT

Jul 19, 2002 Air Bags

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING LEFT TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND OWNER COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK RACK AND PINION FAILED. AFTER REPLACEMENT, AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON. *TT

Jul 19, 2002 Air Bags

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING LEFT TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND OWNER COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK RACK AND PINION FAILED. AFTER REPLACEMENT, AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON. *TT

Jul 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AT 40 MPH, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER STATED THAT THE RIGHT BRAKE LINE HAD A HOLE. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. *AK 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SCC

Jul 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AT 40 MPH, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER STATED THAT THE RIGHT BRAKE LINE HAD A HOLE. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. *AK 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SCC

Jul 14, 2002 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKE ASSISTED WHEN GOING THROUGH SHALLOW PUDDLE. BATTERY LIGHT WENT ON AND OFF. ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND OFF. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, IT WAS RAINING AND THE ROAD WAS WET WITH SOME PUDDLE IN THE ROAD. WHEN I HAVE TO USE THE RIGHT LANE TO MAKE RIGHT OR LEFT T...

Jul 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKE ASSISTED WHEN GOING THROUGH SHALLOW PUDDLE. BATTERY LIGHT WENT ON AND OFF. ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND OFF. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, IT WAS RAINING AND THE ROAD WAS WET WITH SOME PUDDLE IN THE ROAD. WHEN I HAVE TO USE THE RIGHT LANE TO MAKE RIGHT OR LEFT T...

Jul 14, 2002 Suspension

WORSENING OVER THE COURSE OF ONE WEEK OCCURRING AT ALL SPEEDS POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHILE TURNING LEFT. CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP CHEVY CHASE MARYLAND STATES RACK AND PINION CRACKED REQUIRING REPLACEMENT, POWER STEERING FLUSH AND HOSE REPLACEMENT, AND ALIGNMENT REQUIRED FOR TIRES AFTER PLACEMENT OF NE...

Jul 14, 2002 Steering

WORSENING OVER THE COURSE OF ONE WEEK OCCURRING AT ALL SPEEDS POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHILE TURNING LEFT. CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP CHEVY CHASE MARYLAND STATES RACK AND PINION CRACKED REQUIRING REPLACEMENT, POWER STEERING FLUSH AND HOSE REPLACEMENT, AND ALIGNMENT REQUIRED FOR TIRES AFTER PLACEMENT OF NE...

Jul 14, 2002 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKE ASSISTED WHEN GOING THROUGH SHALLOW PUDDLE. BATTERY LIGHT WENT ON AND OFF. ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND OFF. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, IT WAS RAINING AND THE ROAD WAS WET WITH SOME PUDDLE IN THE ROAD. WHEN I HAVE TO USE THE RIGHT LANE TO MAKE RIGHT OR LEFT T...

Jul 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKE ASSISTED WHEN GOING THROUGH SHALLOW PUDDLE. BATTERY LIGHT WENT ON AND OFF. ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND OFF. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, IT WAS RAINING AND THE ROAD WAS WET WITH SOME PUDDLE IN THE ROAD. WHEN I HAVE TO USE THE RIGHT LANE TO MAKE RIGHT OR LEFT T...

Jul 14, 2002 Suspension

WORSENING OVER THE COURSE OF ONE WEEK OCCURRING AT ALL SPEEDS POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHILE TURNING LEFT. CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP CHEVY CHASE MARYLAND STATES RACK AND PINION CRACKED REQUIRING REPLACEMENT, POWER STEERING FLUSH AND HOSE REPLACEMENT, AND ALIGNMENT REQUIRED FOR TIRES AFTER PLACEMENT OF NE...

Jul 14, 2002 Steering

WORSENING OVER THE COURSE OF ONE WEEK OCCURRING AT ALL SPEEDS POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHILE TURNING LEFT. CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP CHEVY CHASE MARYLAND STATES RACK AND PINION CRACKED REQUIRING REPLACEMENT, POWER STEERING FLUSH AND HOSE REPLACEMENT, AND ALIGNMENT REQUIRED FOR TIRES AFTER PLACEMENT OF NE...

Jul 9, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER.*AK

Jul 9, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRIDGESTONE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. CHEVROLET NOTIFIED, BUT STATED TIRES ARE NOT ON RECALL LIST.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting

BRIDGESTONE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. CHEVROLET NOTIFIED, BUT STATED TIRES ARE NOT ON RECALL LIST.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Tires

BRIDGESTONE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. CHEVROLET NOTIFIED, BUT STATED TIRES ARE NOT ON RECALL LIST.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRIDGESTONE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. CHEVROLET NOTIFIED, BUT STATED TIRES ARE NOT ON RECALL LIST.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting

BRIDGESTONE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. CHEVROLET NOTIFIED, BUT STATED TIRES ARE NOT ON RECALL LIST.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Tires

BRIDGESTONE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. CHEVROLET NOTIFIED, BUT STATED TIRES ARE NOT ON RECALL LIST.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Equipment

THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE SNAPPED AND DROPPED THE SPARE ON THE GROUND DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. COROSION OF THE CABLE IS EVIDENT. I FOUND TWO WEB SITES WHERE A RECALL WAS MENTIONED OF THIS (WWW.WESTERNDRIVER.COM AND WWW.CANADIANDRIVER.COM) BUT FOUND NO INFORMATION HERE. I MUST NOT BE THE...

Jun 27, 2002 Equipment

THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE SNAPPED AND DROPPED THE SPARE ON THE GROUND DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. COROSION OF THE CABLE IS EVIDENT. I FOUND TWO WEB SITES WHERE A RECALL WAS MENTIONED OF THIS (WWW.WESTERNDRIVER.COM AND WWW.CANADIANDRIVER.COM) BUT FOUND NO INFORMATION HERE. I MUST NOT BE THE...

Jun 20, 2002 Steering

AT 10 MPH, WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, STEERING WHEEL MADE A POPPING NOISE, THEN IT LOCKED UP ON CONSUMER. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *TT

Jun 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET BLEW AND FILLED THE ENGINE WITH WATER, THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 3.4 ENGINE THAT GM IS AWARE OF. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS FALLEN OFF THE VAN 4 TIMES SINCE WE HAVE HAD DEALER FIXED 3 TIMES THEN IT WAS OUT OF WARRENTY. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES STARTED ...

Jun 20, 2002 Structure

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET BLEW AND FILLED THE ENGINE WITH WATER, THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 3.4 ENGINE THAT GM IS AWARE OF. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS FALLEN OFF THE VAN 4 TIMES SINCE WE HAVE HAD DEALER FIXED 3 TIMES THEN IT WAS OUT OF WARRENTY. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES STARTED ...

Jun 20, 2002 Seat Belts

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET BLEW AND FILLED THE ENGINE WITH WATER, THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 3.4 ENGINE THAT GM IS AWARE OF. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS FALLEN OFF THE VAN 4 TIMES SINCE WE HAVE HAD DEALER FIXED 3 TIMES THEN IT WAS OUT OF WARRENTY. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES STARTED ...

Jun 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET BLEW AND FILLED THE ENGINE WITH WATER, THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 3.4 ENGINE THAT GM IS AWARE OF. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS FALLEN OFF THE VAN 4 TIMES SINCE WE HAVE HAD DEALER FIXED 3 TIMES THEN IT WAS OUT OF WARRENTY. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES STARTED ...

Jun 20, 2002 Steering

AT 10 MPH, WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, STEERING WHEEL MADE A POPPING NOISE, THEN IT LOCKED UP ON CONSUMER. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *TT

Jun 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET BLEW AND FILLED THE ENGINE WITH WATER, THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 3.4 ENGINE THAT GM IS AWARE OF. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS FALLEN OFF THE VAN 4 TIMES SINCE WE HAVE HAD DEALER FIXED 3 TIMES THEN IT WAS OUT OF WARRENTY. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES STARTED ...

Jun 20, 2002 Structure

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET BLEW AND FILLED THE ENGINE WITH WATER, THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 3.4 ENGINE THAT GM IS AWARE OF. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS FALLEN OFF THE VAN 4 TIMES SINCE WE HAVE HAD DEALER FIXED 3 TIMES THEN IT WAS OUT OF WARRENTY. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES STARTED ...

Jun 20, 2002 Seat Belts

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET BLEW AND FILLED THE ENGINE WITH WATER, THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 3.4 ENGINE THAT GM IS AWARE OF. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS FALLEN OFF THE VAN 4 TIMES SINCE WE HAVE HAD DEALER FIXED 3 TIMES THEN IT WAS OUT OF WARRENTY. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES STARTED ...

Jun 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET BLEW AND FILLED THE ENGINE WITH WATER, THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 3.4 ENGINE THAT GM IS AWARE OF. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS FALLEN OFF THE VAN 4 TIMES SINCE WE HAVE HAD DEALER FIXED 3 TIMES THEN IT WAS OUT OF WARRENTY. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES STARTED ...

Jun 18, 2002 Tires

SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE WHICH RUSTED CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. *TT

Jun 18, 2002 Tires

SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE WHICH RUSTED CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. *TT

Jun 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

DESIGN OF INTAKE GASKET WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY SET BECAUSE IN HOT TEMPERATURES, BETWEEN 90-110 DEGREES, PART WILL MELT, AND VEHICLE WILL MALFUNCTION. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

DESIGN OF INTAKE GASKET WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY SET BECAUSE IN HOT TEMPERATURES, BETWEEN 90-110 DEGREES, PART WILL MELT, AND VEHICLE WILL MALFUNCTION. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Structure

VAN WAS INVOLVED WITH RECALL 01V067 POWER SLIDING DOOR. DOOR APPEARS CLOSED BUT WILL OPEN WHILE VAN IS BEING DRIVEN. OWNER TOOK VAN BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHICH THEN REPLACED ELECTRIC CONTACT POINTS.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Structure

VAN WAS INVOLVED WITH RECALL 01V067 POWER SLIDING DOOR. DOOR APPEARS CLOSED BUT WILL OPEN WHILE VAN IS BEING DRIVEN. OWNER TOOK VAN BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHICH THEN REPLACED ELECTRIC CONTACT POINTS.*AK

May 24, 2002 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF, THE CAULKING AROUND THE COVER CRACKED. *AK 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. *SCC

May 24, 2002 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF, THE CAULKING AROUND THE COVER CRACKED. *AK 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. *SCC

May 23, 2002 Steering

DEFECTIVE STEERING

May 23, 2002 Steering

DEFECTIVE STEERING

May 20, 2002 Exterior Lighting

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. *YD

May 20, 2002 Exterior Lighting

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. *YD

May 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR OVERHEATING AND STALLING IN TRAFFIC COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PART ON NATIONAL B/O AND NOT A RECALL. VEHICLE DOWN. 48,000 PARTS NEEDED THROUGH OUT THIS COUNTRY. SHOULD THIS BE A RECALL?*AK

May 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR OVERHEATING AND STALLING IN TRAFFIC COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PART ON NATIONAL B/O AND NOT A RECALL. VEHICLE DOWN. 48,000 PARTS NEEDED THROUGH OUT THIS COUNTRY. SHOULD THIS BE A RECALL?*AK

May 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LEAKING.*JBMECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS AN IMPROPER GASKET INSTALLATION. *JG

May 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LEAKING.*JBMECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS AN IMPROPER GASKET INSTALLATION. *JG

Apr 28, 2002 Exterior Lighting

BOTH OF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES FELL OFF OF THE CAR - ONE YEAR APART - THE LEFT AND RIGHT ASSEMBLIES - THE COST TO REPLACE THEM EXCEEDED 200.00 - WHEN CONTACTING GENERAL MOTORS, CHEVROLET DIVISION THEY DENIED THEIR WAS ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS AND REFUSED TO COMPENSATE US. *A,

Apr 28, 2002 Exterior Lighting

BOTH OF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES FELL OFF OF THE CAR - ONE YEAR APART - THE LEFT AND RIGHT ASSEMBLIES - THE COST TO REPLACE THEM EXCEEDED 200.00 - WHEN CONTACTING GENERAL MOTORS, CHEVROLET DIVISION THEY DENIED THEIR WAS ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS AND REFUSED TO COMPENSATE US. *A,

Apr 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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...

Apr 24, 2002 Exterior Lighting

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...

Apr 24, 2002 Power Train

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...

Apr 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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...

Apr 24, 2002 Exterior Lighting

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...

Apr 24, 2002 Power Train

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...

Apr 18, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES HIS TWO YEAR OLD SON WAS ABLE TO SHIFT GEAR OUT OF PARKED INTO DRIVE, MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE THE ABS WOULD INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE ON DRY SURFACE WHICH COULD LEAD IN A VEHICLE CRASH, MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES HIS TWO YEAR OLD SON WAS ABLE TO SHIFT GEAR OUT OF PARKED INTO DRIVE, MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE THE ABS WOULD INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE ON DRY SURFACE WHICH COULD LEAD IN A VEHICLE CRASH, MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. NLM

Apr 9, 2002 Structure

POWER LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH ENGINE OFF. *JG *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Structure

POWER LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH ENGINE OFF. *JG *AK

Apr 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS TOLD THIS PROBLEM WAS VERY COMMON ON VENTURE VANS.BROTHER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON 1998 VENTURE VAN. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Apr 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS TOLD THIS PROBLEM WAS VERY COMMON ON VENTURE VANS.BROTHER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON 1998 VENTURE VAN. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 29, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FRONT COLLISION AT 45-50 MPH, PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY; HOWEVER, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND IMMEDIATLY EXPLODED. NECK/JAW/BACK INJURIES TO PASSENGER. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO CHEST AND NECK AREAS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK *JG

Mar 29, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FRONT COLLISION AT 45-50 MPH, PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY; HOWEVER, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND IMMEDIATLY EXPLODED. NECK/JAW/BACK INJURIES TO PASSENGER. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO CHEST AND NECK AREAS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK *JG

Mar 28, 2002 Steering

I SENT A REPORT EARLIER THIS WEEK REGARDING THE STEERING FAILURE OF MY VAN ON 3/18/02. I BROUGHT OUR MINIVAN TO IRON TRAIL TO BE REPAIRED. ON 3/28/02 WE CALLED TO FIND OUT WHEN THE REPAIRS WOULD BE COMPLETE AND THE MECHANIC TOLD US THAT THE REPLACEMENT RACK HE INSTALLED IN OUR VAN BROKE WHEN HE WAS ...

Mar 28, 2002 Steering

I SENT A REPORT EARLIER THIS WEEK REGARDING THE STEERING FAILURE OF MY VAN ON 3/18/02. I BROUGHT OUR MINIVAN TO IRON TRAIL TO BE REPAIRED. ON 3/28/02 WE CALLED TO FIND OUT WHEN THE REPAIRS WOULD BE COMPLETE AND THE MECHANIC TOLD US THAT THE REPLACEMENT RACK HE INSTALLED IN OUR VAN BROKE WHEN HE WAS ...

Mar 28, 2002 Steering

I SENT A REPORT EARLIER THIS WEEK REGARDING THE STEERING FAILURE OF MY VAN ON 3/18/02. I BROUGHT OUR MINIVAN TO IRON TRAIL TO BE REPAIRED. ON 3/28/02 WE CALLED TO FIND OUT WHEN THE REPAIRS WOULD BE COMPLETE AND THE MECHANIC TOLD US THAT THE REPLACEMENT RACK HE INSTALLED IN OUR VAN BROKE WHEN HE WAS ...

Mar 28, 2002 Steering

I SENT A REPORT EARLIER THIS WEEK REGARDING THE STEERING FAILURE OF MY VAN ON 3/18/02. I BROUGHT OUR MINIVAN TO IRON TRAIL TO BE REPAIRED. ON 3/28/02 WE CALLED TO FIND OUT WHEN THE REPAIRS WOULD BE COMPLETE AND THE MECHANIC TOLD US THAT THE REPLACEMENT RACK HE INSTALLED IN OUR VAN BROKE WHEN HE WAS ...

Mar 21, 2002 Exterior Lighting

INSIDE OF HEADLIGHTS FILLED UP WITH WATER. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WATER INSIDE OF HEADLIGHTS MAKING IT HARD TO SEE THE ROAD. *YH

Mar 21, 2002 Exterior Lighting

INSIDE OF HEADLIGHTS FILLED UP WITH WATER. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WATER INSIDE OF HEADLIGHTS MAKING IT HARD TO SEE THE ROAD. *YH

Mar 15, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING BECAME TIGHT; THEN, FAILED REPEATEDLY. MADE LEFT TURN AND STEERING LOCKED UP AND FROZE. COULD NOT TURN STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Mar 15, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING BECAME TIGHT; THEN, FAILED REPEATEDLY. MADE LEFT TURN AND STEERING LOCKED UP AND FROZE. COULD NOT TURN STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Feb 28, 2002 Structure

ON 12/12/01, THE DOOR WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED UNDER POWER. THE MANUAL OVERRIDE SWITCH LOCATED ON THE HEADER HAD TO BE USED AND THE DOOR CLOSED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 12/19/01 TO HAVE THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR PERFORMED. THIS WAS DONE BUT THE DEALER SAID THE INSIDE DOOR LOCK WAS ...

Feb 28, 2002 Structure

ON 12/12/01, THE DOOR WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED UNDER POWER. THE MANUAL OVERRIDE SWITCH LOCATED ON THE HEADER HAD TO BE USED AND THE DOOR CLOSED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 12/19/01 TO HAVE THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR PERFORMED. THIS WAS DONE BUT THE DEALER SAID THE INSIDE DOOR LOCK WAS ...

Feb 11, 2002 Air Bags

DASH WARNING LIGHT FOR THE AIRBAG CAME ON A STARTED UP AND STAYED ON, CONTROL MODULATOR FOR THE AIRBAG WAS BAD CAUSING SYSTEM FAILURE. THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT.

Feb 11, 2002 Air Bags

DASH WARNING LIGHT FOR THE AIRBAG CAME ON A STARTED UP AND STAYED ON, CONTROL MODULATOR FOR THE AIRBAG WAS BAD CAUSING SYSTEM FAILURE. THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT.

Feb 5, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT SHUT OR LOCK PROPERLY. THEN, AT OTHER TIMES, DOOR WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. *AK

Feb 5, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT SHUT OR LOCK PROPERLY. THEN, AT OTHER TIMES, DOOR WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. *AK

Feb 4, 2002 Interior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH SLIDING DOOR CAME OPEN. A SHORT TIME BEFORE CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE IN REPAIR SH0P TO GET SLIDING DOOR FIXED. *AK

Feb 4, 2002 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH SLIDING DOOR CAME OPEN. A SHORT TIME BEFORE CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE IN REPAIR SH0P TO GET SLIDING DOOR FIXED. *AK

Feb 4, 2002 Interior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH SLIDING DOOR CAME OPEN. A SHORT TIME BEFORE CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE IN REPAIR SH0P TO GET SLIDING DOOR FIXED. *AK

Feb 4, 2002 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH SLIDING DOOR CAME OPEN. A SHORT TIME BEFORE CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE IN REPAIR SH0P TO GET SLIDING DOOR FIXED. *AK

Feb 1, 2002 Tires

WHEN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE TURN SIGNALS STOP FLASHING WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED DUE TO MULTIFUNCTION SWITC...

Feb 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE TURN SIGNALS STOP FLASHING WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED DUE TO MULTIFUNCTION SWITC...

Feb 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE TURN SIGNALS STOP FLASHING WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED DUE TO MULTIFUNCTION SWITC...

Feb 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE TURN SIGNALS STOP FLASHING WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED DUE TO MULTIFUNCTION SWITC...

Feb 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE TURN SIGNALS STOP FLASHING WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED DUE TO MULTIFUNCTION SWITC...

Feb 1, 2002 Visibility

WHEN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE TURN SIGNALS STOP FLASHING WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED DUE TO MULTIFUNCTION SWITC...

Feb 1, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE TURN SIGNALS STOP FLASHING WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED DUE TO MULTIFUNCTION SWITC...

Feb 1, 2002 Tires

WHEN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE TURN SIGNALS STOP FLASHING WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED DUE TO MULTIFUNCTION SWITC...

Feb 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE TURN SIGNALS STOP FLASHING WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED DUE TO MULTIFUNCTION SWITC...

Feb 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE TURN SIGNALS STOP FLASHING WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED DUE TO MULTIFUNCTION SWITC...

Feb 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE TURN SIGNALS STOP FLASHING WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED DUE TO MULTIFUNCTION SWITC...

Feb 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE TURN SIGNALS STOP FLASHING WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED DUE TO MULTIFUNCTION SWITC...

Feb 1, 2002 Visibility

WHEN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE TURN SIGNALS STOP FLASHING WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED DUE TO MULTIFUNCTION SWITC...

Feb 1, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE TURN SIGNALS STOP FLASHING WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED DUE TO MULTIFUNCTION SWITC...

Jan 29, 2002 Structure

POWER DOOR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY CLOSE ON PASSENGER OR NOT OPERATE AT ALL WHILE GETTING IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND WASUNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 29, 2002 Structure

POWER DOOR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY CLOSE ON PASSENGER OR NOT OPERATE AT ALL WHILE GETTING IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND WASUNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 22, 2002 Structure

RECALL 01V264000, FOR SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 22, 2002 Structure

RECALL 01V264000, FOR SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 20, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED AT DEALER, SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL VANS IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, WITH EVEN LESS MILAGE. *AK

Jan 20, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED AT DEALER, SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL VANS IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, WITH EVEN LESS MILAGE. *AK

Jan 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

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 ...

Jan 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

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 ...

Dec 3, 2001 Tires

DRY ROT ON BOTH TIRES AND BELT SHIFT ON ONE. SERVICED DUE TO VIBRATION IN TIRE AND DEFECTS FOUND AT THAT TIME. TIRES WERE PUT ON IN MAY 2000 AND HAD 35, 000 MILES ON THEM. ONLY 18 MONTHS OLD. *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)

Dec 3, 2001 Tires

DRY ROT ON BOTH TIRES AND BELT SHIFT ON ONE. SERVICED DUE TO VIBRATION IN TIRE AND DEFECTS FOUND AT THAT TIME. TIRES WERE PUT ON IN MAY 2000 AND HAD 35, 000 MILES ON THEM. ONLY 18 MONTHS OLD. *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)

Nov 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

ON DECEMBER 30, 1999, I DROPPED MY CHEVROLET, VENTURE TO PUENTE HILLS CHEVROLET DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THE DEALER!/S TECHNICIAN FOUND A HOLE IN THE AIR CLEANER HOUSING. BASED ON THE DEALER!/S DIAGNOSTICS, THE HOLE WAS BURNED BY EXHAUST HEAT. SINCE THE DEALER HAD NO PART AVAILABLE, THE ...

Nov 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

ON DECEMBER 30, 1999, I DROPPED MY CHEVROLET, VENTURE TO PUENTE HILLS CHEVROLET DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THE DEALER!/S TECHNICIAN FOUND A HOLE IN THE AIR CLEANER HOUSING. BASED ON THE DEALER!/S DIAGNOSTICS, THE HOLE WAS BURNED BY EXHAUST HEAT. SINCE THE DEALER HAD NO PART AVAILABLE, THE ...

Nov 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

ON DECEMBER 30, 1999, I DROPPED MY CHEVROLET, VENTURE TO PUENTE HILLS CHEVROLET DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THE DEALER!/S TECHNICIAN FOUND A HOLE IN THE AIR CLEANER HOUSING. BASED ON THE DEALER!/S DIAGNOSTICS, THE HOLE WAS BURNED BY EXHAUST HEAT. SINCE THE DEALER HAD NO PART AVAILABLE, THE ...

Nov 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

ON DECEMBER 30, 1999, I DROPPED MY CHEVROLET, VENTURE TO PUENTE HILLS CHEVROLET DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THE DEALER!/S TECHNICIAN FOUND A HOLE IN THE AIR CLEANER HOUSING. BASED ON THE DEALER!/S DIAGNOSTICS, THE HOLE WAS BURNED BY EXHAUST HEAT. SINCE THE DEALER HAD NO PART AVAILABLE, THE ...

Nov 15, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF.*AK

Nov 15, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF.*AK

Nov 8, 2001 Structure

RECALL 01V264000. NOT PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Nov 8, 2001 Structure

RECALL 01V264000. NOT PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Nov 5, 2001 Structure

WHEN CONSUMER IS TRAVELING PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED THERE IS AN ALARM INDICATING THAT DOOR IS SECURE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 5, 2001 Structure

WHEN CONSUMER IS TRAVELING PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED THERE IS AN ALARM INDICATING THAT DOOR IS SECURE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

OUTER PIECE THAT HELD LENSES IN FELL OUT OF HEADLIGHTS. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

OUTER PIECE THAT HELD LENSES IN FELL OUT OF HEADLIGHTS. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 30, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WENT OUT, DEALER DETERMINED THAT RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK *SLC

Oct 30, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WENT OUT, DEALER DETERMINED THAT RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK *SLC

Oct 29, 2001 Air Bags

BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. REPAIRS MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK CONSUMER STATED AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING, DEALER STATED BOTH AIR BAG MODULES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, DEALER ONLY GAVE CONSUMER A 10 PERCENT DISCOUNT. *SLC

Oct 29, 2001 Air Bags

BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. REPAIRS MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK CONSUMER STATED AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING, DEALER STATED BOTH AIR BAG MODULES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, DEALER ONLY GAVE CONSUMER A 10 PERCENT DISCOUNT. *SLC

Sep 24, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN A PARKING LOT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE, AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP SUDDENLY, PREVENTING CONSUMER FROM CONTROLLING DIRECTION OF VEHICLE. STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP AND RELEASE INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RACK AND PIN...

Sep 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 24, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN A PARKING LOT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE, AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP SUDDENLY, PREVENTING CONSUMER FROM CONTROLLING DIRECTION OF VEHICLE. STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP AND RELEASE INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RACK AND PIN...

Sep 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLIES LOST PLASTIC ITS LENSE COVERS, IT APPEARED THAT THE ADHESIVE DRIED OUT AND CRACKED. *YH

Sep 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLIES LOST PLASTIC ITS LENSE COVERS, IT APPEARED THAT THE ADHESIVE DRIED OUT AND CRACKED. *YH

Sep 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLIES LOST PLASTIC ITS LENSE COVERS, IT APPEARED THAT THE ADHESIVE DRIED OUT AND CRACKED. *YH

Sep 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLIES LOST PLASTIC ITS LENSE COVERS, IT APPEARED THAT THE ADHESIVE DRIED OUT AND CRACKED. *YH

Sep 18, 2001 Structure

DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AT NIGHT. WHEN LEANING FORWARD IN SEAT SEAT BELT COMES ON. SEAT BELT INDICATOR ALARM DOESN'T WORK. LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK GOING DOWN THE ROAD. MECHANIC STATED IT WAS BODY CONTROL MODULE. CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO CONFIRM PR...

Sep 18, 2001 Electronic Stability Control

DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AT NIGHT. WHEN LEANING FORWARD IN SEAT SEAT BELT COMES ON. SEAT BELT INDICATOR ALARM DOESN'T WORK. LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK GOING DOWN THE ROAD. MECHANIC STATED IT WAS BODY CONTROL MODULE. CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO CONFIRM PR...

Sep 18, 2001 Electrical System

DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AT NIGHT. WHEN LEANING FORWARD IN SEAT SEAT BELT COMES ON. SEAT BELT INDICATOR ALARM DOESN'T WORK. LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK GOING DOWN THE ROAD. MECHANIC STATED IT WAS BODY CONTROL MODULE. CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO CONFIRM PR...

Sep 18, 2001 Seat Belts

DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AT NIGHT. WHEN LEANING FORWARD IN SEAT SEAT BELT COMES ON. SEAT BELT INDICATOR ALARM DOESN'T WORK. LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK GOING DOWN THE ROAD. MECHANIC STATED IT WAS BODY CONTROL MODULE. CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO CONFIRM PR...

Sep 18, 2001 Structure

DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AT NIGHT. WHEN LEANING FORWARD IN SEAT SEAT BELT COMES ON. SEAT BELT INDICATOR ALARM DOESN'T WORK. LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK GOING DOWN THE ROAD. MECHANIC STATED IT WAS BODY CONTROL MODULE. CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO CONFIRM PR...

Sep 18, 2001 Electronic Stability Control

DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AT NIGHT. WHEN LEANING FORWARD IN SEAT SEAT BELT COMES ON. SEAT BELT INDICATOR ALARM DOESN'T WORK. LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK GOING DOWN THE ROAD. MECHANIC STATED IT WAS BODY CONTROL MODULE. CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO CONFIRM PR...

Sep 18, 2001 Electrical System

DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AT NIGHT. WHEN LEANING FORWARD IN SEAT SEAT BELT COMES ON. SEAT BELT INDICATOR ALARM DOESN'T WORK. LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK GOING DOWN THE ROAD. MECHANIC STATED IT WAS BODY CONTROL MODULE. CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO CONFIRM PR...

Sep 18, 2001 Seat Belts

DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AT NIGHT. WHEN LEANING FORWARD IN SEAT SEAT BELT COMES ON. SEAT BELT INDICATOR ALARM DOESN'T WORK. LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK GOING DOWN THE ROAD. MECHANIC STATED IT WAS BODY CONTROL MODULE. CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO CONFIRM PR...

Aug 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER OWNING VEHICHLE A FEW MONTHS, VAN WAS LEFT RUNNING WHILE PARKED, WAITING ON A PASSENGER. IT RAN OUT OF GAS DURING THIS TIME AND WE FILLED A TOTAL OF FOUR FIVE GALLON GAS CANS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET IT STARTED. FINALLY CHEVROLET WAS CONTACTED AND I WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SOME SELF-D...

Aug 14, 2001 Visibility

AFTEER OWNING THIS VEHICLE FOR BARELY A MONTH, WE BEGAN NOTICING A STENCH THAT NEAREST I COULD DESCRIBE IT WOULD BE THAT OF A DEAD MOUSE. HOWEVER, THE SMELL ONLY NOTICABLE IF YOU DID NOT HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONER ON. TO RUN THE HEATER, WE WOULD PUT IT ON AC AND THEN TURN THE HEAT UP TO AVOID THE SM...

Aug 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER OWNING VEHICHLE A FEW MONTHS, VAN WAS LEFT RUNNING WHILE PARKED, WAITING ON A PASSENGER. IT RAN OUT OF GAS DURING THIS TIME AND WE FILLED A TOTAL OF FOUR FIVE GALLON GAS CANS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET IT STARTED. FINALLY CHEVROLET WAS CONTACTED AND I WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SOME SELF-D...

Aug 14, 2001 Visibility

AFTEER OWNING THIS VEHICLE FOR BARELY A MONTH, WE BEGAN NOTICING A STENCH THAT NEAREST I COULD DESCRIBE IT WOULD BE THAT OF A DEAD MOUSE. HOWEVER, THE SMELL ONLY NOTICABLE IF YOU DID NOT HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONER ON. TO RUN THE HEATER, WE WOULD PUT IT ON AC AND THEN TURN THE HEAT UP TO AVOID THE SM...

Aug 13, 2001 Steering

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING CAR, HEADLIGHTS FILLED WITH MOISTURE CAUSING LIGHTS TO BURN OUT. DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENTS EVEN MADE YET. AT ALMOST 100,000 MILES ENGINE DIED, POWER STEERING FAILED, BELT SLIPPED AND AC WENT OUT WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER. 1800CHEVUSA REP "JASON" SAID "C...

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING CAR, HEADLIGHTS FILLED WITH MOISTURE CAUSING LIGHTS TO BURN OUT. DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENTS EVEN MADE YET. AT ALMOST 100,000 MILES ENGINE DIED, POWER STEERING FAILED, BELT SLIPPED AND AC WENT OUT WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER. 1800CHEVUSA REP "JASON" SAID "C...

Aug 13, 2001 Exterior Lighting

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING CAR, HEADLIGHTS FILLED WITH MOISTURE CAUSING LIGHTS TO BURN OUT. DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENTS EVEN MADE YET. AT ALMOST 100,000 MILES ENGINE DIED, POWER STEERING FAILED, BELT SLIPPED AND AC WENT OUT WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER. 1800CHEVUSA REP "JASON" SAID "C...

Aug 13, 2001 Equipment

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING CAR, HEADLIGHTS FILLED WITH MOISTURE CAUSING LIGHTS TO BURN OUT. DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENTS EVEN MADE YET. AT ALMOST 100,000 MILES ENGINE DIED, POWER STEERING FAILED, BELT SLIPPED AND AC WENT OUT WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER. 1800CHEVUSA REP "JASON" SAID "C...

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING CAR, HEADLIGHTS FILLED WITH MOISTURE CAUSING LIGHTS TO BURN OUT. DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENTS EVEN MADE YET. AT ALMOST 100,000 MILES ENGINE DIED, POWER STEERING FAILED, BELT SLIPPED AND AC WENT OUT WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER. 1800CHEVUSA REP "JASON" SAID "C...

Aug 13, 2001 Steering

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING CAR, HEADLIGHTS FILLED WITH MOISTURE CAUSING LIGHTS TO BURN OUT. DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENTS EVEN MADE YET. AT ALMOST 100,000 MILES ENGINE DIED, POWER STEERING FAILED, BELT SLIPPED AND AC WENT OUT WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER. 1800CHEVUSA REP "JASON" SAID "C...

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING CAR, HEADLIGHTS FILLED WITH MOISTURE CAUSING LIGHTS TO BURN OUT. DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENTS EVEN MADE YET. AT ALMOST 100,000 MILES ENGINE DIED, POWER STEERING FAILED, BELT SLIPPED AND AC WENT OUT WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER. 1800CHEVUSA REP "JASON" SAID "C...

Aug 13, 2001 Exterior Lighting

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING CAR, HEADLIGHTS FILLED WITH MOISTURE CAUSING LIGHTS TO BURN OUT. DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENTS EVEN MADE YET. AT ALMOST 100,000 MILES ENGINE DIED, POWER STEERING FAILED, BELT SLIPPED AND AC WENT OUT WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER. 1800CHEVUSA REP "JASON" SAID "C...

Aug 13, 2001 Equipment

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING CAR, HEADLIGHTS FILLED WITH MOISTURE CAUSING LIGHTS TO BURN OUT. DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENTS EVEN MADE YET. AT ALMOST 100,000 MILES ENGINE DIED, POWER STEERING FAILED, BELT SLIPPED AND AC WENT OUT WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER. 1800CHEVUSA REP "JASON" SAID "C...

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING CAR, HEADLIGHTS FILLED WITH MOISTURE CAUSING LIGHTS TO BURN OUT. DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENTS EVEN MADE YET. AT ALMOST 100,000 MILES ENGINE DIED, POWER STEERING FAILED, BELT SLIPPED AND AC WENT OUT WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER. 1800CHEVUSA REP "JASON" SAID "C...

Aug 8, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Aug 8, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Aug 8, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Aug 8, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Aug 6, 2001 Exterior Lighting

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.*AK

Aug 6, 2001 Exterior Lighting

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.*AK

Jul 27, 2001 Seat Belts

THE INTERIOR OF LAP BUCKLE CAME OUT OF THE OUTER CASING, BUCKLE CAN STILL BE USED BUT IF A SLIT TOUCH BUCKLE RELEASES. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT IS THE SEAT WERE MY DAUGHTER SAFETY SEAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE, AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILED THAT EASILY WITHOUT BEING IN AN ACCIDENT THEN WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IN A CRA...

Jul 27, 2001 Seat Belts

THE INTERIOR OF LAP BUCKLE CAME OUT OF THE OUTER CASING, BUCKLE CAN STILL BE USED BUT IF A SLIT TOUCH BUCKLE RELEASES. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT IS THE SEAT WERE MY DAUGHTER SAFETY SEAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE, AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILED THAT EASILY WITHOUT BEING IN AN ACCIDENT THEN WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IN A CRA...

Jul 22, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 22, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. *AK

Jun 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. *AK

Jun 21, 2001 Exterior Lighting

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF. NO BODY DAMAGE OR DAMAGE TO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY.*AK

Jun 21, 2001 Exterior Lighting

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF. NO BODY DAMAGE OR DAMAGE TO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY.*AK

Jun 20, 2001 Steering

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS RACK AND PINION. *AK *SLC

Jun 20, 2001 Steering

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS RACK AND PINION. *AK *SLC

Jun 9, 2001 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT PARK CLOSED AND STAY OPEN ON THE GLASS, THE FRONT STRUTS HAVE ALSO WORN OUT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED AT 61,000 MILES. *AK

Jun 9, 2001 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT PARK CLOSED AND STAY OPEN ON THE GLASS, THE FRONT STRUTS HAVE ALSO WORN OUT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED AT 61,000 MILES. *AK

May 31, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

THE CONSUMER WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE SERVICE AT THE DEALER WITH TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL REPAIR 01V-067 OF THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR, THE DEALER TOOK SEVERAL HOURS MORE TO MAKE THE REPAIR THAN ORIGINALLY STATED. NLM

May 31, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

THE CONSUMER WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE SERVICE AT THE DEALER WITH TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL REPAIR 01V-067 OF THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR, THE DEALER TOOK SEVERAL HOURS MORE TO MAKE THE REPAIR THAN ORIGINALLY STATED. NLM

May 22, 2001 Seat Belts

REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT BEHIND DRIVER KEEPS POPPING OUT OF BUCKLE MECHANISM.*AK

May 22, 2001 Seat Belts

REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT BEHIND DRIVER KEEPS POPPING OUT OF BUCKLE MECHANISM.*AK

May 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED BECAUSE OF CIRCUIT BOARD ACCORDING TO THE DEALER . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAIL. *AK

May 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED BECAUSE OF CIRCUIT BOARD ACCORDING TO THE DEALER . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAIL. *AK

May 12, 2001 Steering

MY 19 YR OLD SON LOST ABLITY TO STEER THE VAN AFTER LEAVING THE PARKING LOT, AFTER A SOCCER GAME. THE CAR WOULD NOT STEER LEFT AND WAS HARD TO MAINTAIN DRIVING STRAIGHT WITH ANY TYPE OF CONTROL. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERS THE NEXT DAY. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VAN AND CONFIMN THE LOST OF ST...

May 12, 2001 Air Bags

MY 19 YR OLD SON LOST ABLITY TO STEER THE VAN AFTER LEAVING THE PARKING LOT, AFTER A SOCCER GAME. THE CAR WOULD NOT STEER LEFT AND WAS HARD TO MAINTAIN DRIVING STRAIGHT WITH ANY TYPE OF CONTROL. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERS THE NEXT DAY. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VAN AND CONFIMN THE LOST OF ST...

May 12, 2001 Steering

MY 19 YR OLD SON LOST ABLITY TO STEER THE VAN AFTER LEAVING THE PARKING LOT, AFTER A SOCCER GAME. THE CAR WOULD NOT STEER LEFT AND WAS HARD TO MAINTAIN DRIVING STRAIGHT WITH ANY TYPE OF CONTROL. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERS THE NEXT DAY. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VAN AND CONFIMN THE LOST OF ST...

May 12, 2001 Air Bags

MY 19 YR OLD SON LOST ABLITY TO STEER THE VAN AFTER LEAVING THE PARKING LOT, AFTER A SOCCER GAME. THE CAR WOULD NOT STEER LEFT AND WAS HARD TO MAINTAIN DRIVING STRAIGHT WITH ANY TYPE OF CONTROL. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERS THE NEXT DAY. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VAN AND CONFIMN THE LOST OF ST...

May 10, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WE HAVE NOT HAD A ACCIDENT YET, BUT THE SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS VERY LOOSE. WE WERE NOTIFIED THAT A RECALL WAS TO TAKE PLACE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO YOUR INFORMATION THIS RECALL WAS IN EFFECT IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR. SO FAR, WE HAVE RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION. HAVE WE BEEN OVERLOOKED? THIS P...

May 10, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WE HAVE NOT HAD A ACCIDENT YET, BUT THE SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS VERY LOOSE. WE WERE NOTIFIED THAT A RECALL WAS TO TAKE PLACE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO YOUR INFORMATION THIS RECALL WAS IN EFFECT IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR. SO FAR, WE HAVE RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION. HAVE WE BEEN OVERLOOKED? THIS P...

May 2, 2001 Steering

THE STEERING LOCKED-UP AND COULD NOT BE TURNED TO THE LEFT. DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE RACK AND PINION GEAR SYSTEM. EVEN THOUGH THE VAN WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, GM COVERED 50% OF THE COST OF THE REPAIR. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL SITUATION.

May 2, 2001 Steering

THE STEERING LOCKED-UP AND COULD NOT BE TURNED TO THE LEFT. DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE RACK AND PINION GEAR SYSTEM. EVEN THOUGH THE VAN WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, GM COVERED 50% OF THE COST OF THE REPAIR. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL SITUATION.

Apr 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

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. *AK *SLC

Apr 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

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. *AK *SLC

Apr 23, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 TO 60 MPH WHEN POWER ASSISTED STEERING FAILED. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, WHICH DETERMINED THAT A BRACKET BROKE LOOSE, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL IN RACK AND PINION GEAR. CONSUMER COMPLAINED IS THAT VEHICLE WAS ABOUT READY TO EXPERIENCE SAME...

Apr 23, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 TO 60 MPH WHEN POWER ASSISTED STEERING FAILED. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, WHICH DETERMINED THAT A BRACKET BROKE LOOSE, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL IN RACK AND PINION GEAR. CONSUMER COMPLAINED IS THAT VEHICLE WAS ABOUT READY TO EXPERIENCE SAME...

Apr 13, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OPENED WHILE IN MOTION . IT CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE TRACK AND ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE MOULDING INSIDE THE VAN IT ALSO FRIGHTENED MY 2 YEAR OLD WHO WAS SEATED AT THE DOOR. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS SECURED IN HER CHILD SAFETY SEAT DOOR WAS IN THE LOC...

Apr 13, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OPENED WHILE IN MOTION . IT CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE TRACK AND ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE MOULDING INSIDE THE VAN IT ALSO FRIGHTENED MY 2 YEAR OLD WHO WAS SEATED AT THE DOOR. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS SECURED IN HER CHILD SAFETY SEAT DOOR WAS IN THE LOC...

Mar 30, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T STAY IN PROPER POSTION. MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE ENTIRE UNIT AT CONSUMER'S COST OF $400. UNIT WILL BE WARRANTIED UP TO 90 DAYS.*AK THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MALFUNCTIONING WAS INDENTICAL TO THAT DESCRIBED IN SB 97005 FOR THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR. *YH

Mar 30, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T STAY IN PROPER POSTION. MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE ENTIRE UNIT AT CONSUMER'S COST OF $400. UNIT WILL BE WARRANTIED UP TO 90 DAYS.*AK THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MALFUNCTIONING WAS INDENTICAL TO THAT DESCRIBED IN SB 97005 FOR THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR. *YH

Mar 27, 2001 Seat Belts

MIDDLE REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH AND LOCK INTO POSITION. *AK *SLC

Mar 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

COVERS FOR ALL HEADLIGHTS HAVE FALLEN OFF.*AK THE WHOLE LAMP ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS FALLING OFF. THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, THE CONSUMER POINTED OUT. *YH

Mar 27, 2001 Seat Belts

MIDDLE REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH AND LOCK INTO POSITION. *AK *SLC

Mar 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

COVERS FOR ALL HEADLIGHTS HAVE FALLEN OFF.*AK THE WHOLE LAMP ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS FALLING OFF. THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, THE CONSUMER POINTED OUT. *YH

Mar 20, 2001 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEADLIGHTS COVER KEEPS COMING OFF, POSSIBLY CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH LIGHT BULB. *AK THE HEAD LIGHT WAS NOT BRIGHT AT NIGHT WITHOUT THE HEAD LIGHT COVER. *YH

Mar 20, 2001 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEADLIGHTS COVER KEEPS COMING OFF, POSSIBLY CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH LIGHT BULB. *AK THE HEAD LIGHT WAS NOT BRIGHT AT NIGHT WITHOUT THE HEAD LIGHT COVER. *YH

Mar 6, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF VEHICLE STARTING HARD. VEHICLE IS NOW ACTING UP AGAIN AND WE ARE HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING IT. ALSO, THE VEHICLE IS STILL MAKING A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WE WERE TOLD IT WAS THE SHOCKS LAST YEAR AND HAD THEM R...

Mar 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF VEHICLE STARTING HARD. VEHICLE IS NOW ACTING UP AGAIN AND WE ARE HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING IT. ALSO, THE VEHICLE IS STILL MAKING A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WE WERE TOLD IT WAS THE SHOCKS LAST YEAR AND HAD THEM R...

Mar 6, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF VEHICLE STARTING HARD. VEHICLE IS NOW ACTING UP AGAIN AND WE ARE HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING IT. ALSO, THE VEHICLE IS STILL MAKING A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WE WERE TOLD IT WAS THE SHOCKS LAST YEAR AND HAD THEM R...

Mar 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF VEHICLE STARTING HARD. VEHICLE IS NOW ACTING UP AGAIN AND WE ARE HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING IT. ALSO, THE VEHICLE IS STILL MAKING A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WE WERE TOLD IT WAS THE SHOCKS LAST YEAR AND HAD THEM R...

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET WITH SIGNIFICANT ENGINE DAMAGE AT 56K MILES. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET WITH SIGNIFICANT ENGINE DAMAGE AT 56K MILES. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 4, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER TO THE LEFT AT HIGHWAY SPEED. IT WAS SOMEWHAT INTERMITTENT BUT VERY PRONOUNCED DURING PARKING. REPLACED PUMP AND RACK/PINION.

Feb 4, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER TO THE LEFT AT HIGHWAY SPEED. IT WAS SOMEWHAT INTERMITTENT BUT VERY PRONOUNCED DURING PARKING. REPLACED PUMP AND RACK/PINION.

Feb 4, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER TO THE LEFT AT HIGHWAY SPEED. IT WAS SOMEWHAT INTERMITTENT BUT VERY PRONOUNCED DURING PARKING. REPLACED PUMP AND RACK/PINION.

Feb 4, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER TO THE LEFT AT HIGHWAY SPEED. IT WAS SOMEWHAT INTERMITTENT BUT VERY PRONOUNCED DURING PARKING. REPLACED PUMP AND RACK/PINION.

Jan 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER SAID ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED BUT ENGINE HAD NOT PREVIOUSLY OVERHEATED. *AK

Jan 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER SAID ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED BUT ENGINE HAD NOT PREVIOUSLY OVERHEATED. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Steering

WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN AND A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN IS MADE, A THUMPING NOISE OCCURS WITHIN STEERING RACK. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 9, 2001 Steering

WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN AND A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN IS MADE, A THUMPING NOISE OCCURS WITHIN STEERING RACK. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 4, 2001 Visibility

REAR POWER SLIDE DOOR OPENS UP ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING UNEXPECTEDLY. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS TO BE STUCK WHEN OPENED MANUALLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD CRACKED, DUE TO COLD WEATHER. CONDITION LISTED BY CONSUMER'S GUIDE AS PROBLEMATIC. I HAVE SEEN THE SAME COMMENT ON A NUMBER OF VARIOUS WEB SITES. THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THER IS A SYTEMATIC PROBLEM WITH THE *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Visibility

REAR POWER SLIDE DOOR OPENS UP ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING UNEXPECTEDLY. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS TO BE STUCK WHEN OPENED MANUALLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD CRACKED, DUE TO COLD WEATHER. CONDITION LISTED BY CONSUMER'S GUIDE AS PROBLEMATIC. I HAVE SEEN THE SAME COMMENT ON A NUMBER OF VARIOUS WEB SITES. THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THER IS A SYTEMATIC PROBLEM WITH THE *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

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. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

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. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Dec 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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.

Dec 27, 2000 Steering

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.

Dec 27, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

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.

Dec 27, 2000 Suspension

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.

Dec 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Dec 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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.

Dec 27, 2000 Steering

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.

Dec 27, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

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.

Dec 27, 2000 Suspension

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.

Dec 8, 2000 Steering

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 8, 2000 Steering

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 7, 2000 Exterior Lighting

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. *AK WHEN THE LENS FALLS OFF, MOISTURE BREAKS THE BULB CAUSING HAZARDOUS CONDITION FOR THE DRIVER. *YH

Dec 7, 2000 Exterior Lighting

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. *AK WHEN THE LENS FALLS OFF, MOISTURE BREAKS THE BULB CAUSING HAZARDOUS CONDITION FOR THE DRIVER. *YH

Dec 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

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 TH...

Dec 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

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 TH...

Nov 21, 2000 Structure

DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED WHEN DOOR CLOSED. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MANY OCCASIONS. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, BUT VERY DANGEROUS. CONSUMER'S CHILDREN HAVE BEEN LOCKED IN VEHICLE SOMETIMES WITH KEYS INSIDE VEHICLE. DEALER SAID NOTHING BECAUSE THEY'VE HAD NO OTHER COMPLAINTS. MANUFACTURER KEP...

Nov 21, 2000 Structure

DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED WHEN DOOR CLOSED. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MANY OCCASIONS. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, BUT VERY DANGEROUS. CONSUMER'S CHILDREN HAVE BEEN LOCKED IN VEHICLE SOMETIMES WITH KEYS INSIDE VEHICLE. DEALER SAID NOTHING BECAUSE THEY'VE HAD NO OTHER COMPLAINTS. MANUFACTURER KEP...

Nov 2, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SECOND AND LAST ROW WILL NOT PULL OUT TO ALLOW A PERSON TO BE BUCKLED IN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAKING THE REPAIRS. THE MOST RECENT SEATBELT TO FAIL IS A REPLACEMENT SEATBELT. *AK

Nov 2, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SECOND AND LAST ROW WILL NOT PULL OUT TO ALLOW A PERSON TO BE BUCKLED IN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAKING THE REPAIRS. THE MOST RECENT SEATBELT TO FAIL IS A REPLACEMENT SEATBELT. *AK

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOLD DEALER THAT ENGINE IS KNOCKING/MAKING A TICKING SOUND. CAN HEAR IT CLEARLY FROM WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF THE VAN. TOOK IT TO DEALER ONCE ALREADY AND WILL BE TAKING IT AGAIN ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2000 FOR TESTING. ENGINE IS ALSO TAKING LONGER TO START...HARD START NO MATTER IF HOT/COLD START. AL...

Oct 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TOLD DEALER THAT ENGINE IS KNOCKING/MAKING A TICKING SOUND. CAN HEAR IT CLEARLY FROM WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF THE VAN. TOOK IT TO DEALER ONCE ALREADY AND WILL BE TAKING IT AGAIN ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2000 FOR TESTING. ENGINE IS ALSO TAKING LONGER TO START...HARD START NO MATTER IF HOT/COLD START. AL...

Oct 13, 2000 Suspension

TOLD DEALER THAT ENGINE IS KNOCKING/MAKING A TICKING SOUND. CAN HEAR IT CLEARLY FROM WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF THE VAN. TOOK IT TO DEALER ONCE ALREADY AND WILL BE TAKING IT AGAIN ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2000 FOR TESTING. ENGINE IS ALSO TAKING LONGER TO START...HARD START NO MATTER IF HOT/COLD START. AL...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOLD DEALER THAT ENGINE IS KNOCKING/MAKING A TICKING SOUND. CAN HEAR IT CLEARLY FROM WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF THE VAN. TOOK IT TO DEALER ONCE ALREADY AND WILL BE TAKING IT AGAIN ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2000 FOR TESTING. ENGINE IS ALSO TAKING LONGER TO START...HARD START NO MATTER IF HOT/COLD START. AL...

Oct 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TOLD DEALER THAT ENGINE IS KNOCKING/MAKING A TICKING SOUND. CAN HEAR IT CLEARLY FROM WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF THE VAN. TOOK IT TO DEALER ONCE ALREADY AND WILL BE TAKING IT AGAIN ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2000 FOR TESTING. ENGINE IS ALSO TAKING LONGER TO START...HARD START NO MATTER IF HOT/COLD START. AL...

Oct 13, 2000 Suspension

TOLD DEALER THAT ENGINE IS KNOCKING/MAKING A TICKING SOUND. CAN HEAR IT CLEARLY FROM WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF THE VAN. TOOK IT TO DEALER ONCE ALREADY AND WILL BE TAKING IT AGAIN ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2000 FOR TESTING. ENGINE IS ALSO TAKING LONGER TO START...HARD START NO MATTER IF HOT/COLD START. AL...

Oct 11, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A WATER PUDDLE. BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAY OR MAY NOT STOP.

Oct 11, 2000 Electrical System

POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A WATER PUDDLE. BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAY OR MAY NOT STOP.

Oct 11, 2000 Electrical System

POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A WATER PUDDLE. BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAY OR MAY NOT STOP.

Oct 11, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A WATER PUDDLE. BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAY OR MAY NOT STOP.

Oct 11, 2000 Electrical System

POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A WATER PUDDLE. BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAY OR MAY NOT STOP.

Oct 11, 2000 Electrical System

POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A WATER PUDDLE. BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAY OR MAY NOT STOP.

Oct 10, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS WERE HALF FILLED WITH WATER, TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED HEADLIGHTS. THEN, IN 02/15/99 HEADLIGHTS WERE FILLED WITH WATER AGAIN, ON 08/14/2000, THE SAME THING HAPPENED. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, AND IT COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.*AK

Oct 10, 2000 Exterior Lighting

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 THEI...

Oct 10, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS WERE HALF FILLED WITH WATER, TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED HEADLIGHTS. THEN, IN 02/15/99 HEADLIGHTS WERE FILLED WITH WATER AGAIN, ON 08/14/2000, THE SAME THING HAPPENED. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, AND IT COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.*AK

Oct 10, 2000 Exterior Lighting

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 THEI...

Oct 8, 2000 Unknown Or Other

DOOR WILL NOT OPERATE BY REMOTE BUTTON; HAVE TO MANUALLY OPEN OR CLOSE DOOR BY HAND. VEHICLE BEEN IN THE DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK THE DOOR WAS STILL NOT OPERATING AFTER BEING REPAIRED. *YH

Oct 8, 2000 Unknown Or Other

DOOR WILL NOT OPERATE BY REMOTE BUTTON; HAVE TO MANUALLY OPEN OR CLOSE DOOR BY HAND. VEHICLE BEEN IN THE DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK THE DOOR WAS STILL NOT OPERATING AFTER BEING REPAIRED. *YH

Oct 5, 2000 Steering

WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. VAN HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. A BROKEN STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND. DEALERSHIP AND OWNER SPLIT REPAIR COST. *AK

Oct 5, 2000 Steering

WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. VAN HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. A BROKEN STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND. DEALERSHIP AND OWNER SPLIT REPAIR COST. *AK

Oct 5, 2000 Steering

WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. VAN HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. A BROKEN STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND. DEALERSHIP AND OWNER SPLIT REPAIR COST. *AK

Oct 5, 2000 Steering

WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. VAN HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. A BROKEN STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND. DEALERSHIP AND OWNER SPLIT REPAIR COST. *AK

Oct 4, 2000 Steering

END CAP AT END OF RACK AND PINION STEERING POPPED OUT, CAUSING STEERING TO LOCK UP WHILE MAKING A TURN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 4, 2000 Steering

END CAP AT END OF RACK AND PINION STEERING POPPED OUT, CAUSING STEERING TO LOCK UP WHILE MAKING A TURN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF AND CAUSED A BLOW OUT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/70R15 )

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF AND CAUSED A BLOW OUT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/70R15 )

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

PE00-020; WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION, BUT TIRE NEVER WENT FLAT, AND CONSUMER KEPT CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CHEVROLET, VENTURE, 1997, GENERAL, AMERI P205/704 185, DOT A3M0DB1446. *AK GENERAL TIRE CLAIMS THE TIRE FAILURE WAS DUE TO ROAD HAZARD. *YH

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

PE00-020; WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION, BUT TIRE NEVER WENT FLAT, AND CONSUMER KEPT CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CHEVROLET, VENTURE, 1997, GENERAL, AMERI P205/704 185, DOT A3M0DB1446. *AK GENERAL TIRE CLAIMS THE TIRE FAILURE WAS DUE TO ROAD HAZARD. *YH

Sep 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS HAVE FILLED UP WITH WATER. DEALER HAS REPLACED HEADLIGHTS. REPLACEMENT LIGHTS HAVE FILLED UP WITH WATER AND BLEWOUT. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS HAVE FILLED UP WITH WATER. DEALER HAS REPLACED HEADLIGHTS. REPLACEMENT LIGHTS HAVE FILLED UP WITH WATER AND BLEWOUT. *AK

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING EAST ON 494 AT 55 MPH ONE OF FRONT FIRESTONE TIRES EXPLODED. THE CAR SWERVED ALL OVER THE INTERSTATE BUT FORTUNATELY THE TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AT THAT TIME SO NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A NEARBY GAS STATION PUT ON THE SPARE AND THE NEXT DAY I ...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING EAST ON 494 AT 55 MPH ONE OF FRONT FIRESTONE TIRES EXPLODED. THE CAR SWERVED ALL OVER THE INTERSTATE BUT FORTUNATELY THE TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AT THAT TIME SO NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A NEARBY GAS STATION PUT ON THE SPARE AND THE NEXT DAY I ...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING EAST ON 494 AT 55 MPH ONE OF FRONT FIRESTONE TIRES EXPLODED. THE CAR SWERVED ALL OVER THE INTERSTATE BUT FORTUNATELY THE TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AT THAT TIME SO NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A NEARBY GAS STATION PUT ON THE SPARE AND THE NEXT DAY I ...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING EAST ON 494 AT 55 MPH ONE OF FRONT FIRESTONE TIRES EXPLODED. THE CAR SWERVED ALL OVER THE INTERSTATE BUT FORTUNATELY THE TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AT THAT TIME SO NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A NEARBY GAS STATION PUT ON THE SPARE AND THE NEXT DAY I ...

Sep 4, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER WILL CUTOUT FROM 45 - 65 MPH TO STAY AT 25 - 30 MPH FOR UP TO 1/2 HR AT A TIME, TO RETURN TO CORRECT READING AT ANYTIME.

Sep 4, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER WILL CUTOUT FROM 45 - 65 MPH TO STAY AT 25 - 30 MPH FOR UP TO 1/2 HR AT A TIME, TO RETURN TO CORRECT READING AT ANYTIME.

Sep 4, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER WILL CUTOUT FROM 45 - 65 MPH TO STAY AT 25 - 30 MPH FOR UP TO 1/2 HR AT A TIME, TO RETURN TO CORRECT READING AT ANYTIME.

Sep 4, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER WILL CUTOUT FROM 45 - 65 MPH TO STAY AT 25 - 30 MPH FOR UP TO 1/2 HR AT A TIME, TO RETURN TO CORRECT READING AT ANYTIME.

Aug 31, 2000 Visibility

THIS PART HAS BEEN RECALLED.GM NOTICE C97005. THE RECALL FIXED WAS COMPLETED IN APRIL 1999. THE WIPERS FAILED AGAIN AND I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPLACEMENT. I WAS TOLD THEY ONLY FIX A RECALL ISSUE ONCE. I THEN CALLED CHEVY ASSISTANCE AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. THIS REPAIR WS ...

Aug 31, 2000 Visibility

THIS PART HAS BEEN RECALLED.GM NOTICE C97005. THE RECALL FIXED WAS COMPLETED IN APRIL 1999. THE WIPERS FAILED AGAIN AND I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPLACEMENT. I WAS TOLD THEY ONLY FIX A RECALL ISSUE ONCE. I THEN CALLED CHEVY ASSISTANCE AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. THIS REPAIR WS ...

Aug 24, 2000 Suspension

NOTICED SHIMMY IN FRONT AT LOW SPEEDS, MOSTLY AT ACCELERATION. TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED IT AS A DEFECT IN THE FRONT AXLE(INBOARD). NOTIFIED GM AND THEY WILL ALSO INSPECT ON 8/25

Aug 24, 2000 Suspension

NOTICED SHIMMY IN FRONT AT LOW SPEEDS, MOSTLY AT ACCELERATION. TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED IT AS A DEFECT IN THE FRONT AXLE(INBOARD). NOTIFIED GM AND THEY WILL ALSO INSPECT ON 8/25

Aug 22, 2000 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN, WHETHER VEHICLE IS ON OR OFF, UNCONTROLLABLY. HAS HAPPENED BEFORE. AT THAT TIME, LOCK CODE MODE WAS RESET. HOWEVER, THIS TIME NOT ABLE TO RESET. WORRIED ABOUT LOCKING CHILDREN IN VAN WITH KEYS IN IGNITION.

Aug 22, 2000 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN, WHETHER VEHICLE IS ON OR OFF, UNCONTROLLABLY. HAS HAPPENED BEFORE. AT THAT TIME, LOCK CODE MODE WAS RESET. HOWEVER, THIS TIME NOT ABLE TO RESET. WORRIED ABOUT LOCKING CHILDREN IN VAN WITH KEYS IN IGNITION.

Aug 20, 2000 Steering

STEERING GEAR SUDDENLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET; UNABLE TO TURN WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND MARKED DIFFICULTY TURNING WHEEL TO RIGHT. FORTUNATELY OLDSMOBILE DEALER ONE BLOCK AWAY WHO EVENTUALLY REPAIRED CAR.

Aug 20, 2000 Steering

STEERING GEAR SUDDENLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET; UNABLE TO TURN WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND MARKED DIFFICULTY TURNING WHEEL TO RIGHT. FORTUNATELY OLDSMOBILE DEALER ONE BLOCK AWAY WHO EVENTUALLY REPAIRED CAR.

Aug 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

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 N...

Aug 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

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 N...

Aug 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

SAFETY, HEADLAMPS ARE UNSAFE. *AK

Aug 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

SAFETY, HEADLAMPS ARE UNSAFE. *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALER FOUND PROBLEM WITH A FUEL INJECTOR WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. VAN SUDDENLY LOST ALL ACCELERATION IN 65MPH TRAFFIC. MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. (SCARY!)*AK

Aug 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALER FOUND PROBLEM WITH A FUEL INJECTOR WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. VAN SUDDENLY LOST ALL ACCELERATION IN 65MPH TRAFFIC. MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. (SCARY!)*AK

Aug 7, 2000 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING CRACKED. NO REASON FOR HAPPENING, JUST TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND HEAR A LOUD THUD. COULD NOT MAKE FULL TURNS.*AK

Aug 7, 2000 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING CRACKED. NO REASON FOR HAPPENING, JUST TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND HEAR A LOUD THUD. COULD NOT MAKE FULL TURNS.*AK

Jul 28, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

O-RING CRACKED ON FUEL FILTER UNDER THE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKED ALL OVER GARAGE, AND CONSUMER WOKE UP, COUGHING AND HAD BURNING EYES. CONSUMER FELT HOUSE COULD HAVE EXPLODED. *AK

Jul 28, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

O-RING CRACKED ON FUEL FILTER UNDER THE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKED ALL OVER GARAGE, AND CONSUMER WOKE UP, COUGHING AND HAD BURNING EYES. CONSUMER FELT HOUSE COULD HAVE EXPLODED. *AK

Jul 20, 2000 Seats

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR SPLIT SEAT WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY IN THE DOWN POSITION. DEALER NOTIFED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 20, 2000 Seats

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR SPLIT SEAT WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY IN THE DOWN POSITION. DEALER NOTIFED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 17, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE COULD NOT BE TURNED LEFT BECAUSE OF A CHIPPED GEAR IN THE RACK AND PINION UNIT. NLM

Jul 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANIFOLD GASKET CRACKED RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE OVERHEATING. NLM

Jul 17, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE COULD NOT BE TURNED LEFT BECAUSE OF A CHIPPED GEAR IN THE RACK AND PINION UNIT. NLM

Jul 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANIFOLD GASKET CRACKED RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE OVERHEATING. NLM

Jul 7, 2000 Suspension

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, HEARD BANGING/THUMPING NOISE IN REAR WHEN STOPPING AND ACCELERATING. HAPPENS WHEN TANK IS FULL OR 3/4 FULL ONLY. REPLACED SHOCKS AND GAS TANK. CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEM AND DEALER/MFG UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. VERY ANNOYING AND FRUSTRATING THAT MANUFACTURER CAN'T CORRECT ...

Jul 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, HEARD BANGING/THUMPING NOISE IN REAR WHEN STOPPING AND ACCELERATING. HAPPENS WHEN TANK IS FULL OR 3/4 FULL ONLY. REPLACED SHOCKS AND GAS TANK. CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEM AND DEALER/MFG UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. VERY ANNOYING AND FRUSTRATING THAT MANUFACTURER CAN'T CORRECT ...

Jul 7, 2000 Suspension

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, HEARD BANGING/THUMPING NOISE IN REAR WHEN STOPPING AND ACCELERATING. HAPPENS WHEN TANK IS FULL OR 3/4 FULL ONLY. REPLACED SHOCKS AND GAS TANK. CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEM AND DEALER/MFG UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. VERY ANNOYING AND FRUSTRATING THAT MANUFACTURER CAN'T CORRECT ...

Jul 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, HEARD BANGING/THUMPING NOISE IN REAR WHEN STOPPING AND ACCELERATING. HAPPENS WHEN TANK IS FULL OR 3/4 FULL ONLY. REPLACED SHOCKS AND GAS TANK. CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEM AND DEALER/MFG UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. VERY ANNOYING AND FRUSTRATING THAT MANUFACTURER CAN'T CORRECT ...

Jun 21, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE VAN WAS PARKED, ALL THE BATTERY ACID LEAKED OUT. ACID MOSTLY LEAKED FROM POSITIVE CABLE. BATTERY WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY. *AK *ML

Jun 21, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE VAN WAS PARKED, ALL THE BATTERY ACID LEAKED OUT. ACID MOSTLY LEAKED FROM POSITIVE CABLE. BATTERY WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY. *AK *ML

Jun 15, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

POSSIBLE FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE BACK SIDE WHILE DRIVING AND BURNT COMPLETELY. YH

Jun 15, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

POSSIBLE FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE BACK SIDE WHILE DRIVING AND BURNT COMPLETELY. YH

Jun 13, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE IN HALF, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE BELT WERE DAMAGED. THIS ALLOWED STEERING WHEEL TO SPIN FREELY, BREAKING THE TAPE THAT CONNECTS TO AIRBAGS AND DISABLING AIR BAGS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK *ML

Jun 13, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE IN HALF, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE BELT WERE DAMAGED. THIS ALLOWED STEERING WHEEL TO SPIN FREELY, BREAKING THE TAPE THAT CONNECTS TO AIRBAGS AND DISABLING AIR BAGS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK *ML

Jun 8, 2000 Wheels

AFTER HAVING THE TIRES REPLACED THE CONSUMER NOTICED A VIBRATION. UPON INSPECTION HE NOTICED THAT 3 OF 5 LUG NUTS WERE CRACKED AND ONE WAS LOOSE. IT APPEAR THAT THE LUGS WERE OVERTIGHTED WHEN THE TIRES WERE REPLACEDNLM

Jun 8, 2000 Wheels

AFTER HAVING THE TIRES REPLACED THE CONSUMER NOTICED A VIBRATION. UPON INSPECTION HE NOTICED THAT 3 OF 5 LUG NUTS WERE CRACKED AND ONE WAS LOOSE. IT APPEAR THAT THE LUGS WERE OVERTIGHTED WHEN THE TIRES WERE REPLACEDNLM

May 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR SHUT DOWN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. INSPECTION AFTER SECOND FAILURE AT AUTO SHOP INDICATED FUEL PUMP WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR UNDER LEFT MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT WAS FILLED WITH WATER AND SEVERELY CORRODED, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORT. SIMILAR CONNECTOR FOR ABS BRAKES ALSO SHOWS SIMILAR PROBLEM, B...

May 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR SHUT DOWN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. INSPECTION AFTER SECOND FAILURE AT AUTO SHOP INDICATED FUEL PUMP WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR UNDER LEFT MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT WAS FILLED WITH WATER AND SEVERELY CORRODED, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORT. SIMILAR CONNECTOR FOR ABS BRAKES ALSO SHOWS SIMILAR PROBLEM, B...

May 26, 2000 Electrical System

CAR SHUT DOWN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. INSPECTION AFTER SECOND FAILURE AT AUTO SHOP INDICATED FUEL PUMP WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR UNDER LEFT MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT WAS FILLED WITH WATER AND SEVERELY CORRODED, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORT. SIMILAR CONNECTOR FOR ABS BRAKES ALSO SHOWS SIMILAR PROBLEM, B...

May 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR SHUT DOWN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. INSPECTION AFTER SECOND FAILURE AT AUTO SHOP INDICATED FUEL PUMP WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR UNDER LEFT MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT WAS FILLED WITH WATER AND SEVERELY CORRODED, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORT. SIMILAR CONNECTOR FOR ABS BRAKES ALSO SHOWS SIMILAR PROBLEM, B...

May 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR SHUT DOWN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. INSPECTION AFTER SECOND FAILURE AT AUTO SHOP INDICATED FUEL PUMP WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR UNDER LEFT MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT WAS FILLED WITH WATER AND SEVERELY CORRODED, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORT. SIMILAR CONNECTOR FOR ABS BRAKES ALSO SHOWS SIMILAR PROBLEM, B...

May 26, 2000 Electrical System

CAR SHUT DOWN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. INSPECTION AFTER SECOND FAILURE AT AUTO SHOP INDICATED FUEL PUMP WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR UNDER LEFT MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT WAS FILLED WITH WATER AND SEVERELY CORRODED, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORT. SIMILAR CONNECTOR FOR ABS BRAKES ALSO SHOWS SIMILAR PROBLEM, B...

May 22, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL WIRES CONTINUED TO SHORT CIRCUIT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS. ALSO, SMOKE ENTERED INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. *AK

May 22, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL WIRES CONTINUED TO SHORT CIRCUIT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS. ALSO, SMOKE ENTERED INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. *AK

May 12, 2000 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL INTO TRAFFIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN. TIRE WAS HELD AGAINST THE BOTTOM WITH WINCH CABLE ASSEMBLY. *AK *ML

May 12, 2000 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL INTO TRAFFIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN. TIRE WAS HELD AGAINST THE BOTTOM WITH WINCH CABLE ASSEMBLY. *AK *ML

May 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKES HAVE PITTED IN THE INNER SURFACE, CAUSING A PULSATION. THERE ARE PITTED SO DEEP THAT THEY CANNOT BE CLEANED. *AK

May 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKES HAVE PITTED IN THE INNER SURFACE, CAUSING A PULSATION. THERE ARE PITTED SO DEEP THAT THEY CANNOT BE CLEANED. *AK

May 9, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH. ALSO, TRANSMISSION MAKES A BANGING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR. *AK

May 9, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH. ALSO, TRANSMISSION MAKES A BANGING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR. *AK

May 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUALLY SQUEAL, CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE SERVICED ON FOUR OCCASIONS TO TRY TO REMEDY, HOWEVER DEALER STATES THAT THE BRAKES ARE DESIGNED THIS WAY. *MJS

May 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUALLY SQUEAL, CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE SERVICED ON FOUR OCCASIONS TO TRY TO REMEDY, HOWEVER DEALER STATES THAT THE BRAKES ARE DESIGNED THIS WAY. *MJS

Apr 26, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A CITY STREET, BELOW THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT, A CAR PULLED INTO OUR PATH. AS THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE HORN, SHE NOTICED SHE HAD TO REMOVE ONE HAND FROM THE RING OF THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE ALSO REALIZED THAT IF IMPACT HAD OCCURRED, HER ARM WOULD HAVE SUSTAINED TREMEN...

Apr 26, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A CITY STREET, BELOW THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT, A CAR PULLED INTO OUR PATH. AS THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE HORN, SHE NOTICED SHE HAD TO REMOVE ONE HAND FROM THE RING OF THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE ALSO REALIZED THAT IF IMPACT HAD OCCURRED, HER ARM WOULD HAVE SUSTAINED TREMEN...

Apr 24, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING SLIDING DOOR WINDOW EXPLODED,CAUSING SMALL GLASS FRAGMENTS TO FLY INTO THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT, FALING ON THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING SLIDING DOOR WINDOW EXPLODED,CAUSING SMALL GLASS FRAGMENTS TO FLY INTO THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT, FALING ON THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Power Train

WHEN REMOVING FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ACCELERATE ON AN INCLINE VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS. THE ONLY WAY TO CONTROL VEHICLE IS TO PLACE LEFT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATE WITH THE RIGHT FOOT. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO CHEVROLET'S CUSTOMER SERVICE. *AK.ET.

Apr 19, 2000 Power Train

WHEN REMOVING FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ACCELERATE ON AN INCLINE VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS. THE ONLY WAY TO CONTROL VEHICLE IS TO PLACE LEFT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATE WITH THE RIGHT FOOT. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO CHEVROLET'S CUSTOMER SERVICE. *AK.ET.

Apr 11, 2000 Steering

WHILE MAKING A ROUTINE RT TURN, THE GEAR ASSEMBLY OF THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY "BLEW-OUT". THIS EVENT LOCKED MY STEERING UP. NO WARRANTY IN PLACE TO RECOVER LOSS. BUT, THE NATURE OF THE EVENT WAS UNUSUAL. THAT IS, THE MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE GEAR(S)FRACTURING AND EXPLODING IT'S HOUSING CAUSING ...

Apr 11, 2000 Steering

WHILE MAKING A ROUTINE RT TURN, THE GEAR ASSEMBLY OF THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY "BLEW-OUT". THIS EVENT LOCKED MY STEERING UP. NO WARRANTY IN PLACE TO RECOVER LOSS. BUT, THE NATURE OF THE EVENT WAS UNUSUAL. THAT IS, THE MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE GEAR(S)FRACTURING AND EXPLODING IT'S HOUSING CAUSING ...

Mar 29, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT BULB OR WHATEVER YOU CALL IT NOW, EXPLODED, BLOWING OFF THE HEADLIGHT LENS, WHICH IS GLUED ON. THE CAR IS STILL UNDER THE ORIGINAL 36000. MILE WARRANTY, BUT IS THREE MONTHS PAST THE THREE YEARS. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THE WHOLE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED AS A NEW SEPARATE LENS C...

Mar 29, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT BULB OR WHATEVER YOU CALL IT NOW, EXPLODED, BLOWING OFF THE HEADLIGHT LENS, WHICH IS GLUED ON. THE CAR IS STILL UNDER THE ORIGINAL 36000. MILE WARRANTY, BUT IS THREE MONTHS PAST THE THREE YEARS. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THE WHOLE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED AS A NEW SEPARATE LENS C...

Mar 14, 2000 Visibility

DRIVER'S POWER MIRROR HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAUSED THE WIRES TO BURN AND MELT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Visibility

DRIVER'S POWER MIRROR HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAUSED THE WIRES TO BURN AND MELT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Steering

STEERING COLUMN STOPPED FUNCTIONING. ALSO, BEARINGS BROKE SOMEWHERE UNDER DRIVESHAFT. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Power Train

STEERING COLUMN STOPPED FUNCTIONING. ALSO, BEARINGS BROKE SOMEWHERE UNDER DRIVESHAFT. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Steering

STEERING COLUMN STOPPED FUNCTIONING. ALSO, BEARINGS BROKE SOMEWHERE UNDER DRIVESHAFT. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Power Train

STEERING COLUMN STOPPED FUNCTIONING. ALSO, BEARINGS BROKE SOMEWHERE UNDER DRIVESHAFT. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Exterior Lighting

PARKING LIGHTS AND SIGNAL LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Exterior Lighting

PARKING LIGHTS AND SIGNAL LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Exterior Lighting

PARKING LIGHTS AND SIGNAL LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Exterior Lighting

PARKING LIGHTS AND SIGNAL LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Visibility

#1. STEREO PANEL IS EXTREMELY HOT WITH LIGHTS ON & DRIVING A WHILE, THERE IS ALSO A BURING SMELL. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON TWICE, REPLACED ONCE AND STILL YOU CAN BURN YOUR FINGERS. #2. DEFOGGER TAKES FOREVER TO DEFOG IN THE MORNING, SOMETIMES IT MAKES VISIBILITY WORSE. #3. INTERIOR ROOF HAS BEEN H...

Mar 2, 2000 Structure

#1. STEREO PANEL IS EXTREMELY HOT WITH LIGHTS ON & DRIVING A WHILE, THERE IS ALSO A BURING SMELL. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON TWICE, REPLACED ONCE AND STILL YOU CAN BURN YOUR FINGERS. #2. DEFOGGER TAKES FOREVER TO DEFOG IN THE MORNING, SOMETIMES IT MAKES VISIBILITY WORSE. #3. INTERIOR ROOF HAS BEEN H...

Mar 2, 2000 Exterior Lighting

#1. STEREO PANEL IS EXTREMELY HOT WITH LIGHTS ON & DRIVING A WHILE, THERE IS ALSO A BURING SMELL. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON TWICE, REPLACED ONCE AND STILL YOU CAN BURN YOUR FINGERS. #2. DEFOGGER TAKES FOREVER TO DEFOG IN THE MORNING, SOMETIMES IT MAKES VISIBILITY WORSE. #3. INTERIOR ROOF HAS BEEN H...

Mar 2, 2000 Equipment

#1. STEREO PANEL IS EXTREMELY HOT WITH LIGHTS ON & DRIVING A WHILE, THERE IS ALSO A BURING SMELL. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON TWICE, REPLACED ONCE AND STILL YOU CAN BURN YOUR FINGERS. #2. DEFOGGER TAKES FOREVER TO DEFOG IN THE MORNING, SOMETIMES IT MAKES VISIBILITY WORSE. #3. INTERIOR ROOF HAS BEEN H...

Mar 2, 2000 Structure

#1. IT IS VERY HEAVY TO PUSH UP THE TAILGATE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE HYDRAULICS. IT GOES UP EASILY ONLY PART OF THE WAY. #2. MY SEAT AND POCKET SHOULD NOT BE RIPPING AS EASILY AS THEY HAVE. I DO NOT HAVE LITTLE KIDS TUGGING AT THEM. #3. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK . IT HAS BEEN ALLEGE...

Mar 2, 2000 Seats

#1. IT IS VERY HEAVY TO PUSH UP THE TAILGATE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE HYDRAULICS. IT GOES UP EASILY ONLY PART OF THE WAY. #2. MY SEAT AND POCKET SHOULD NOT BE RIPPING AS EASILY AS THEY HAVE. I DO NOT HAVE LITTLE KIDS TUGGING AT THEM. #3. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK . IT HAS BEEN ALLEGE...

Mar 2, 2000 Structure

#1. IT IS VERY HEAVY TO PUSH UP THE TAILGATE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE HYDRAULICS. IT GOES UP EASILY ONLY PART OF THE WAY. #2. MY SEAT AND POCKET SHOULD NOT BE RIPPING AS EASILY AS THEY HAVE. I DO NOT HAVE LITTLE KIDS TUGGING AT THEM. #3. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK . IT HAS BEEN ALLEGE...

Mar 2, 2000 Seat Belts

#1. IT IS VERY HEAVY TO PUSH UP THE TAILGATE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE HYDRAULICS. IT GOES UP EASILY ONLY PART OF THE WAY. #2. MY SEAT AND POCKET SHOULD NOT BE RIPPING AS EASILY AS THEY HAVE. I DO NOT HAVE LITTLE KIDS TUGGING AT THEM. #3. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK . IT HAS BEEN ALLEGE...

Mar 2, 2000 Steering

#1. IT IS VERY HEAVY TO PUSH UP THE TAILGATE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE HYDRAULICS. IT GOES UP EASILY ONLY PART OF THE WAY. #2. MY SEAT AND POCKET SHOULD NOT BE RIPPING AS EASILY AS THEY HAVE. I DO NOT HAVE LITTLE KIDS TUGGING AT THEM. #3. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK . IT HAS BEEN ALLEGE...

Mar 2, 2000 Equipment

#1. IT IS VERY HEAVY TO PUSH UP THE TAILGATE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE HYDRAULICS. IT GOES UP EASILY ONLY PART OF THE WAY. #2. MY SEAT AND POCKET SHOULD NOT BE RIPPING AS EASILY AS THEY HAVE. I DO NOT HAVE LITTLE KIDS TUGGING AT THEM. #3. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK . IT HAS BEEN ALLEGE...

Mar 2, 2000 Visibility

#1. STEREO PANEL IS EXTREMELY HOT WITH LIGHTS ON & DRIVING A WHILE, THERE IS ALSO A BURING SMELL. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON TWICE, REPLACED ONCE AND STILL YOU CAN BURN YOUR FINGERS. #2. DEFOGGER TAKES FOREVER TO DEFOG IN THE MORNING, SOMETIMES IT MAKES VISIBILITY WORSE. #3. INTERIOR ROOF HAS BEEN H...

Mar 2, 2000 Structure

#1. STEREO PANEL IS EXTREMELY HOT WITH LIGHTS ON & DRIVING A WHILE, THERE IS ALSO A BURING SMELL. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON TWICE, REPLACED ONCE AND STILL YOU CAN BURN YOUR FINGERS. #2. DEFOGGER TAKES FOREVER TO DEFOG IN THE MORNING, SOMETIMES IT MAKES VISIBILITY WORSE. #3. INTERIOR ROOF HAS BEEN H...

Mar 2, 2000 Exterior Lighting

#1. STEREO PANEL IS EXTREMELY HOT WITH LIGHTS ON & DRIVING A WHILE, THERE IS ALSO A BURING SMELL. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON TWICE, REPLACED ONCE AND STILL YOU CAN BURN YOUR FINGERS. #2. DEFOGGER TAKES FOREVER TO DEFOG IN THE MORNING, SOMETIMES IT MAKES VISIBILITY WORSE. #3. INTERIOR ROOF HAS BEEN H...

Mar 2, 2000 Equipment

#1. STEREO PANEL IS EXTREMELY HOT WITH LIGHTS ON & DRIVING A WHILE, THERE IS ALSO A BURING SMELL. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON TWICE, REPLACED ONCE AND STILL YOU CAN BURN YOUR FINGERS. #2. DEFOGGER TAKES FOREVER TO DEFOG IN THE MORNING, SOMETIMES IT MAKES VISIBILITY WORSE. #3. INTERIOR ROOF HAS BEEN H...

Mar 2, 2000 Structure

#1. IT IS VERY HEAVY TO PUSH UP THE TAILGATE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE HYDRAULICS. IT GOES UP EASILY ONLY PART OF THE WAY. #2. MY SEAT AND POCKET SHOULD NOT BE RIPPING AS EASILY AS THEY HAVE. I DO NOT HAVE LITTLE KIDS TUGGING AT THEM. #3. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK . IT HAS BEEN ALLEGE...

Mar 2, 2000 Seats

#1. IT IS VERY HEAVY TO PUSH UP THE TAILGATE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE HYDRAULICS. IT GOES UP EASILY ONLY PART OF THE WAY. #2. MY SEAT AND POCKET SHOULD NOT BE RIPPING AS EASILY AS THEY HAVE. I DO NOT HAVE LITTLE KIDS TUGGING AT THEM. #3. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK . IT HAS BEEN ALLEGE...

Mar 2, 2000 Structure

#1. IT IS VERY HEAVY TO PUSH UP THE TAILGATE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE HYDRAULICS. IT GOES UP EASILY ONLY PART OF THE WAY. #2. MY SEAT AND POCKET SHOULD NOT BE RIPPING AS EASILY AS THEY HAVE. I DO NOT HAVE LITTLE KIDS TUGGING AT THEM. #3. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK . IT HAS BEEN ALLEGE...

Mar 2, 2000 Seat Belts

#1. IT IS VERY HEAVY TO PUSH UP THE TAILGATE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE HYDRAULICS. IT GOES UP EASILY ONLY PART OF THE WAY. #2. MY SEAT AND POCKET SHOULD NOT BE RIPPING AS EASILY AS THEY HAVE. I DO NOT HAVE LITTLE KIDS TUGGING AT THEM. #3. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK . IT HAS BEEN ALLEGE...

Mar 2, 2000 Steering

#1. IT IS VERY HEAVY TO PUSH UP THE TAILGATE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE HYDRAULICS. IT GOES UP EASILY ONLY PART OF THE WAY. #2. MY SEAT AND POCKET SHOULD NOT BE RIPPING AS EASILY AS THEY HAVE. I DO NOT HAVE LITTLE KIDS TUGGING AT THEM. #3. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK . IT HAS BEEN ALLEGE...

Mar 2, 2000 Equipment

#1. IT IS VERY HEAVY TO PUSH UP THE TAILGATE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE HYDRAULICS. IT GOES UP EASILY ONLY PART OF THE WAY. #2. MY SEAT AND POCKET SHOULD NOT BE RIPPING AS EASILY AS THEY HAVE. I DO NOT HAVE LITTLE KIDS TUGGING AT THEM. #3. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK . IT HAS BEEN ALLEGE...

Feb 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

FUNNY SMELL OF CHEMCALS. *AK

Feb 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

FUNNY SMELL OF CHEMCALS. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Electrical System

WIRING HARNESS RUNS THROUGH FLOORBOARD AND UNDERNEATH CARPET, AND IT IS RUBBING UP AGAINST A BOLT, CAUSING FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Electrical System

WIRING HARNESS RUNS THROUGH FLOORBOARD AND UNDERNEATH CARPET, AND IT IS RUBBING UP AGAINST A BOLT, CAUSING FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Feb 3, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRIC MODULE FAILED CAUSING DOME LIGHT TO CONTINUE TO ILLUMINATE. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRIC MODULE FAILED CAUSING DOME LIGHT TO CONTINUE TO ILLUMINATE. *MJS

Jan 27, 2000 Air Bags

THE FRONT END LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY DUE TO RACK AND PINION AND AIR BAG COIL FAILURE. *MJS

Jan 27, 2000 Steering

THE FRONT END LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY DUE TO RACK AND PINION AND AIR BAG COIL FAILURE. *MJS

Jan 27, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *MJS

Jan 27, 2000 Air Bags

THE FRONT END LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY DUE TO RACK AND PINION AND AIR BAG COIL FAILURE. *MJS

Jan 27, 2000 Steering

THE FRONT END LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY DUE TO RACK AND PINION AND AIR BAG COIL FAILURE. *MJS

Jan 27, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *MJS

Jan 24, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, I DROVE OVER DEBRIS (TREE LIMB) ON HIGHWAY WHILE PASSING SEMI AT APPROX. 65 MPH. WHEN I RAN OVER BRANCH, ALL VEHICLE ELECTRICAL AND BRAKING SYSTEMS SUDDENLY WENT OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF LIGHTS, POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, SIGNALS, AND POWER FROM ENGINE - A TOTAL SHUTDO...

Jan 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, I DROVE OVER DEBRIS (TREE LIMB) ON HIGHWAY WHILE PASSING SEMI AT APPROX. 65 MPH. WHEN I RAN OVER BRANCH, ALL VEHICLE ELECTRICAL AND BRAKING SYSTEMS SUDDENLY WENT OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF LIGHTS, POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, SIGNALS, AND POWER FROM ENGINE - A TOTAL SHUTDO...

Jan 24, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, I DROVE OVER DEBRIS (TREE LIMB) ON HIGHWAY WHILE PASSING SEMI AT APPROX. 65 MPH. WHEN I RAN OVER BRANCH, ALL VEHICLE ELECTRICAL AND BRAKING SYSTEMS SUDDENLY WENT OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF LIGHTS, POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, SIGNALS, AND POWER FROM ENGINE - A TOTAL SHUTDO...

Jan 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, I DROVE OVER DEBRIS (TREE LIMB) ON HIGHWAY WHILE PASSING SEMI AT APPROX. 65 MPH. WHEN I RAN OVER BRANCH, ALL VEHICLE ELECTRICAL AND BRAKING SYSTEMS SUDDENLY WENT OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF LIGHTS, POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, SIGNALS, AND POWER FROM ENGINE - A TOTAL SHUTDO...

Dec 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY KEEPS COMING ON. DEALER NOTIFIED AND UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY KEEPS COMING ON. DEALER NOTIFIED AND UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH AROUND GAS TANK, FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, AND DETERMINED THE CAUSE TO HAV EBEEN AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OR A PIN HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH AROUND GAS TANK, FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, AND DETERMINED THE CAUSE TO HAV EBEEN AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OR A PIN HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH AROUND GAS TANK, FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, AND DETERMINED THE CAUSE TO HAV EBEEN AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OR A PIN HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH AROUND GAS TANK, FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, AND DETERMINED THE CAUSE TO HAV EBEEN AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OR A PIN HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING & GOING DOWN HILL VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT INDICATION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THE PROBLEM TO BE CAUSED BY THE MELTING OF THE AIR INTAKE HOSE, CAUSING A HOLE TO FORM IN THE HOSE, ALLOWING THE AIR MIXTURE IN THE ENGINE TO GO UNREGULATED. SINCE THE AIR HOSE WAS REPLACED, THE PROBLEM HAS ...

Dec 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING & GOING DOWN HILL VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT INDICATION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THE PROBLEM TO BE CAUSED BY THE MELTING OF THE AIR INTAKE HOSE, CAUSING A HOLE TO FORM IN THE HOSE, ALLOWING THE AIR MIXTURE IN THE ENGINE TO GO UNREGULATED. SINCE THE AIR HOSE WAS REPLACED, THE PROBLEM HAS ...

Nov 17, 1999 Structure

UNDER CARRIAGE FLOORBOARD OF THE CAR CAME APART.THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Structure

UNDER CARRIAGE FLOORBOARD OF THE CAR CAME APART.THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE GLUE ON THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS HAD DRIED UP. THIS CAUSED THE FIRST (LEFT) COVER TO COME OFF ON 17 MAY 1999. THE SECOND (RIGHT) COVER CAME OFF ON 09 AUG 1999. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE GLUE ON THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS HAD DRIED UP. THIS CAUSED THE FIRST (LEFT) COVER TO COME OFF ON 17 MAY 1999. THE SECOND (RIGHT) COVER CAME OFF ON 09 AUG 1999. *AK

Oct 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION INSIDE CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE LAMP. NLM

Oct 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION INSIDE CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE LAMP. NLM

Oct 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION INSIDE CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE LAMP. NLM

Oct 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION INSIDE CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE LAMP. NLM

Oct 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION INSIDE CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE LAMP. NLM

Oct 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION INSIDE CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE LAMP. NLM

Oct 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS COMPLETELY WORN AT 25,000 MILES , PROBLEM OF THE BRAKE SQUELLING REPORTED AT 15,000 MILE , DEALER REPLACE BACK SHOES AND DRUM AND SAID FRONT BRAKES PERFECT EVEN THOUGH SQUELLING EXCESSIVELY

Oct 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS COMPLETELY WORN AT 25,000 MILES , PROBLEM OF THE BRAKE SQUELLING REPORTED AT 15,000 MILE , DEALER REPLACE BACK SHOES AND DRUM AND SAID FRONT BRAKES PERFECT EVEN THOUGH SQUELLING EXCESSIVELY

Oct 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FILL WITH CONDENSATION MAKING THE LIGHTS VERY DIM AND HARD TO SEE

Oct 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FILL WITH CONDENSATION MAKING THE LIGHTS VERY DIM AND HARD TO SEE

Oct 15, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING, INDICTATING A DEFECT . DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX VEHICLE ON 4 OCCASIONS, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING, INDICTATING A DEFECT . DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX VEHICLE ON 4 OCCASIONS, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. *AK

Oct 10, 1999 Steering

PAD OVER THE AIR BAG IS TOO THICK. HORN BUTTON DIFFICULT TO PUSH. DEALER SAY'S NO PROBLEM

Oct 10, 1999 Steering

PAD OVER THE AIR BAG IS TOO THICK. HORN BUTTON DIFFICULT TO PUSH. DEALER SAY'S NO PROBLEM

Oct 7, 1999 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE BY THEMSELVES. WHEN PUSHING BUTTON TO CLOSE DOOR, IT WILL NOT CLOSE. WHILE DRIVING DOOR WOULD SLIDE OPEN ON ITS OWN. ALSO, CHILD SAFETY SEAT LOCATED ON THAT SIDE WOULD NOT CLOSE. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Seat Belts

POWER SLIDING DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE BY THEMSELVES. WHEN PUSHING BUTTON TO CLOSE DOOR, IT WILL NOT CLOSE. WHILE DRIVING DOOR WOULD SLIDE OPEN ON ITS OWN. ALSO, CHILD SAFETY SEAT LOCATED ON THAT SIDE WOULD NOT CLOSE. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER'S WIFE WENT TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BRAKES WERE WORN AND WARPED. THE DEALER CUT DOWN ROTORS. BUT CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. RAPID PULSATING NOISE HAS CHANGED TO LONG GRINDING NOISE WHEN SYSTEM ENGAGES. FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK TO LONG BEFORE SYSTEM ENGAGES. THEN IT FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK AND UNLOCK TO LONG OF A TIME. DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG. H...

Oct 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. RAPID PULSATING NOISE HAS CHANGED TO LONG GRINDING NOISE WHEN SYSTEM ENGAGES. FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK TO LONG BEFORE SYSTEM ENGAGES. THEN IT FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK AND UNLOCK TO LONG OF A TIME. DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG. H...

Oct 7, 1999 Parking Brake

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. RAPID PULSATING NOISE HAS CHANGED TO LONG GRINDING NOISE WHEN SYSTEM ENGAGES. FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK TO LONG BEFORE SYSTEM ENGAGES. THEN IT FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK AND UNLOCK TO LONG OF A TIME. DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG. H...

Oct 7, 1999 Electrical System

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. RAPID PULSATING NOISE HAS CHANGED TO LONG GRINDING NOISE WHEN SYSTEM ENGAGES. FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK TO LONG BEFORE SYSTEM ENGAGES. THEN IT FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK AND UNLOCK TO LONG OF A TIME. DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG. H...

Oct 7, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. RAPID PULSATING NOISE HAS CHANGED TO LONG GRINDING NOISE WHEN SYSTEM ENGAGES. FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK TO LONG BEFORE SYSTEM ENGAGES. THEN IT FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK AND UNLOCK TO LONG OF A TIME. DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG. H...

Oct 7, 1999 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE BY THEMSELVES. WHEN PUSHING BUTTON TO CLOSE DOOR, IT WILL NOT CLOSE. WHILE DRIVING DOOR WOULD SLIDE OPEN ON ITS OWN. ALSO, CHILD SAFETY SEAT LOCATED ON THAT SIDE WOULD NOT CLOSE. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Seat Belts

POWER SLIDING DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE BY THEMSELVES. WHEN PUSHING BUTTON TO CLOSE DOOR, IT WILL NOT CLOSE. WHILE DRIVING DOOR WOULD SLIDE OPEN ON ITS OWN. ALSO, CHILD SAFETY SEAT LOCATED ON THAT SIDE WOULD NOT CLOSE. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER'S WIFE WENT TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BRAKES WERE WORN AND WARPED. THE DEALER CUT DOWN ROTORS. BUT CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. RAPID PULSATING NOISE HAS CHANGED TO LONG GRINDING NOISE WHEN SYSTEM ENGAGES. FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK TO LONG BEFORE SYSTEM ENGAGES. THEN IT FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK AND UNLOCK TO LONG OF A TIME. DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG. H...

Oct 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. RAPID PULSATING NOISE HAS CHANGED TO LONG GRINDING NOISE WHEN SYSTEM ENGAGES. FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK TO LONG BEFORE SYSTEM ENGAGES. THEN IT FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK AND UNLOCK TO LONG OF A TIME. DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG. H...

Oct 7, 1999 Parking Brake

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. RAPID PULSATING NOISE HAS CHANGED TO LONG GRINDING NOISE WHEN SYSTEM ENGAGES. FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK TO LONG BEFORE SYSTEM ENGAGES. THEN IT FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK AND UNLOCK TO LONG OF A TIME. DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG. H...

Oct 7, 1999 Electrical System

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. RAPID PULSATING NOISE HAS CHANGED TO LONG GRINDING NOISE WHEN SYSTEM ENGAGES. FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK TO LONG BEFORE SYSTEM ENGAGES. THEN IT FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK AND UNLOCK TO LONG OF A TIME. DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG. H...

Oct 7, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. RAPID PULSATING NOISE HAS CHANGED TO LONG GRINDING NOISE WHEN SYSTEM ENGAGES. FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK TO LONG BEFORE SYSTEM ENGAGES. THEN IT FEELS LIKE WHEELS LOCK AND UNLOCK TO LONG OF A TIME. DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG. H...

Sep 26, 1999 Steering

THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND HAD TO BE FORCEFULLY RIGHTED. THIS OCCURRED TWICE MORE AND THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO A LOCAL SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. GM WAS NOTIFIED OF THE REPAI

Sep 26, 1999 Steering

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 26, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 26, 1999 Equipment

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 26, 1999 Steering

THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND HAD TO BE FORCEFULLY RIGHTED. THIS OCCURRED TWICE MORE AND THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO A LOCAL SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. GM WAS NOTIFIED OF THE REPAI

Sep 26, 1999 Steering

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 26, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 26, 1999 Equipment

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 7, 1999 Structure

THE ELECTRIC SLIDING REAR DOOR MALFUNCTIONS ACTIVATING THE ALARM BUZZER. YH

Sep 7, 1999 Structure

THE ELECTRIC SLIDING REAR DOOR MALFUNCTIONS ACTIVATING THE ALARM BUZZER. YH

Sep 7, 1999 Structure

THE ELECTRIC SLIDING REAR DOOR MALFUNCTIONS ACTIVATING THE ALARM BUZZER. YH

Sep 7, 1999 Structure

THE ELECTRIC SLIDING REAR DOOR MALFUNCTIONS ACTIVATING THE ALARM BUZZER. YH

Sep 3, 1999 Seat Belts

CHILD IS ABLE TO PUSH THE BUTTON ON THE SIDE OF THE CHILD SEAT THAT IS BUILD INTO THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN PUSHING THE BUTTON ON THE SEAT, THE SEAT WILL FOLD DOWN ONTO THE CHILD. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Trailer Hitches

PIG TAIL NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY ON VAN. MJS

Sep 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. MJS

Sep 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT ON DUE TO COMPONENT FAILURE WITHIN THE ENGINE. MJS

Sep 3, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LAMP INSTALLED DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY AND DIM LIGHTING OF PREVIOUS LIGHT . MJS

Sep 3, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LIGHT MODULE FAILED CAUSING TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHT MALFUNCTION. MJS

Sep 3, 1999 Seat Belts

CHILD IS ABLE TO PUSH THE BUTTON ON THE SIDE OF THE CHILD SEAT THAT IS BUILD INTO THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN PUSHING THE BUTTON ON THE SEAT, THE SEAT WILL FOLD DOWN ONTO THE CHILD. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Trailer Hitches

PIG TAIL NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY ON VAN. MJS

Sep 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. MJS

Sep 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT ON DUE TO COMPONENT FAILURE WITHIN THE ENGINE. MJS

Sep 3, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LAMP INSTALLED DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY AND DIM LIGHTING OF PREVIOUS LIGHT . MJS

Sep 3, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LIGHT MODULE FAILED CAUSING TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHT MALFUNCTION. MJS

Aug 31, 1999 Electrical System

HORN FAILED TO ACTIVATE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HORN KIT INSTALLED HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL DUE TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES THAT CAUSES HORN TO FREEZE. MJS

Aug 31, 1999 Visibility

BACK WINDOW SPRAYER FAILED, INSTALLED NEW NOZZLE HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL DUE TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES THAT CAUSES NOZZEL TO FREEZE. MJS

Aug 31, 1999 Electrical System

HORN FAILED TO ACTIVATE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HORN KIT INSTALLED HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL DUE TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES THAT CAUSES HORN TO FREEZE. MJS

Aug 31, 1999 Visibility

BACK WINDOW SPRAYER FAILED, INSTALLED NEW NOZZLE HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL DUE TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES THAT CAUSES NOZZEL TO FREEZE. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Structure

REAR ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONED.

Aug 12, 1999 Structure

REAR ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONED.

Aug 7, 1999 Power Train

WARNING LIGHT INDICATES OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, DEALER NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. NLM

Aug 7, 1999 Power Train

WARNING LIGHT INDICATES OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, DEALER NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. NLM

Aug 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR CABLE IS FRAYED PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. IT APPEARS THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING HAS A SEVERE BEND CAUSING A KINK RIGHT AT THE THROTTLE MOUNTING.

Aug 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR CABLE IS FRAYED PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. IT APPEARS THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING HAS A SEVERE BEND CAUSING A KINK RIGHT AT THE THROTTLE MOUNTING.

Aug 3, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL BROKE OF AT 35MPH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER . THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL BROKE OF AT 35MPH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER . THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT GOT STUCK AROUND THE CHILD NECK AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO RUN INTO A STORE AND GET SOMETHING TO CUT THE SEAT BELT FROM AROUND THE CHILD'S NECK. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT GOT STUCK AROUND THE CHILD NECK AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO RUN INTO A STORE AND GET SOMETHING TO CUT THE SEAT BELT FROM AROUND THE CHILD'S NECK. *AK

Jul 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS WOULD KICK IN WITHOUT INDDICATIONS, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS WOULD KICK IN WITHOUT INDDICATIONS, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPYLING THE BRAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE OCCURRED IN FRONT END OF VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT INDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPYLING THE BRAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE OCCURRED IN FRONT END OF VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT INDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 1, 1999 Steering

WHEN THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT GETS WET THERE IS A VERY GOOD CHANCE THAT THE POWER STEERING WILL STOP WORKING. MY WIFE WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT AN INTERSECTION AND WENT THROUGH A PUDDLE. SHE IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER STEERING AND ALMOST CRASHED INTO ANOTHER CAR. I HAVE HAD IT HAPPEN TO ME AS I...

Jul 1, 1999 Steering

WHEN THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT GETS WET THERE IS A VERY GOOD CHANCE THAT THE POWER STEERING WILL STOP WORKING. MY WIFE WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT AN INTERSECTION AND WENT THROUGH A PUDDLE. SHE IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER STEERING AND ALMOST CRASHED INTO ANOTHER CAR. I HAVE HAD IT HAPPEN TO ME AS I...

Jun 25, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING NEXT TO A BIG TRUCK TRAILER, VEHICLE WANDERS TO RIGHT AND TO THE LEFT. THIS COULD RESULRT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 25, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING NEXT TO A BIG TRUCK TRAILER, VEHICLE WANDERS TO RIGHT AND TO THE LEFT. THIS COULD RESULRT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 12, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. AFTER VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED, DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE BEARING ON THE STEERING COLUMN "DISINTEGRATED" CAUSING THE SHAFT TO SLIP LOWER INTO THE RACK AND PINION. THIS CAUSED RACK AND PINION GEARS TO GO BAD.

Jun 12, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. AFTER VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED, DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE BEARING ON THE STEERING COLUMN "DISINTEGRATED" CAUSING THE SHAFT TO SLIP LOWER INTO THE RACK AND PINION. THIS CAUSED RACK AND PINION GEARS TO GO BAD.

Jun 12, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. AFTER VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED, DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE BEARING ON THE STEERING COLUMN "DISINTEGRATED" CAUSING THE SHAFT TO SLIP LOWER INTO THE RACK AND PINION. THIS CAUSED RACK AND PINION GEARS TO GO BAD.

Jun 12, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. AFTER VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED, DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE BEARING ON THE STEERING COLUMN "DISINTEGRATED" CAUSING THE SHAFT TO SLIP LOWER INTO THE RACK AND PINION. THIS CAUSED RACK AND PINION GEARS TO GO BAD.

Jun 11, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM PARKS IN THE UP-RIGHT POSITION WHEN WIPER IS TURNED OFF. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM PARKS IN THE UP-RIGHT POSITION WHEN WIPER IS TURNED OFF. *AK

Jun 3, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR CLOSED WITHOUT WARNING. CAUSING FRACTURED SKULL AND OTHER INJURIES TO 5 YEAR OLD CHILD. *AK

Jun 3, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR CLOSED WITHOUT WARNING. CAUSING FRACTURED SKULL AND OTHER INJURIES TO 5 YEAR OLD CHILD. *AK

Jun 2, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE FAILED CAUSING IT TO READ 1/4 TANK WHEN VEHICLE IS OUT OF FUEL.

Jun 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN STOPPING AND WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. NLM

Jun 2, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

PLASTIC GAS TANK SWELLS DURING WARM WEATHER.

Jun 2, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE FAILED CAUSING IT TO READ 1/4 TANK WHEN VEHICLE IS OUT OF FUEL.

Jun 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN STOPPING AND WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. NLM

Jun 2, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

PLASTIC GAS TANK SWELLS DURING WARM WEATHER.

May 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE HAD THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY REPLACED 5 TIMES DUE TO WATER INTRUDING INTO THE LENS. THE DEALER STATES THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH ALL VENTURES AS WELL AS THE OLDSMOBILE AND PONTIAC MODELS WHICH ARE THE SAME AS THE CHEVROLET. THE LENS ARE COMPLETELY COVERED WITH CONDENSATION WHICH IS...

May 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE HAD THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY REPLACED 5 TIMES DUE TO WATER INTRUDING INTO THE LENS. THE DEALER STATES THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH ALL VENTURES AS WELL AS THE OLDSMOBILE AND PONTIAC MODELS WHICH ARE THE SAME AS THE CHEVROLET. THE LENS ARE COMPLETELY COVERED WITH CONDENSATION WHICH IS...

May 17, 1999 Exterior Lighting

INSIDE OF HEADLIGHT MODULES AND PARKING LIGHT MODULES COLLECT MOISTURE/FOG UP AND REDUCE LIGHT EFFICIENCY. *AK

May 17, 1999 Exterior Lighting

INSIDE OF HEADLIGHT MODULES AND PARKING LIGHT MODULES COLLECT MOISTURE/FOG UP AND REDUCE LIGHT EFFICIENCY. *AK

May 17, 1999 Exterior Lighting

INSIDE OF HEADLIGHT MODULES AND PARKING LIGHT MODULES COLLECT MOISTURE/FOG UP AND REDUCE LIGHT EFFICIENCY. *AK

May 17, 1999 Exterior Lighting

INSIDE OF HEADLIGHT MODULES AND PARKING LIGHT MODULES COLLECT MOISTURE/FOG UP AND REDUCE LIGHT EFFICIENCY. *AK

May 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INCLINE OR HILL, VEHICLE WILL ROLL. THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES , BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO, AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR SHUTS ON PASSENGERS WHEN THEY ARE GETTING IN/OUT OF VEHICLE. ALSO, SLIDING DOOR LOCKS ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER REPAIRE...

May 7, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INCLINE OR HILL, VEHICLE WILL ROLL. THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES , BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO, AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR SHUTS ON PASSENGERS WHEN THEY ARE GETTING IN/OUT OF VEHICLE. ALSO, SLIDING DOOR LOCKS ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER REPAIRE...

May 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INCLINE OR HILL, VEHICLE WILL ROLL. THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES , BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO, AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR SHUTS ON PASSENGERS WHEN THEY ARE GETTING IN/OUT OF VEHICLE. ALSO, SLIDING DOOR LOCKS ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER REPAIRE...

May 7, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INCLINE OR HILL, VEHICLE WILL ROLL. THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES , BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO, AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR SHUTS ON PASSENGERS WHEN THEY ARE GETTING IN/OUT OF VEHICLE. ALSO, SLIDING DOOR LOCKS ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER REPAIRE...

Apr 26, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT RELEASE WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. ALSO, HORN & LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF. THEN THE LOCKS WOULD GO UP/DOWN ON THEIR OWN. HAVE BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR LOCKING PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Electrical System

DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT RELEASE WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. ALSO, HORN & LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF. THEN THE LOCKS WOULD GO UP/DOWN ON THEIR OWN. HAVE BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR LOCKING PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT RELEASE WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. ALSO, HORN & LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF. THEN THE LOCKS WOULD GO UP/DOWN ON THEIR OWN. HAVE BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR LOCKING PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Electrical System

DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT RELEASE WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. ALSO, HORN & LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF. THEN THE LOCKS WOULD GO UP/DOWN ON THEIR OWN. HAVE BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR LOCKING PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 20, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY ABSORBING WATER, CONDENSING ON INSIDE OF LENS, CAUSING DIMINISHED LIGHT OUTPUT. MAY ALSO EVENTUALLY DESTROY LAMP. *AK

Apr 20, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY ABSORBING WATER, CONDENSING ON INSIDE OF LENS, CAUSING DIMINISHED LIGHT OUTPUT. MAY ALSO EVENTUALLY DESTROY LAMP. *AK

Apr 16, 1999 Electrical System

I OWN A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE AND THE HORN HAS BEEN A SERIOUS PROBLEM TO ME FROM THE TIME I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. I FIND IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO BLOW THE HORN, AND HAVE SEVERAL TIMES TAKEN IT TO CHEVROLET DEALERS FOR REPAIR. THEY HAVE ALL TOLD ME THE SAME THING: THE PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO CHEVROLET, ...

Apr 16, 1999 Electrical System

I OWN A 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE AND THE HORN HAS BEEN A SERIOUS PROBLEM TO ME FROM THE TIME I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. I FIND IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO BLOW THE HORN, AND HAVE SEVERAL TIMES TAKEN IT TO CHEVROLET DEALERS FOR REPAIR. THEY HAVE ALL TOLD ME THE SAME THING: THE PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO CHEVROLET, ...

Apr 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DURING MOMENTS OF HIGH EXCELLERATION, ENTERING FREEWAY, VAN LOSES POWER - GAINS POWER - LOSES POWER CAUSING LURCHING AND PLACES ME IN PERIL FROM TRAFFIC.....DRIVER'S DOOR LOCKS SPORATICALLY (AT AN EVER INCREASING RATE) AND SYSTEM HAD AN EPISODE OF LOCK/UNLOCK/LOCK IN FAST SUCCESSION OVER A PERIOD OF...

Apr 13, 1999 Structure

DURING MOMENTS OF HIGH EXCELLERATION, ENTERING FREEWAY, VAN LOSES POWER - GAINS POWER - LOSES POWER CAUSING LURCHING AND PLACES ME IN PERIL FROM TRAFFIC.....DRIVER'S DOOR LOCKS SPORATICALLY (AT AN EVER INCREASING RATE) AND SYSTEM HAD AN EPISODE OF LOCK/UNLOCK/LOCK IN FAST SUCCESSION OVER A PERIOD OF...

Apr 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DURING MOMENTS OF HIGH EXCELLERATION, ENTERING FREEWAY, VAN LOSES POWER - GAINS POWER - LOSES POWER CAUSING LURCHING AND PLACES ME IN PERIL FROM TRAFFIC.....DRIVER'S DOOR LOCKS SPORATICALLY (AT AN EVER INCREASING RATE) AND SYSTEM HAD AN EPISODE OF LOCK/UNLOCK/LOCK IN FAST SUCCESSION OVER A PERIOD OF...

Apr 13, 1999 Structure

DURING MOMENTS OF HIGH EXCELLERATION, ENTERING FREEWAY, VAN LOSES POWER - GAINS POWER - LOSES POWER CAUSING LURCHING AND PLACES ME IN PERIL FROM TRAFFIC.....DRIVER'S DOOR LOCKS SPORATICALLY (AT AN EVER INCREASING RATE) AND SYSTEM HAD AN EPISODE OF LOCK/UNLOCK/LOCK IN FAST SUCCESSION OVER A PERIOD OF...

Mar 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE COVER TO THE LENS ON HEADLAMP CAME OFF. *AK

Mar 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE COVER TO THE LENS ON HEADLAMP CAME OFF. *AK

Mar 5, 1999 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DOORS NOT TO UNLOCK, WHICH RESULTED IN OCCUPANTS BECOMING TRAPPED IN VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Mar 5, 1999 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DOORS NOT TO UNLOCK, WHICH RESULTED IN OCCUPANTS BECOMING TRAPPED IN VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Mar 2, 1999 Seats

REPORTED TO DEALER AND SHOWED MY DEEP CUT TO MY FINGER, NO RESPONSE FROM GM

Mar 2, 1999 Seats

REPORTED TO DEALER AND SHOWED MY DEEP CUT TO MY FINGER, NO RESPONSE FROM GM

Mar 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH, HE WAS TRYING TO STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL TO REDUCE SPEED, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT REDUCE SPEED, IT ACCELERATED. FRONT OF VEHICLE STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Mar 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH, HE WAS TRYING TO STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL TO REDUCE SPEED, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT REDUCE SPEED, IT ACCELERATED. FRONT OF VEHICLE STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Mar 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH, HE WAS TRYING TO STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL TO REDUCE SPEED, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT REDUCE SPEED, IT ACCELERATED. FRONT OF VEHICLE STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Mar 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH, HE WAS TRYING TO STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL TO REDUCE SPEED, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT REDUCE SPEED, IT ACCELERATED. FRONT OF VEHICLE STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Visibility

ALL POWER WINDOWS AND DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK, TRAPPING THE OCCUPANTS INSIDE VEHICLE. POWER WINDOWS OR DOORS CANNOT BE MANUALLY OPERATED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML

Feb 18, 1999 Visibility

ALL POWER WINDOWS AND DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK, TRAPPING THE OCCUPANTS INSIDE VEHICLE. POWER WINDOWS OR DOORS CANNOT BE MANUALLY OPERATED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS 2 BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING BRAKE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST FOUR INCHES FROM THE GROUND. ALSO, METAL CLIP THAT HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL DOWN AT LEAST 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALL WAS PE...

Feb 16, 1999 Visibility

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS 2 BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING BRAKE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST FOUR INCHES FROM THE GROUND. ALSO, METAL CLIP THAT HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL DOWN AT LEAST 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALL WAS PE...

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS 2 BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING BRAKE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST FOUR INCHES FROM THE GROUND. ALSO, METAL CLIP THAT HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL DOWN AT LEAST 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALL WAS PE...

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS 2 BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES TO FALL AT LEAST FOUR INCHES FROM THE GROUND. ALSO, METAL CLIP THAT HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALLW...

Feb 16, 1999 Visibility

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS 2 BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES TO FALL AT LEAST FOUR INCHES FROM THE GROUND. ALSO, METAL CLIP THAT HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALLW...

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS 2 BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES TO FALL AT LEAST FOUR INCHES FROM THE GROUND. ALSO, METAL CLIP THAT HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALLW...

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS TWO BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES TO FALL AT LEAST 4 INCHES FROM THE GROUND, ALSO, METAL CLIP THE HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST TWO INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALL...

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS TWO BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES TO FALL AT LEAST 4 INCHES FROM THE GROUND, ALSO, METAL CLIP THE HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST TWO INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALL...

Feb 16, 1999 Visibility

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS TWO BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES TO FALL AT LEAST 4 INCHES FROM THE GROUND, ALSO, METAL CLIP THE HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST TWO INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALL...

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS 2 BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING BRAKE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST FOUR INCHES FROM THE GROUND. ALSO, METAL CLIP THAT HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL DOWN AT LEAST 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALL WAS PE...

Feb 16, 1999 Visibility

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS 2 BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING BRAKE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST FOUR INCHES FROM THE GROUND. ALSO, METAL CLIP THAT HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL DOWN AT LEAST 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALL WAS PE...

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS 2 BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING BRAKE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST FOUR INCHES FROM THE GROUND. ALSO, METAL CLIP THAT HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL DOWN AT LEAST 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALL WAS PE...

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS 2 BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES TO FALL AT LEAST FOUR INCHES FROM THE GROUND. ALSO, METAL CLIP THAT HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALLW...

Feb 16, 1999 Visibility

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS 2 BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES TO FALL AT LEAST FOUR INCHES FROM THE GROUND. ALSO, METAL CLIP THAT HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALLW...

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS 2 BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES TO FALL AT LEAST FOUR INCHES FROM THE GROUND. ALSO, METAL CLIP THAT HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALLW...

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS TWO BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES TO FALL AT LEAST 4 INCHES FROM THE GROUND, ALSO, METAL CLIP THE HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST TWO INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALL...

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS TWO BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES TO FALL AT LEAST 4 INCHES FROM THE GROUND, ALSO, METAL CLIP THE HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST TWO INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALL...

Feb 16, 1999 Visibility

PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS TWO BRAKE LINES BROKE, CAUSING ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES TO FALL AT LEAST 4 INCHES FROM THE GROUND, ALSO, METAL CLIP THE HOLDS VACUUM LINE SLIDES OUT, CAUSING THE LINE TO FALL AT LEAST TWO INCHES FROM THE GROUND. FINALLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL DEFECTIVE EVEN AFTER RECALL...

Feb 8, 1999 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN GOING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER. *AK

Feb 8, 1999 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN GOING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

SLIDING DOOR INOPERATIVE. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CUP HOLDER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

POWER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG FAILED DURING COLLISION (UNSPECIFIED REASONS). YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC CLOSING DOOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

SLIDING DOOR INOPERATIVE. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CUP HOLDER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

POWER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG FAILED DURING COLLISION (UNSPECIFIED REASONS). YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC CLOSING DOOR FAILED. YH

Jan 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON THREE OCCASIONS AT THE FIRST BRAKING OF THE CAR AFTER START UP, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THIS WAS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT BELOW THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE RIGHT FOOT WAS NOT SQUARELY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THE BRAKE DEFLECTION MEASURED ...

Jan 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON THREE OCCASIONS AT THE FIRST BRAKING OF THE CAR AFTER START UP, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THIS WAS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT BELOW THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE RIGHT FOOT WAS NOT SQUARELY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THE BRAKE DEFLECTION MEASURED ...

Jan 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE LINES ARE HANGING AND DRAGGING, CAUSING SNOW TO COLLECT AROUND THEM AND PULL THE BRAKES LINES DOWN. DEALER CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *AK

Jan 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE LINES ARE HANGING AND DRAGGING, CAUSING SNOW TO COLLECT AROUND THEM AND PULL THE BRAKES LINES DOWN. DEALER CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Electrical System

HORN BUTTONS NOT SENSITIVE TO ANYTHING LESS THAN EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO OPERATE. SOMETIMES WILL NOT OPERATE AT ALL. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO FIX. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Electrical System

HORN BUTTONS NOT SENSITIVE TO ANYTHING LESS THAN EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO OPERATE. SOMETIMES WILL NOT OPERATE AT ALL. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO FIX. *AK

Dec 11, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE LEFT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY STARTED TO HAVE WATER COLLECT IT IT. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF CRACKING. ONCE THIS WAS NOTICED, MADE APPOINTMENT W/ DEALER TO LOOK AT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY & REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY, THEY REFUSED TO STATING IT WAS "NORMAL". THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 1/2" OF WATER IN THE A...

Dec 11, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE LEFT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY STARTED TO HAVE WATER COLLECT IT IT. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF CRACKING. ONCE THIS WAS NOTICED, MADE APPOINTMENT W/ DEALER TO LOOK AT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY & REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY, THEY REFUSED TO STATING IT WAS "NORMAL". THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 1/2" OF WATER IN THE A...

Nov 24, 1998 Structure

THE DEFECTIVE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE SLIDING DOOR TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAY RESULTIN INJURIES. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MOTOR. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 24, 1998 Structure

THE DEFECTIVE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE SLIDING DOOR TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAY RESULTIN INJURIES. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MOTOR. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE NOT FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO SECURE CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROPERLY.

Nov 18, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE NOT FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO SECURE CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROPERLY.

Nov 10, 1998 Unknown Or Other

POWER LOCKS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, LOCK & UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES EVEN WITH ENGINE OFF AND NOBODY IN THE VEHICLE. DEALER COULDNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. NOW 11/10/98 PROBLEM IS BEGINNING AGAIN. SOMETIMES LOCKS WILL LOCK/UNLOCK RAPIDLY WHILE DRIVING. I'VE BROWSED THIS WEB SITE AND HAVE FOUND THAT OTHER GM VE...

Nov 10, 1998 Unknown Or Other

POWER LOCKS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, LOCK & UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES EVEN WITH ENGINE OFF AND NOBODY IN THE VEHICLE. DEALER COULDNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. NOW 11/10/98 PROBLEM IS BEGINNING AGAIN. SOMETIMES LOCKS WILL LOCK/UNLOCK RAPIDLY WHILE DRIVING. I'VE BROWSED THIS WEB SITE AND HAVE FOUND THAT OTHER GM VE...

Nov 9, 1998 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILS TO CLOSE PROPERLY.

Nov 9, 1998 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILS TO CLOSE PROPERLY.

Nov 5, 1998 Steering

DESIGN OF STEERING WHEEL MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO FIND AND ACTIVATE THE HORN.

Nov 5, 1998 Steering

DESIGN OF STEERING WHEEL MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO FIND AND ACTIVATE THE HORN.

Oct 29, 1998 Electrical System

HORN SENSOR IS DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN AN EMERGENCY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 29, 1998 Electrical System

HORN SENSOR IS DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN AN EMERGENCY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 19, 1998 Seats

RECALL ON THE SAFETY LATCH MECHANISMS ON THE MIDDLE AND BACK ROW SEATS, HOWEVER POSSIBLE PROBLEMS WITH REMAINING SAFETY LATCH MECHANISMS ON BUCKET SEAT IS STILL PRESENT.

Oct 19, 1998 Seats

RECALL ON THE SAFETY LATCH MECHANISMS ON THE MIDDLE AND BACK ROW SEATS, HOWEVER POSSIBLE PROBLEMS WITH REMAINING SAFETY LATCH MECHANISMS ON BUCKET SEAT IS STILL PRESENT.

Sep 28, 1998 Structure

THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT CLOSE WHEN USING THE REMOTE OR USING THE SWITCH. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. OWNER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM 2 WEEK AGO. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30, MPH THE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT APPLICATION. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM...

Sep 28, 1998 Structure

THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT CLOSE WHEN USING THE REMOTE OR USING THE SWITCH. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. OWNER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM 2 WEEK AGO. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30, MPH THE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT APPLICATION. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM...

Sep 27, 1998 Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEADLIGHT HOUSINGS COLLECT AND RETAIN WATER, FOGGING THE HEADLIGHT LENS. ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE A BURNED OUT TURN SIGNAL BULB, LOCATED IN SAME HOUSING, FOUND THE BULB SOCKET WAS CHARRED AND THE BULB BASE WAS HEAT WELDED INTO THE SOCKET. CHECKED OTHER HOUSING AND FOUND SAME CONDITIONS.

Sep 27, 1998 Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEADLIGHT HOUSINGS COLLECT AND RETAIN WATER, FOGGING THE HEADLIGHT LENS. ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE A BURNED OUT TURN SIGNAL BULB, LOCATED IN SAME HOUSING, FOUND THE BULB SOCKET WAS CHARRED AND THE BULB BASE WAS HEAT WELDED INTO THE SOCKET. CHECKED OTHER HOUSING AND FOUND SAME CONDITIONS.

Sep 23, 1998 Seat Belts

MIDDLE ROW RIGHT SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED.

Sep 23, 1998 Seat Belts

MIDDLE ROW RIGHT SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED.

Sep 22, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK DESIGN ALLOWS FOR BANGING IN THE REAR OF THE VAN, UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM WITH TANK STRAPS.

Sep 22, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK DESIGN ALLOWS FOR BANGING IN THE REAR OF THE VAN, UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM WITH TANK STRAPS.

Sep 16, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT WILL NOT COME UP OUT OF THE REAR SEAT TO BE USED. HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 16, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT WILL NOT COME UP OUT OF THE REAR SEAT TO BE USED. HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 15, 1998 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERMITTENTLY OPENS WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE IT. HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFATURER. *AK

Sep 15, 1998 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERMITTENTLY OPENS WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE IT. HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFATURER. *AK

Sep 11, 1998 Steering

STEERING INTERMITTENTLY GRABBED/STUCK AND LOCKED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 11, 1998 Steering

STEERING INTERMITTENTLY GRABBED/STUCK AND LOCKED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Electrical System

BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN OF THE HORN PAD/BUTTON IT IS VERY HARD TO DEPRESS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Electrical System

BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN OF THE HORN PAD/BUTTON IT IS VERY HARD TO DEPRESS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 17, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTING DEVICE STRANGLED CHILD DUE TO DESIGN WHILE CHILD WAS PLAYING, RACHET MECHINISM KEPT WINDING UP THE SLACK IN THE BELT.

Aug 17, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTING DEVICE STRANGLED CHILD DUE TO DESIGN WHILE CHILD WAS PLAYING, RACHET MECHINISM KEPT WINDING UP THE SLACK IN THE BELT.

Aug 4, 1998 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES ANY TIME, THE CAR COULD BE ON OR OFF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED FIVE TIMES AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES ANY TIME, THE CAR COULD BE ON OR OFF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED FIVE TIMES AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 24, 1998 Steering

WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE DRIVING BELT SLIPS APPARENTLY AND THE STEERING CEASES, THE SERVO FOR THE STEERING FAILS.

Jul 24, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SLAMS BACK AND FORWARD IN THE FUEL TANK AND MAKES NOISE POSSIBLY BECAUSE THERE'RE NO BAFFLES IN THE TANK.

Jul 24, 1998 Steering

WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE DRIVING BELT SLIPS APPARENTLY AND THE STEERING CEASES, THE SERVO FOR THE STEERING FAILS.

Jul 24, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SLAMS BACK AND FORWARD IN THE FUEL TANK AND MAKES NOISE POSSIBLY BECAUSE THERE'RE NO BAFFLES IN THE TANK.

Jul 9, 1998 Electrical System

HORN REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT BY DRIVER IN ORDER FOR IT TO BLOW.

Jul 9, 1998 Electrical System

HORN REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT BY DRIVER IN ORDER FOR IT TO BLOW.

Jul 6, 1998 Visibility

ELECTRIC WINDOW FAILED DUE TO LOOSE WIRE IN MOTOR.

Jul 6, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Jul 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISE IN BRAKES DUE TO CRACKED SHOES AND DRUMS FAILED.

Jul 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISE IN BRAKES DUE TO CRACKED SHOES AND DRUMS FAILED.

Jul 6, 1998 Visibility

ELECTRIC WINDOW FAILED DUE TO LOOSE WIRE IN MOTOR.

Jul 6, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Jul 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISE IN BRAKES DUE TO CRACKED SHOES AND DRUMS FAILED.

Jul 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISE IN BRAKES DUE TO CRACKED SHOES AND DRUMS FAILED.

Jul 2, 1998 Seats

RECALL 98V145000. CONSUMER STATES THAT SIMILAR PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED WITH HER VEHICLE. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, AND THEY STATED THAT VIN DOES NOT COMPLY TO THE RECALL, DEALER WILL NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 2, 1998 Seats

RECALL 98V145000. CONSUMER STATES THAT SIMILAR PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED WITH HER VEHICLE. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, AND THEY STATED THAT VIN DOES NOT COMPLY TO THE RECALL, DEALER WILL NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 1, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULLAND ALSO 3/4 FULL CONSUMER NOTICED A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 1, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULLAND ALSO 3/4 FULL CONSUMER NOTICED A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Seats

ELECTRONIC SLIDING DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A FAULTY SEAT CABLE. DEALER HAS REPAIRED PROBLEM 4 DIFFERENT TIMES. PROBLEM REOCCURS. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Seats

ELECTRONIC SLIDING DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A FAULTY SEAT CABLE. DEALER HAS REPAIRED PROBLEM 4 DIFFERENT TIMES. PROBLEM REOCCURS. *AK

Jun 12, 1998 Electrical System

THE HORN DID NOT OPERATE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED UPSIDE DOWN OR AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. IT ONLY OPERATED WEHN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS IN A NORMAL POSITION. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM, AND STATED THAT IT WA\S IMPROPERLY DESIGNED. *AK

Jun 12, 1998 Electrical System

THE HORN DID NOT OPERATE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED UPSIDE DOWN OR AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. IT ONLY OPERATED WEHN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS IN A NORMAL POSITION. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM, AND STATED THAT IT WA\S IMPROPERLY DESIGNED. *AK

Jun 8, 1998 Structure

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES ON ITS OWN. DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY CAUSING BUZZER TO SOUND.

Jun 8, 1998 Structure

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES ON ITS OWN. DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY CAUSING BUZZER TO SOUND.

May 19, 1998 Child Seat

VEHICLE HAS TWO BUILT-IN CAR SEATS THAT CONTAIN A SHOULDER HARNESS CLIP THAT COMES APART EASILY WHEN CONSUMER TOUCHES IT, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK

May 19, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

DESIGN OF THE GAS PEDAL TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING THEM TO BE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY.

May 19, 1998 Child Seat

VEHICLE HAS TWO BUILT-IN CAR SEATS THAT CONTAIN A SHOULDER HARNESS CLIP THAT COMES APART EASILY WHEN CONSUMER TOUCHES IT, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK

May 19, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

DESIGN OF THE GAS PEDAL TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING THEM TO BE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY.

May 12, 1998 Electrical System

EXCESSIVE FORCE TO ENGAGE HORN DUE TO DESIGN.

May 12, 1998 Electrical System

EXCESSIVE FORCE TO ENGAGE HORN DUE TO DESIGN.

May 6, 1998 Electrical System

HORN INOPERATIVE, CONSUMER CLAIMS NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN HORN BUTTONS ARE DEPRESSED, DESIGN REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO ACTIVATE HORN.

May 6, 1998 Electrical System

HORN INOPERATIVE, CONSUMER CLAIMS NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN HORN BUTTONS ARE DEPRESSED, DESIGN REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO ACTIVATE HORN.

Apr 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/COLLISION. NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS UPON IMPACT. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT CAME UNFASTENED.

Apr 30, 1998 Air Bags

ABS BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/COLLISION. NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS UPON IMPACT. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT CAME UNFASTENED.

Apr 30, 1998 Seat Belts

ABS BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/COLLISION. NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS UPON IMPACT. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT CAME UNFASTENED.

Apr 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/COLLISION. NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS UPON IMPACT. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT CAME UNFASTENED.

Apr 30, 1998 Air Bags

ABS BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/COLLISION. NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS UPON IMPACT. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT CAME UNFASTENED.

Apr 30, 1998 Seat Belts

ABS BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/COLLISION. NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS UPON IMPACT. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT CAME UNFASTENED.

Apr 27, 1998 Seats Crash

IN REAR IMPACT 10-15 MPH THE REAR LEFT SIDE BENCH SEAT COLLAPSED DUE TO A POORLY DESIGNED WELD TO THE FLOOR THAT BROKE OFF DURING THE REAR IMPACT. *AK

Apr 27, 1998 Seats Crash

IN REAR IMPACT 10-15 MPH THE REAR LEFT SIDE BENCH SEAT COLLAPSED DUE TO A POORLY DESIGNED WELD TO THE FLOOR THAT BROKE OFF DURING THE REAR IMPACT. *AK

Apr 21, 1998 Seats

WHILE OPENING THE SIDE SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY, CONSUMERS FINGER WAS PARTIALLY AMPUTATED.

Apr 21, 1998 Seats

WHILE OPENING THE SIDE SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY, CONSUMERS FINGER WAS PARTIALLY AMPUTATED.

Apr 17, 1998 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT NOTIFICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 17, 1998 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT NOTIFICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 16, 1998 Visibility

WHILE PARKED THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK

Apr 16, 1998 Visibility

WHILE PARKED THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK

Apr 15, 1998 Electrical System

HORN WOULD NOT WORK UNLESS YOU APPLY A SUBSTANCIAL AMOUNT OF PRESSUR ON THE HORN PAD.

Apr 15, 1998 Electrical System

HORN WOULD NOT WORK UNLESS YOU APPLY A SUBSTANCIAL AMOUNT OF PRESSUR ON THE HORN PAD.

Apr 14, 1998 Electrical System

HORN IS VERY DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE DUE TO DESIGN.

Apr 14, 1998 Electrical System

HORN IS VERY DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE DUE TO DESIGN.

Apr 7, 1998 Seats

DRIVER LIFTED THE HANDLE OF SEAT AND THERE WAS A HOLE WHICH WAS LOCATED UNDERNEATH HANDLE. THIS HOLE CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO GET FINGER CAUGHT AND COMPLETELY CUT OFF. DEALER SAID WHEN THEY COME UP WITH AN IDEA TO FIX PROBLEM THEY WOULD CONTACT CONSUMER. ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 24 HOURS. *AK

Apr 7, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FREEZES.

Apr 7, 1998 Seats

DRIVER LIFTED THE HANDLE OF SEAT AND THERE WAS A HOLE WHICH WAS LOCATED UNDERNEATH HANDLE. THIS HOLE CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO GET FINGER CAUGHT AND COMPLETELY CUT OFF. DEALER SAID WHEN THEY COME UP WITH AN IDEA TO FIX PROBLEM THEY WOULD CONTACT CONSUMER. ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 24 HOURS. *AK

Apr 7, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FREEZES.

Apr 2, 1998 Visibility

REAR WINDOW BROKE FOR NO REASON.

Apr 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STOPS AND STARTS WHILE DRIVING.

Apr 2, 1998 Structure

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK WHILE DRIVING.

Apr 2, 1998 Visibility

REAR WINDOW BROKE FOR NO REASON.

Apr 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STOPS AND STARTS WHILE DRIVING.

Apr 2, 1998 Structure

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK WHILE DRIVING.

Mar 28, 1998 Electrical System

HORN IS DIFFICULT TO ACTIVATE WHEN WHEELS ARE NOT IN UPRIGHT POSITION. *AK

Mar 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE PROERLY. *AK

Mar 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE VACUUM ASSIST FAILED.

Mar 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE POWER ASSIST VACUUM SYSTEM FAILED. *AK

Mar 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

Mar 28, 1998 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK

Mar 28, 1998 Electrical System

HORN IS DIFFICULT TO ACTIVATE WHEN WHEELS ARE NOT IN UPRIGHT POSITION. *AK

Mar 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE PROERLY. *AK

Mar 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE VACUUM ASSIST FAILED.

Mar 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE POWER ASSIST VACUUM SYSTEM FAILED. *AK

Mar 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

Mar 28, 1998 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK

Mar 20, 1998 Seat Belts

SECOND ROW SEAT BELTS JAM.

Mar 20, 1998 Steering

ALARM SYSTEM/REMOTE STARTER FAILED, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE LOCKED INSIDE VEHICLE.

Mar 20, 1998 Seats

SEAT LEVER BENT.

Mar 20, 1998 Seat Belts

SECOND ROW SEAT BELTS JAM.

Mar 20, 1998 Steering

ALARM SYSTEM/REMOTE STARTER FAILED, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE LOCKED INSIDE VEHICLE.

Mar 20, 1998 Seats

SEAT LEVER BENT.

Mar 17, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ON THE PASSENGER'S/DRIVERS/SECOND ROW, AND THE LAST ROW GET STUCK, CANNOT BE PULL OUT FOR BUCKLING UP. SOMETIMES LEAVING THE PASSENGERS WITHOUT PROTECTION. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES TO DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, HORN EXTREMELY HARD TO BEEP/ALARM SYSTEM MA...

Mar 17, 1998 Seats

SEAT BELTS ON THE PASSENGER'S/DRIVERS/SECOND ROW, AND THE LAST ROW GET STUCK, CANNOT BE PULL OUT FOR BUCKLING UP. SOMETIMES LEAVING THE PASSENGERS WITHOUT PROTECTION. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES TO DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, HORN EXTREMELY HARD TO BEEP/ALARM SYSTEM MA...

Mar 17, 1998 Steering

SEAT BELTS ON THE PASSENGER'S/DRIVERS/SECOND ROW, AND THE LAST ROW GET STUCK, CANNOT BE PULL OUT FOR BUCKLING UP. SOMETIMES LEAVING THE PASSENGERS WITHOUT PROTECTION. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES TO DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, HORN EXTREMELY HARD TO BEEP/ALARM SYSTEM MA...

Mar 17, 1998 Electrical System

SEAT BELTS ON THE PASSENGER'S/DRIVERS/SECOND ROW, AND THE LAST ROW GET STUCK, CANNOT BE PULL OUT FOR BUCKLING UP. SOMETIMES LEAVING THE PASSENGERS WITHOUT PROTECTION. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES TO DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, HORN EXTREMELY HARD TO BEEP/ALARM SYSTEM MA...

Mar 17, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ON THE PASSENGER'S/DRIVERS/SECOND ROW, AND THE LAST ROW GET STUCK, CANNOT BE PULL OUT FOR BUCKLING UP. SOMETIMES LEAVING THE PASSENGERS WITHOUT PROTECTION. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES TO DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, HORN EXTREMELY HARD TO BEEP/ALARM SYSTEM MA...

Mar 17, 1998 Seats

SEAT BELTS ON THE PASSENGER'S/DRIVERS/SECOND ROW, AND THE LAST ROW GET STUCK, CANNOT BE PULL OUT FOR BUCKLING UP. SOMETIMES LEAVING THE PASSENGERS WITHOUT PROTECTION. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES TO DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, HORN EXTREMELY HARD TO BEEP/ALARM SYSTEM MA...

Mar 17, 1998 Steering

SEAT BELTS ON THE PASSENGER'S/DRIVERS/SECOND ROW, AND THE LAST ROW GET STUCK, CANNOT BE PULL OUT FOR BUCKLING UP. SOMETIMES LEAVING THE PASSENGERS WITHOUT PROTECTION. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES TO DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, HORN EXTREMELY HARD TO BEEP/ALARM SYSTEM MA...

Mar 17, 1998 Electrical System

SEAT BELTS ON THE PASSENGER'S/DRIVERS/SECOND ROW, AND THE LAST ROW GET STUCK, CANNOT BE PULL OUT FOR BUCKLING UP. SOMETIMES LEAVING THE PASSENGERS WITHOUT PROTECTION. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES TO DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, HORN EXTREMELY HARD TO BEEP/ALARM SYSTEM MA...

Feb 24, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING PANEL TO CONTAIN HOT SPOTS AS WELL AS THROUGH OUT VEHICLE WITH FAILURES OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ENGINE FAILURE.

Feb 24, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING PANEL TO CONTAIN HOT SPOTS AS WELL AS THROUGH OUT VEHICLE WITH FAILURES OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ENGINE FAILURE.

Feb 19, 1998 Electrical System

HORN DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. CALLED MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HORN WAS WORKING LIKE IT SHOULD. *AK

Feb 19, 1998 Electrical System

HORN DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. CALLED MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HORN WAS WORKING LIKE IT SHOULD. *AK

Feb 10, 1998 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON DIFFICULT TO ACCESS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

Feb 10, 1998 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON DIFFICULT TO ACCESS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

Feb 9, 1998 Electrical System

HORN DESIGN MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS BUTTONS WITHOUT USING EXCESSIVE FORCE.

Feb 9, 1998 Electrical System

HORN DESIGN MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS BUTTONS WITHOUT USING EXCESSIVE FORCE.

Jan 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE.

Jan 29, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Jan 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE.

Jan 29, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Jan 23, 1998 Electrical System

DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE STEERING WHEEL IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BLOW THE HORN IN A PANIC SITUATION.

Jan 23, 1998 Electrical System

DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE STEERING WHEEL IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BLOW THE HORN IN A PANIC SITUATION.

Jan 22, 1998 Structure

PASSENGER SIDE REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR FAILURE. REPLACEMENT PARTS HAVE FAILED ALSO.

Jan 22, 1998 Structure

PASSENGER SIDE REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR FAILURE. REPLACEMENT PARTS HAVE FAILED ALSO.

Jan 6, 1998 Electrical System

WIRING HARNESS FAILED CAUSING SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES (LOCKS, LIGHTS AND MOTOR).

Jan 6, 1998 Electrical System

WIRING HARNESS FAILED CAUSING SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES (LOCKS, LIGHTS AND MOTOR).

Jan 4, 1998 Wheels

THE CAM-KIT IN VEHICLE IS UNADJUSTABLE THEREFORE THE TIRES CANNOT BE ALIGNED WITHOUT CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR.

Jan 4, 1998 Wheels

THE CAM-KIT IN VEHICLE IS UNADJUSTABLE THEREFORE THE TIRES CANNOT BE ALIGNED WITHOUT CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR.

Dec 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE IS A GRIDING SOUND WHEN STOPPING THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. *AK

Dec 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

HAD BACKED VEHICLE UP & HIT TELPHONE POLE. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF DRIVEWAY. PUT FOOT ON BRAKES TO STOP & HELD STEERING WHEEL. VEHICLE DID 21 FT SLIDE BEFORE HITTING BUILDING. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ABS WORKED. TOOK TO DEALER & TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. *AK

Dec 30, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

HAD BACKED VEHICLE UP & HIT TELPHONE POLE. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF DRIVEWAY. PUT FOOT ON BRAKES TO STOP & HELD STEERING WHEEL. VEHICLE DID 21 FT SLIDE BEFORE HITTING BUILDING. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ABS WORKED. TOOK TO DEALER & TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. *AK

Dec 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE IS A GRIDING SOUND WHEN STOPPING THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. *AK

Dec 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

HAD BACKED VEHICLE UP & HIT TELPHONE POLE. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF DRIVEWAY. PUT FOOT ON BRAKES TO STOP & HELD STEERING WHEEL. VEHICLE DID 21 FT SLIDE BEFORE HITTING BUILDING. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ABS WORKED. TOOK TO DEALER & TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. *AK

Dec 30, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

HAD BACKED VEHICLE UP & HIT TELPHONE POLE. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF DRIVEWAY. PUT FOOT ON BRAKES TO STOP & HELD STEERING WHEEL. VEHICLE DID 21 FT SLIDE BEFORE HITTING BUILDING. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ABS WORKED. TOOK TO DEALER & TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. *AK

Dec 22, 1997 Electrical System

THE HORN REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT IN ORDER FOR IT TO WORK.

Dec 22, 1997 Electrical System

THE HORN REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT IN ORDER FOR IT TO WORK.

Dec 9, 1997 Structure

RIGHT REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR IS INOPERATIVE. *AK

Dec 9, 1997 Structure

RIGHT REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR IS INOPERATIVE. *AK

Dec 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR VIBRATES VIOLENTLY, FOLLOWED BY ENGINE SLOWING DOWN AND ERRATIC PERFORMANCE.

Dec 8, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION CAUSED LOSS OF SIGNALS, HEATER, A/C,/LIGHTING AND CAUSED DOORS TO LOCK/UNLOCK UNCONTROLLABLY.

Dec 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR VIBRATES VIOLENTLY, FOLLOWED BY ENGINE SLOWING DOWN AND ERRATIC PERFORMANCE.

Dec 8, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION CAUSED LOSS OF SIGNALS, HEATER, A/C,/LIGHTING AND CAUSED DOORS TO LOCK/UNLOCK UNCONTROLLABLY.

Nov 14, 1997 Electrical System

HORN IS DIFFICULT TO USE, CAN NOT ACTIVATDE BY USING FINGER. MUST USE WHOLE PALM. DEALER SAID HORN IS LOCATED BEHIND AIRBAGS SO CANNOT BE AJUSTED WITHOUT PUTTING IN A WHOLE NEW AIRBAG UNIT. *AK

Nov 14, 1997 Electrical System

HORN IS DIFFICULT TO USE, CAN NOT ACTIVATDE BY USING FINGER. MUST USE WHOLE PALM. DEALER SAID HORN IS LOCATED BEHIND AIRBAGS SO CANNOT BE AJUSTED WITHOUT PUTTING IN A WHOLE NEW AIRBAG UNIT. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Electrical System

EXCESSIVE PRESSURE NEEDED TO ACTIVATE HORN DUE TO DESIGN.

Oct 28, 1997 Electrical System

EXCESSIVE PRESSURE NEEDED TO ACTIVATE HORN DUE TO DESIGN.

Oct 20, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

SERVICE ADVISOR INDICATED THAT GM IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE VENTURE VANS WHERE THE FUEL INJECTORS CLOG UP WITH FUEL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK

Oct 20, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

SERVICE ADVISOR INDICATED THAT GM IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE VENTURE VANS WHERE THE FUEL INJECTORS CLOG UP WITH FUEL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK

Oct 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Oct 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Sep 23, 1997 Electrical System

DIFFICULTY LOCATING HORN BUTTONS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

Sep 23, 1997 Electrical System

DIFFICULTY LOCATING HORN BUTTONS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

Sep 12, 1997 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AND REACHING A SPEED OF 50MPH OR MORE THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VIOLENTLY LIKE IT'S GOING TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING BOX. TOOK IN TO DEALER AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COOL AIR DUE TO A LEAK FROM THE CO...

Sep 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING AND REACHING A SPEED OF 50MPH OR MORE THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VIOLENTLY LIKE IT'S GOING TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING BOX. TOOK IN TO DEALER AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COOL AIR DUE TO A LEAK FROM THE CO...

Sep 12, 1997 Interior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING AND REACHING A SPEED OF 50MPH OR MORE THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VIOLENTLY LIKE IT'S GOING TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING BOX. TOOK IN TO DEALER AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COOL AIR DUE TO A LEAK FROM THE CO...

Sep 12, 1997 Equipment

WHEN DRIVING AND REACHING A SPEED OF 50MPH OR MORE THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VIOLENTLY LIKE IT'S GOING TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING BOX. TOOK IN TO DEALER AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COOL AIR DUE TO A LEAK FROM THE CO...

Sep 12, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AND REACHING A SPEED OF 50MPH OR MORE THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VIOLENTLY LIKE IT'S GOING TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING BOX. TOOK IN TO DEALER AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COOL AIR DUE TO A LEAK FROM THE CO...

Sep 12, 1997 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AND REACHING A SPEED OF 50MPH OR MORE THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VIOLENTLY LIKE IT'S GOING TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING BOX. TOOK IN TO DEALER AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COOL AIR DUE TO A LEAK FROM THE CO...

Sep 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING AND REACHING A SPEED OF 50MPH OR MORE THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VIOLENTLY LIKE IT'S GOING TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING BOX. TOOK IN TO DEALER AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COOL AIR DUE TO A LEAK FROM THE CO...

Sep 12, 1997 Interior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING AND REACHING A SPEED OF 50MPH OR MORE THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VIOLENTLY LIKE IT'S GOING TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING BOX. TOOK IN TO DEALER AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COOL AIR DUE TO A LEAK FROM THE CO...

Sep 12, 1997 Equipment

WHEN DRIVING AND REACHING A SPEED OF 50MPH OR MORE THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VIOLENTLY LIKE IT'S GOING TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING BOX. TOOK IN TO DEALER AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COOL AIR DUE TO A LEAK FROM THE CO...

Sep 12, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AND REACHING A SPEED OF 50MPH OR MORE THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VIOLENTLY LIKE IT'S GOING TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING BOX. TOOK IN TO DEALER AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COOL AIR DUE TO A LEAK FROM THE CO...

Sep 9, 1997 Exterior Lighting

DESIGN PROBLEM; DUE TO THE PARKING LIGHTS STAYING ILLUMINATED, CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN APPROACHING A INTERSECTION AFTER STOPPING, OTHER DRIVERS BELIEVE THE TURN SIGNAL IS ON AND DRIVER IS MAKING A TURN. WHEN ACTUALLY HE IS CONTINUING TO GO STRAIGHT ON SAME ROAD.

Sep 9, 1997 Exterior Lighting

DESIGN PROBLEM; DUE TO THE PARKING LIGHTS STAYING ILLUMINATED, CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN APPROACHING A INTERSECTION AFTER STOPPING, OTHER DRIVERS BELIEVE THE TURN SIGNAL IS ON AND DRIVER IS MAKING A TURN. WHEN ACTUALLY HE IS CONTINUING TO GO STRAIGHT ON SAME ROAD.

Aug 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE GAS PEDAL SIT AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME HEIGHT. THIS COULD POSE A PROBLEM IN AN EMERGENCY.

Aug 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE GAS PEDAL SIT AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME HEIGHT. THIS COULD POSE A PROBLEM IN AN EMERGENCY.

Aug 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LINKAGE RETAINING RING BROKE OFF THE MASTER CYLNDER, THE BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK

Aug 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LINKAGE RETAINING RING BROKE OFF THE MASTER CYLNDER, THE BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK

Aug 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LINKAGE RETAINING RING BROKE OFF THE MASTER CYLNDER, THE BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK

Aug 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LINKAGE RETAINING RING BROKE OFF THE MASTER CYLNDER, THE BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK

Aug 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LINKAGE RETAINING RING BROKE OFF THE MASTER CYLNDER.THE BRAKES BECAME COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Aug 1, 1997 Exterior Lighting

DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Aug 1, 1997 Seats

BACK SEATS ARE VERY LOW DUE TO DESIGN. OWNER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. PASSENGERS IN REAR SEAT COULD SUSTAIN LEG INJURIES DURING COLLISION.

Aug 1, 1997 Structure

KEYLESS ENTRY FAILED.

Aug 1, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

SIDE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE ON FIRST ATTEMPT, HAS TROUBLE STAYING CLOSED AND WHEN CLOSED IT WILL OPEN ON IT'S OWN.

Aug 1, 1997 Exterior Lighting

INTERIOR LIGHTS TURN ON WHEN CAR IS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING.

Aug 1, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ANCHOR ON CEILING FALLS OFF.

Aug 1, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE DOES NOT HANDLE WELL ON THE OPEN ROAD.

Aug 1, 1997 Electrical System

VEHICLE FAILS TO START.

Aug 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LINKAGE RETAINING RING BROKE OFF THE MASTER CYLNDER.THE BRAKES BECAME COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Aug 1, 1997 Exterior Lighting

DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Aug 1, 1997 Seats

BACK SEATS ARE VERY LOW DUE TO DESIGN. OWNER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. PASSENGERS IN REAR SEAT COULD SUSTAIN LEG INJURIES DURING COLLISION.

Aug 1, 1997 Structure

KEYLESS ENTRY FAILED.

Aug 1, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

SIDE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE ON FIRST ATTEMPT, HAS TROUBLE STAYING CLOSED AND WHEN CLOSED IT WILL OPEN ON IT'S OWN.

Aug 1, 1997 Exterior Lighting

INTERIOR LIGHTS TURN ON WHEN CAR IS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING.

Aug 1, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ANCHOR ON CEILING FALLS OFF.

Aug 1, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE DOES NOT HANDLE WELL ON THE OPEN ROAD.

Aug 1, 1997 Electrical System

VEHICLE FAILS TO START.

Jul 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *SLC

Jul 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *SLC

Jul 1, 1997 Seats

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT HE GOT HIS FINGER STUCK IN SEAT LATCH WHILE TRYING TO TILT SEAT, CAUSING INJURY.

Jul 1, 1997 Seats

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT HE GOT HIS FINGER STUCK IN SEAT LATCH WHILE TRYING TO TILT SEAT, CAUSING INJURY.

Jun 13, 1997 Electrical System

THE HORN ON THIS VEHICLE IS NOT LOUD ENOUGH TO BE HEARD AND THE DEALER REPLACED IT, BUT IT STILL SOUNDS THE SAME. *AK

Jun 13, 1997 Electrical System

THE HORN IS UNDER THE COVER OF THE AIRBAG AND IT IS HARD TO PRESS AND USE. *AK

Jun 13, 1997 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S STEERING IDLER ARM FELL OFF DUE TO A MISSING BOLT, THIS CAIUSES BOTH FRONT TIRES TO POINT INWARD AND LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. *AK

Jun 13, 1997 Electrical System

THE HORN ON THIS VEHICLE IS NOT LOUD ENOUGH TO BE HEARD AND THE DEALER REPLACED IT, BUT IT STILL SOUNDS THE SAME. *AK

Jun 13, 1997 Electrical System

THE HORN IS UNDER THE COVER OF THE AIRBAG AND IT IS HARD TO PRESS AND USE. *AK

Jun 13, 1997 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S STEERING IDLER ARM FELL OFF DUE TO A MISSING BOLT, THIS CAIUSES BOTH FRONT TIRES TO POINT INWARD AND LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. *AK

Jun 2, 1997 Electrical System

HORN TAKES EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE ACTIVATE AND ALSO DIFFICULT TO FIND THE HORN BUTTON. NLM

Jun 2, 1997 Electrical System

HORN TAKES EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE ACTIVATE AND ALSO DIFFICULT TO FIND THE HORN BUTTON. NLM

May 12, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED TWICE IN 2 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. DEALER IS REPLACING IT AGAIN. *AK

May 12, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED TWICE IN 2 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. DEALER IS REPLACING IT AGAIN. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Electrical System

PADDING AROUND HORN IS TOO HARD, CAUSING DIFFICULTY DEPRESSING HORN BUTTON IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

Feb 20, 1997 Electrical System

PADDING AROUND HORN IS TOO HARD, CAUSING DIFFICULTY DEPRESSING HORN BUTTON IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

Jan 21, 1997 Electrical System

THE HORN WILL NOT ACTIVATE UNLESS EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT IS APPLIED DUE TO DESIGN.

Jan 21, 1997 Electrical System

THE HORN WILL NOT ACTIVATE UNLESS EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT IS APPLIED DUE TO DESIGN.

Jan 6, 1997 Electrical System

HORN DOES NOT WORK BECAUSE OF AIR BAG.

Jan 6, 1997 Electrical System

HORN DOES NOT WORK BECAUSE OF AIR BAG.

Dec 5, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING, STOPPED AND STARTED, FUEL TANK MOVED DUE TO BOLTS/ BRACKETS, WHICH CONNECTED THE FUEL TANK TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, BECOMING LOOSE. *AK

Dec 5, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING, STOPPED AND STARTED, FUEL TANK MOVED DUE TO BOLTS/ BRACKETS, WHICH CONNECTED THE FUEL TANK TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, BECOMING LOOSE. *AK