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Jan 10, 2016 Air Bags Crash 136,000 mi

VAN WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 65 MPH..FORD QUAD CAB TRUCK PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME..I LOCKED THE BRAKES, SOME SKID MARKS DOWN THE HIGHWAY, AND COMPLETELY BROADSIDED THE TRUCK. DAMAGE TO TRUCK WAS ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR, AND FRONT CORNER PANEL. SEVERAL OF TRUCKS AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. IMPACT WAS AT A HIGH SPE...

Jan 10, 2016 Air Bags Crash 136,000 mi

VAN WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 65 MPH..FORD QUAD CAB TRUCK PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME..I LOCKED THE BRAKES, SOME SKID MARKS DOWN THE HIGHWAY, AND COMPLETELY BROADSIDED THE TRUCK. DAMAGE TO TRUCK WAS ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR, AND FRONT CORNER PANEL. SEVERAL OF TRUCKS AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. IMPACT WAS AT A HIGH SPE...

Nov 27, 2015 Steering 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEE...

Nov 27, 2015 Steering 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEE...

Mar 23, 2015 Power Train 159,817 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT FROM THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPA...

Mar 23, 2015 Power Train 159,817 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT FROM THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPA...

Aug 18, 2014 Tires

GOODYEAR ASSURANCE COMFORTRED 215/70 R15 98T. BELTS SEPARATED AT BEAD, GIANT GOITER IN SIDEWALL. I WAS TOLD BY DEALER THIS WAS A MOUNTING ERROR. NO TEARING OF INNER EDGE ON BEAD. THE OTHER THREE TIRES ALL HAVE BULGES STARTING IN SIDEWALLS. *TR

Aug 18, 2014 Tires

GOODYEAR ASSURANCE COMFORTRED 215/70 R15 98T. BELTS SEPARATED AT BEAD, GIANT GOITER IN SIDEWALL. I WAS TOLD BY DEALER THIS WAS A MOUNTING ERROR. NO TEARING OF INNER EDGE ON BEAD. THE OTHER THREE TIRES ALL HAVE BULGES STARTING IN SIDEWALLS. *TR

Dec 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,000 mi

SUDDEN AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. NO WARNING...JUST COMPLETE FAILURE. *TR

Dec 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,000 mi

SUDDEN AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. NO WARNING...JUST COMPLETE FAILURE. *TR

Apr 13, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 163,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR AUTOMATICALLY OPENED ON ITS OWN AFTER IT WAS CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V067000(LATCHES/LOCKS/LIN...

Apr 13, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 163,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR AUTOMATICALLY OPENED ON ITS OWN AFTER IT WAS CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V067000(LATCHES/LOCKS/LIN...

Jan 31, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

I BACKED THE VAN OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT HOME AND PLACED THE CAR INTO DRIVE. AS I STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD, THE GAS PEDAL FELT HARDER THAN NORMAL BUT I ATTRIBUTED THAT TO BEING LEFT OUTSIDE ALL WINTER. I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL HARDER TO GET TO CAR TO MOVE FORWARD. AND IMMEDIATELY I FELT THE PEDAL UNS...

Jan 31, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

I BACKED THE VAN OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT HOME AND PLACED THE CAR INTO DRIVE. AS I STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD, THE GAS PEDAL FELT HARDER THAN NORMAL BUT I ATTRIBUTED THAT TO BEING LEFT OUTSIDE ALL WINTER. I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL HARDER TO GET TO CAR TO MOVE FORWARD. AND IMMEDIATELY I FELT THE PEDAL UNS...

Apr 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 143,468 mi

1998 CHEVY VENTURE. REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE. BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED THROUGH-MIDWAY FROM FRONT TO BACK ON BOTH REAR BRAKE LINE'S. THESE LINES ARE MADE OF METAL AND HAVE SEVERAL 90 DEGREE BENDS ALONG THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE. I WAS BACKING THE VEHIC...

Apr 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 143,468 mi

1998 CHEVY VENTURE. REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE. BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED THROUGH-MIDWAY FROM FRONT TO BACK ON BOTH REAR BRAKE LINE'S. THESE LINES ARE MADE OF METAL AND HAVE SEVERAL 90 DEGREE BENDS ALONG THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE. I WAS BACKING THE VEHIC...

Mar 18, 2009 Power Train Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO PARK AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY WHILE SHE WAS ASSISTING A CHILD WITH EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RAN TO JUMP INTO THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS VERY UNSTABLE AND HAD A L...

Mar 18, 2009 Exterior Lighting Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO PARK AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY WHILE SHE WAS ASSISTING A CHILD WITH EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RAN TO JUMP INTO THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS VERY UNSTABLE AND HAD A L...

Mar 18, 2009 Power Train Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO PARK AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY WHILE SHE WAS ASSISTING A CHILD WITH EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RAN TO JUMP INTO THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS VERY UNSTABLE AND HAD A L...

Mar 18, 2009 Exterior Lighting Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO PARK AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY WHILE SHE WAS ASSISTING A CHILD WITH EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RAN TO JUMP INTO THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS VERY UNSTABLE AND HAD A L...

Jul 29, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELL OF GAS, INSIDE AND OUT. EVEN WHEN VAN WAS SITTING ALL NIGHT AND ALL DAY. *TR

Jul 29, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELL OF GAS, INSIDE AND OUT. EVEN WHEN VAN WAS SITTING ALL NIGHT AND ALL DAY. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Seat Belts 85,000 mi

SEAT BELTS FAIL TO LATCH ON REAR REMOVABLE PASSENGER SEATS (7 PASS. OPTION) 3 SEATS USABLE OUT OF 5. 2ND ROW RH OUTER BELT WILL NOT RELEASE FROM RETRACTOR - IT'S STUCK. INQUIRED WITH CHEVROLET DEALER, SADLER MOTORS - S.S.M. MI GM SAID NO RECALLS ISSUED, OR WILL BE ISSUED. I TOOK THE LATCH FROM THE S...

Jun 4, 2008 Seat Belts 85,000 mi

SEAT BELTS FAIL TO LATCH ON REAR REMOVABLE PASSENGER SEATS (7 PASS. OPTION) 3 SEATS USABLE OUT OF 5. 2ND ROW RH OUTER BELT WILL NOT RELEASE FROM RETRACTOR - IT'S STUCK. INQUIRED WITH CHEVROLET DEALER, SADLER MOTORS - S.S.M. MI GM SAID NO RECALLS ISSUED, OR WILL BE ISSUED. I TOOK THE LATCH FROM THE S...

Mar 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE IDLING IN TRAFFIC OR ON AN INCLINE, THE HEAT TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES. THE VEHICLE IS ALSO LOSING ANTIFREEZE. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN ADDING ONE HALF GALLON OF ANTIFREEZE PER MONTH AND DOES NOT KNOW WHY. WHEN THE WEATHER BECOMES WARMER, THE CH...

Mar 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE IDLING IN TRAFFIC OR ON AN INCLINE, THE HEAT TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES. THE VEHICLE IS ALSO LOSING ANTIFREEZE. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN ADDING ONE HALF GALLON OF ANTIFREEZE PER MONTH AND DOES NOT KNOW WHY. WHEN THE WEATHER BECOMES WARMER, THE CH...

Jan 23, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNLOCKED, SHE WOULD CLOSE ANY DOOR, AND THE VEHICLE LOCKED ALL THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED 5-6 TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HER ...

Jan 23, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNLOCKED, SHE WOULD CLOSE ANY DOOR, AND THE VEHICLE LOCKED ALL THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED 5-6 TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HER ...

Jan 18, 2008 Steering 132,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 20 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V286000 (STEERING:RACK AND PINION). THE VE...

Jan 18, 2008 Steering 132,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 20 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V286000 (STEERING:RACK AND PINION). THE VE...

Sep 4, 2007 Steering 138,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ONLY TURN RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ...

Sep 4, 2007 Steering 138,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ONLY TURN RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ...

Aug 15, 2007 Exterior Lighting

DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LIGHT. IT KEEPS BURNING OUT THE BULBS. IT MELTS THE PLASTIC AROUND THE METAL LINE, THE PART THAT IT PLUGS INTO. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Aug 15, 2007 Exterior Lighting

DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LIGHT. IT KEEPS BURNING OUT THE BULBS. IT MELTS THE PLASTIC AROUND THE METAL LINE, THE PART THAT IT PLUGS INTO. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Aug 14, 2007 Exterior Lighting

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. CONSTANT CONDENSATION/MOISTURE INSIDE DRIVE AND PASSENGER SIDE UNITS CAUSING A FOGGY OR BURNED EFFECT AND RENDERING HEADLIGHTS VIRTUALLY USELESS. AFTER MANY YEARS, I'VE NOTICED MANY DIFFERENT MODEL YEARS OF THE VENTURE AND ITS OLDSMOBILE COUSIN HAVE THE SA...

Aug 14, 2007 Exterior Lighting

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. CONSTANT CONDENSATION/MOISTURE INSIDE DRIVE AND PASSENGER SIDE UNITS CAUSING A FOGGY OR BURNED EFFECT AND RENDERING HEADLIGHTS VIRTUALLY USELESS. AFTER MANY YEARS, I'VE NOTICED MANY DIFFERENT MODEL YEARS OF THE VENTURE AND ITS OLDSMOBILE COUSIN HAVE THE SA...

Jun 23, 2007 Steering

STEERING MAKES NOTICEABLE THUMPING WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT TIMES, ESPECIALLY WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT'S THE PROBLEM..THE STEERING IS FAILING AT THIS TIME.... *TR

Jun 23, 2007 Steering

STEERING MAKES NOTICEABLE THUMPING WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT TIMES, ESPECIALLY WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT'S THE PROBLEM..THE STEERING IS FAILING AT THIS TIME.... *TR

Mar 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVY VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHEN APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE AUSE OF THE PROBLEM , AND RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE DI...

Mar 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVY VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHEN APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE AUSE OF THE PROBLEM , AND RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE DI...

Nov 30, 2006 Exterior Lighting

MY HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE FALLEN OFF ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THIS IS CLEARLY A FAULTY DESIGN AS THE LENSES ARE MERELY GLUED ON THE FRONT OF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. BECAUSE OF THE GLUE WEARING AWAY ON THE HEADLIGHT COVER, WATER GETS INTO THE ASSEMBLY AND CAUSES THE HALOGEN LIGHTS TO SHORT OUT. ...

Nov 30, 2006 Exterior Lighting

MY HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE FALLEN OFF ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THIS IS CLEARLY A FAULTY DESIGN AS THE LENSES ARE MERELY GLUED ON THE FRONT OF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. BECAUSE OF THE GLUE WEARING AWAY ON THE HEADLIGHT COVER, WATER GETS INTO THE ASSEMBLY AND CAUSES THE HALOGEN LIGHTS TO SHORT OUT. ...

Sep 18, 2006 Steering 140,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND STRAIGHTENING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE STEERING WHEEL RACK AND PINION FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. SOON AFTER, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO CONFIRMED THE STEERING RACK AND PINION FR...

Sep 18, 2006 Air Bags 140,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND STRAIGHTENING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE STEERING WHEEL RACK AND PINION FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. SOON AFTER, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO CONFIRMED THE STEERING RACK AND PINION FR...

Sep 18, 2006 Steering 140,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND STRAIGHTENING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE STEERING WHEEL RACK AND PINION FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. SOON AFTER, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO CONFIRMED THE STEERING RACK AND PINION FR...

Sep 18, 2006 Air Bags 140,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND STRAIGHTENING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE STEERING WHEEL RACK AND PINION FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. SOON AFTER, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO CONFIRMED THE STEERING RACK AND PINION FR...

Aug 2, 2006 Power Train 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. THERE WAS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 98V131000 REGARDING THE POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.

Aug 2, 2006 Power Train 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. THERE WAS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 98V131000 REGARDING THE POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.

Jun 26, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 125,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT LATCH PROPERLY. WHILE THE DOOR WAS BEING SHUT, IT SIMPLY ROLLED BACK OPEN UPON MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. A SERVICE DEALER WAS CALLED, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHI...

Jun 26, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 125,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT LATCH PROPERLY. WHILE THE DOOR WAS BEING SHUT, IT SIMPLY ROLLED BACK OPEN UPON MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. A SERVICE DEALER WAS CALLED, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHI...

Jun 15, 2006 Steering 130,153 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT 20 MPH THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THERE WAS FAILURE TO THE LOWER BEARING PLATE. THERE IS A NH...

Jun 15, 2006 Steering 130,153 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT 20 MPH THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THERE WAS FAILURE TO THE LOWER BEARING PLATE. THERE IS A NH...

Mar 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,652 mi

VENTURE WAS MAKING A SMELL THAT I REMEMBERED FROM MY 95 CHEVY LUMINA. PULL OVER REALIZED THE SAME THING WAS GOING ON WITH THIS VAN. COOLANT GOING INTO ENGINE. THIS VAN ONLY HAD 51,652 MILES ON FOR A 98 THAT IS GREAT I TOOK VERY GOOD CARE OF IT AND CHEVY LOST A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE. WE WERE LOOKING A T...

Mar 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,652 mi

VENTURE WAS MAKING A SMELL THAT I REMEMBERED FROM MY 95 CHEVY LUMINA. PULL OVER REALIZED THE SAME THING WAS GOING ON WITH THIS VAN. COOLANT GOING INTO ENGINE. THIS VAN ONLY HAD 51,652 MILES ON FOR A 98 THAT IS GREAT I TOOK VERY GOOD CARE OF IT AND CHEVY LOST A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE. WE WERE LOOKING A T...

Jan 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,234 mi

THE INTAKE GASKET ON MY 98 VENTURE FAILED AND LEAKED DEXCOOL INTO THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE TEMP FLUCTUATED AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED DAMAGING THE HEAD GASKET. I SEE GM IS IGNORING THE ISSUE AS WELL AS NHTSA. THERE IS HOWEVER A LAW FIRM IN PUTTING TOGETHER A CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR THIS PROBLEM. I ENCOU...

Jan 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,234 mi

THE INTAKE GASKET ON MY 98 VENTURE FAILED AND LEAKED DEXCOOL INTO THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE TEMP FLUCTUATED AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED DAMAGING THE HEAD GASKET. I SEE GM IS IGNORING THE ISSUE AS WELL AS NHTSA. THERE IS HOWEVER A LAW FIRM IN PUTTING TOGETHER A CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR THIS PROBLEM. I ENCOU...

Jan 3, 2006 Steering 79,500 mi

I EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING FAILURE MAKING LEFT TURNS ONLY. DEALER TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT IN THE RECALL SCOPE EVEN THOU IT HAS THE EXACT PROBLEM AS THE RECALL VEHICLES OF 1998 (NHTSA ID # 02V28600). THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING GEAR AT MY COST. THEY KEPT THE CORE GEAR ASSEMBLY DN/260651...

Jan 3, 2006 Steering 79,500 mi

I EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING FAILURE MAKING LEFT TURNS ONLY. DEALER TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT IN THE RECALL SCOPE EVEN THOU IT HAS THE EXACT PROBLEM AS THE RECALL VEHICLES OF 1998 (NHTSA ID # 02V28600). THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING GEAR AT MY COST. THEY KEPT THE CORE GEAR ASSEMBLY DN/260651...

Jan 3, 2006 Steering 79,500 mi

I EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING FAILURE MAKING LEFT TURNS ONLY. DEALER TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT IN THE RECALL SCOPE EVEN THOU IT HAS THE EXACT PROBLEM AS THE RECALL VEHICLES OF 1998 (NHTSA ID # 02V28600). THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING GEAR AT MY COST. THEY KEPT THE CORE GEAR ASSEMBLY DN/260651...

Jan 3, 2006 Steering 79,500 mi

I EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING FAILURE MAKING LEFT TURNS ONLY. DEALER TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT IN THE RECALL SCOPE EVEN THOU IT HAS THE EXACT PROBLEM AS THE RECALL VEHICLES OF 1998 (NHTSA ID # 02V28600). THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING GEAR AT MY COST. THEY KEPT THE CORE GEAR ASSEMBLY DN/260651...

Dec 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

FOR THE 2ND TIME SINCE THE DATE NOTED BELOW, I AM EXPERIENCING INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE ON MY 1998 CHEVY VENTURE. IN 2003 IT WAS REPLACED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT 34,000 MILES. NOW, JUST SHY OF 2 YEARS LATER, AND AT 53,000 (AT MY OWN EXPENSE AND A COST OF $1200.00)) IT NEEDS TO...

Dec 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

FOR THE 2ND TIME SINCE THE DATE NOTED BELOW, I AM EXPERIENCING INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE ON MY 1998 CHEVY VENTURE. IN 2003 IT WAS REPLACED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT 34,000 MILES. NOW, JUST SHY OF 2 YEARS LATER, AND AT 53,000 (AT MY OWN EXPENSE AND A COST OF $1200.00)) IT NEEDS TO...

Dec 26, 2005 Steering 74,000 mi

I HAVE A 1998 CHEVY VENTURE VAN THAT IS DISPLAYING THE SAME DEFECTS OF THE RACK AND PINION RECALL FOR THE SAME LISTED VEHICLE AND YEAR. CHEVY TELLS ME THAT MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS. I FEEL THAT THIS IS TOO MUCH COINCIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 76,000 MILES ON IT. *JB

Dec 26, 2005 Steering 74,000 mi

I HAVE A 1998 CHEVY VENTURE VAN THAT IS DISPLAYING THE SAME DEFECTS OF THE RACK AND PINION RECALL FOR THE SAME LISTED VEHICLE AND YEAR. CHEVY TELLS ME THAT MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS. I FEEL THAT THIS IS TOO MUCH COINCIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 76,000 MILES ON IT. *JB

Dec 20, 2005 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVAN AND ON THE DATE SPECIFIED I WAS OUT WITH MY FAMILY ( A SNOWY EVENING) WHEN I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND MY TURN SIGNALS ON MY DASH WENT TO A SOLID GREEN. AS I APPROACHED THE RED LIGHT A PERSON IN THE CAR NEXT TO ME ADVISED ME THAT I HAD NO TAILLIGHTS. AFTER GET...

Dec 20, 2005 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVAN AND ON THE DATE SPECIFIED I WAS OUT WITH MY FAMILY ( A SNOWY EVENING) WHEN I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND MY TURN SIGNALS ON MY DASH WENT TO A SOLID GREEN. AS I APPROACHED THE RED LIGHT A PERSON IN THE CAR NEXT TO ME ADVISED ME THAT I HAD NO TAILLIGHTS. AFTER GET...

Nov 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT LENS CAME OFF THREE TIMES AND THE LEFT ONCE. THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE HEAD LAMP TWICE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. *AK

Nov 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT LENS CAME OFF THREE TIMES AND THE LEFT ONCE. THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE HEAD LAMP TWICE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. *AK

Nov 10, 2005 Exterior Lighting 62,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES BOTH HEADLIGHTS SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. HE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE WHY THIS HAPPENED. HE HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK UPDATED 11/30/05. *JB

Nov 10, 2005 Visibility 69,750 mi

(1)WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL FAILURE. WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE / OPERATED ERRATICALLY DURING RAINSTORM AT NIGHT. WIPERS WORK AT TIMES, NOT AT ALL AT OTHERS. TURNING THEM OFF, THEN BACK ON MAY GET THEM WORKING AGAIN, OR MAYBE NOT. (2) HAD TO PULL OFF OF THE INTERSTATE. WAS ONLY ABLE TO GET THE WIP...

Nov 10, 2005 Exterior Lighting 62,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES BOTH HEADLIGHTS SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. HE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE WHY THIS HAPPENED. HE HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK UPDATED 11/30/05. *JB

Nov 10, 2005 Visibility 69,750 mi

(1)WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL FAILURE. WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE / OPERATED ERRATICALLY DURING RAINSTORM AT NIGHT. WIPERS WORK AT TIMES, NOT AT ALL AT OTHERS. TURNING THEM OFF, THEN BACK ON MAY GET THEM WORKING AGAIN, OR MAYBE NOT. (2) HAD TO PULL OFF OF THE INTERSTATE. WAS ONLY ABLE TO GET THE WIP...

Aug 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. AT 55000 MILES THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED IMMACULATELY. THIS HAPPENED IN OCTOBER 2003. VEHICLE WAS FIXED BY A DEALER ON OCTOBER 10, 2003. HE THEN CHECKED THE INTERNET TO FIND THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO A CO...

Aug 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. AT 55000 MILES THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED IMMACULATELY. THIS HAPPENED IN OCTOBER 2003. VEHICLE WAS FIXED BY A DEALER ON OCTOBER 10, 2003. HE THEN CHECKED THE INTERNET TO FIND THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO A CO...

Jul 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLES COOLANT LEVEL HAD BEEN DROPPING OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERLA WEEKS. AFTER HAVING IT TESTED IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER INTAKE MANILFOLD HAD A SLOW LEAK AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 70,000 MILES ON IT AND IT SEEMS VERY UNUSUAL FOR THIS TO HAPPEN SO SOON.

Jul 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLES COOLANT LEVEL HAD BEEN DROPPING OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERLA WEEKS. AFTER HAVING IT TESTED IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER INTAKE MANILFOLD HAD A SLOW LEAK AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 70,000 MILES ON IT AND IT SEEMS VERY UNUSUAL FOR THIS TO HAPPEN SO SOON.

Jul 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TICKING BEGIN AT AROUND 45000 TO 50000 MILES ON 1998 VENTURE, SOON IT NEEDED BEARINGS AND RODS, THE MECHANIC TOOK OFF THE OIL PAN AND OIL WAS LIKE MUD, I HAVE OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES, I SAW THE OIL, IT WAS AWFUL, THEN ONE DAY THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND AT AROUND 7000...

Jul 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TICKING BEGIN AT AROUND 45000 TO 50000 MILES ON 1998 VENTURE, SOON IT NEEDED BEARINGS AND RODS, THE MECHANIC TOOK OFF THE OIL PAN AND OIL WAS LIKE MUD, I HAVE OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES, I SAW THE OIL, IT WAS AWFUL, THEN ONE DAY THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND AT AROUND 7000...

Jun 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE NOW ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE (2003 AND 2005). ALSO THE RACK AND PINION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR TURNING LEFT.

Jun 7, 2005 Steering

MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE NOW ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE (2003 AND 2005). ALSO THE RACK AND PINION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR TURNING LEFT.

Jun 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE NOW ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE (2003 AND 2005). ALSO THE RACK AND PINION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR TURNING LEFT.

Jun 7, 2005 Steering

MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE NOW ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE (2003 AND 2005). ALSO THE RACK AND PINION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR TURNING LEFT.

Jun 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. TWO MONTHS AGO SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE DUE TO THE CAM SHAFT BREAKING. SHE REPLACED THE OLD ENGINE WITH A NEW ONE. ONE WEEK LATER THE CAM SHAFT BROKE AGAIN ON THE SAME SPOT AS THE OTHER. MECHANIC SAID THAT HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF A HOLLOW CAMSHA...

Jun 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. TWO MONTHS AGO SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE DUE TO THE CAM SHAFT BREAKING. SHE REPLACED THE OLD ENGINE WITH A NEW ONE. ONE WEEK LATER THE CAM SHAFT BROKE AGAIN ON THE SAME SPOT AS THE OTHER. MECHANIC SAID THAT HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF A HOLLOW CAMSHA...

May 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 CHEVY VENTURE MINI-VAN. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR (NOW TWICE) DUE TO OVERHEATING CAUSED BY "SLUDGE" IN THE COOLING SYSTEM. ALSO, MECHANIC REPORTS A COOLANT LEAKAGE IN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, WHICH APPARENTLY IS A WELL-KNOWN PROBLEM. HAVE ONLY PUT DEXCOOL IN SYSTEM, SO WONDER WHERE SLUDGE...

May 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 CHEVY VENTURE MINI-VAN. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR (NOW TWICE) DUE TO OVERHEATING CAUSED BY "SLUDGE" IN THE COOLING SYSTEM. ALSO, MECHANIC REPORTS A COOLANT LEAKAGE IN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, WHICH APPARENTLY IS A WELL-KNOWN PROBLEM. HAVE ONLY PUT DEXCOOL IN SYSTEM, SO WONDER WHERE SLUDGE...

May 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

I HAVE HAD ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT EVERYONE HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT, BUT, THE WORST TO ME IS THAT I AM SITTING HERE IN NEED OF A MOTOR IN MY 1998 VENTURE VAN. I THOUGHT THAT I WOULD BE ABLE TO USE TO AT LEAST 100,000 MILES. I STARTED GETTING THE TICKING NOISE LIKE AT 50,000 MILES AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS...

May 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

I HAVE HAD ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT EVERYONE HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT, BUT, THE WORST TO ME IS THAT I AM SITTING HERE IN NEED OF A MOTOR IN MY 1998 VENTURE VAN. I THOUGHT THAT I WOULD BE ABLE TO USE TO AT LEAST 100,000 MILES. I STARTED GETTING THE TICKING NOISE LIKE AT 50,000 MILES AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS...

May 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AT 39000 MILES. MECHANIC INFORMED US THAT THERE WAS A MANIFOLD INTAKE LEAK THAT WOULD COST $600+ TO FIX.I DID NOT DO THE REPAIR, BUT HAVE SINCE BEEN INFORMED THAT THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND THAT NOT REPAIRING COULD CAUSE SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE. SOMETHING...

May 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AT 39000 MILES. MECHANIC INFORMED US THAT THERE WAS A MANIFOLD INTAKE LEAK THAT WOULD COST $600+ TO FIX.I DID NOT DO THE REPAIR, BUT HAVE SINCE BEEN INFORMED THAT THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND THAT NOT REPAIRING COULD CAUSE SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE. SOMETHING...

Apr 16, 2005 Seat Belts 128,614 mi

REAR SEATBELTS FAIL DUE TO THE BUCKLE SLIPPING DOWN EXPOSING THE PARTS INSIDE. THESE PARTS COME APART WHEN EXPOSED. 2 HAVE FAILED SO FAR...RENDERING 2 SEATS AS UNUSABLE AND UNSAFE FOR TRAVEL IN VEHICLE. A THIRD SEAT IS IN PROCESS OF FAILING...BUCKLE HAS TO BE KEPT UP WITH DUCT TAPE.*AK

Apr 16, 2005 Seat Belts 128,614 mi

REAR SEATBELTS FAIL DUE TO THE BUCKLE SLIPPING DOWN EXPOSING THE PARTS INSIDE. THESE PARTS COME APART WHEN EXPOSED. 2 HAVE FAILED SO FAR...RENDERING 2 SEATS AS UNUSABLE AND UNSAFE FOR TRAVEL IN VEHICLE. A THIRD SEAT IS IN PROCESS OF FAILING...BUCKLE HAS TO BE KEPT UP WITH DUCT TAPE.*AK

Apr 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE HAZARD LIGHTS TURNED ON ITS OWN AND THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED. THE ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE DRIVER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK THE RIGHT TAIL LIGHT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, WHEN THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ON THE BRAKE...

Apr 6, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE HAZARD LIGHTS TURNED ON ITS OWN AND THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED. THE ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE DRIVER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK THE RIGHT TAIL LIGHT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, WHEN THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ON THE BRAKE...

Apr 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE HAZARD LIGHTS TURNED ON ITS OWN AND THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED. THE ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE DRIVER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK THE RIGHT TAIL LIGHT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, WHEN THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ON THE BRAKE...

Apr 6, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE HAZARD LIGHTS TURNED ON ITS OWN AND THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED. THE ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE DRIVER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK THE RIGHT TAIL LIGHT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, WHEN THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ON THE BRAKE...

Mar 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

THE 1997-2000 VENUTURES HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINES, THE INTAKE GASKET BREAKS DOWN CAUSING ANTI FREEZE TO MIX WITH THE ENGINES OIL CAUSING THE CAM SHAFT TO CRACK, IN OUR CASE THERE WAS NO LEAKS UNDER THE VAN AND THERE WAS NO WARNING EITHER THE VAN WAS RUNNING WELL THAT MORNING AND WHEN MY WIFE WA...

Mar 25, 2005 Exterior Lighting 52,000 mi

THE 1997-2000 VENUTURES HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINES, THE INTAKE GASKET BREAKS DOWN CAUSING ANTI FREEZE TO MIX WITH THE ENGINES OIL CAUSING THE CAM SHAFT TO CRACK, IN OUR CASE THERE WAS NO LEAKS UNDER THE VAN AND THERE WAS NO WARNING EITHER THE VAN WAS RUNNING WELL THAT MORNING AND WHEN MY WIFE WA...

Mar 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

THE 1997-2000 VENUTURES HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINES, THE INTAKE GASKET BREAKS DOWN CAUSING ANTI FREEZE TO MIX WITH THE ENGINES OIL CAUSING THE CAM SHAFT TO CRACK, IN OUR CASE THERE WAS NO LEAKS UNDER THE VAN AND THERE WAS NO WARNING EITHER THE VAN WAS RUNNING WELL THAT MORNING AND WHEN MY WIFE WA...

Mar 25, 2005 Exterior Lighting 52,000 mi

THE 1997-2000 VENUTURES HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINES, THE INTAKE GASKET BREAKS DOWN CAUSING ANTI FREEZE TO MIX WITH THE ENGINES OIL CAUSING THE CAM SHAFT TO CRACK, IN OUR CASE THERE WAS NO LEAKS UNDER THE VAN AND THERE WAS NO WARNING EITHER THE VAN WAS RUNNING WELL THAT MORNING AND WHEN MY WIFE WA...

Mar 22, 2005 Tires

I WAS TRAVELING ON I-95 NORTHBOUND ON TUEDAY, MARCH 22ND NEAR THE HASTINGS, FLORIDA EXIT. THE TREAD ON THE LEMANS TIRE, P215/70R15 COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, THE CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN VEERED TO THE RIGHT, NARROWLY MISSING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE TREAD WAS RECOVERED, AND SAVED, BUT IT SMASHED...

Mar 22, 2005 Tires

I WAS TRAVELING ON I-95 NORTHBOUND ON TUEDAY, MARCH 22ND NEAR THE HASTINGS, FLORIDA EXIT. THE TREAD ON THE LEMANS TIRE, P215/70R15 COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, THE CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN VEERED TO THE RIGHT, NARROWLY MISSING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE TREAD WAS RECOVERED, AND SAVED, BUT IT SMASHED...

Feb 3, 2005 Visibility 98,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR ON MY VAN AS BROKEN SEVERAL TIMES. IT STARTS BY JUST COMING OF TRACK AND YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE WINDOW TO GET IT TO CLOSE AND SEAL AND EVENTUALLY THE REGULATOR BRAKES ALL TOGETHER AND THE WINDOW SLAMS DOWN OR YOU HEAR A LOUD METAL POP AND THE WINDOW GOES FORWARD AND T...

Feb 3, 2005 Visibility 98,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR ON MY VAN AS BROKEN SEVERAL TIMES. IT STARTS BY JUST COMING OF TRACK AND YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE WINDOW TO GET IT TO CLOSE AND SEAL AND EVENTUALLY THE REGULATOR BRAKES ALL TOGETHER AND THE WINDOW SLAMS DOWN OR YOU HEAR A LOUD METAL POP AND THE WINDOW GOES FORWARD AND T...

Jan 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER BUILD UP INTO THE FRONT HEAD LIGHTS AND WATER BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE. HAD TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND ENGINE AFTER LIGHTS WERE REPLACED WE HAD TO DRILL A HOLD BELOW THE LIGHT COVERS SO THAT WATER BUILD UP CAN DRAIN FROM HOLE. HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE.

Jan 22, 2005 Exterior Lighting

WATER BUILD UP INTO THE FRONT HEAD LIGHTS AND WATER BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE. HAD TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND ENGINE AFTER LIGHTS WERE REPLACED WE HAD TO DRILL A HOLD BELOW THE LIGHT COVERS SO THAT WATER BUILD UP CAN DRAIN FROM HOLE. HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE.

Jan 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER BUILD UP INTO THE FRONT HEAD LIGHTS AND WATER BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE. HAD TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND ENGINE AFTER LIGHTS WERE REPLACED WE HAD TO DRILL A HOLD BELOW THE LIGHT COVERS SO THAT WATER BUILD UP CAN DRAIN FROM HOLE. HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE.

Jan 22, 2005 Exterior Lighting

WATER BUILD UP INTO THE FRONT HEAD LIGHTS AND WATER BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE. HAD TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND ENGINE AFTER LIGHTS WERE REPLACED WE HAD TO DRILL A HOLD BELOW THE LIGHT COVERS SO THAT WATER BUILD UP CAN DRAIN FROM HOLE. HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE.

Jan 17, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

AT MORNING START UP I SMELLED GAS. CHECKED UNDER VAN AND SAW PUDDLE OF GAS IN MIDDLE. TOOK VAN TO CHEV. DEALER AND FOUND GAS LINE LEAKING. LEAK IS ONLY ABOUT 18 INCHES AWAY FROM CATALYTIC CONVERTER. IF WIND WAS BOWLING JUST RIGHT A FIRE COULD START. THIS IS 1998 CHEV. VENTURE WITH 13000 MILES. THIS ...

Jan 17, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

AT MORNING START UP I SMELLED GAS. CHECKED UNDER VAN AND SAW PUDDLE OF GAS IN MIDDLE. TOOK VAN TO CHEV. DEALER AND FOUND GAS LINE LEAKING. LEAK IS ONLY ABOUT 18 INCHES AWAY FROM CATALYTIC CONVERTER. IF WIND WAS BOWLING JUST RIGHT A FIRE COULD START. THIS IS 1998 CHEV. VENTURE WITH 13000 MILES. THIS ...

Jan 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 139,000 mi

DECEMBER 2002 - MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED, ALLOWING DEXCOOL COOLANT TO MIX WITH THE OIL SYSTEM. GASKET REPLACED. NOVEMBER 2004. REPLACEMENT GASKET FAILED. COOLANT IN OIL SYSTEM AGAIN. MODIFIED GASKET KIT INSTALLED. JAN 2, 2005. CAM SHAFT BREAKS. BEARINGS/BUSHING SEIZED DUE TO OIL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. ...

Jan 15, 2005 Equipment 139,000 mi

DECEMBER 2002 - MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED, ALLOWING DEXCOOL COOLANT TO MIX WITH THE OIL SYSTEM. GASKET REPLACED. NOVEMBER 2004. REPLACEMENT GASKET FAILED. COOLANT IN OIL SYSTEM AGAIN. MODIFIED GASKET KIT INSTALLED. JAN 2, 2005. CAM SHAFT BREAKS. BEARINGS/BUSHING SEIZED DUE TO OIL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. ...

Jan 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 139,000 mi

DECEMBER 2002 - MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED, ALLOWING DEXCOOL COOLANT TO MIX WITH THE OIL SYSTEM. GASKET REPLACED. NOVEMBER 2004. REPLACEMENT GASKET FAILED. COOLANT IN OIL SYSTEM AGAIN. MODIFIED GASKET KIT INSTALLED. JAN 2, 2005. CAM SHAFT BREAKS. BEARINGS/BUSHING SEIZED DUE TO OIL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. ...

Jan 15, 2005 Equipment 139,000 mi

DECEMBER 2002 - MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED, ALLOWING DEXCOOL COOLANT TO MIX WITH THE OIL SYSTEM. GASKET REPLACED. NOVEMBER 2004. REPLACEMENT GASKET FAILED. COOLANT IN OIL SYSTEM AGAIN. MODIFIED GASKET KIT INSTALLED. JAN 2, 2005. CAM SHAFT BREAKS. BEARINGS/BUSHING SEIZED DUE TO OIL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. ...

Jan 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

ENGINE STALLING AND UNDER PERFORMING DUE TO MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING COOLANT INTO ENGINE. MY WIFE WAS ENTERING A MAIN ROAD FROM OUR SUB-DIVISION DRIVING OUR CHEVROLET VENTURE '98 WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGHLY AND SPUTTERING. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL WITH THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS PROB...

Jan 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

ENGINE STALLING AND UNDER PERFORMING DUE TO MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING COOLANT INTO ENGINE. MY WIFE WAS ENTERING A MAIN ROAD FROM OUR SUB-DIVISION DRIVING OUR CHEVROLET VENTURE '98 WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGHLY AND SPUTTERING. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL WITH THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS PROB...

Jan 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,647 mi

I HAVE A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE WITH 82,651 MILES. THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOWLY DISSIPATE COOLANT, WHICH I REPLENISHED AS NEEDED. THEN A MAJOR COOLANT LEAK OCCURRED AT THE ENGINE BLOCK. BARNARD CHEVROLET OF CHURCHVILLE, NY 14428 REPAIRED THE LOWER AND UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND THE REAR HE...

Jan 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,647 mi

I HAVE A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE WITH 82,651 MILES. THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOWLY DISSIPATE COOLANT, WHICH I REPLENISHED AS NEEDED. THEN A MAJOR COOLANT LEAK OCCURRED AT THE ENGINE BLOCK. BARNARD CHEVROLET OF CHURCHVILLE, NY 14428 REPAIRED THE LOWER AND UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND THE REAR HE...

Jan 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXTREME LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, LEADING TO POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO COOLANT DESTROYING ALUMINUM COMPONENTS OF INTERNAL ENGINE PARTS. THE FOLLOWING WAS DONE TO PREVENT IMMEDIATE ENGINE FAILURE: REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN INSIDE ENGINE ($771), REPLACE OIL PR...

Jan 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXTREME LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, LEADING TO POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO COOLANT DESTROYING ALUMINUM COMPONENTS OF INTERNAL ENGINE PARTS. THE FOLLOWING WAS DONE TO PREVENT IMMEDIATE ENGINE FAILURE: REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN INSIDE ENGINE ($771), REPLACE OIL PR...

Dec 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

HEATER NOT WORKING DUE TO A FAULTY MANIFOLD GASKET THAT ALLOWED THE COOLANT TO LEAK OUT OF THE ENGINE OF OUR 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE TECH THAT GM IS NOW PRODUCING A BETTER GASKET TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THAT'S GREAT!! I WOULD LIKE GM TO PAY THE $798.67 BILL FOR HAVING TO REPLAC...

Dec 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

HEATER NOT WORKING DUE TO A FAULTY MANIFOLD GASKET THAT ALLOWED THE COOLANT TO LEAK OUT OF THE ENGINE OF OUR 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE TECH THAT GM IS NOW PRODUCING A BETTER GASKET TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THAT'S GREAT!! I WOULD LIKE GM TO PAY THE $798.67 BILL FOR HAVING TO REPLAC...

Dec 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY VAN OVER HEATED AND STALLED WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. I HAD TO REPLACE MY HEAD GASKETS, LOWER INTAKE, ALL MY SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES. I HAD NO LEAKS THAT I WAS AWARE OF. NOTHING ON THE GORUND TO EVEN SUSPECT A LEAK. APPARENTLY I WAS LEAKING SO BAD INTERNALLY THAT...

Dec 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY VAN OVER HEATED AND STALLED WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. I HAD TO REPLACE MY HEAD GASKETS, LOWER INTAKE, ALL MY SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES. I HAD NO LEAKS THAT I WAS AWARE OF. NOTHING ON THE GORUND TO EVEN SUSPECT A LEAK. APPARENTLY I WAS LEAKING SO BAD INTERNALLY THAT...

Dec 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY VAN OVER HEATED AND STALLED WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. I HAD TO REPLACE MY HEAD GASKETS, LOWER INTAKE, ALL MY SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES. I HAD NO LEAKS THAT I WAS AWARE OF. NOTHING ON THE GORUND TO EVEN SUSPECT A LEAK. APPARENTLY I WAS LEAKING SO BAD INTERNALLY THAT...

Dec 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY VAN OVER HEATED AND STALLED WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. I HAD TO REPLACE MY HEAD GASKETS, LOWER INTAKE, ALL MY SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES. I HAD NO LEAKS THAT I WAS AWARE OF. NOTHING ON THE GORUND TO EVEN SUSPECT A LEAK. APPARENTLY I WAS LEAKING SO BAD INTERNALLY THAT...

Nov 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

CAM SHAFT BROKE WHILE WARMING UP IN MY YARD. 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN. I FOUND A TSB THAT STATED THAT THIS PARTICULAR VAN HAD AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM. I HAVE SINCE FOUND THAT THE DEALER NEVER REPLACED THE GASKET BEFORE I PURCHASED IT.IT HAS 56000 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND NOW HA...

Nov 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

CAM SHAFT BROKE WHILE WARMING UP IN MY YARD. 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN. I FOUND A TSB THAT STATED THAT THIS PARTICULAR VAN HAD AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM. I HAVE SINCE FOUND THAT THE DEALER NEVER REPLACED THE GASKET BEFORE I PURCHASED IT.IT HAS 56000 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND NOW HA...

Nov 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,500 mi

I HAD THE COOLANT FLUSHED ONE MONTH AGO AT THE LOCAL DEALER. DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY NEAR HOME, THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. NO INDICATION ON TEMPERATURE GAUGE THAT COOLANT TEMP EVER EXCEEDED EVEN HALFWAY THROUGH THE NORMAL RANGE. THE NEXT MORNING, THE VAN RUNS ROUGH AND HAS A LIGHT COOLANT SMEL...

Nov 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,500 mi

I HAD THE COOLANT FLUSHED ONE MONTH AGO AT THE LOCAL DEALER. DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY NEAR HOME, THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. NO INDICATION ON TEMPERATURE GAUGE THAT COOLANT TEMP EVER EXCEEDED EVEN HALFWAY THROUGH THE NORMAL RANGE. THE NEXT MORNING, THE VAN RUNS ROUGH AND HAS A LIGHT COOLANT SMEL...

Nov 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,691 mi

I AM GOING TO NEED TO REPAIR MY MINIVAN DUE TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE COOLANT LEAK AND I REALLY CAN NOT AFFORD THIS AND MAY HAVE TO HAVE THE VAN SIT UNTIL I CAN. I CANNOT BELIEVE AFTER ALL THE COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ ON HERE THAT THERE IS NOT A RECALL ON THIS OR THE HEADLIGHTS. I WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOT...

Nov 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,691 mi

I AM GOING TO NEED TO REPAIR MY MINIVAN DUE TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE COOLANT LEAK AND I REALLY CAN NOT AFFORD THIS AND MAY HAVE TO HAVE THE VAN SIT UNTIL I CAN. I CANNOT BELIEVE AFTER ALL THE COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ ON HERE THAT THERE IS NOT A RECALL ON THIS OR THE HEADLIGHTS. I WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOT...

Nov 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 172,000 mi

CAM SHAFT JUST BROKE. *JB

Nov 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 172,000 mi

CAM SHAFT JUST BROKE. *JB

Sep 17, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WONT OPEN OR CLOSE AT TIMES. HAS HAD ALL OF THE RECALS DONE. TODAY THE DOOR CLOSED ON MY SONS LEG AND WOULD NOT STOP MOVING OR REVERSE CAUSING A LARGE BRUISE TO HIM.*AK

Sep 17, 2004 Structure 110,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WONT OPEN OR CLOSE AT TIMES. HAS HAD ALL OF THE RECALS DONE. TODAY THE DOOR CLOSED ON MY SONS LEG AND WOULD NOT STOP MOVING OR REVERSE CAUSING A LARGE BRUISE TO HIM.*AK

Sep 17, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WONT OPEN OR CLOSE AT TIMES. HAS HAD ALL OF THE RECALS DONE. TODAY THE DOOR CLOSED ON MY SONS LEG AND WOULD NOT STOP MOVING OR REVERSE CAUSING A LARGE BRUISE TO HIM.*AK

Sep 17, 2004 Structure 110,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WONT OPEN OR CLOSE AT TIMES. HAS HAD ALL OF THE RECALS DONE. TODAY THE DOOR CLOSED ON MY SONS LEG AND WOULD NOT STOP MOVING OR REVERSE CAUSING A LARGE BRUISE TO HIM.*AK

Aug 31, 2004 Visibility 110,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY STOPPED WHILE IN OPERATION OR NOT WORK AT ALL DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT COVERS UNDER A RECALL. *AK RECALL# ...

Aug 31, 2004 Visibility 110,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY STOPPED WHILE IN OPERATION OR NOT WORK AT ALL DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT COVERS UNDER A RECALL. *AK RECALL# ...

Aug 29, 2004 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

IN FEB./MARCH 2004, RIGHT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LENS FELL OFF, EXPOSING LAMP TO WEATHER. IN JULY 2004, LEFT HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY IN BOTH CASES. COST ABOUT $160 EACH TIME. DEALER INSTALLED NEW ASSEMBLIES AND TOLD US THE FAILURE IS DUE TO ADHESIVE BREAKDOWN B...

Aug 29, 2004 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

IN FEB./MARCH 2004, RIGHT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LENS FELL OFF, EXPOSING LAMP TO WEATHER. IN JULY 2004, LEFT HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY IN BOTH CASES. COST ABOUT $160 EACH TIME. DEALER INSTALLED NEW ASSEMBLIES AND TOLD US THE FAILURE IS DUE TO ADHESIVE BREAKDOWN B...

Aug 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,866 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED CHEVROLET VENTURE MINIVAN. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 6,000 MILES DRIVING, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AND I NOW HAVE COOLANT IN THE VEHICLE OIL. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND AFTER CONSIDERABLE INTERNET INVESTIGATION, I FOUND LITERALLY HUNDRED OF OTHER OWNERS WITH THE S...

Aug 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,866 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED CHEVROLET VENTURE MINIVAN. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 6,000 MILES DRIVING, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AND I NOW HAVE COOLANT IN THE VEHICLE OIL. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND AFTER CONSIDERABLE INTERNET INVESTIGATION, I FOUND LITERALLY HUNDRED OF OTHER OWNERS WITH THE S...

Aug 5, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHT LENS FELL FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS FORCED THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF OF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK *SC

Aug 5, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHT LENS FELL FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS FORCED THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF OF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK *SC

Aug 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,649 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC TO BE EXAMINED, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Aug 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,649 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC TO BE EXAMINED, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jul 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,000 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WERE ON VACATION DRIVING FROM BUTLER, PA TO CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA. I WAS DRIVING ON I-95 NEAR SAVANNAH, GA ON JUNE 26TH WHEN I NOTICED MY TEMPERTURE GAUGE WAS MOVING UP AND DOWN. CAR NEVER BOILED OVER OR LOSS ANY ANTI-FREEZE. I STOPPED AT A PEP BOYS REPAIR SHOP AT WHICH TIME THEY A...

Jul 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,410 mi

FAILURE OF ABS, KEEPING THE FLUID FROM THE REAR WHEELS. *AK

Jul 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,000 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WERE ON VACATION DRIVING FROM BUTLER, PA TO CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA. I WAS DRIVING ON I-95 NEAR SAVANNAH, GA ON JUNE 26TH WHEN I NOTICED MY TEMPERTURE GAUGE WAS MOVING UP AND DOWN. CAR NEVER BOILED OVER OR LOSS ANY ANTI-FREEZE. I STOPPED AT A PEP BOYS REPAIR SHOP AT WHICH TIME THEY A...

Jul 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,410 mi

FAILURE OF ABS, KEEPING THE FLUID FROM THE REAR WHEELS. *AK

Jul 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS WERE LEAKING COOLANT AND OIL ONTO THE ENGINE. THIS RESULTED IN VEHICLE OVERHEATING, AND BURNING UP THE ENGINE MOTOR. ALSO, FUEL INJECTORS HAD TO BE CLEANED NUMEROUS TIMES DUE TO THEM MISFIRING.*AK

Jul 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS WERE LEAKING COOLANT AND OIL ONTO THE ENGINE. THIS RESULTED IN VEHICLE OVERHEATING, AND BURNING UP THE ENGINE MOTOR. ALSO, FUEL INJECTORS HAD TO BE CLEANED NUMEROUS TIMES DUE TO THEM MISFIRING.*AK

Jul 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS WERE LEAKING COOLANT AND OIL ONTO THE ENGINE. THIS RESULTED IN VEHICLE OVERHEATING, AND BURNING UP THE ENGINE MOTOR. ALSO, FUEL INJECTORS HAD TO BE CLEANED NUMEROUS TIMES DUE TO THEM MISFIRING.*AK

Jul 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS WERE LEAKING COOLANT AND OIL ONTO THE ENGINE. THIS RESULTED IN VEHICLE OVERHEATING, AND BURNING UP THE ENGINE MOTOR. ALSO, FUEL INJECTORS HAD TO BE CLEANED NUMEROUS TIMES DUE TO THEM MISFIRING.*AK

Jul 6, 2004 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CLIP WHICH HELD THE SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH THE VAN BROKE AND THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF ONTO THE ROAD. *AK *SC *JB

Jul 6, 2004 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CLIP WHICH HELD THE SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH THE VAN BROKE AND THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF ONTO THE ROAD. *AK *SC *JB

Jun 25, 2004 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOVLED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR BUMPS AND BRUSIES. *AK

Jun 25, 2004 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOVLED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR BUMPS AND BRUSIES. *AK

Jun 11, 2004 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE AND PARKING IT, ABOUT 1/2 HOUR LATER, THE BACK WINDOW EXPLODED. GLASS FLEW EVERYWHERE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

Jun 11, 2004 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE AND PARKING IT, ABOUT 1/2 HOUR LATER, THE BACK WINDOW EXPLODED. GLASS FLEW EVERYWHERE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

May 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Electrical System 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Interior Lighting 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Electrical System 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

May 22, 2004 Interior Lighting 188,888 mi

ANTI-LOOK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOW FLASHING WHEM BRAKES ARE USED. THE MAIN BRAKE, SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STIPPED WORKING. THE ONLY BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING NOW ARE THE LED LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOOR. SYSTEM IS ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT OR GROUNDING CONDITI...

Apr 15, 2004 Steering 90,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL 02V286000 CONCERNING LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. *AK

Apr 15, 2004 Steering 90,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL 02V286000 CONCERNING LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. *AK

Apr 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

MY 1998 CHEV VENTURE WAS GETTING COOLANT INTO THE MOTOR OIL WHICH CAUSED IT TO START TICKING.I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE INTAKE GASKET. THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM WHICH COST ME $1500.00. THREE MONTHS LATER THE ENGINE BLEW UP .I HAD TO GET A REMAN.ENGINE WHICH COST $4000.00.I FEEL BE...

Apr 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

MY 1998 CHEV VENTURE WAS GETTING COOLANT INTO THE MOTOR OIL WHICH CAUSED IT TO START TICKING.I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE INTAKE GASKET. THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM WHICH COST ME $1500.00. THREE MONTHS LATER THE ENGINE BLEW UP .I HAD TO GET A REMAN.ENGINE WHICH COST $4000.00.I FEEL BE...

Apr 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 CHEVY VENTURE VAN 65K MILES MY MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET NO GOOD IT IS LEAKING AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE

Apr 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 CHEVY VENTURE VAN 65K MILES MY MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET NO GOOD IT IS LEAKING AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE

Apr 8, 2004 Air Bags 60,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON FOR A WHILE. THIS WAS AN INDICATION THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 8, 2004 Air Bags 60,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON FOR A WHILE. THIS WAS AN INDICATION THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 1, 2004 Visibility 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 1, 2004 Visibility 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE WITH A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD. A VERY COSTLY REPAIR FOR A SINGLE MOM OF THREE.*AK

Mar 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE WITH A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD. A VERY COSTLY REPAIR FOR A SINGLE MOM OF THREE.*AK

Mar 17, 2004 Power Train 145,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS ANTIFREEZE WAS MIXED IN WITH THE OIL. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THIS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO BREAK. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE RUBBER TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, WATER WOULD GET IN...

Mar 17, 2004 Structure 145,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS ANTIFREEZE WAS MIXED IN WITH THE OIL. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THIS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO BREAK. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE RUBBER TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, WATER WOULD GET IN...

Mar 17, 2004 Visibility 145,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS ANTIFREEZE WAS MIXED IN WITH THE OIL. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THIS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO BREAK. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE RUBBER TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, WATER WOULD GET IN...

Mar 17, 2004 Power Train 145,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS ANTIFREEZE WAS MIXED IN WITH THE OIL. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THIS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO BREAK. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE RUBBER TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, WATER WOULD GET IN...

Mar 17, 2004 Structure 145,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS ANTIFREEZE WAS MIXED IN WITH THE OIL. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THIS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO BREAK. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE RUBBER TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, WATER WOULD GET IN...

Mar 17, 2004 Visibility 145,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS ANTIFREEZE WAS MIXED IN WITH THE OIL. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THIS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO BREAK. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE RUBBER TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, WATER WOULD GET IN...

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

THE ENGINE'S HEAD GASKET FAILED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. HE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED IT DESTROYED THE ENGINE. *AK *NM

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS CHANGING THE OIL NOTICED ENGINE COOLANT INTAKE MANIFOLD HEAD GASKET DEVELOPED A CRACK. *AK

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

THE ENGINE'S HEAD GASKET FAILED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. HE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED IT DESTROYED THE ENGINE. *AK *NM

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS CHANGING THE OIL NOTICED ENGINE COOLANT INTAKE MANIFOLD HEAD GASKET DEVELOPED A CRACK. *AK

Mar 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEMS ON 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE 3.4L. DEALER INFORMED ME AT APPROX. 58000 MILES GASKET WAS FAILING. REPLACED 06/02. SAME DEALER INFORMED SAME GASKET PROBLEMS AT 94000 MILES. HAVE HEARD OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON OTHER GM PRODUCTS, VERY COMMON. WOULD LIKE TO SEE GM HELD RE...

Mar 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEMS ON 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE 3.4L. DEALER INFORMED ME AT APPROX. 58000 MILES GASKET WAS FAILING. REPLACED 06/02. SAME DEALER INFORMED SAME GASKET PROBLEMS AT 94000 MILES. HAVE HEARD OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON OTHER GM PRODUCTS, VERY COMMON. WOULD LIKE TO SEE GM HELD RE...

Mar 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CASKET. THE PART FAILS AND THE ALLOW COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE OIL PAN. THIS CASUSE A LOSS OF COOLANT AND WILD TEMPATURE FUNCUATIONS. THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM WITH THIS PART AND SHOULD BE RECALLED A A DEFECTIVE PART. IN FACT THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED IN MORE R...

Mar 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CASKET. THE PART FAILS AND THE ALLOW COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE OIL PAN. THIS CASUSE A LOSS OF COOLANT AND WILD TEMPATURE FUNCUATIONS. THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM WITH THIS PART AND SHOULD BE RECALLED A A DEFECTIVE PART. IN FACT THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED IN MORE R...

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE JERKED BACK AND FORTH. DEALER STATED THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE CRANKCASE. *AK *NM

Feb 24, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE SNAPPED. *AK *JB

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE JERKED BACK AND FORTH. DEALER STATED THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE CRANKCASE. *AK *NM

Feb 24, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE SNAPPED. *AK *JB

Feb 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

'98 CHEVY VENTURE ONLY HAS 51,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED REGULARLY BY DEALER. RECENTLY HAD INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS REPLACED DUE TO LEAK OF COOLANT INTO CRANKCASE AT A COST OVER $1,000. ENGINE IS KNOCKING AND NOW NEEDS REPLACEMENT WITH EXPECTED COST OF OVER $5,000. SO FAR, NO FINANCIAL CONS...

Feb 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

'98 CHEVY VENTURE ONLY HAS 51,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED REGULARLY BY DEALER. RECENTLY HAD INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS REPLACED DUE TO LEAK OF COOLANT INTO CRANKCASE AT A COST OVER $1,000. ENGINE IS KNOCKING AND NOW NEEDS REPLACEMENT WITH EXPECTED COST OF OVER $5,000. SO FAR, NO FINANCIAL CONS...

Jan 29, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 83,000 mi

REAR LOCKING LATCH PLATE BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. *AK

Jan 29, 2004 Seat Belts 83,000 mi

REAR LOCKING LATCH PLATE BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. *AK

Jan 29, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 83,000 mi

REAR LOCKING LATCH PLATE BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. *AK

Jan 29, 2004 Seat Belts 83,000 mi

REAR LOCKING LATCH PLATE BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. *AK

Jan 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON WHILE WIFE WAS DRIVING AND SHE SAID TEMPERATURE GAUGE SOARED THEN DROPPED, SHE PULLED OUT AND DROVE AGAIN AND IT SOARED THEN DROPPED AGAIN ALONG WITH LOW COOLANT LIGHT. SAW ON THE INTERNET THIS IS COMMON FOR 1998 CHEVY VENTURE AND OTHERS. A LOT OF MINIVANS WITH KIDS AND S...

Jan 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON WHILE WIFE WAS DRIVING AND SHE SAID TEMPERATURE GAUGE SOARED THEN DROPPED, SHE PULLED OUT AND DROVE AGAIN AND IT SOARED THEN DROPPED AGAIN ALONG WITH LOW COOLANT LIGHT. SAW ON THE INTERNET THIS IS COMMON FOR 1998 CHEVY VENTURE AND OTHERS. A LOT OF MINIVANS WITH KIDS AND S...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 119,000 mi

GM HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 03-06-01-010 IN MARCH 2003. THIS BULLETIN AFFECTS MY CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN AND WILL COST ME BETWEEN $600 AND $1500 TO REPAIR. TALKING TO THE DEALER INDICATES TO ME THAT THERE ARE A CONSIDERABLE NUMBER OF CHEVY'S WITH THIS PROBLEM. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VAN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, WITH THE MOST RECENT BEING AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THIS PROBLEM STEMS FROM THE BAD DESIGN OF GM'S INTAKE GASKET WHICH BREAKS DOWN AND CAUSES ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR REPLACEMENT.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VAN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, WITH THE MOST RECENT BEING AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THIS PROBLEM STEMS FROM THE BAD DESIGN OF GM'S INTAKE GASKET WHICH BREAKS DOWN AND CAUSES ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR REPLACEMENT.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VAN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, WITH THE MOST RECENT BEING AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THIS PROBLEM STEMS FROM THE BAD DESIGN OF GM'S INTAKE GASKET WHICH BREAKS DOWN AND CAUSES ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR REPLACEMENT.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VAN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, WITH THE MOST RECENT BEING AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THIS PROBLEM STEMS FROM THE BAD DESIGN OF GM'S INTAKE GASKET WHICH BREAKS DOWN AND CAUSES ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR REPLACEMENT.

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VAN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, WITH THE MOST RECENT BEING AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THIS PROBLEM STEMS FROM THE BAD DESIGN OF GM'S INTAKE GASKET WHICH BREAKS DOWN AND CAUSES ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR REPLACEMENT.

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VAN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, WITH THE MOST RECENT BEING AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THIS PROBLEM STEMS FROM THE BAD DESIGN OF GM'S INTAKE GASKET WHICH BREAKS DOWN AND CAUSES ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR REPLACEMENT.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO ENGINE. SUSPECT BAD INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, AFTER EXHAUSTIVE RESEARCH ON WEB.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEVELOPED ENGINE COOLANT (DEX-COOL) LEAK AT INTAKE MANIFOLD. DEALER MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REPAIR WILL COST $500.00 TO REPLACE THE $3.00 GASKET. ALSO STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,350 mi

CURRENT PROBLEM IS LEAKING COOLANT WITH TICKING SOUND IN ENGINE AT STARTUP UNTIL ENGINE IS WARM. DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS BLOWN HEAD AND INTAKE GASKETS. ESTIMATED COST IS $1300 FOR GASKET REPLACEMENT AND ANOTHER $660 IF HEAD IS CRACKED. MILEAGE IS 83350. MANY OTHER REPORTS EXIST OF THIS PROBLEM IN...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 83,350 mi

CURRENT PROBLEM IS LEAKING COOLANT WITH TICKING SOUND IN ENGINE AT STARTUP UNTIL ENGINE IS WARM. DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS BLOWN HEAD AND INTAKE GASKETS. ESTIMATED COST IS $1300 FOR GASKET REPLACEMENT AND ANOTHER $660 IF HEAD IS CRACKED. MILEAGE IS 83350. MANY OTHER REPORTS EXIST OF THIS PROBLEM IN...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

AT 60,000 MILES MY CHEVROLET VENTURE STARTED TO LEAK COOLANT AND I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE INTAKE MANIFIOLD GASKET NEEDED REPLACEMENT. COST APPROX. $800.00 INCLUDING COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH AND TAX. DEALER SAID THAT GM WAS NOT PAYING FOR ALL OR PART OF THE REPAIR ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

KEPT LOOSING COOLANT - INITIAL PRESSURE TEST DID NOT DETECT LEAK. ASKED THEM TO CHECK INTAKE MANIFOLD & GASKETS. THEY DETECTED LEAK. COST TO REPAIR - 673.00. DO NOT KNOW YET IF ANY DAMAGE WAS DONE TO ENGINE.

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 80,000 mi

1998 CHEVY VENTURE, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, PULLED OVER ENGINE TAPPING & SMOKING. NO OIL LIGHT OR CHANGE IN TEMP, GAUGE OBSERVED. HAD TO WALK ON INTERSTATE 1.2 MILES TOOK RIDE FROM UNKNOWN COUPLE, HAD VAN TOWED. DIAGNOSES WAS: INTAKE GASKET COLLAPSED, CAUSING CONNECTING ROD TO GO THROUGH ENGINE. DE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

1998 CHEVY VENTURE, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, PULLED OVER ENGINE TAPPING & SMOKING. NO OIL LIGHT OR CHANGE IN TEMP, GAUGE OBSERVED. HAD TO WALK ON INTERSTATE 1.2 MILES TOOK RIDE FROM UNKNOWN COUPLE, HAD VAN TOWED. DIAGNOSES WAS: INTAKE GASKET COLLAPSED, CAUSING CONNECTING ROD TO GO THROUGH ENGINE. DE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK. LEAKING COOLANT. REPAIR ESTIMATED TO BE $800 BY ELCO CHEVROLET IN BALLWIN, MISSOURI. WE DISCOVERED THROUGH RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND TALKING TO MECHANICS AT A LOCAL AUTO REPAIR FRANCHISE THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE CHEVY VENTURE VANS. WE ARE LOOKI...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,000 mi

CAR BEGAN LOSING COOLANT AT ABOUT 20000 MILES. HAD TO KEEP TOPPING COOLANT TANK. PRESENTED TO LOCAL DEALER AT 35,500 MILES TO BE REPAIRED. COOLANT SENSOR REPLACED, PROBLEM PERSISTED. WIFE'S CAR (1999 VENTURE) BEGAN HAVING SAME SYMPTOM, RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH INTA...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

LEAKING COOLANT LED TO ENGINE FAILURE. GM AND DEALERSHIP TRY TO SHIFT BLAME TO ME. THEY SAY THERE IS NO PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAD TO PUSH IT TO THE SIDE OF A BUSY STREET WITH A SMALL CHILD INSIDE. THE ENGINE OIL FILLED WITH ANTI FREEZE AND CEASED UP WITHOUT W...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 119,000 mi

GM HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 03-06-01-010 IN MARCH 2003. THIS BULLETIN AFFECTS MY CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN AND WILL COST ME BETWEEN $600 AND $1500 TO REPAIR. TALKING TO THE DEALER INDICATES TO ME THAT THERE ARE A CONSIDERABLE NUMBER OF CHEVY'S WITH THIS PROBLEM. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VAN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, WITH THE MOST RECENT BEING AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THIS PROBLEM STEMS FROM THE BAD DESIGN OF GM'S INTAKE GASKET WHICH BREAKS DOWN AND CAUSES ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR REPLACEMENT.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VAN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, WITH THE MOST RECENT BEING AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THIS PROBLEM STEMS FROM THE BAD DESIGN OF GM'S INTAKE GASKET WHICH BREAKS DOWN AND CAUSES ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR REPLACEMENT.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VAN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, WITH THE MOST RECENT BEING AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THIS PROBLEM STEMS FROM THE BAD DESIGN OF GM'S INTAKE GASKET WHICH BREAKS DOWN AND CAUSES ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR REPLACEMENT.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VAN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, WITH THE MOST RECENT BEING AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THIS PROBLEM STEMS FROM THE BAD DESIGN OF GM'S INTAKE GASKET WHICH BREAKS DOWN AND CAUSES ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR REPLACEMENT.

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VAN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, WITH THE MOST RECENT BEING AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THIS PROBLEM STEMS FROM THE BAD DESIGN OF GM'S INTAKE GASKET WHICH BREAKS DOWN AND CAUSES ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR REPLACEMENT.

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VAN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, WITH THE MOST RECENT BEING AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THIS PROBLEM STEMS FROM THE BAD DESIGN OF GM'S INTAKE GASKET WHICH BREAKS DOWN AND CAUSES ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR REPLACEMENT.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO ENGINE. SUSPECT BAD INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, AFTER EXHAUSTIVE RESEARCH ON WEB.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEVELOPED ENGINE COOLANT (DEX-COOL) LEAK AT INTAKE MANIFOLD. DEALER MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REPAIR WILL COST $500.00 TO REPLACE THE $3.00 GASKET. ALSO STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,350 mi

CURRENT PROBLEM IS LEAKING COOLANT WITH TICKING SOUND IN ENGINE AT STARTUP UNTIL ENGINE IS WARM. DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS BLOWN HEAD AND INTAKE GASKETS. ESTIMATED COST IS $1300 FOR GASKET REPLACEMENT AND ANOTHER $660 IF HEAD IS CRACKED. MILEAGE IS 83350. MANY OTHER REPORTS EXIST OF THIS PROBLEM IN...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 83,350 mi

CURRENT PROBLEM IS LEAKING COOLANT WITH TICKING SOUND IN ENGINE AT STARTUP UNTIL ENGINE IS WARM. DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS BLOWN HEAD AND INTAKE GASKETS. ESTIMATED COST IS $1300 FOR GASKET REPLACEMENT AND ANOTHER $660 IF HEAD IS CRACKED. MILEAGE IS 83350. MANY OTHER REPORTS EXIST OF THIS PROBLEM IN...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

AT 60,000 MILES MY CHEVROLET VENTURE STARTED TO LEAK COOLANT AND I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE INTAKE MANIFIOLD GASKET NEEDED REPLACEMENT. COST APPROX. $800.00 INCLUDING COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH AND TAX. DEALER SAID THAT GM WAS NOT PAYING FOR ALL OR PART OF THE REPAIR ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

KEPT LOOSING COOLANT - INITIAL PRESSURE TEST DID NOT DETECT LEAK. ASKED THEM TO CHECK INTAKE MANIFOLD & GASKETS. THEY DETECTED LEAK. COST TO REPAIR - 673.00. DO NOT KNOW YET IF ANY DAMAGE WAS DONE TO ENGINE.

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 80,000 mi

1998 CHEVY VENTURE, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, PULLED OVER ENGINE TAPPING & SMOKING. NO OIL LIGHT OR CHANGE IN TEMP, GAUGE OBSERVED. HAD TO WALK ON INTERSTATE 1.2 MILES TOOK RIDE FROM UNKNOWN COUPLE, HAD VAN TOWED. DIAGNOSES WAS: INTAKE GASKET COLLAPSED, CAUSING CONNECTING ROD TO GO THROUGH ENGINE. DE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

1998 CHEVY VENTURE, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, PULLED OVER ENGINE TAPPING & SMOKING. NO OIL LIGHT OR CHANGE IN TEMP, GAUGE OBSERVED. HAD TO WALK ON INTERSTATE 1.2 MILES TOOK RIDE FROM UNKNOWN COUPLE, HAD VAN TOWED. DIAGNOSES WAS: INTAKE GASKET COLLAPSED, CAUSING CONNECTING ROD TO GO THROUGH ENGINE. DE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK. LEAKING COOLANT. REPAIR ESTIMATED TO BE $800 BY ELCO CHEVROLET IN BALLWIN, MISSOURI. WE DISCOVERED THROUGH RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND TALKING TO MECHANICS AT A LOCAL AUTO REPAIR FRANCHISE THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE CHEVY VENTURE VANS. WE ARE LOOKI...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,000 mi

CAR BEGAN LOSING COOLANT AT ABOUT 20000 MILES. HAD TO KEEP TOPPING COOLANT TANK. PRESENTED TO LOCAL DEALER AT 35,500 MILES TO BE REPAIRED. COOLANT SENSOR REPLACED, PROBLEM PERSISTED. WIFE'S CAR (1999 VENTURE) BEGAN HAVING SAME SYMPTOM, RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH INTA...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

LEAKING COOLANT LED TO ENGINE FAILURE. GM AND DEALERSHIP TRY TO SHIFT BLAME TO ME. THEY SAY THERE IS NO PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAD TO PUSH IT TO THE SIDE OF A BUSY STREET WITH A SMALL CHILD INSIDE. THE ENGINE OIL FILLED WITH ANTI FREEZE AND CEASED UP WITHOUT W...

Jan 5, 2004 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF. RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM HAS RECURRED. *AK *MR

Jan 5, 2004 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF. RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM HAS RECURRED. *AK *MR

Dec 8, 2003 Steering 64,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE, IT HAS 64,000 MILES ON IT. DOING RESEARCH I SEE THAT MANY VANS OF THIS YEAR ARE RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT GM INSISTS THAT MINE IS NOT ONE OF THEM. I THINK THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO GET OUT OF PAYING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS ...

Dec 8, 2003 Steering 64,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE, IT HAS 64,000 MILES ON IT. DOING RESEARCH I SEE THAT MANY VANS OF THIS YEAR ARE RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT GM INSISTS THAT MINE IS NOT ONE OF THEM. I THINK THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO GET OUT OF PAYING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS ...

Nov 25, 2003 Steering 64,500 mi

POWER STEERING IS FAILING IN MY 1998 CHEVY VENTURE. IT IS DISPLAYING THE SAME SYMPTOMS THAT ARE DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE, HOWEVER, CHEVROLET SAYS THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL NOTICES I'VE READ INCLUDE 1998 CHEVY VENTURES. I AM UPSET THAT I HAV...

Nov 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE MANIFOLD LEAK.*MR THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS DOWN QUITE OFTEN. *JB *NM

Nov 25, 2003 Steering 64,500 mi

POWER STEERING IS FAILING IN MY 1998 CHEVY VENTURE. IT IS DISPLAYING THE SAME SYMPTOMS THAT ARE DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE, HOWEVER, CHEVROLET SAYS THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL NOTICES I'VE READ INCLUDE 1998 CHEVY VENTURES. I AM UPSET THAT I HAV...

Nov 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE MANIFOLD LEAK.*MR THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS DOWN QUITE OFTEN. *JB *NM

Nov 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE NEW FOR APPROXIMATELY $27,000. AFTER 4 1/2 YEARS I HAD TO REPLACE THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AT A COST OF ABOUT $500. I MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE TO THE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS EVEN CHANGING THE OIL EVERY 3 TO 4000. ON LABOR DAY 2003, A LITTLE MORE THA...

Nov 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE NEW FOR APPROXIMATELY $27,000. AFTER 4 1/2 YEARS I HAD TO REPLACE THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AT A COST OF ABOUT $500. I MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE TO THE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS EVEN CHANGING THE OIL EVERY 3 TO 4000. ON LABOR DAY 2003, A LITTLE MORE THA...

Nov 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOW COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AND COOLANT OVER-FLOW IS CONSANTLEY EMPTY WITH A RESIDUE LEFT BEHIND. LOW COOLANT LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AT APPROX.48000; PRESENT MILEAGE 58830. WITHIN THE LAST 2 MONTHS I HAVE NOTICED COOLANT ON MY DRIVEWAY AND IN MY GARAGE. TEMPERATURE GUAGE ALSO SHOW SIGNS OF O...

Nov 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOW COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AND COOLANT OVER-FLOW IS CONSANTLEY EMPTY WITH A RESIDUE LEFT BEHIND. LOW COOLANT LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AT APPROX.48000; PRESENT MILEAGE 58830. WITHIN THE LAST 2 MONTHS I HAVE NOTICED COOLANT ON MY DRIVEWAY AND IN MY GARAGE. TEMPERATURE GUAGE ALSO SHOW SIGNS OF O...

Nov 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD TO HAVE A GASKET LEAK ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD REPAIRED. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A PROBLEM SINCE 1995 OCCURRING IN APPROXIMATELY 1 OUT OF 30 VEHICLES ACCORDING TO MY CURRENT DEALERSHIP. MY PREVIOUS MECHANIC OF 15 YEARS (A CHEVY MECHANIC FOR 26 YEARS) ALSO SAID GM IS AWARE OF THIS FREQUENT GASKET ...

Nov 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD TO HAVE A GASKET LEAK ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD REPAIRED. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A PROBLEM SINCE 1995 OCCURRING IN APPROXIMATELY 1 OUT OF 30 VEHICLES ACCORDING TO MY CURRENT DEALERSHIP. MY PREVIOUS MECHANIC OF 15 YEARS (A CHEVY MECHANIC FOR 26 YEARS) ALSO SAID GM IS AWARE OF THIS FREQUENT GASKET ...

Nov 2, 2003 Air Bags 18,052 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG. CHEVY DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED ON SIX SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS, BUT IN EACH CASE THE PROBLEM RETURNED WITHIN A MONTH OR TWO. THE AIRBAG HAS NOT WORKED PROPERLY SINCE THIS DATE, ACCORDING TO THE INDICATOR LIGHT, EXCEPT FOR...

Nov 2, 2003 Air Bags 18,052 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG. CHEVY DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED ON SIX SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS, BUT IN EACH CASE THE PROBLEM RETURNED WITHIN A MONTH OR TWO. THE AIRBAG HAS NOT WORKED PROPERLY SINCE THIS DATE, ACCORDING TO THE INDICATOR LIGHT, EXCEPT FOR...

Oct 29, 2003 Air Bags Crash 63,000 mi

MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SUSTAINING MAJOR DAMAGE. THERE WAS A DIRECT HIT TO THE RIGHT HEADLAMP WITH THE POLE AND THE VAN ENDED UP LANDING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SKIDDING ON THE ROAD. NONE OF THE 4 AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THEM OR HAS THERE BEEN ANY OTHER COMP...

Oct 29, 2003 Air Bags Crash 63,000 mi

MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SUSTAINING MAJOR DAMAGE. THERE WAS A DIRECT HIT TO THE RIGHT HEADLAMP WITH THE POLE AND THE VAN ENDED UP LANDING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SKIDDING ON THE ROAD. NONE OF THE 4 AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THEM OR HAS THERE BEEN ANY OTHER COMP...

Oct 29, 2003 Air Bags Crash 63,000 mi

MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SUSTAINING MAJOR DAMAGE. THERE WAS A DIRECT HIT TO THE RIGHT HEADLAMP WITH THE POLE AND THE VAN ENDED UP LANDING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SKIDDING ON THE ROAD. NONE OF THE 4 AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THEM OR HAS THERE BEEN ANY OTHER COMP...

Oct 29, 2003 Air Bags Crash 63,000 mi

MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SUSTAINING MAJOR DAMAGE. THERE WAS A DIRECT HIT TO THE RIGHT HEADLAMP WITH THE POLE AND THE VAN ENDED UP LANDING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SKIDDING ON THE ROAD. NONE OF THE 4 AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THEM OR HAS THERE BEEN ANY OTHER COMP...

Oct 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. UPON CHECKING THE FLUID LEVELS YESTERDAY, I NOTED THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW, AND THE COOLANT APPEARED TO BE CONTAMINATED (PROBABLY BY OIL). THIS, COUPLED WITH ABNORMAL TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATIONS AND AN ODD TINGE ON MY OIL DIPSTICK CAUSED ME ENOU...

Oct 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. UPON CHECKING THE FLUID LEVELS YESTERDAY, I NOTED THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW, AND THE COOLANT APPEARED TO BE CONTAMINATED (PROBABLY BY OIL). THIS, COUPLED WITH ABNORMAL TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATIONS AND AN ODD TINGE ON MY OIL DIPSTICK CAUSED ME ENOU...

Oct 17, 2003 Seat Belts 95,000 mi

THE SEATBELTS IN THE PASSENGER SEATS CONTINUOUSLY LOCK, WHICH REQUIRES MY CHILDREN TO UNFASTEN THEM AND REFASTEN THEM SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING. *LA

Oct 17, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V286000 NOTICE CONCERNING POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY. DEALER WAS CONTACTED ON 12/19/2002, AND DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN AND STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. *AK

Oct 17, 2003 Seat Belts 95,000 mi

THE SEATBELTS IN THE PASSENGER SEATS CONTINUOUSLY LOCK, WHICH REQUIRES MY CHILDREN TO UNFASTEN THEM AND REFASTEN THEM SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING. *LA

Oct 17, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V286000 NOTICE CONCERNING POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY. DEALER WAS CONTACTED ON 12/19/2002, AND DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN AND STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. *AK

Oct 15, 2003 Visibility 40,000 mi

REAR WINDOW ON VEHICLE BLEW OUT. *MR IN 2001 THE REAR WINDOW HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT HAD BLOWN OUT. IN 2003, THE SAME WINDOW HAD BLOWN OUT AGAIN WHICH WAS THE ORIGINAL FROM GM. THERE WAS NO SEAL AROUND THE ORIGINAL WINDOW. THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED BY GM IN WHICH...

Oct 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

REAR WINDOW ON VEHICLE BLEW OUT. *MR IN 2001 THE REAR WINDOW HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT HAD BLOWN OUT. IN 2003, THE SAME WINDOW HAD BLOWN OUT AGAIN WHICH WAS THE ORIGINAL FROM GM. THERE WAS NO SEAL AROUND THE ORIGINAL WINDOW. THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED BY GM IN WHICH...

Oct 15, 2003 Visibility 40,000 mi

REAR WINDOW ON VEHICLE BLEW OUT. *MR IN 2001 THE REAR WINDOW HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT HAD BLOWN OUT. IN 2003, THE SAME WINDOW HAD BLOWN OUT AGAIN WHICH WAS THE ORIGINAL FROM GM. THERE WAS NO SEAL AROUND THE ORIGINAL WINDOW. THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED BY GM IN WHICH...

Oct 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

REAR WINDOW ON VEHICLE BLEW OUT. *MR IN 2001 THE REAR WINDOW HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT HAD BLOWN OUT. IN 2003, THE SAME WINDOW HAD BLOWN OUT AGAIN WHICH WAS THE ORIGINAL FROM GM. THERE WAS NO SEAL AROUND THE ORIGINAL WINDOW. THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED BY GM IN WHICH...

Oct 7, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages Crash Fire 65,000 mi

LOCKING MECHANISM ON VAN CARGO DOOR (98' CHEVY VENTURE) DEFECTIVE. DOOR CAN NOT BE LOCKED EVEN MANUALLY. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BY ACCIDENT AFTER A "REPAIR" AT A DEALERSHIP. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT ACCORDING TO THE DEALER IS "NOT UNCOMMON". *JB

Oct 7, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages Crash Fire 65,000 mi

LOCKING MECHANISM ON VAN CARGO DOOR (98' CHEVY VENTURE) DEFECTIVE. DOOR CAN NOT BE LOCKED EVEN MANUALLY. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BY ACCIDENT AFTER A "REPAIR" AT A DEALERSHIP. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT ACCORDING TO THE DEALER IS "NOT UNCOMMON". *JB

Oct 3, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 82,000 mi

1998 CHEVY VENTURE 4WD/TRACTION CONTROL LS, EXTENDED VAN. WE REPAIRED THE FIRST RECALL PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE/SIDE POWER DOOR (DOOR DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY/OPENED AND THE WRONG TIME/WOULD NOT CLOSE AT ALL). NOW THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. WE CANNOT USE THE TWO "SWITCHES" THA...

Oct 3, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 82,000 mi

1998 CHEVY VENTURE 4WD/TRACTION CONTROL LS, EXTENDED VAN. WE REPAIRED THE FIRST RECALL PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE/SIDE POWER DOOR (DOOR DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY/OPENED AND THE WRONG TIME/WOULD NOT CLOSE AT ALL). NOW THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. WE CANNOT USE THE TWO "SWITCHES" THA...

Sep 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED FLUCTUATING FROM HIGH TO LOW, AND VEHICLE OVERHEATED DUE TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING ANTI FREEZE ONTO THE ENGINE.*AK

Sep 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED FLUCTUATING FROM HIGH TO LOW, AND VEHICLE OVERHEATED DUE TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING ANTI FREEZE ONTO THE ENGINE.*AK

Sep 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 64,895 mi

2 FUEL PUMPS, NOW MOTOR. *AK

Sep 9, 2003 Fuel System, Other Crash 64,895 mi

2 FUEL PUMPS, NOW MOTOR. *AK

Sep 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 64,895 mi

2 FUEL PUMPS, NOW MOTOR. *AK

Sep 9, 2003 Fuel System, Other Crash 64,895 mi

2 FUEL PUMPS, NOW MOTOR. *AK

Sep 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER REPAIRED IT, HOWEVER TWO WEEKS LATER THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS BAD. ALSO TH...

Sep 4, 2003 Air Bags 32,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER REPAIRED IT, HOWEVER TWO WEEKS LATER THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS BAD. ALSO TH...

Sep 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER REPAIRED IT, HOWEVER TWO WEEKS LATER THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS BAD. ALSO TH...

Sep 4, 2003 Air Bags 32,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER REPAIRED IT, HOWEVER TWO WEEKS LATER THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS BAD. ALSO TH...

Sep 3, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHILE VEHICLE WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE FROM BEHIND ON A 45 MPH IMPACT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 3, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHILE VEHICLE WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE FROM BEHIND ON A 45 MPH IMPACT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,000 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. THE REAR ABS MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAMES ON AND STAYED ON. *AK WHILE DRIVING THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED IT FELT HARD. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE WERE FINE BUTHTE ABS WAS DIS...

Aug 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,000 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. THE REAR ABS MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAMES ON AND STAYED ON. *AK WHILE DRIVING THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED IT FELT HARD. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE WERE FINE BUTHTE ABS WAS DIS...

Aug 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO RUN ROUGHLY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE HEAD GASKET WHICH WAS SUPPOSEDLY DONE PREVIOUSLY WAS NEVER DONE. *JB ALSO THE HEAD LIGHT BULB WAS REPLACED *JB

Aug 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKED COOLANT ONTO THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN ENGINE FAILURE. *AK *JB

Aug 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKED COOLANT ONTO THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN ENGINE FAILURE. *AK *JB

Aug 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO RUN ROUGHLY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE HEAD GASKET WHICH WAS SUPPOSEDLY DONE PREVIOUSLY WAS NEVER DONE. *JB ALSO THE HEAD LIGHT BULB WAS REPLACED *JB

Aug 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKED COOLANT ONTO THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN ENGINE FAILURE. *AK *JB

Aug 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKED COOLANT ONTO THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN ENGINE FAILURE. *AK *JB

Jul 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting 91,000 mi

THE GLASS AND BACK PIECE OF THE HEADLIGHTS WERE GLUED TOGETHER. THE GLASS CAME OFF THE HEADLIGHT. DUE TO FAILURE IN THE GLUE COMPOSITE. NEED TO CHECK ALL VEHICLES USING THAT LOT OF GLUE. EACH HEAD LIGHT COST $88.78. CONSUMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSE FOR MANUFACTURE DEFECT. *NLM *CB

Jul 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting 91,000 mi

THE GLASS AND BACK PIECE OF THE HEADLIGHTS WERE GLUED TOGETHER. THE GLASS CAME OFF THE HEADLIGHT. DUE TO FAILURE IN THE GLUE COMPOSITE. NEED TO CHECK ALL VEHICLES USING THAT LOT OF GLUE. EACH HEAD LIGHT COST $88.78. CONSUMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSE FOR MANUFACTURE DEFECT. *NLM *CB

Jul 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

INTAKE GASKET LEAKING. *AK

Jul 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

INTAKE GASKET LEAKING. *AK

Jul 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT FUEL LINE WAS DRIPPING GAS OVER THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT FUEL LINE WAS DRIPPING GAS OVER THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 314,215 mi

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN 3400 DEX COOLANT ENGINE, INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKIT & HEAD GASKET LEFT US STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY WITH 3 CHILDREN IN BUSY JULY 4TH TRAFFIC, HAD TO BE TOWED HOME AND CALL FOR SOMEONE TO PICK MY SELF AND CHILDREN UP WHILE MY HUSBAND WAITED FOR A TOW TRUCK. FROM THE...

Jul 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 314,215 mi

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN 3400 DEX COOLANT ENGINE, INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKIT & HEAD GASKET LEFT US STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY WITH 3 CHILDREN IN BUSY JULY 4TH TRAFFIC, HAD TO BE TOWED HOME AND CALL FOR SOMEONE TO PICK MY SELF AND CHILDREN UP WHILE MY HUSBAND WAITED FOR A TOW TRUCK. FROM THE...

Jul 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 314,215 mi

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN 3400 DEX COOLANT ENGINE, INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKIT & HEAD GASKET LEFT US STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY WITH 3 CHILDREN IN BUSY JULY 4TH TRAFFIC, HAD TO BE TOWED HOME AND CALL FOR SOMEONE TO PICK MY SELF AND CHILDREN UP WHILE MY HUSBAND WAITED FOR A TOW TRUCK. FROM THE...

Jul 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 314,215 mi

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN 3400 DEX COOLANT ENGINE, INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKIT & HEAD GASKET LEFT US STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY WITH 3 CHILDREN IN BUSY JULY 4TH TRAFFIC, HAD TO BE TOWED HOME AND CALL FOR SOMEONE TO PICK MY SELF AND CHILDREN UP WHILE MY HUSBAND WAITED FOR A TOW TRUCK. FROM THE...

Jun 24, 2003 Steering

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE. CONSUMER NOTICED THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE VIN DOES NOT COMPLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *...

Jun 24, 2003 Steering

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE. CONSUMER NOTICED THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE VIN DOES NOT COMPLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *...

Jun 23, 2003 Equipment 77,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY AT ABOUT 2:30 PM WITH MY FAMILY, MY WIFE HEARD A NOISE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. TO OUR HORROR, WE SAW CARS BEHIND US SWERVING TO AVOID A TIRE WHICH WAS SKIDDING ALONG THE ROAD. WE IMMEDIATELY EXITED AND, UPON LOOKING UNDER OUR 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE...

Jun 23, 2003 Equipment 77,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY AT ABOUT 2:30 PM WITH MY FAMILY, MY WIFE HEARD A NOISE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. TO OUR HORROR, WE SAW CARS BEHIND US SWERVING TO AVOID A TIRE WHICH WAS SKIDDING ALONG THE ROAD. WE IMMEDIATELY EXITED AND, UPON LOOKING UNDER OUR 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE...

Jun 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,089 mi

I BOUGHT MY 1998 VENTURE IN JULY. OF 2001. IT HAD 67000 ON IT. IT SEEMED TO HAVE THE SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE. IN JUNE OF 2003 OUR VANS INTAKE GASKET BURST CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE. APPARENTLY THIS IS NOT UNUSUAL PLUS TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THE AVERAGE REPAIR BILL IS AT LEAST 6.6 HOURS LON...

Jun 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,089 mi

I BOUGHT MY 1998 VENTURE IN JULY. OF 2001. IT HAD 67000 ON IT. IT SEEMED TO HAVE THE SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE. IN JUNE OF 2003 OUR VANS INTAKE GASKET BURST CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE. APPARENTLY THIS IS NOT UNUSUAL PLUS TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THE AVERAGE REPAIR BILL IS AT LEAST 6.6 HOURS LON...

Jun 18, 2003 Structure 87,600 mi

I OWN A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE LS VAN. THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES' SEALS DON'T KEEP THEM FROM FILLING FROM WATER CAUSING THE LIGHTS (HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS) TO SHORT OUT. FURTHER, DUE TO THE KNOWINGLY DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLIES, THE HEADLIGHT CRYSTALS POP OFF (DUE TO THE POOR SEAL). THIS OCCURRED TO...

Jun 18, 2003 Structure 87,600 mi

I OWN A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE LS VAN. THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES' SEALS DON'T KEEP THEM FROM FILLING FROM WATER CAUSING THE LIGHTS (HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS) TO SHORT OUT. FURTHER, DUE TO THE KNOWINGLY DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLIES, THE HEADLIGHT CRYSTALS POP OFF (DUE TO THE POOR SEAL). THIS OCCURRED TO...

Jun 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

WE HAD A MANIFOLD GASKET ON OUR 1998 CHEVY VENTURE GO BAD EARLIER THIS YEAR. IT LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE INTO THE OIL. IT APPEARS THAT THE ANTI-FREEZE LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE OIL HAS CAUSED FAILURES IN THE STRENGTH OF THE CRANKSHAFT. AND SINCE THIS SITE DOES NOT COMBINE SIMILAR PROBLEMS, IT MAY APPEAR THA...

Jun 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

WE HAD A MANIFOLD GASKET ON OUR 1998 CHEVY VENTURE GO BAD EARLIER THIS YEAR. IT LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE INTO THE OIL. IT APPEARS THAT THE ANTI-FREEZE LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE OIL HAS CAUSED FAILURES IN THE STRENGTH OF THE CRANKSHAFT. AND SINCE THIS SITE DOES NOT COMBINE SIMILAR PROBLEMS, IT MAY APPEAR THA...

Jun 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,758 mi

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE WITH 41,000 MILES TAKEN FOR OIL CHANGE WHERE LOW COOLANT CONDITION WAS NOTED. GM DEALERSHIP REPLACED LOWER INTAKE GASKET. THIS IS THE SECOND GASKET PUT ON THIS CAR. THE ORIGINAL GASKET WAS REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES. *NLM

Jun 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,758 mi

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE WITH 41,000 MILES TAKEN FOR OIL CHANGE WHERE LOW COOLANT CONDITION WAS NOTED. GM DEALERSHIP REPLACED LOWER INTAKE GASKET. THIS IS THE SECOND GASKET PUT ON THIS CAR. THE ORIGINAL GASKET WAS REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES. *NLM

May 22, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHT LENS FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. *JB

May 22, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHT LENS FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. *JB

May 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 1998 VENTURE IN NOV. OF 2001. IT HAD 66000 ON IT. IT SEEMED TO HAVE THE SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE. IN DECEMBER OF 2002 SOMEONE TOLD US THAT THE GASKETS WERE NOTED FOR LEAKING. MY HUSBAND REPLACED IT, AND GAVE IT AN OIL CHANGE IN FEB. IT WAS THICK AND DARK ORANGE IN COLOR. IT STARTED KNOCKING...

May 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 1998 VENTURE IN NOV. OF 2001. IT HAD 66000 ON IT. IT SEEMED TO HAVE THE SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE. IN DECEMBER OF 2002 SOMEONE TOLD US THAT THE GASKETS WERE NOTED FOR LEAKING. MY HUSBAND REPLACED IT, AND GAVE IT AN OIL CHANGE IN FEB. IT WAS THICK AND DARK ORANGE IN COLOR. IT STARTED KNOCKING...

May 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE-BOTH HEADLIGHT COVERS FELL OFF OVER A ONE MONTH PERIOD. COST WAS $180.00 FOR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE-BOTH HEADLIGHT COVERS FELL OFF OVER A ONE MONTH PERIOD. COST WAS $180.00 FOR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS. *NLM

May 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WENT BAD AND GOT COOLANT IN MY ENGINE. HAD TO REPLACE WATER PUMP ALSO. COST 927.35 TO REPLACE. I FEEL GM SHOULD MAKE THIS ITEM A RECALL AS I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS WEB SITES WITH PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH ALL SORTS OF GM VEHICLES.*JB

May 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WENT BAD AND GOT COOLANT IN MY ENGINE. HAD TO REPLACE WATER PUMP ALSO. COST 927.35 TO REPLACE. I FEEL GM SHOULD MAKE THIS ITEM A RECALL AS I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS WEB SITES WITH PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH ALL SORTS OF GM VEHICLES.*JB

May 11, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,400 mi

THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME UP ONE MORNING. A CERTIFIED FRIEND MECHANIC CHECKED IT OUT AT HOME WITH HIS ENGINE ANALYZER/COMPUTER & FOUND NOTHING WRONG. HE THEN CHECKED OUT THE GAS CAP IF SECURE. AFTER AWHILE, THE LIGHT WENT OFF. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT WAS THE GAS CAP BECAUSE I'M VERY CARE...

May 11, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,400 mi

THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME UP ONE MORNING. A CERTIFIED FRIEND MECHANIC CHECKED IT OUT AT HOME WITH HIS ENGINE ANALYZER/COMPUTER & FOUND NOTHING WRONG. HE THEN CHECKED OUT THE GAS CAP IF SECURE. AFTER AWHILE, THE LIGHT WENT OFF. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT WAS THE GAS CAP BECAUSE I'M VERY CARE...

May 9, 2003 Electrical System

THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSED AND LOCKED ALL THE DOORS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *JB

May 9, 2003 Electrical System

THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSED AND LOCKED ALL THE DOORS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *JB

May 6, 2003 Equipment

THE JACK THAT CAME AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WITH THE THE VEHICLE FAILED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS REPLACING A TIRE. *AK *NLM

May 6, 2003 Equipment

THE JACK THAT CAME AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WITH THE THE VEHICLE FAILED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS REPLACING A TIRE. *AK *NLM

May 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE, AND WHEN HE TURNED HIS VEHICLE OFF THERE WAS NO PRESSURE IN THE RADIATOR. THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. AFTER TESTING THE VEHICLE THE DEALER INDICATED THA...

May 5, 2003 Unknown Or Other 74,000 mi

WHEN SITTING STILL AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THERE IS A LOW FREQUENCY LOUD GROANING NOISE. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE STEERING MECHANISMS OUTSIDE OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

May 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE, AND WHEN HE TURNED HIS VEHICLE OFF THERE WAS NO PRESSURE IN THE RADIATOR. THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. AFTER TESTING THE VEHICLE THE DEALER INDICATED THA...

May 5, 2003 Unknown Or Other 74,000 mi

WHEN SITTING STILL AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THERE IS A LOW FREQUENCY LOUD GROANING NOISE. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE STEERING MECHANISMS OUTSIDE OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

May 1, 2003 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE KEY REMOVED WHEN SMOKE BEGAN EMITTING FROM THE PASSENGER DOOR AREA FILLED THE INTERIOR CABIN. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG THEN DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM

May 1, 2003 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE KEY REMOVED WHEN SMOKE BEGAN EMITTING FROM THE PASSENGER DOOR AREA FILLED THE INTERIOR CABIN. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG THEN DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM

May 1, 2003 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE KEY REMOVED WHEN SMOKE BEGAN EMITTING FROM THE PASSENGER DOOR AREA FILLED THE INTERIOR CABIN. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG THEN DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM

May 1, 2003 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE KEY REMOVED WHEN SMOKE BEGAN EMITTING FROM THE PASSENGER DOOR AREA FILLED THE INTERIOR CABIN. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG THEN DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM

Apr 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VAN OVER HEATED AND LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE FREEWAY BECAUSE THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET MELTED. *JB

Apr 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

INTAKE GASKET LEAK OF COOLANT. ON WEB RESEARCH THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM KNOWN TO GM USUALLY WITH SERIOUS ENGINE REPAIRS BEING NECESSARY. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC ACKNOWLEDGED IT WAS A, "COMMON PROBLEM". *JB

Apr 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VAN OVER HEATED AND LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE FREEWAY BECAUSE THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET MELTED. *JB

Apr 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

INTAKE GASKET LEAK OF COOLANT. ON WEB RESEARCH THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM KNOWN TO GM USUALLY WITH SERIOUS ENGINE REPAIRS BEING NECESSARY. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC ACKNOWLEDGED IT WAS A, "COMMON PROBLEM". *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Unknown Or Other

NO VEHICLE DESCRIPTION WAS AVAILABLE. MR SCC *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Unknown Or Other

NO VEHICLE DESCRIPTION WAS AVAILABLE. MR SCC *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Steering 80,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. *NLM *NLM

Mar 27, 2003 Steering 80,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. *NLM *NLM

Mar 23, 2003 Steering Crash

I OWN A 1998 CHEVY VENTURE VAN. I RECENTLY TOOK IT IN FOR A RECALL FOR A DEFECT ON THE STEERING RACK AND PINION (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 02V286000). THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENT BECAUSE THE VAN HAS A SALVAGE TITLE. I WAS NOTIFIED THAT "THE BEARING IS ABOUT TO FALL OUT" ...

Mar 23, 2003 Power Train Crash

I OWN A 1998 CHEVY VENTURE VAN. I RECENTLY TOOK IT IN FOR A RECALL FOR A DEFECT ON THE STEERING RACK AND PINION (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 02V286000). THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENT BECAUSE THE VAN HAS A SALVAGE TITLE. I WAS NOTIFIED THAT "THE BEARING IS ABOUT TO FALL OUT" ...

Mar 23, 2003 Steering Crash

I OWN A 1998 CHEVY VENTURE VAN. I RECENTLY TOOK IT IN FOR A RECALL FOR A DEFECT ON THE STEERING RACK AND PINION (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 02V286000). THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENT BECAUSE THE VAN HAS A SALVAGE TITLE. I WAS NOTIFIED THAT "THE BEARING IS ABOUT TO FALL OUT" ...

Mar 23, 2003 Power Train Crash

I OWN A 1998 CHEVY VENTURE VAN. I RECENTLY TOOK IT IN FOR A RECALL FOR A DEFECT ON THE STEERING RACK AND PINION (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 02V286000). THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENT BECAUSE THE VAN HAS A SALVAGE TITLE. I WAS NOTIFIED THAT "THE BEARING IS ABOUT TO FALL OUT" ...

Mar 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,262 mi

I HAD MY VAN IN THE SHOP BECAUSE MY HEATER QUIT WORKING. THE THERMOSTAT WAS CHANGED. WHEN I GOT THE VAN BACK THE HEATER DIDN'T WORK AND BY THE NEXT MORNING THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. THEIR WEREN'T ANY EXTERNAL LEAKS NOTED. I TOOK IT BACK INTO THE SHOP AND HE RAN SOME CHECKS AND HE STATED THAT ...

Mar 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,262 mi

I HAD MY VAN IN THE SHOP BECAUSE MY HEATER QUIT WORKING. THE THERMOSTAT WAS CHANGED. WHEN I GOT THE VAN BACK THE HEATER DIDN'T WORK AND BY THE NEXT MORNING THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. THEIR WEREN'T ANY EXTERNAL LEAKS NOTED. I TOOK IT BACK INTO THE SHOP AND HE RAN SOME CHECKS AND HE STATED THAT ...

Mar 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEAD LIGHT LENSES FELL OFF. *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEAD LIGHT LENSES FELL OFF. *JB

Mar 7, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING FAILURE. HE DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING THE STEERING. THE DEALER TOLD HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE IS NOT IN THE RECALL SCOPE, EVEN THOUGHT IT HAS THE EXACT PROBLEM.

Mar 7, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING FAILURE. HE DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING THE STEERING. THE DEALER TOLD HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE IS NOT IN THE RECALL SCOPE, EVEN THOUGHT IT HAS THE EXACT PROBLEM.

Mar 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED COOLANT ONTO MOTOR AT 79000 MILES.*JB

Mar 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED COOLANT ONTO MOTOR AT 79000 MILES.*JB

Feb 26, 2003 Exterior Lighting 87,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF.*JB

Feb 26, 2003 Exterior Lighting 87,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF.*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Unknown Or Other

I AM SURPRISED NO TSB EXISTS FOR THIS PROBLEM THAT I CAN FIND. MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHT - THE LENS ON THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING FELL OFF! DISCUSSING THE ISSUE WITH A NUMBER OF AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONALS, I LEARNED THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON OCCURRENCE. NOW IF THE L...

Feb 20, 2003 Unknown Or Other

I AM SURPRISED NO TSB EXISTS FOR THIS PROBLEM THAT I CAN FIND. MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHT - THE LENS ON THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING FELL OFF! DISCUSSING THE ISSUE WITH A NUMBER OF AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONALS, I LEARNED THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON OCCURRENCE. NOW IF THE L...

Feb 19, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT LENS FELL OFF THE VEHICLE.*JB

Feb 19, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT LENS FELL OFF THE VEHICLE.*JB

Feb 18, 2003 Visibility 38,000 mi

MY WIFE CLOSED THE SLIDING DOOR ON OUR VENTURE VAN, AFTER OUR CHILDREN GOT IN AND THE GLASS SHATTERED IN ON THEM, LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT EXCEPT FOR A FEW MINOR CUTS.

Feb 18, 2003 Visibility 38,000 mi

MY WIFE CLOSED THE SLIDING DOOR ON OUR VENTURE VAN, AFTER OUR CHILDREN GOT IN AND THE GLASS SHATTERED IN ON THEM, LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT EXCEPT FOR A FEW MINOR CUTS.

Feb 15, 2003 Steering

RACK AND PINION REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. PH

Feb 15, 2003 Steering

RACK AND PINION REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. PH

Feb 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,800 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 62000MI, STARTED TO LEAK ANTI-FREEZE IN ENGINE, BASED ON DEALER AND OTHER CUSTOMERS , THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM 3.1L AND 3.4L ENGINES. ACCOUNTABILITY IS NEEDED BY GM. ISSUE SHOULD BE MADE A RECALL. $900.00

Feb 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,468 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET DEVELOPED A LEAK, ALLOWING DEXCOOL ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE. MR SCC

Feb 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,800 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 62000MI, STARTED TO LEAK ANTI-FREEZE IN ENGINE, BASED ON DEALER AND OTHER CUSTOMERS , THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM 3.1L AND 3.4L ENGINES. ACCOUNTABILITY IS NEEDED BY GM. ISSUE SHOULD BE MADE A RECALL. $900.00

Feb 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,468 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET DEVELOPED A LEAK, ALLOWING DEXCOOL ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE. MR SCC

Feb 6, 2003 Air Bags

THE "PRETENSIONER" OF THE SEATBELT SYSTEM ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE HAS FAILED NOW FOR THE THIRD TIME. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THIS MEANS THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE ALERT LIGHT THAT WARNS OF TROUBLE IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM SEEMS TO REVERT TO NORMA...

Feb 6, 2003 Seat Belts

THE "PRETENSIONER" OF THE SEATBELT SYSTEM ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE HAS FAILED NOW FOR THE THIRD TIME. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THIS MEANS THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE ALERT LIGHT THAT WARNS OF TROUBLE IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM SEEMS TO REVERT TO NORMA...

Feb 6, 2003 Air Bags

THE "PRETENSIONER" OF THE SEATBELT SYSTEM ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE HAS FAILED NOW FOR THE THIRD TIME. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THIS MEANS THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE ALERT LIGHT THAT WARNS OF TROUBLE IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM SEEMS TO REVERT TO NORMA...

Feb 6, 2003 Seat Belts

THE "PRETENSIONER" OF THE SEATBELT SYSTEM ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE HAS FAILED NOW FOR THE THIRD TIME. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THIS MEANS THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE ALERT LIGHT THAT WARNS OF TROUBLE IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM SEEMS TO REVERT TO NORMA...

Feb 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO OIL. DEALER PERFORMED PRESSURE TEST AND VERIFIED LEAK, CHANGED OIL, AND FOUND COOLANT. HAD REPAIRED BY INDEPENDENT SHOP. UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME IF INTERNAL DAMAGE HAS BEEN DONE TO ENGINE. ENGINE HAD 70,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RID...

Feb 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO OIL. DEALER PERFORMED PRESSURE TEST AND VERIFIED LEAK, CHANGED OIL, AND FOUND COOLANT. HAD REPAIRED BY INDEPENDENT SHOP. UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME IF INTERNAL DAMAGE HAS BEEN DONE TO ENGINE. ENGINE HAD 70,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RID...

Feb 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

AT 57,000 MI MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE DEVELOPED A COOLANT LEAK AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE. I WAS QUOTED A $500.00 ESTIMATE TO REPLACE THE $3.00 GASKET AND THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT HE SEES A LOT OF THESE LEAKS AND THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON. TS

Feb 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

AT 57,000 MI MY 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE DEVELOPED A COOLANT LEAK AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE. I WAS QUOTED A $500.00 ESTIMATE TO REPLACE THE $3.00 GASKET AND THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT HE SEES A LOT OF THESE LEAKS AND THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON. TS

Jan 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK AND ENGINE SEAL LEAK ON A VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN SERVICED EXACTLY AS RECOMMENDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. SIMPLE INTERNET RESEARCH (INCLUDING THIS WEBISTE) HAS SHOWN A PATTERN OF FAILURE FOR THESE PARTS ON THIS VEHICLE. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE ACKNOWLDGED PROBLEM BUT WOULD NOT...

Jan 31, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,000 mi

FUEL TANK "THUD" HEARD FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE A SECOND OR TWO AFTER COMING TO A STOP. LOUDEST WHEN TANK IS 1/2 TO 3/4 FULL. TAKEN TO DEALER TWO TIMES WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. NO REPAIR MADE. NOW WITH 80,000 MILES ON VEHICLE, WE HAVE TAKEN IT IN AGAIN AND SHOWN THE DEALER A "TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLET...

Jan 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK AND ENGINE SEAL LEAK ON A VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN SERVICED EXACTLY AS RECOMMENDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. SIMPLE INTERNET RESEARCH (INCLUDING THIS WEBISTE) HAS SHOWN A PATTERN OF FAILURE FOR THESE PARTS ON THIS VEHICLE. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE ACKNOWLDGED PROBLEM BUT WOULD NOT...

Jan 31, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,000 mi

FUEL TANK "THUD" HEARD FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE A SECOND OR TWO AFTER COMING TO A STOP. LOUDEST WHEN TANK IS 1/2 TO 3/4 FULL. TAKEN TO DEALER TWO TIMES WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. NO REPAIR MADE. NOW WITH 80,000 MILES ON VEHICLE, WE HAVE TAKEN IT IN AGAIN AND SHOWN THE DEALER A "TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLET...

Jan 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

98 CHEV VENTURE WITH 60K BLOWN ENG.DUE TO DEFECTIVE INTAKE GASKET WHICH GM WONT RECALL.100K ANTIFREEZE SLUDGED AT 30K.OVER 70,000 INTAKE GASKET BACKOREDERED AT ONE TIME.NOV OF2002 MODELS HAVE UPDATED IMPROVED GASKET WHY SHOULD PUBLIC THAT KEPT UP ON THIER MAINT HAVE TO PAY FOR DESIGN FLAW.100S...

Jan 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

98 CHEV VENTURE WITH 60K BLOWN ENG.DUE TO DEFECTIVE INTAKE GASKET WHICH GM WONT RECALL.100K ANTIFREEZE SLUDGED AT 30K.OVER 70,000 INTAKE GASKET BACKOREDERED AT ONE TIME.NOV OF2002 MODELS HAVE UPDATED IMPROVED GASKET WHY SHOULD PUBLIC THAT KEPT UP ON THIER MAINT HAVE TO PAY FOR DESIGN FLAW.100S...

Jan 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 CHEVY VENTURE WITH THE 3.4L ENGINE. I AM CONSTANTLY LOOSING ANTIFREEZE AND OIL DISAPPEARS WITH EXPLANATION. I AM STILL UNDER A WARRANTY BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. I AM CONCERNED THAT MY ENGINE MIGHT SEIZE OR FAIL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE DUE...

Jan 29, 2003 Electrical System 72,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 CHEVY VENTURE WITH THE 3.4L ENGINE. I AM CONSTANTLY LOOSING ANTIFREEZE AND OIL DISAPPEARS WITH EXPLANATION. I AM STILL UNDER A WARRANTY BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. I AM CONCERNED THAT MY ENGINE MIGHT SEIZE OR FAIL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE DUE...

Jan 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 CHEVY VENTURE WITH THE 3.4L ENGINE. I AM CONSTANTLY LOOSING ANTIFREEZE AND OIL DISAPPEARS WITH EXPLANATION. I AM STILL UNDER A WARRANTY BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. I AM CONCERNED THAT MY ENGINE MIGHT SEIZE OR FAIL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE DUE...

Jan 29, 2003 Electrical System 72,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 CHEVY VENTURE WITH THE 3.4L ENGINE. I AM CONSTANTLY LOOSING ANTIFREEZE AND OIL DISAPPEARS WITH EXPLANATION. I AM STILL UNDER A WARRANTY BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. I AM CONCERNED THAT MY ENGINE MIGHT SEIZE OR FAIL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE DUE...

Jan 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,203 mi

TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED BY FAULTY GASKETS ALLOWING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO ENGINE RESULTING IN CAMSHAFT BREAKING. THIS IS A CLASSIC PROBLEM ON 3.4L ENGINE, OCCURRING ON MOST AFFECTED VEHICLES BETWEEN 50K AND 60K MILES.

Jan 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,203 mi

TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED BY FAULTY GASKETS ALLOWING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO ENGINE RESULTING IN CAMSHAFT BREAKING. THIS IS A CLASSIC PROBLEM ON 3.4L ENGINE, OCCURRING ON MOST AFFECTED VEHICLES BETWEEN 50K AND 60K MILES.

Jan 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 CHEROLET VENTURE VAN, V6 ENGINE WITH 85,000 MILES. WELL MAINTAINED ENGINE. COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKING FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD. NO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WOULD DO THE REPAIR. TOOK VAN TO DEALER...REPAIRED UPPER AND LOWER MANIFOLD GASKETS. TOTAL COST $908.

Jan 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 CHEROLET VENTURE VAN, V6 ENGINE WITH 85,000 MILES. WELL MAINTAINED ENGINE. COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKING FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD. NO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WOULD DO THE REPAIR. TOOK VAN TO DEALER...REPAIRED UPPER AND LOWER MANIFOLD GASKETS. TOTAL COST $908.

Jan 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,250 mi

INTAKE GASKET BAD, REPLACED JAN. 2002. PROBLEM STILL OCCURING, ENGINE KNOCKING AND A NEW ENGINE IS NEEDED.

Jan 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,250 mi

INTAKE GASKET BAD, REPLACED JAN. 2002. PROBLEM STILL OCCURING, ENGINE KNOCKING AND A NEW ENGINE IS NEEDED.

Jan 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

1998 CHEVY VENTURE, 77000 MILES, NO WARNING, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, PULLED OVER, ENGINE TAPPING & SMOKING. WALKED 1.2 MILES ON INTERSTATE, 8 MILES TO EXIT, TOOK RIDE FROM UNKNOWN COUPLE. HAD VAN TOWED, DIAGNOSED: COLLASPED INTAKE GASKET CAUSED ROD TO GO THROUGH ENGINE. DEALERSHIP & GM REFUSED TO ...

Jan 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

1998 CHEVY VENTURE, 77000 MILES, NO WARNING, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, PULLED OVER, ENGINE TAPPING & SMOKING. WALKED 1.2 MILES ON INTERSTATE, 8 MILES TO EXIT, TOOK RIDE FROM UNKNOWN COUPLE. HAD VAN TOWED, DIAGNOSED: COLLASPED INTAKE GASKET CAUSED ROD TO GO THROUGH ENGINE. DEALERSHIP & GM REFUSED TO ...

Jan 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

COOLANT LEAK IN 1998 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVAN. FAULTY INTAKE GASKET.

Jan 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINING ABOUT THE ENGINE LIGHT WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASION. AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH *TR

Jan 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

COOLANT LEAK IN 1998 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVAN. FAULTY INTAKE GASKET.

Jan 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINING ABOUT THE ENGINE LIGHT WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASION. AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH *TR

Jan 15, 2003 Electrical System 89,117 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR BUZZER SOMETIMES SOUNDS ALTHOUGH THE DOORS ARE CLOSED. I HAVE TO DISABLE THE POWERSWITCH AND SLAM THE DOOR TO CONTINUE.

Jan 15, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 89,117 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENS AFTER CLOSING,SOMETIMES I MUST DISABLE POWERSWITCH TO KEEP CLOSED. PAID $162,DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2003 Fuel System, Other 82,310 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT STATES EVAP PROBLEM. STINKY EMISSIONS BUT DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM AFTER I PAID $162. RESET LIGHT SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE SAME PROBLEM REAPPEARS AFTER A FEW DAYS.

Jan 15, 2003 Electrical System 82,310 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT STATES EVAP PROBLEM. STINKY EMISSIONS BUT DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM AFTER I PAID $162. RESET LIGHT SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE SAME PROBLEM REAPPEARS AFTER A FEW DAYS.

Jan 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,310 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT STATES EVAP PROBLEM. STINKY EMISSIONS BUT DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM AFTER I PAID $162. RESET LIGHT SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE SAME PROBLEM REAPPEARS AFTER A FEW DAYS.

Jan 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 82,310 mi

BAD ANTILOCK BRAKE PULSATION AT ALL TIMES WHEN APPLIED. I THOUGHT WAS NORMAL BUT DEALER SAID ROTORS MAY BE WARPED.

Jan 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,310 mi

BAD ANTILOCK BRAKE PULSATION AT ALL TIMES WHEN APPLIED. I THOUGHT WAS NORMAL BUT DEALER SAID ROTORS MAY BE WARPED.

Jan 15, 2003 Electrical System 89,117 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR BUZZER SOMETIMES SOUNDS ALTHOUGH THE DOORS ARE CLOSED. I HAVE TO DISABLE THE POWERSWITCH AND SLAM THE DOOR TO CONTINUE.

Jan 15, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 89,117 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENS AFTER CLOSING,SOMETIMES I MUST DISABLE POWERSWITCH TO KEEP CLOSED. PAID $162,DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2003 Fuel System, Other 82,310 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT STATES EVAP PROBLEM. STINKY EMISSIONS BUT DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM AFTER I PAID $162. RESET LIGHT SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE SAME PROBLEM REAPPEARS AFTER A FEW DAYS.

Jan 15, 2003 Electrical System 82,310 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT STATES EVAP PROBLEM. STINKY EMISSIONS BUT DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM AFTER I PAID $162. RESET LIGHT SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE SAME PROBLEM REAPPEARS AFTER A FEW DAYS.

Jan 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,310 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT STATES EVAP PROBLEM. STINKY EMISSIONS BUT DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM AFTER I PAID $162. RESET LIGHT SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE SAME PROBLEM REAPPEARS AFTER A FEW DAYS.

Jan 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 82,310 mi

BAD ANTILOCK BRAKE PULSATION AT ALL TIMES WHEN APPLIED. I THOUGHT WAS NORMAL BUT DEALER SAID ROTORS MAY BE WARPED.

Jan 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,310 mi

BAD ANTILOCK BRAKE PULSATION AT ALL TIMES WHEN APPLIED. I THOUGHT WAS NORMAL BUT DEALER SAID ROTORS MAY BE WARPED.

Jan 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,350 mi

LEAKING COOLANT IN 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN W/ 3400SFI V6 ENGINE DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS "BLOWN HEAD AND INTAKE GASKETS; MAY HAVE CRACKED HEAD, WON'T KNOW UNTIL OPENED UP. ESTIMATED REPAIR COST OF $1300 FOR REPLACEMENT OF GASKETS AND ANOTHER $660 IF HEAD IS CRACKED." NO ACTION YET TAKEN BY CONSUME...

Jan 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,350 mi

LEAKING COOLANT IN 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN W/ 3400SFI V6 ENGINE DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS "BLOWN HEAD AND INTAKE GASKETS; MAY HAVE CRACKED HEAD, WON'T KNOW UNTIL OPENED UP. ESTIMATED REPAIR COST OF $1300 FOR REPLACEMENT OF GASKETS AND ANOTHER $660 IF HEAD IS CRACKED." NO ACTION YET TAKEN BY CONSUME...

Dec 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,241 mi

NOTICED AN ENGINE "TICK" COUPLE WEEKS AGO. PROBLEM SEEMED TO DISAPPEAR ONCE ENGINE CAME UP TO TEMPERATURE. NOTICED LAST NIGHT THAT PROBLEM "TICK" IS MORE NOTICEABLE. INVESTIGATED TONIGHT AFTER RESEARCHING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEMS ON THE WEB, AND DISCOVERED COOLANT IN THE ENGINE OIL. TS

Dec 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,241 mi

NOTICED AN ENGINE "TICK" COUPLE WEEKS AGO. PROBLEM SEEMED TO DISAPPEAR ONCE ENGINE CAME UP TO TEMPERATURE. NOTICED LAST NIGHT THAT PROBLEM "TICK" IS MORE NOTICEABLE. INVESTIGATED TONIGHT AFTER RESEARCHING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEMS ON THE WEB, AND DISCOVERED COOLANT IN THE ENGINE OIL. TS

Dec 24, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONSUMER STATES' AFTER BREAKING STEERING OUT OF THE LOCK MODE, CONSUMER DROVE TO A NEAR DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

Dec 24, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONSUMER STATES' AFTER BREAKING STEERING OUT OF THE LOCK MODE, CONSUMER DROVE TO A NEAR DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

Dec 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

I WAS EXPERIENCING LOSS OF COOLANT. FOUND OUT THE PROBLEM WAS FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD /GASKET. COST OF REPAIR $700. WENT ON LINE AND FOUND A SITE WITH OVER 1,000 PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEM. MECHANICS ARE SAYING IT IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL GM ENGINES. THEY SHOULD ALL BE RECALLED. HOPEFULLY, I CAUGHT MINE I...

Dec 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

I WAS EXPERIENCING LOSS OF COOLANT. FOUND OUT THE PROBLEM WAS FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD /GASKET. COST OF REPAIR $700. WENT ON LINE AND FOUND A SITE WITH OVER 1,000 PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEM. MECHANICS ARE SAYING IT IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL GM ENGINES. THEY SHOULD ALL BE RECALLED. HOPEFULLY, I CAUGHT MINE I...

Dec 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS WHICH ALLOWED DEXTROL COOLANT TO MIX WITH OIL. COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE REQUIRING ENGINE REPLACEMENT. APPEARS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THIS ENGINE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE FROM GENERAL MOTORS. DT

Dec 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS WHICH ALLOWED DEXTROL COOLANT TO MIX WITH OIL. COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE REQUIRING ENGINE REPLACEMENT. APPEARS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THIS ENGINE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE FROM GENERAL MOTORS. DT

Nov 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS FAILURE IF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS A COMMON AND COSTLY REPAIR ON THESE GM MINIVANS. DT

Nov 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS FAILURE IF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS A COMMON AND COSTLY REPAIR ON THESE GM MINIVANS. DT

Nov 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,105 mi

ENGINE CONTINUES TO SHAKE REAL BAD AND STALLS OUT. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON THE CAR WONT START. *TS *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770115

Nov 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,105 mi

ENGINE CONTINUES TO SHAKE REAL BAD AND STALLS OUT. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON THE CAR WONT START. *TS *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770115

Nov 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACK CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Nov 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACK CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Nov 20, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND MAKE LEFT TURN. STEERING WHEEL, WILL LOSE THE CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. NOTHING THEY CAN DO. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 20, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND MAKE LEFT TURN. STEERING WHEEL, WILL LOSE THE CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. NOTHING THEY CAN DO. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY. DT

Oct 24, 2002 Seat Belts

THE FIRST BENCH SEAT, SEAT BELT WILL NOT HOLD WHEN THE CONSUMER CLICK THE TOP BUCKLE INSIDE OF THE RETRACTOR. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Oct 24, 2002 Seat Belts

THE FIRST BENCH SEAT, SEAT BELT WILL NOT HOLD WHEN THE CONSUMER CLICK THE TOP BUCKLE INSIDE OF THE RETRACTOR. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Oct 22, 2002 Seats

METAL SEAT SUPPORT WEAR THROUGH AND CONTACTS DRIVERS LOWER BACK BONE AND HIP. MFG. SAYS "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR" AND WILL NOT REPAIR SEAT CUSHION TO PREVENT HARM. DT

Oct 22, 2002 Seats

METAL SEAT SUPPORT WEAR THROUGH AND CONTACTS DRIVERS LOWER BACK BONE AND HIP. MFG. SAYS "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR" AND WILL NOT REPAIR SEAT CUSHION TO PREVENT HARM. DT

Oct 17, 2002 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND SIDE IMPACT AT 35 MPH, NEITHER FRONT NOR SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. TS

Oct 17, 2002 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND SIDE IMPACT AT 35 MPH, NEITHER FRONT NOR SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. TS

Sep 30, 2002 Structure

THIS IS A PART THAT FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPLACEMENT BY RECALL NHTSA # 01V067000 & 01V264000. REPLACED PART HAS FAILED CAUSING DOOR TO NOT FULLY LATCH AT TIMES. GM CONTACTED BY OWNER - GM EMPLOYEE - LEMONT BARLOW (866) 942-4368 HAS ADVISED OWNER THAT SINCE PART WA S REPLACED UNDER RECALL AND ONE YEAR ...

Sep 30, 2002 Structure

THIS IS A PART THAT FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPLACEMENT BY RECALL NHTSA # 01V067000 & 01V264000. REPLACED PART HAS FAILED CAUSING DOOR TO NOT FULLY LATCH AT TIMES. GM CONTACTED BY OWNER - GM EMPLOYEE - LEMONT BARLOW (866) 942-4368 HAS ADVISED OWNER THAT SINCE PART WA S REPLACED UNDER RECALL AND ONE YEAR ...

Sep 27, 2002 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED IT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE CAUSING INJURIES AND DAMAGES. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK. ONCE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET BACK INTO THE VEHICLE TO STOP IT, BUT NOT...

Sep 27, 2002 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED IT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE CAUSING INJURIES AND DAMAGES. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK. ONCE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET BACK INTO THE VEHICLE TO STOP IT, BUT NOT...

Sep 11, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP WITHOUT WARNING, UNABLE TO TURN WHEEL. CONTACTED DEALER. STEERING COLUMN HAS LOCKED UP.*AK

Sep 11, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP WITHOUT WARNING, UNABLE TO TURN WHEEL. CONTACTED DEALER. STEERING COLUMN HAS LOCKED UP.*AK

Sep 4, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHT LENS COVER WILL POP OFF WITHOUT WARNING, UNABLE TOO JUST POP IT BACK ON. CONTACTED DEALER.CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK

Sep 4, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHT LENS COVER WILL POP OFF WITHOUT WARNING, UNABLE TOO JUST POP IT BACK ON. CONTACTED DEALER.CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPAIRS TO BRAKE SYSTEMS WERE ABOUT $1700.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPAIRS TO BRAKE SYSTEMS WERE ABOUT $1700.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPAIRS TO BRAKE SYSTEMS WERE ABOUT $1700.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPAIRS TO BRAKE SYSTEMS WERE ABOUT $1700.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES VAN WILL CRANK BUT WILL NOT START, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AT LEAST 20 TIMES. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND REPORTED ORIGINAL PROBLEM WAS NO FUEL PRESSURE TRACED TO NO OPERATION OF FUEL PUMP. FOUND WIRING HARNESS AT FUEL PUMP...

Aug 12, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES VAN WILL CRANK BUT WILL NOT START, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AT LEAST 20 TIMES. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND REPORTED ORIGINAL PROBLEM WAS NO FUEL PRESSURE TRACED TO NO OPERATION OF FUEL PUMP. FOUND WIRING HARNESS AT FUEL PUMP...

Aug 8, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER HAD ACCIDENT AND WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED AS THE RESULT OF THE AIR BAGS FAILURE TO DEPLOY. *YH DOORS DO NOT OPEN DRIVER HAS TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOOR.*TS

Aug 8, 2002 Structure

THE NEWLY REPAIRED AUTOMATIC DOOR DOES NOT HAVE A BUZZER AND FAILED TO OPEN WITH BUTTON. *YH

Aug 8, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER HAD ACCIDENT AND WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED AS THE RESULT OF THE AIR BAGS FAILURE TO DEPLOY. *YH DOORS DO NOT OPEN DRIVER HAS TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOOR.*TS

Aug 8, 2002 Structure

THE NEWLY REPAIRED AUTOMATIC DOOR DOES NOT HAVE A BUZZER AND FAILED TO OPEN WITH BUTTON. *YH

Aug 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER MUCH RESEARCH WITH AREA GM DEALERSHIPS AND YOUR WEBSITE, IT APPERS THAT THE 1998 VENTURE MINI-VAN'S INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET DEVELOPS A LEAK AT 80000 TO 90000 MILES. I HAD THIS REPLACEMENT IN MAY 2002. SINCE MY VAN WAS OUT OF WARRENTY BY 1000 MILES (IT WAS SHY 2 WEEKS OF BEING 4 YEARS OLD). I...

Aug 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

AFTER MUCH RESEARCH WITH AREA GM DEALERSHIPS AND YOUR WEBSITE, IT APPERS THAT THE 1998 VENTURE MINI-VAN'S INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET DEVELOPS A LEAK AT 80000 TO 90000 MILES. I HAD THIS REPLACEMENT IN MAY 2002. SINCE MY VAN WAS OUT OF WARRENTY BY 1000 MILES (IT WAS SHY 2 WEEKS OF BEING 4 YEARS OLD). I...

Aug 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER MUCH RESEARCH WITH AREA GM DEALERSHIPS AND YOUR WEBSITE, IT APPERS THAT THE 1998 VENTURE MINI-VAN'S INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET DEVELOPS A LEAK AT 80000 TO 90000 MILES. I HAD THIS REPLACEMENT IN MAY 2002. SINCE MY VAN WAS OUT OF WARRENTY BY 1000 MILES (IT WAS SHY 2 WEEKS OF BEING 4 YEARS OLD). I...

Aug 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

AFTER MUCH RESEARCH WITH AREA GM DEALERSHIPS AND YOUR WEBSITE, IT APPERS THAT THE 1998 VENTURE MINI-VAN'S INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET DEVELOPS A LEAK AT 80000 TO 90000 MILES. I HAD THIS REPLACEMENT IN MAY 2002. SINCE MY VAN WAS OUT OF WARRENTY BY 1000 MILES (IT WAS SHY 2 WEEKS OF BEING 4 YEARS OLD). I...

Jul 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE THROTTLE CABLE BROKE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 30 MPH. *YH

Jul 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE THROTTLE CABLE BROKE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 30 MPH. *YH

Jul 25, 2002 Seats Crash

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, UPON IMPACT THE DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Seats Crash

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, UPON IMPACT THE DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB

Jul 17, 2002 Exterior Lighting

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF WITH OUT ANY PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER WHO WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *YH

Jul 17, 2002 Exterior Lighting

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF WITH OUT ANY PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER WHO WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *YH

Jul 16, 2002 Steering

STEERING RACK AND PINION FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING LOST OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK THE COMPONENT FROM RACK AND PINION THAT FELL ON THE GROUND WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE DEALER REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER STEERING RACK, ALSO THE BRAKES FAILED. *YH

Jul 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING RACK AND PINION FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING LOST OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK THE COMPONENT FROM RACK AND PINION THAT FELL ON THE GROUND WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE DEALER REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER STEERING RACK, ALSO THE BRAKES FAILED. *YH

Jul 16, 2002 Steering

STEERING RACK AND PINION FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING LOST OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK THE COMPONENT FROM RACK AND PINION THAT FELL ON THE GROUND WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE DEALER REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER STEERING RACK, ALSO THE BRAKES FAILED. *YH

Jul 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING RACK AND PINION FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING LOST OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK THE COMPONENT FROM RACK AND PINION THAT FELL ON THE GROUND WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE DEALER REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER STEERING RACK, ALSO THE BRAKES FAILED. *YH

Jun 14, 2002 Steering

LOSE ABILITY TO STEER THE VAN WHEN IT RAINS OR PASSING THROUGH SMALL WATER DEPOSITS ON THE ROAD. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS.*AK

Jun 14, 2002 Steering

LOSE ABILITY TO STEER THE VAN WHEN IT RAINS OR PASSING THROUGH SMALL WATER DEPOSITS ON THE ROAD. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN DRIVER SUSTAINING MAJOR HEAD INJURIES.*AK THERE WAS ONE INJURY.*YH

Jun 10, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND DRIVERS SHOULDER RESTRAINT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER, RESULTING IN MAJOR HEAD INJURIES.*AK *YH

Jun 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN DRIVER SUSTAINING MAJOR HEAD INJURIES.*AK THERE WAS ONE INJURY.*YH

Jun 10, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND DRIVERS SHOULDER RESTRAINT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER, RESULTING IN MAJOR HEAD INJURIES.*AK *YH

Jun 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT IN ENGINE BROKE WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY CEASED TO OPERATE, AND NEEDED TO BE PUSHED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. *AK MECHANIC STATED THAT CAMSHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD NOT BREAK UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. ENTIRE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Jun 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT IN ENGINE BROKE WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY CEASED TO OPERATE, AND NEEDED TO BE PUSHED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. *AK MECHANIC STATED THAT CAMSHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD NOT BREAK UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. ENTIRE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Jun 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FELL OUT, CONSUMER CHECKED PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT AND IT WAS VERY LOOSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS. FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP, 5 TIMES TOWED THREE TIMES REPLACED FUEL PUMP TWICE. STALLING AGAIN, 22MAY02 AT 65 MPH, 30MAY02 AT 15 MPH, AND 04JUN02 AT 55 MPH. EACH TIME WILL RESTART AFTER 20 MINUTES. DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG. HAVE CASE RECORD WITH CHEVY S1-3066803.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE STALLS. FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP, 5 TIMES TOWED THREE TIMES REPLACED FUEL PUMP TWICE. STALLING AGAIN, 22MAY02 AT 65 MPH, 30MAY02 AT 15 MPH, AND 04JUN02 AT 55 MPH. EACH TIME WILL RESTART AFTER 20 MINUTES. DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG. HAVE CASE RECORD WITH CHEVY S1-3066803.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FELL OUT, CONSUMER CHECKED PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT AND IT WAS VERY LOOSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS. FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP, 5 TIMES TOWED THREE TIMES REPLACED FUEL PUMP TWICE. STALLING AGAIN, 22MAY02 AT 65 MPH, 30MAY02 AT 15 MPH, AND 04JUN02 AT 55 MPH. EACH TIME WILL RESTART AFTER 20 MINUTES. DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG. HAVE CASE RECORD WITH CHEVY S1-3066803.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE STALLS. FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP, 5 TIMES TOWED THREE TIMES REPLACED FUEL PUMP TWICE. STALLING AGAIN, 22MAY02 AT 65 MPH, 30MAY02 AT 15 MPH, AND 04JUN02 AT 55 MPH. EACH TIME WILL RESTART AFTER 20 MINUTES. DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG. HAVE CASE RECORD WITH CHEVY S1-3066803.*AK

Jun 4, 2002 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FELL OUT. CONSUMER CHECKED PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT AND NOTICED IT WAS LOOSE. *AK *YH

Jun 4, 2002 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FELL OUT. CONSUMER CHECKED PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT AND NOTICED IT WAS LOOSE. *AK *YH

May 30, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY FASTEN AFTER BEING LOCK ED.*JB

May 30, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY FASTEN AFTER BEING LOCK ED.*JB

May 10, 2002 Seats

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED SEATS DISLODGE, THEY DO NOT HOLD IN PLACE. PASSENGER WAS THROWN FORWARD. *AK DEALER NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *TT

May 10, 2002 Seats

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED SEATS DISLODGE, THEY DO NOT HOLD IN PLACE. PASSENGER WAS THROWN FORWARD. *AK DEALER NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *TT

May 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY LENSES FOR BOTH FRONT L/R FELL OFF VEHICLE, ATTEMPTED TO HAVE DEALER REPAIR. THIS IS A DEFECT, LENS SHOULD NOT FALL OFF AT 52,000 MILES, AND TO REPAIR HAVE TO FIND LENS, UNAVAILABLE, DEALER DOES NOT HAVE INDIVIDUAL LENS, NEED TO REPLACE WHOLE ASSEMBLY ON PROBLEM SIDE.*AK

May 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY LENSES FOR BOTH FRONT L/R FELL OFF VEHICLE, ATTEMPTED TO HAVE DEALER REPAIR. THIS IS A DEFECT, LENS SHOULD NOT FALL OFF AT 52,000 MILES, AND TO REPAIR HAVE TO FIND LENS, UNAVAILABLE, DEALER DOES NOT HAVE INDIVIDUAL LENS, NEED TO REPLACE WHOLE ASSEMBLY ON PROBLEM SIDE.*AK

May 7, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON.*AK

May 7, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON. WHEN LIGHT COMES ON, AIR BAG SYSTEM IS SHUT DOWN SO IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT, AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. VAN IS GOING IN FOR THE 6TH TIME TO HAVE THIS FIXED. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. GMC WILL NOT BUY BACK VAN AND THIS IS A MA...

May 7, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON.*AK

May 7, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON. WHEN LIGHT COMES ON, AIR BAG SYSTEM IS SHUT DOWN SO IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT, AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. VAN IS GOING IN FOR THE 6TH TIME TO HAVE THIS FIXED. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. GMC WILL NOT BUY BACK VAN AND THIS IS A MA...

Apr 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR BRAKES WEAR. *SLC

Apr 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR BRAKES WEAR. *SLC

Apr 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR BRAKES WEAR. *SLC

Apr 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR BRAKES WEAR. *SLC

Apr 3, 2002 Exterior Lighting

LENSES SEPARATED FROM HEADLIGHTS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. *AK CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH PAYING OUT OF POCKET WHEN IT IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURES DEFECT.*JG

Apr 3, 2002 Exterior Lighting

LENSES SEPARATED FROM HEADLIGHTS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. *AK CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH PAYING OUT OF POCKET WHEN IT IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURES DEFECT.*JG

Apr 2, 2002 Air Bags

SIDE PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIR BAGS WERE REPORTED TO US BY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT DEALERSHIP TO BE DEFECTIVE, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR ANOTHER RECALL AND I ASKED THEM TO CHECK OUT WHY THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON NEARLY CONTINUOUSLY. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT THE VEHICLE HAS HAD 3-4 MONTHS SINC...

Apr 2, 2002 Air Bags

SIDE PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIR BAGS WERE REPORTED TO US BY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT DEALERSHIP TO BE DEFECTIVE, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR ANOTHER RECALL AND I ASKED THEM TO CHECK OUT WHY THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON NEARLY CONTINUOUSLY. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT THE VEHICLE HAS HAD 3-4 MONTHS SINC...

Mar 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAS FAILED.*AK

Mar 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAS FAILED.*AK

Mar 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

JANUARY 2002 LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT IF NO LEAKS VISIBLE TO ADD SPECIFIC COOLANT IF NEEDED AND RECONTACT IF FURTHER ILLUMINATION OF LIGHT OCCURS. SMALL AMOUNT OF COOLANT( TYPE SPECIFIC AS PER OWNERS MANUAL) WAS ADDED. APPROX. ONE WEEK AGO LIGHT AGAIN ILLUMINAT...

Mar 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

JANUARY 2002 LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT IF NO LEAKS VISIBLE TO ADD SPECIFIC COOLANT IF NEEDED AND RECONTACT IF FURTHER ILLUMINATION OF LIGHT OCCURS. SMALL AMOUNT OF COOLANT( TYPE SPECIFIC AS PER OWNERS MANUAL) WAS ADDED. APPROX. ONE WEEK AGO LIGHT AGAIN ILLUMINAT...

Mar 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I WAS MAKING A TURN AND WAS GOING NO MORE THAN 10MPH, WHEN I HEARD A NOISE. I STOPPED WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION AND REALIZED THAT BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHT COVERS HAD FALLEN OFF THE VAN! I WENT BACK TO THE PLACE WHERE IT HAPPENED AND RETRIEVED THE, ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE GLUE HAD SEPARATED THE 2 PA...

Mar 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I WAS MAKING A TURN AND WAS GOING NO MORE THAN 10MPH, WHEN I HEARD A NOISE. I STOPPED WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION AND REALIZED THAT BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHT COVERS HAD FALLEN OFF THE VAN! I WENT BACK TO THE PLACE WHERE IT HAPPENED AND RETRIEVED THE, ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE GLUE HAD SEPARATED THE 2 PA...

Mar 20, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE. CONSUMER TRIED TO REPLACE TIRE WITH SPARE, UNFORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO SPARE TIRE. WIRE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE IN PLACE SEEMED CORRODED. *AK

Mar 20, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE. CONSUMER TRIED TO REPLACE TIRE WITH SPARE, UNFORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO SPARE TIRE. WIRE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE IN PLACE SEEMED CORRODED. *AK

Mar 13, 2002 Suspension

CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 5 MPH WHILE TURNING INTO HOME DRIVEWAY. REAR AXLE SEPARATED FROM FRAME AND RIGHT REAR WHEEL ENDED UP UNDER REAR QUARTER PANEL. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL INCIDENT IF THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER AND CHEVROLET BO...

Mar 13, 2002 Power Train

CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 5 MPH WHILE TURNING INTO HOME DRIVEWAY. REAR AXLE SEPARATED FROM FRAME AND RIGHT REAR WHEEL ENDED UP UNDER REAR QUARTER PANEL. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL INCIDENT IF THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER AND CHEVROLET BO...

Mar 13, 2002 Suspension

CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 5 MPH WHILE TURNING INTO HOME DRIVEWAY. REAR AXLE SEPARATED FROM FRAME AND RIGHT REAR WHEEL ENDED UP UNDER REAR QUARTER PANEL. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL INCIDENT IF THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER AND CHEVROLET BO...

Mar 13, 2002 Power Train

CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 5 MPH WHILE TURNING INTO HOME DRIVEWAY. REAR AXLE SEPARATED FROM FRAME AND RIGHT REAR WHEEL ENDED UP UNDER REAR QUARTER PANEL. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL INCIDENT IF THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER AND CHEVROLET BO...

Mar 12, 2002 Structure

SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY, ON SEVERAL OCCASION S FOUND DOOR OPEN. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 12, 2002 Structure

SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY, ON SEVERAL OCCASION S FOUND DOOR OPEN. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I NOTICED THAT MY HEADLIGHT COVER WAS MISSING AND COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I STARTED LOOKING AT THE OTHER HEADLIGHT COVER AND IT FELL OFF IN MY HAND. I NOTICED THAT THEY HAD BEEN GLUED ON AND THE GLUE HAD DRIED UP AND WAS CRACKED NO LONGER HOLDING ON THE COVER. I CAME IN AND CALLED CHE...

Mar 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I NOTICED THAT MY HEADLIGHT COVER WAS MISSING AND COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I STARTED LOOKING AT THE OTHER HEADLIGHT COVER AND IT FELL OFF IN MY HAND. I NOTICED THAT THEY HAD BEEN GLUED ON AND THE GLUE HAD DRIED UP AND WAS CRACKED NO LONGER HOLDING ON THE COVER. I CAME IN AND CALLED CHE...

Feb 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

MAINTENANCE UNCOVERED THAT FUEL LINES WERE LEAKING. DEALER INFORMED US THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND IT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

Feb 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

MAINTENANCE UNCOVERED THAT FUEL LINES WERE LEAKING. DEALER INFORMED US THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND IT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

Feb 15, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WIND BLEW VAN INTO A DITCH AND IT SLAMMED INTO A TREE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT WAS "SLUDGY" AND DEALER ATTRIBUTED THIS SLUDGE TO THIRD PARTY OIL SHOPS USING WRONG RADIATOR FLUID. DEALER CLAIMED THIS WRONG RADIATOR FLUID SLUDGED UP AND ATE THROUGH INTAKE GASKET. $647.19 TO REPAIR GASKET.*AK

Feb 15, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WIND BLEW VAN INTO A DITCH AND IT SLAMMED INTO A TREE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT WAS "SLUDGY" AND DEALER ATTRIBUTED THIS SLUDGE TO THIRD PARTY OIL SHOPS USING WRONG RADIATOR FLUID. DEALER CLAIMED THIS WRONG RADIATOR FLUID SLUDGED UP AND ATE THROUGH INTAKE GASKET. $647.19 TO REPAIR GASKET.*AK

Feb 13, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AND HIT A BUMP THE VEHICLE WILL SWAY AND THE LEFT SIDE VIBRATE. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER INDICATED NEEDED SHOCK STRUTS. NLM

Feb 13, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AND HIT A BUMP THE VEHICLE WILL SWAY AND THE LEFT SIDE VIBRATE. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER INDICATED NEEDED SHOCK STRUTS. NLM

Feb 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE COASTING ALONG, DRIVER DEPRESSED GAS PEDAL TO GAIN SPEED AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *JB

Feb 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE COASTING ALONG, DRIVER DEPRESSED GAS PEDAL TO GAIN SPEED AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *JB

Jan 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS THAT ARE TO BE PERMANENT FALL OF EXPOSING HALOGEN BULBS TO MOISTURE, AND INSECTS CAUSES THEM TO BLOW OUT UNEXPECTEDLY AND REPEATEDLY CAUSING LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT. THE PART IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *YD

Jan 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS THAT ARE TO BE PERMANENT FALL OF EXPOSING HALOGEN BULBS TO MOISTURE, AND INSECTS CAUSES THEM TO BLOW OUT UNEXPECTEDLY AND REPEATEDLY CAUSING LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT. THE PART IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *YD

Jan 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS THAT ARE TO BE PERMANENT FALL OF EXPOSING HALOGEN BULBS TO MOISTURE, AND INSECTS CAUSES THEM TO BLOW OUT UNEXPECTEDLY AND REPEATEDLY CAUSING LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT. THE PART IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *YD

Jan 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS THAT ARE TO BE PERMANENT FALL OF EXPOSING HALOGEN BULBS TO MOISTURE, AND INSECTS CAUSES THEM TO BLOW OUT UNEXPECTEDLY AND REPEATEDLY CAUSING LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT. THE PART IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *YD

Jan 2, 2002 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE WHEEL STUDS CAME OFF WHICH DISENGAGED WHEEL FROM VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE 6 WHEELS STUDS SHEARED OFF FROM WHEEL.*TT

Jan 2, 2002 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE WHEEL STUDS CAME OFF WHICH DISENGAGED WHEEL FROM VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE 6 WHEELS STUDS SHEARED OFF FROM WHEEL.*TT

Dec 31, 2001 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEEL STUDS CAME OFF WHICH LED TO DISENGAGEMENT OF WHEEL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 31, 2001 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEEL STUDS CAME OFF WHICH LED TO DISENGAGEMENT OF WHEEL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS OVER PAST 6 MONTHS. VEHICLE CURRENTLY USING COOLANT, BUT NOT LEAKING TO GROUND. WHEN VEHICLE STALLS, MAKES ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO OPERATE AND NEARLY CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Nov 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS OVER PAST 6 MONTHS. VEHICLE CURRENTLY USING COOLANT, BUT NOT LEAKING TO GROUND. WHEN VEHICLE STALLS, MAKES ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO OPERATE AND NEARLY CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Nov 15, 2001 Seat Belts

LEFT 2ND SEAT BELT DEFECTIVE. WHILE PROBLEMATIC FOR MONTHS, PRECISE CAUSE JUST IDENTIFIED. ANY SLIGHT PRESSURE TO (RED) RELEASE BUCKLE, THOUGH CAUSING NO VISIBLE CHANGE, CAUSES BUCKLE TO RELEASE UNEXPECTEDLY AT A LATER TIME. WAS USED TO SECURE CHILD CAR SEAT. CONTINUALLY FOUND BUCKLE UNLATCHED A...

Nov 15, 2001 Seat Belts

LEFT 2ND SEAT BELT DEFECTIVE. WHILE PROBLEMATIC FOR MONTHS, PRECISE CAUSE JUST IDENTIFIED. ANY SLIGHT PRESSURE TO (RED) RELEASE BUCKLE, THOUGH CAUSING NO VISIBLE CHANGE, CAUSES BUCKLE TO RELEASE UNEXPECTEDLY AT A LATER TIME. WAS USED TO SECURE CHILD CAR SEAT. CONTINUALLY FOUND BUCKLE UNLATCHED A...

Nov 5, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT PROTECTIVE COVERING THAT IS GLUED TO HEADLIGHT, PROTECTIVE SHIELD CONTINUIOUSLY FALLS OFF. IF SOMETHING HITS BULBS THEY BLOWOUT, ONCE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS BLEWOUT, AND CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE, CONSUMER STATED ALL THE REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED, CONSUMER REPLACED THE H...

Nov 5, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT PROTECTIVE COVERING THAT IS GLUED TO HEADLIGHT, PROTECTIVE SHIELD CONTINUIOUSLY FALLS OFF. IF SOMETHING HITS BULBS THEY BLOWOUT, ONCE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS BLEWOUT, AND CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE, CONSUMER STATED ALL THE REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED, CONSUMER REPLACED THE H...

Oct 9, 2001 Exterior Lighting

DRIVERS SIDE, THE LENS OF THE HEADLIGHT FELL OFF. THE BULBS KEEP BREAKING BECAUSE OF MOISTURE. THE DEALER SAID ITS NOT COVERED IN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE REPLACEMMENT WILL COST APP. 269.00. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE BULB 5 TIMES AT $8.99 APIECE.*AK

Oct 9, 2001 Exterior Lighting

DRIVERS SIDE, THE LENS OF THE HEADLIGHT FELL OFF. THE BULBS KEEP BREAKING BECAUSE OF MOISTURE. THE DEALER SAID ITS NOT COVERED IN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE REPLACEMMENT WILL COST APP. 269.00. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE BULB 5 TIMES AT $8.99 APIECE.*AK

Sep 24, 2001 Structure

REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF TRACK, CAUSING CHILD'S HAND TO BE CRUSHED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTATCED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 24, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER WHO FAILED TO YIELD WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT EXPERIENCE DEPLOYMENT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SUSTAIN SEVERAL INJURIES, CONSUMER CONTINUES TO HAVE COMPLICATIONS BECAUSE OF THIS ACCIDENT, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE A...

Sep 24, 2001 Structure

REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF TRACK, CAUSING CHILD'S HAND TO BE CRUSHED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTATCED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 24, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER WHO FAILED TO YIELD WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT EXPERIENCE DEPLOYMENT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SUSTAIN SEVERAL INJURIES, CONSUMER CONTINUES TO HAVE COMPLICATIONS BECAUSE OF THIS ACCIDENT, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE A...

Sep 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEW ROTORS/ DRUMS/ EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES/SHOES BROKEN, AND PADS .VEHILCE SOLD IN THIS CONDITION! FRONT AND BACK BRAKES. *AK

Sep 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEW ROTORS/ DRUMS/ EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES/SHOES BROKEN, AND PADS .VEHILCE SOLD IN THIS CONDITION! FRONT AND BACK BRAKES. *AK

Sep 15, 2001 Parking Brake

NEW ROTORS/ DRUMS/ EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES/SHOES BROKEN, AND PADS .VEHILCE SOLD IN THIS CONDITION! FRONT AND BACK BRAKES. *AK

Sep 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEW ROTORS/ DRUMS/ EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES/SHOES BROKEN, AND PADS .VEHILCE SOLD IN THIS CONDITION! FRONT AND BACK BRAKES. *AK

Sep 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEW ROTORS/ DRUMS/ EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES/SHOES BROKEN, AND PADS .VEHILCE SOLD IN THIS CONDITION! FRONT AND BACK BRAKES. *AK

Sep 15, 2001 Parking Brake

NEW ROTORS/ DRUMS/ EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES/SHOES BROKEN, AND PADS .VEHILCE SOLD IN THIS CONDITION! FRONT AND BACK BRAKES. *AK

Sep 7, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO FIX DOOR HAVE FAILED.PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED FOR OVER A YEAR WITH DOOR FAILING TO CLOSE PROPERLY AND LATCH OR FOR DOOR TO CLOSE AT ALL. *AK

Sep 7, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO FIX DOOR HAVE FAILED.PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED FOR OVER A YEAR WITH DOOR FAILING TO CLOSE PROPERLY AND LATCH OR FOR DOOR TO CLOSE AT ALL. *AK

Sep 4, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAD TO BE REPLACED, DUE TO THE LENS COVERS POPPING OUT AND THE HEADLAMPS BLOWING OUT, THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE VENTING SYSTEM IN THE HEADLAMPS, AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB

Sep 4, 2001 Visibility

THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS INOPERATIVE, DEALER FOUND CONNECTOR FOR WIPER MOTOR DISCONNECTED.*JB

Sep 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE AND SEVERAL COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGING OF THE ENGINE COOLANT, THE HEATER SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING, DUE TO COOLANT HAD SLUDGED UP CAUSING CLOGGED COMPONENTS IN THE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM, ALSO THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED, THERE WAS CORRISON IN THE RADIATOR, THE THERMOSTAT WAS R...

Sep 4, 2001 Tires

DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REAR TIRES ARE WORN, NO TIRE INFO GIVEN.*JB

Sep 4, 2001 Visibility

THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS INOPERATIVE, DEALER FOUND CONNECTOR FOR WIPER MOTOR DISCONNECTED.*JB

Sep 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE AND SEVERAL COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGING OF THE ENGINE COOLANT, THE HEATER SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING, DUE TO COOLANT HAD SLUDGED UP CAUSING CLOGGED COMPONENTS IN THE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM, ALSO THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED, THERE WAS CORRISON IN THE RADIATOR, THE THERMOSTAT WAS R...

Sep 4, 2001 Tires

DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REAR TIRES ARE WORN, NO TIRE INFO GIVEN.*JB

Sep 4, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAD TO BE REPLACED, DUE TO THE LENS COVERS POPPING OUT AND THE HEADLAMPS BLOWING OUT, THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE VENTING SYSTEM IN THE HEADLAMPS, AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB

Sep 4, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAD TO BE REPLACED, DUE TO THE LENS COVERS POPPING OUT AND THE HEADLAMPS BLOWING OUT, THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE VENTING SYSTEM IN THE HEADLAMPS, AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB

Sep 4, 2001 Visibility

THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS INOPERATIVE, DEALER FOUND CONNECTOR FOR WIPER MOTOR DISCONNECTED.*JB

Sep 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE AND SEVERAL COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGING OF THE ENGINE COOLANT, THE HEATER SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING, DUE TO COOLANT HAD SLUDGED UP CAUSING CLOGGED COMPONENTS IN THE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM, ALSO THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED, THERE WAS CORRISON IN THE RADIATOR, THE THERMOSTAT WAS R...

Sep 4, 2001 Tires

DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REAR TIRES ARE WORN, NO TIRE INFO GIVEN.*JB

Sep 4, 2001 Visibility

THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS INOPERATIVE, DEALER FOUND CONNECTOR FOR WIPER MOTOR DISCONNECTED.*JB

Sep 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE AND SEVERAL COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGING OF THE ENGINE COOLANT, THE HEATER SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING, DUE TO COOLANT HAD SLUDGED UP CAUSING CLOGGED COMPONENTS IN THE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM, ALSO THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED, THERE WAS CORRISON IN THE RADIATOR, THE THERMOSTAT WAS R...

Sep 4, 2001 Tires

DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REAR TIRES ARE WORN, NO TIRE INFO GIVEN.*JB

Sep 4, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAD TO BE REPLACED, DUE TO THE LENS COVERS POPPING OUT AND THE HEADLAMPS BLOWING OUT, THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE VENTING SYSTEM IN THE HEADLAMPS, AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB

Aug 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE A HORRIFIC PULSATION AT HIGH SPEED. PADS HAVE BEEN CHANGED, AND ROTORS WERE FINE. DEALER DIDN'T SEEM TO HAVE A SOLUTION. *AK

Aug 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE A HORRIFIC PULSATION AT HIGH SPEED. PADS HAVE BEEN CHANGED, AND ROTORS WERE FINE. DEALER DIDN'T SEEM TO HAVE A SOLUTION. *AK

Aug 27, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS ODOR, GAS IS POURING OUT, DEALER REPLACED FUEL FILTER. DID NOT HELP

Aug 27, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS ODOR, GAS IS POURING OUT, DEALER REPLACED FUEL FILTER. DID NOT HELP

Aug 27, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS GUSHING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH VAN, ON 7-3-01 FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED, THIS INCIDENT IS WORSE THAN WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE, VEHICLE WAS TOWED IN, WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE ON OTHER VEHICLES. *AK

Aug 27, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS GUSHING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH VAN, ON 7-3-01 FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED, THIS INCIDENT IS WORSE THAN WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE, VEHICLE WAS TOWED IN, WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE ON OTHER VEHICLES. *AK

Aug 27, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS ODOR, GAS IS POURING OUT, DEALER REPLACED FUEL FILTER. DID NOT HELP

Aug 27, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS ODOR, GAS IS POURING OUT, DEALER REPLACED FUEL FILTER. DID NOT HELP

Aug 27, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS GUSHING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH VAN, ON 7-3-01 FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED, THIS INCIDENT IS WORSE THAN WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE, VEHICLE WAS TOWED IN, WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE ON OTHER VEHICLES. *AK

Aug 27, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS GUSHING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH VAN, ON 7-3-01 FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED, THIS INCIDENT IS WORSE THAN WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE, VEHICLE WAS TOWED IN, WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE ON OTHER VEHICLES. *AK

Aug 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON - SLIGHT ENGINE TAPPING AT STARTUP. DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE IS SHOT. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER DOING OUR OWN RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THAT A GREAT NUMBER OF 1997-2000 VENTURE VANS HAVE A P...

Aug 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON - SLIGHT ENGINE TAPPING AT STARTUP. DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE IS SHOT. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER DOING OUR OWN RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THAT A GREAT NUMBER OF 1997-2000 VENTURE VANS HAVE A P...

Aug 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF.*AK *SLC

Aug 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF.*AK *SLC

Aug 9, 2001 Structure

NHTSA RECALL#01V067000/ MANFACTURER'S RECALL 01013. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO GET RECALL REPAIRS DONE, AND DID NOT HAVE PROBLEM UNTIL REPAIRS WERE DONE. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO GET RECHECKED TWICE AFTER RECALL. ALSO, DEALER DID SOME ADJUSTING.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Structure

NHTSA RECALL#01V067000/ MANFACTURER'S RECALL 01013. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO GET RECALL REPAIRS DONE, AND DID NOT HAVE PROBLEM UNTIL REPAIRS WERE DONE. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO GET RECHECKED TWICE AFTER RECALL. ALSO, DEALER DID SOME ADJUSTING.*AK

Aug 7, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FELL OFF, A NEW UNIT WAS UNSTALLED, THREE MONTHS LATER THE COVER OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE FELL OFF, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM OR MANUFACTURING DEFFICIENCY. NLM

Aug 7, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FELL OFF, A NEW UNIT WAS UNSTALLED, THREE MONTHS LATER THE COVER OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE FELL OFF, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM OR MANUFACTURING DEFFICIENCY. NLM

Aug 1, 2001 Equipment

THE SPARE TIRE MECHANISM AT THE REAR OF THE VAN INCLUDES A CABLE THAT WITH A BOLT SECURES THE SPARE TIRE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VAN. THE CABLE BROKE AND THE TIRE FELL TO THE GROUND. THIS OCCURRED AS THE CAR WAS BEING BACKED FROM THE GARAGE ONTO THE STREET. AT NO TIME HAS THE SPARE TIRE BEEN REMO...

Aug 1, 2001 Equipment

THE SPARE TIRE MECHANISM AT THE REAR OF THE VAN INCLUDES A CABLE THAT WITH A BOLT SECURES THE SPARE TIRE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VAN. THE CABLE BROKE AND THE TIRE FELL TO THE GROUND. THIS OCCURRED AS THE CAR WAS BEING BACKED FROM THE GARAGE ONTO THE STREET. AT NO TIME HAS THE SPARE TIRE BEEN REMO...

Jul 30, 2001 Exterior Lighting

I BELIEVE THESE LENSES WILL FAIL VIRGINIA SAFETY INSPECTION. NO APPARENT CAUSE - PROBABLY DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURING.*AK

Jul 30, 2001 Exterior Lighting

I BELIEVE THESE LENSES WILL FAIL VIRGINIA SAFETY INSPECTION. NO APPARENT CAUSE - PROBABLY DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURING.*AK

Jul 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

I REPORTED THE HEADLIGHTS TO THE DEALER WHILE UNDER WARRANTY (UNDER 36000 MILES) (CONDENSATION ON INSIDE OF BOTH HEADLIGHT'S LENS). THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. AFTER THE 36000 MILE WARRANTY WAS UP (AT 43,200 MILES), THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF (EXPOSING THE INNER WORKINGS). THEY SAID ...

Jul 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

I REPORTED THE HEADLIGHTS TO THE DEALER WHILE UNDER WARRANTY (UNDER 36000 MILES) (CONDENSATION ON INSIDE OF BOTH HEADLIGHT'S LENS). THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. AFTER THE 36000 MILE WARRANTY WAS UP (AT 43,200 MILES), THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF (EXPOSING THE INNER WORKINGS). THEY SAID ...

Jul 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT LENS COVER FELL OFF. BASED ON WEBSITE SEARCHS, THIS APPARENTLY HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE VENTURE, PONTIAC TRANSPORT, AND OLDSMOBILE SIHOUHETTE DUE TO A BREAKDOWN OF THE ADHESIVE MATERIAL THE RETAINS THE LENS COVER TO THE HOUSING. THIS CA...

Jul 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT LENS COVER FELL OFF. BASED ON WEBSITE SEARCHS, THIS APPARENTLY HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE VENTURE, PONTIAC TRANSPORT, AND OLDSMOBILE SIHOUHETTE DUE TO A BREAKDOWN OF THE ADHESIVE MATERIAL THE RETAINS THE LENS COVER TO THE HOUSING. THIS CA...

Jul 6, 2001 Suspension

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 50MPH RIGHT REAR BRACKET BROKE WICH AFFECTED DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jul 6, 2001 Steering

FAILURE FOUND DURING YEARLY SAFETY INSPECTION. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jul 6, 2001 Suspension

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 50MPH RIGHT REAR BRACKET BROKE WICH AFFECTED DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jul 6, 2001 Steering

FAILURE FOUND DURING YEARLY SAFETY INSPECTION. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jul 2, 2001 Seats Crash

WAS REAR-ENDED. I WAS NOT MOVING AT THE TIME, WAS HIT AT APPROX 35-40MPH. MY(DRIVER) SEAT FLEW BACK AND COLLAPSED, TWISTED. I WAS INJURED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLY PERMANENT NERVE DAMAGE. NEVER OCCURRED TO ME THAT THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT CONTRIBUTED TO MY INJURY. TV NEWS PROGRAM INDICATED THERE WA...

Jul 2, 2001 Seats Crash

WAS REAR-ENDED. I WAS NOT MOVING AT THE TIME, WAS HIT AT APPROX 35-40MPH. MY(DRIVER) SEAT FLEW BACK AND COLLAPSED, TWISTED. I WAS INJURED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLY PERMANENT NERVE DAMAGE. NEVER OCCURRED TO ME THAT THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT CONTRIBUTED TO MY INJURY. TV NEWS PROGRAM INDICATED THERE WA...

May 29, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LAMP LENSE FELL OFF, EXPOSING WIRES AND BULBS. PARTS ARE BACKORDERED.*AK

May 29, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LAMP LENSE FELL OFF, EXPOSING WIRES AND BULBS. PARTS ARE BACKORDERED.*AK

May 21, 2001 Seat Belts

REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT REMAIN IN LATCH PLATE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

May 21, 2001 Seat Belts

REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT REMAIN IN LATCH PLATE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

May 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS LIGHT TURNS ON CONTINOUSLY. THE DEALER UNDER GM ASSISTANCE HAVE FAIL TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OVER A PERIOD OF NINE MONTH. THIS MINI VAN IS USE TO TRANSPORT MY 1 YEAR SON, MY THREE YEAR OLD DAUGTHER,AND MY WIFE. I AM A MECHANICAL ENGINEER AND I HAVE ASKED FOR ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE ON THIS MAT...

May 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS LIGHT TURNS ON CONTINOUSLY. THE DEALER UNDER GM ASSISTANCE HAVE FAIL TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OVER A PERIOD OF NINE MONTH. THIS MINI VAN IS USE TO TRANSPORT MY 1 YEAR SON, MY THREE YEAR OLD DAUGTHER,AND MY WIFE. I AM A MECHANICAL ENGINEER AND I HAVE ASKED FOR ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE ON THIS MAT...

May 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 37,000 MILES MY VAN SHOULD NOT HAVE NEEDED A RESEALING OF THE ENGINE. I AM OUTRAGED BY THIS AND WILL PERSUE THE MATTER WITH A LAWYER IF NECESSARY.*AK (DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRESIZE: N/A)

May 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 37,000 MILES MY VAN SHOULD NOT HAVE NEEDED A RESEALING OF THE ENGINE. I AM OUTRAGED BY THIS AND WILL PERSUE THE MATTER WITH A LAWYER IF NECESSARY.*AK (DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRESIZE: N/A)

Apr 30, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN EXITING VEHICLE ONLY ON DRIVER'S SIDE CONSUMER CAN NOTICE A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED AND DETERMINED THAT FUEL FILTER WAS LEAKING FUEL AT THE CONNECTOR . REPLACED FUEL FILTER, AND CONSUMER NOTICE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM FUEL FILTER FIVE MONTHS LATER. *AK

Apr 30, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN EXITING VEHICLE ONLY ON DRIVER'S SIDE CONSUMER CAN NOTICE A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED AND DETERMINED THAT FUEL FILTER WAS LEAKING FUEL AT THE CONNECTOR . REPLACED FUEL FILTER, AND CONSUMER NOTICE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM FUEL FILTER FIVE MONTHS LATER. *AK

Apr 27, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01013 ON SLIDING DOOR. CONSUMER FELT PROBLEM WAS NEVER CORRECTED. DEALER INDICATED REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED, SLIDING DOOR ACTUATOR HELD DOOR SHUT ON 04/20/2001. ONO4/ 27/2001, DOOR WAS NOT CLOSING AGAIN. DEALER SAID THEY WILL NOT FIX IT AGA...

Apr 27, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01013 ON SLIDING DOOR. CONSUMER FELT PROBLEM WAS NEVER CORRECTED. DEALER INDICATED REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED, SLIDING DOOR ACTUATOR HELD DOOR SHUT ON 04/20/2001. ONO4/ 27/2001, DOOR WAS NOT CLOSING AGAIN. DEALER SAID THEY WILL NOT FIX IT AGA...

Mar 30, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER TURNED ON IGNITION AND HEARD A POP SOUND. BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS COVERS AND LIGHTS BLEW OUT. CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR $600 REPAIR. *AK *SLC

Mar 30, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER TURNED ON IGNITION AND HEARD A POP SOUND. BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS COVERS AND LIGHTS BLEW OUT. CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR $600 REPAIR. *AK *SLC

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH WATER ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY CUT OFF. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP/MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT A BELT WAS TOO NEAR WHEEL WHICH CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH WATER ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY CUT OFF. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP/MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT A BELT WAS TOO NEAR WHEEL WHICH CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 22, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE LENS ON BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE NOW FAILED. EVIDENTLY MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE ASSEMBLY AND THE HEAT OF THE LIGHT CAUSES RAPID EXPANSION , BLOWING THE LENS OFF. THE LENS IS ONLY HELD IN PLACE WITH ADHESIVE. OFF COURSE THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT WHEN YOU NEED LIGHTS.

Feb 22, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE LENS ON BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE NOW FAILED. EVIDENTLY MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE ASSEMBLY AND THE HEAT OF THE LIGHT CAUSES RAPID EXPANSION , BLOWING THE LENS OFF. THE LENS IS ONLY HELD IN PLACE WITH ADHESIVE. OFF COURSE THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT WHEN YOU NEED LIGHTS.

Feb 21, 2001 Suspension

VAN SHIMMIES/VIBRATATES AT 30+ MPH SINCE 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASING. HAVE PUT ON NEW TIRES, DEALERS SAY NOTHING WRONG, THIS IS NORMAL FOR VANS/TRUCKS (NOT A PLEASANT RIDE). DEFROSTERS WILL NOT DEFROST SIDE WINDOWS, DEALER SAYS THERE'S NOTHING WRONG. WHILE BACKING DOWN STEEP DRIVEWAY WITH 3 PEOPLE IN...

Feb 21, 2001 Suspension

VAN SHIMMIES/VIBRATATES AT 30+ MPH SINCE 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASING. HAVE PUT ON NEW TIRES, DEALERS SAY NOTHING WRONG, THIS IS NORMAL FOR VANS/TRUCKS (NOT A PLEASANT RIDE). DEFROSTERS WILL NOT DEFROST SIDE WINDOWS, DEALER SAYS THERE'S NOTHING WRONG. WHILE BACKING DOWN STEEP DRIVEWAY WITH 3 PEOPLE IN...

Feb 14, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHENEVER IT RAINS HEADLIGHTS FILL UP WITH WATER. THEN, WHEN TURNING ON HEADLIGHTS AND IF WATER IS THERE, THEY WOULD BLOW OUT. THIS CAUSES LENSES TO GET MOISTURE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE, AND CUTS OFF VISIBILITY. CONSUMER HAS TO USE HIGH BEAMS.-*AK

Feb 14, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHENEVER IT RAINS HEADLIGHTS FILL UP WITH WATER. THEN, WHEN TURNING ON HEADLIGHTS AND IF WATER IS THERE, THEY WOULD BLOW OUT. THIS CAUSES LENSES TO GET MOISTURE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE, AND CUTS OFF VISIBILITY. CONSUMER HAS TO USE HIGH BEAMS.-*AK

Feb 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

COVER OF DRIVERSIDE'S HEADLIGHTS CAME OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. IT APPEARED TO BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED WITH POOR ADHESIVE MATERIALS. *AK PASSENGER SIDE ALSO LOOSE AND SHOWING CONDENSATION. BOTH HEAD LIGHTS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *YH

Feb 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

COVER OF DRIVERSIDE'S HEADLIGHTS CAME OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. IT APPEARED TO BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED WITH POOR ADHESIVE MATERIALS. *AK PASSENGER SIDE ALSO LOOSE AND SHOWING CONDENSATION. BOTH HEAD LIGHTS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *YH

Feb 9, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WILL NOT RELEASE FROM RETRACTOR TO BE USED. WOULD GET HUNG UP IN RETRACTOR MECHANISM.*AK

Feb 9, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WILL NOT RELEASE FROM RETRACTOR TO BE USED. WOULD GET HUNG UP IN RETRACTOR MECHANISM.*AK

Feb 5, 2001 Child Seat

I REPORTED A DEFECT LAST WEEK ON MY INTEGRAL CHILD SAFETY SEAT - THE LATCH WHICH GOES ACROSS THE CHILD'S CHEST POPS OPEN WHEN PULLED ON - SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY BOB TAGG THE SERVICE MANAGER FOR LAWRENCE HALL CHEVROLET THAT THE SAFETY RESTRAINTS ON THE NEW CHEVY VENTURE VANS DO THE SAME THING...

Feb 5, 2001 Child Seat

I REPORTED A DEFECT LAST WEEK ON MY INTEGRAL CHILD SAFETY SEAT - THE LATCH WHICH GOES ACROSS THE CHILD'S CHEST POPS OPEN WHEN PULLED ON - SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY BOB TAGG THE SERVICE MANAGER FOR LAWRENCE HALL CHEVROLET THAT THE SAFETY RESTRAINTS ON THE NEW CHEVY VENTURE VANS DO THE SAME THING...

Jan 31, 2001 Child Seat

THE BUILT IN CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINTS IN THE MIDDLE SEATS OF THE VAN ARE DEFECTIVE. THE LATCH WHICH GOES ACROSS THE CHILD'S CHEST, POPS OPEN WHEN TUGGED ON. THIS OCCURS ON BOTH RESTRAINTS (ONE RESTRAINT HAS NOT BEEN USED) WHICH MAKES ME BELIEVE THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.*AK

Jan 31, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT LENS COVERS FALL OFF, ON 11/1/00 THIS CAUSE THE BULB TO SHORT OUT DUE TO EXPOSURE TO RAIN, SHORTLY AFTER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHTS LENS COVER FELL OFF, MECHANIC DISCOVERED GLUE THAT HOLDS LENS COVER TO HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED. CJ

Jan 31, 2001 Child Seat

THE BUILT IN CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINTS IN THE MIDDLE SEATS OF THE VAN ARE DEFECTIVE. THE LATCH WHICH GOES ACROSS THE CHILD'S CHEST, POPS OPEN WHEN TUGGED ON. THIS OCCURS ON BOTH RESTRAINTS (ONE RESTRAINT HAS NOT BEEN USED) WHICH MAKES ME BELIEVE THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.*AK

Jan 31, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT LENS COVERS FALL OFF, ON 11/1/00 THIS CAUSE THE BULB TO SHORT OUT DUE TO EXPOSURE TO RAIN, SHORTLY AFTER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHTS LENS COVER FELL OFF, MECHANIC DISCOVERED GLUE THAT HOLDS LENS COVER TO HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED. CJ

Jan 16, 2001 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WHEN DRIVING THRU PUDDLES/HARD RAIN BATTERY LIGHT ON, LOSS OF ALL STEERING/BRAKES/ETC AND THEN POWER "POPS" BACK ON-DO NOT NEED TO RESTART ENGINE. HAS OCCURRED AT STOP AND WHILE DRIVING. DANGEROUS IN REGARDS TO INSTRUMENT PANEL: ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT COMES OFF/ON, COOLANT LE...

Jan 16, 2001 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WHEN DRIVING THRU PUDDLES/HARD RAIN BATTERY LIGHT ON, LOSS OF ALL STEERING/BRAKES/ETC AND THEN POWER "POPS" BACK ON-DO NOT NEED TO RESTART ENGINE. HAS OCCURRED AT STOP AND WHILE DRIVING. DANGEROUS IN REGARDS TO INSTRUMENT PANEL: ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT COMES OFF/ON, COOLANT LE...

Jan 16, 2001 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WHEN DRIVING THRU PUDDLES/HARD RAIN BATTERY LIGHT ON, LOSS OF ALL STEERING/BRAKES/ETC AND THEN POWER "POPS" BACK ON-DO NOT NEED TO RESTART ENGINE. HAS OCCURRED AT STOP AND WHILE DRIVING. DANGEROUS IN REGARDS TO INSTRUMENT PANEL: ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT COMES OFF/ON, COOLANT LE...

Jan 16, 2001 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WHEN DRIVING THRU PUDDLES/HARD RAIN BATTERY LIGHT ON, LOSS OF ALL STEERING/BRAKES/ETC AND THEN POWER "POPS" BACK ON-DO NOT NEED TO RESTART ENGINE. HAS OCCURRED AT STOP AND WHILE DRIVING. DANGEROUS IN REGARDS TO INSTRUMENT PANEL: ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT COMES OFF/ON, COOLANT LE...

Jan 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LINK THATS HOLDS BRAKE PEDAL IN PLACE BROKE, LEAVING BRAKE PEDAL HANGING, AND NONE RESPONSIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE DEALER FOUND THE CLIP WAS MISSING FROM BRAKE PEDAL ASSELMBLY. *YH

Jan 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LINK THATS HOLDS BRAKE PEDAL IN PLACE BROKE, LEAVING BRAKE PEDAL HANGING, AND NONE RESPONSIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE DEALER FOUND THE CLIP WAS MISSING FROM BRAKE PEDAL ASSELMBLY. *YH

Jan 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LINK THATS HOLDS BRAKE PEDAL IN PLACE BROKE, LEAVING BRAKE PEDAL HANGING, AND NONE RESPONSIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE DEALER FOUND THE CLIP WAS MISSING FROM BRAKE PEDAL ASSELMBLY. *YH

Jan 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LINK THATS HOLDS BRAKE PEDAL IN PLACE BROKE, LEAVING BRAKE PEDAL HANGING, AND NONE RESPONSIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE DEALER FOUND THE CLIP WAS MISSING FROM BRAKE PEDAL ASSELMBLY. *YH

Dec 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM... AND IT HAS SO LITTLE MILEAGE ON IT ! I CHECKED AND COULD NOT FIND ANY RECALLS ON THIS ITEM. CAN YOU LET ME KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY, THE DEALER SAYS THAT DON'T HAVE ANY. *AK

Dec 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM... AND IT HAS SO LITTLE MILEAGE ON IT ! I CHECKED AND COULD NOT FIND ANY RECALLS ON THIS ITEM. CAN YOU LET ME KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY, THE DEALER SAYS THAT DON'T HAVE ANY. *AK

Dec 3, 2000 Exterior Lighting

ASSEMBLY COLLECTS WATER THROUGH FAULTY SEALS. CONDENSATE REDUCES ILLUMINATION. EVENTUALLY LENS FALLS OFF, BULB EXPLODES IF HOT AND RAIN STRKES IT, CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FAIL.*AK

Dec 3, 2000 Exterior Lighting

ASSEMBLY COLLECTS WATER THROUGH FAULTY SEALS. CONDENSATE REDUCES ILLUMINATION. EVENTUALLY LENS FALLS OFF, BULB EXPLODES IF HOT AND RAIN STRKES IT, CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FAIL.*AK

Nov 27, 2000 Structure

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 27, 2000 Structure

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 8, 2000 Power Train

THE VAN WAS IN THE SHOP AT LANDMARK WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT FOR ITS BRAKES, LIGHTS AND BATTERY, IT ALSO WAS AT LAND MARK WHEN THE BATTERY WENT OUT AND WAS NOT TOLD THAN THAT THE SENSOR DID NOT GET TOLD THE SENSOR WAS BAD TILL AFTER A FEW WEEKS THE LIGHT FOR SERVICE CAME ON AND IT WAS TAKEN TO TUNEUP MA...

Nov 8, 2000 Power Train

THE VAN WAS IN THE SHOP AT LANDMARK WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT FOR ITS BRAKES, LIGHTS AND BATTERY, IT ALSO WAS AT LAND MARK WHEN THE BATTERY WENT OUT AND WAS NOT TOLD THAN THAT THE SENSOR DID NOT GET TOLD THE SENSOR WAS BAD TILL AFTER A FEW WEEKS THE LIGHT FOR SERVICE CAME ON AND IT WAS TAKEN TO TUNEUP MA...

Nov 6, 2000 Electrical System

WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT WHEN HEADLIGHTS & ALL INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WENT OUT. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES WOULD COME BACK ON BY THEM SELVES. DID NOT TAMPER WITH THE LIGHT SWTICH. TOOK VEHICLE TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP WHERE ONE OF THEM DID REPAIRS, BUT PROBLEM REAPPEARED. BOTH MECHANICS INDICATED TO ...

Nov 6, 2000 Electrical System

WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT WHEN HEADLIGHTS & ALL INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WENT OUT. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES WOULD COME BACK ON BY THEM SELVES. DID NOT TAMPER WITH THE LIGHT SWTICH. TOOK VEHICLE TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP WHERE ONE OF THEM DID REPAIRS, BUT PROBLEM REAPPEARED. BOTH MECHANICS INDICATED TO ...

Oct 11, 2000 Seat Belts

SEATBELT BROKE; CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS, AND THEY HAVEN'T RESPONDED. CLIP WILLNOT NOT HOLD WHEN CLIPPED IT INSIDE OF RETRACTOR, SO THAT IT CAN CLICK AND HOLD.*AK

Oct 11, 2000 Seat Belts

SEATBELT BROKE; CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS, AND THEY HAVEN'T RESPONDED. CLIP WILLNOT NOT HOLD WHEN CLIPPED IT INSIDE OF RETRACTOR, SO THAT IT CAN CLICK AND HOLD.*AK

Sep 20, 2000 Suspension

I WAS DRIVING MY VAN WITH MY PREGNANT COUSIN ON BOARD WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE STEERING NO LONGER CONTROLLED THE REAR END OF THE CAR, AND THE REAR BEGAN TO SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I SLOWED TO ABOUT 3 MILES PER HOUR AND GOT THE CAR OFF THE ROAD. I WAS ABOUT TO GO UP AWINDING MOUNTAIN ROAD. ...

Sep 20, 2000 Suspension

I WAS DRIVING MY VAN WITH MY PREGNANT COUSIN ON BOARD WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE STEERING NO LONGER CONTROLLED THE REAR END OF THE CAR, AND THE REAR BEGAN TO SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I SLOWED TO ABOUT 3 MILES PER HOUR AND GOT THE CAR OFF THE ROAD. I WAS ABOUT TO GO UP AWINDING MOUNTAIN ROAD. ...

Sep 8, 2000 Structure

WHEN IT RAINS IT GOES INTO VEHICLE WHERE DOME LIGHT AND ELECTRONIC COMPUTER WERE MOUNTED ON THE CEILING WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. ALSO, ON MIDDLE REAR SEAT BOTH SEATBELTS JAMMED AND WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE, WHICH WONT PROTECT CHILD IN EVENT OF A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED PASSENGER'S S...

Sep 8, 2000 Visibility

WHEN IT RAINS IT GOES INTO VEHICLE WHERE DOME LIGHT AND ELECTRONIC COMPUTER WERE MOUNTED ON THE CEILING WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. ALSO, ON MIDDLE REAR SEAT BOTH SEATBELTS JAMMED AND WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE, WHICH WONT PROTECT CHILD IN EVENT OF A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED PASSENGER'S S...

Sep 8, 2000 Seat Belts

WHEN IT RAINS IT GOES INTO VEHICLE WHERE DOME LIGHT AND ELECTRONIC COMPUTER WERE MOUNTED ON THE CEILING WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. ALSO, ON MIDDLE REAR SEAT BOTH SEATBELTS JAMMED AND WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE, WHICH WONT PROTECT CHILD IN EVENT OF A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED PASSENGER'S S...

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED AND WRAPPED AROUND MY REAR AXEL. DISENGAGED ABS SYSTEM, FEEL VERY LUCKY TO BE HERE TODAY. WAS ON MY RIM IN SECONDS. FIRESTONE NOT ANSWERING MY CALLS. I HAVE SAVED THE TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/70R15 )

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED AND WRAPPED AROUND MY REAR AXEL. DISENGAGED ABS SYSTEM, FEEL VERY LUCKY TO BE HERE TODAY. WAS ON MY RIM IN SECONDS. FIRESTONE NOT ANSWERING MY CALLS. I HAVE SAVED THE TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/70R15 )

Sep 8, 2000 Structure

WHEN IT RAINS IT GOES INTO VEHICLE WHERE DOME LIGHT AND ELECTRONIC COMPUTER WERE MOUNTED ON THE CEILING WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. ALSO, ON MIDDLE REAR SEAT BOTH SEATBELTS JAMMED AND WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE, WHICH WONT PROTECT CHILD IN EVENT OF A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED PASSENGER'S S...

Sep 8, 2000 Visibility

WHEN IT RAINS IT GOES INTO VEHICLE WHERE DOME LIGHT AND ELECTRONIC COMPUTER WERE MOUNTED ON THE CEILING WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. ALSO, ON MIDDLE REAR SEAT BOTH SEATBELTS JAMMED AND WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE, WHICH WONT PROTECT CHILD IN EVENT OF A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED PASSENGER'S S...

Sep 8, 2000 Seat Belts

WHEN IT RAINS IT GOES INTO VEHICLE WHERE DOME LIGHT AND ELECTRONIC COMPUTER WERE MOUNTED ON THE CEILING WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. ALSO, ON MIDDLE REAR SEAT BOTH SEATBELTS JAMMED AND WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE, WHICH WONT PROTECT CHILD IN EVENT OF A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED PASSENGER'S S...

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED AND WRAPPED AROUND MY REAR AXEL. DISENGAGED ABS SYSTEM, FEEL VERY LUCKY TO BE HERE TODAY. WAS ON MY RIM IN SECONDS. FIRESTONE NOT ANSWERING MY CALLS. I HAVE SAVED THE TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/70R15 )

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED AND WRAPPED AROUND MY REAR AXEL. DISENGAGED ABS SYSTEM, FEEL VERY LUCKY TO BE HERE TODAY. WAS ON MY RIM IN SECONDS. FIRESTONE NOT ANSWERING MY CALLS. I HAVE SAVED THE TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/70R15 )

Sep 5, 2000 Seat Belts

WE WERE APPROACHING A CRASH AND HAD TO SLAM ON OUR BRAKES AT 40MPH AND THE SEAT BELT HOLDING OUR SONS CAR SEAT BROKE APART

Sep 5, 2000 Seat Belts

WE WERE APPROACHING A CRASH AND HAD TO SLAM ON OUR BRAKES AT 40MPH AND THE SEAT BELT HOLDING OUR SONS CAR SEAT BROKE APART

Sep 5, 2000 Seat Belts

WE WERE APPROACHING A CRASH AND HAD TO SLAM ON OUR BRAKES AT 40MPH AND THE SEAT BELT HOLDING OUR SONS CAR SEAT BROKE APART

Sep 5, 2000 Seat Belts

WE WERE APPROACHING A CRASH AND HAD TO SLAM ON OUR BRAKES AT 40MPH AND THE SEAT BELT HOLDING OUR SONS CAR SEAT BROKE APART

Sep 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

ON THE DATE REFERENCED, I WAS BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE. MY SISTER WAS ALREADY PARKED NEXT TO ME AND WAS STILL IN HER CAR. AS I WAS PACKING UP USING ONLY THE BRAKE, SUDDENLY THE HORN STARTED BLOWING AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT OF THE ACCELERATION THE TIRES TURNED SHARPLY C...

Sep 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

ON THE DATE REFERENCED, I WAS BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE. MY SISTER WAS ALREADY PARKED NEXT TO ME AND WAS STILL IN HER CAR. AS I WAS PACKING UP USING ONLY THE BRAKE, SUDDENLY THE HORN STARTED BLOWING AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT OF THE ACCELERATION THE TIRES TURNED SHARPLY C...

Sep 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

ON THE DATE REFERENCED, I WAS BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE. MY SISTER WAS ALREADY PARKED NEXT TO ME AND WAS STILL IN HER CAR. AS I WAS PACKING UP USING ONLY THE BRAKE, SUDDENLY THE HORN STARTED BLOWING AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT OF THE ACCELERATION THE TIRES TURNED SHARPLY C...

Sep 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

ON THE DATE REFERENCED, I WAS BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE. MY SISTER WAS ALREADY PARKED NEXT TO ME AND WAS STILL IN HER CAR. AS I WAS PACKING UP USING ONLY THE BRAKE, SUDDENLY THE HORN STARTED BLOWING AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT OF THE ACCELERATION THE TIRES TURNED SHARPLY C...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

PE-00-020; P215/70R15 ORGINIAL EQUIPMENT ON A CHEVROLET, VENTURE 1998. WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 35-40 MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT, TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER INSPECTED TIRES. ALSO NOTICED RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. *AK DEALER AGREED TO REPL...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

PE-00-020; P215/70R15 ORGINIAL EQUIPMENT ON A CHEVROLET, VENTURE 1998. WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 35-40 MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT, TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER INSPECTED TIRES. ALSO NOTICED RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. *AK DEALER AGREED TO REPL...

Aug 24, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SAFETY BELT LATCH HAS A LIMITED RANGE OF MOTION AND DOESN'T ALLOW FOR A PROPER FIT FOR TODDLER CAR SEATS. THEY HAVE THE OVER THE SHOULDER STRAP AND WHEN YOU TRY TO SECURELY BUCKLE THE SEAT IN PLACE THE LATCH DOESN'T ROTATE UP FAR ENOUGH TO SECURE THE BELT. I'VE TRIED A COUPLE DIFFERENT SEATS T...

Aug 24, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SAFETY BELT LATCH HAS A LIMITED RANGE OF MOTION AND DOESN'T ALLOW FOR A PROPER FIT FOR TODDLER CAR SEATS. THEY HAVE THE OVER THE SHOULDER STRAP AND WHEN YOU TRY TO SECURELY BUCKLE THE SEAT IN PLACE THE LATCH DOESN'T ROTATE UP FAR ENOUGH TO SECURE THE BELT. I'VE TRIED A COUPLE DIFFERENT SEATS T...

Aug 16, 2000 Visibility

REAR WINDOW WASHER FAILED. *SLC

Aug 16, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED. *SLC

Aug 16, 2000 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS SLOW MOVING WHEN ROLLING DOWN, DEALER FOUND THE WINDOW TRACK WAS DRY. *SLC

Aug 16, 2000 Electrical System

SENSOR AND PANEL LIGHTS STAY ON, DEALER FOUND A WIRE CHAFED UNDER DASH PANEL MAKING THE LIGHTS STAY ON. *SLC

Aug 16, 2000 Seat Belts

SEATBELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *SLC

Aug 16, 2000 Seats

RECALL 98V145 WAS COMPLETE, BUT CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT. *SLC

Aug 16, 2000 Visibility

REAR WINDOW WASHER FAILED. *SLC

Aug 16, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED. *SLC

Aug 16, 2000 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS SLOW MOVING WHEN ROLLING DOWN, DEALER FOUND THE WINDOW TRACK WAS DRY. *SLC

Aug 16, 2000 Electrical System

SENSOR AND PANEL LIGHTS STAY ON, DEALER FOUND A WIRE CHAFED UNDER DASH PANEL MAKING THE LIGHTS STAY ON. *SLC

Aug 16, 2000 Seat Belts

SEATBELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *SLC

Aug 16, 2000 Seats

RECALL 98V145 WAS COMPLETE, BUT CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT. *SLC

Aug 15, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

MY WIFE AND I NOTICED A DELAYED RESPONSE WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED WHILE ALREADY AT SPEED. MY WIFE ALSO SAID THAT THE ENGINE SOUNDED DIFFERENT THAN IN THE PAST. WE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY INSPECTED THE TRANSMISSION. THERE ARE METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT THE TRANSMISSION - IT NEEDS TO ...

Aug 15, 2000 Power Train

MY WIFE AND I NOTICED A DELAYED RESPONSE WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED WHILE ALREADY AT SPEED. MY WIFE ALSO SAID THAT THE ENGINE SOUNDED DIFFERENT THAN IN THE PAST. WE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY INSPECTED THE TRANSMISSION. THERE ARE METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT THE TRANSMISSION - IT NEEDS TO ...

Aug 15, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

MY WIFE AND I NOTICED A DELAYED RESPONSE WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED WHILE ALREADY AT SPEED. MY WIFE ALSO SAID THAT THE ENGINE SOUNDED DIFFERENT THAN IN THE PAST. WE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY INSPECTED THE TRANSMISSION. THERE ARE METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT THE TRANSMISSION - IT NEEDS TO ...

Aug 15, 2000 Power Train

MY WIFE AND I NOTICED A DELAYED RESPONSE WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED WHILE ALREADY AT SPEED. MY WIFE ALSO SAID THAT THE ENGINE SOUNDED DIFFERENT THAN IN THE PAST. WE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY INSPECTED THE TRANSMISSION. THERE ARE METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT THE TRANSMISSION - IT NEEDS TO ...

Aug 8, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN IT RAINS RESIDUE/CONDENSATION BUILDUP ON HEADLIGHT LENS, CAUSING VISUAL DIFFICULTY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE DEFECT, AND PUT OUT A TSB BULLETIN IN WHICH DEALER WILL BLOWOUT THE RESIDUE/CONDENSATION WITH A "AIRGUN." BUT THIS PROBLEM IS ALWAYS OCCURRING. *AK T...

Aug 8, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN IT RAINS RESIDUE/CONDENSATION BUILDUP ON HEADLIGHT LENS, CAUSING VISUAL DIFFICULTY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE DEFECT, AND PUT OUT A TSB BULLETIN IN WHICH DEALER WILL BLOWOUT THE RESIDUE/CONDENSATION WITH A "AIRGUN." BUT THIS PROBLEM IS ALWAYS OCCURRING. *AK T...

Aug 3, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT. WHILE TURNING CORNERS STEERING WILL LOCK UP FOR SOME SECONDS, AND THEN IT WILL RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATION. GMC HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT. WHILE TURNING CORNERS STEERING WILL LOCK UP FOR SOME SECONDS, AND THEN IT WILL RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATION. GMC HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 11, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY LESS THEN 5 MPH PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY, AND CAUSED THE AUTOMATIC BUTTON TO RICOCHET TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE ( WITH TWO CHILD IN CSS IN REAR SEAT). ALSO, AIR BAG PUNCTURED FROM THE ATTACHMENT WHICH THE BUTTON WAS ATTACH TO. DEALER/MANUFACT...

Jul 11, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY LESS THEN 5 MPH PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY, AND CAUSED THE AUTOMATIC BUTTON TO RICOCHET TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE ( WITH TWO CHILD IN CSS IN REAR SEAT). ALSO, AIR BAG PUNCTURED FROM THE ATTACHMENT WHICH THE BUTTON WAS ATTACH TO. DEALER/MANUFACT...

Jun 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER FEELS THERE IS INSUFFICENT SPACE BETWEEN BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL, OR IT'S JUST POOR DESIGN WHICH CAUSES MISAPPLICATION OF PEDALS.*AK

Jun 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER FEELS THERE IS INSUFFICENT SPACE BETWEEN BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL, OR IT'S JUST POOR DESIGN WHICH CAUSES MISAPPLICATION OF PEDALS.*AK

Jun 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR ABOUT A YEAR RADIATOR FAN FAILED, AND CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE RADIATOR TWICE. RADIATOR FAN STOPPED WORKING, AND RADIATOR OVERHEATED. *AK

Jun 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR ABOUT A YEAR RADIATOR FAN FAILED, AND CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE RADIATOR TWICE. RADIATOR FAN STOPPED WORKING, AND RADIATOR OVERHEATED. *AK

Jun 11, 2000 Exterior Lighting

I SPOKE TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT CHEVROLET AND THEY SAID MY CAR WAS NOT IN FOR A RECALL FOR MOISTURE BEING IN THE LIGHTS OR THE HEADLIGHT FRONT COMING OFF. I NOTICED IN ODI ID 714982 SOMEONE HAD SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT ON MOISTURE IN THE LIGHTS. AT THIS POINT MY RIGHT HEAD LIGHT FRONT COVER HAS COME OF...

Jun 11, 2000 Exterior Lighting

I SPOKE TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT CHEVROLET AND THEY SAID MY CAR WAS NOT IN FOR A RECALL FOR MOISTURE BEING IN THE LIGHTS OR THE HEADLIGHT FRONT COMING OFF. I NOTICED IN ODI ID 714982 SOMEONE HAD SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT ON MOISTURE IN THE LIGHTS. AT THIS POINT MY RIGHT HEAD LIGHT FRONT COVER HAS COME OF...

Jun 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING EAST APPROXIMATELY 35-40MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING WEST, ENTERED EASTBOUND LANE. BOTH VEHICLES COLLIDED HEAD-ON ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WAS INTACT, BUT DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. CHILDREN, IN REAR, SUSTAINED SOME BRUI...

Jun 5, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE TRAVELING EAST APPROXIMATELY 35-40MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING WEST, ENTERED EASTBOUND LANE. BOTH VEHICLES COLLIDED HEAD-ON ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WAS INTACT, BUT DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. CHILDREN, IN REAR, SUSTAINED SOME BRUI...

Jun 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING EAST APPROXIMATELY 35-40MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING WEST, ENTERED EASTBOUND LANE. BOTH VEHICLES COLLIDED HEAD-ON ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WAS INTACT, BUT DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. CHILDREN, IN REAR, SUSTAINED SOME BRUI...

Jun 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING EAST APPROXIMATELY 35-40MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING WEST, ENTERED EASTBOUND LANE. BOTH VEHICLES COLLIDED HEAD-ON ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WAS INTACT, BUT DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. CHILDREN, IN REAR, SUSTAINED SOME BRUI...

Jun 5, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE TRAVELING EAST APPROXIMATELY 35-40MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING WEST, ENTERED EASTBOUND LANE. BOTH VEHICLES COLLIDED HEAD-ON ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WAS INTACT, BUT DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. CHILDREN, IN REAR, SUSTAINED SOME BRUI...

Jun 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING EAST APPROXIMATELY 35-40MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING WEST, ENTERED EASTBOUND LANE. BOTH VEHICLES COLLIDED HEAD-ON ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WAS INTACT, BUT DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. CHILDREN, IN REAR, SUSTAINED SOME BRUI...

May 24, 2000 Exterior Lighting

EXCESSIVE WATER VAPOR IN HEADLIGHTS REDUCES LIGHT. CURRENT FIX WAS TO DRILL HOLES. EXCESSIVE WATER VAPOR IN FRONT TURN SIGNALS INCREASES GLARE AND CONFUSES TRAFFIC WHEN TURNING. NO FIX OFFERED. *AK

May 24, 2000 Exterior Lighting

EXCESSIVE WATER VAPOR IN HEADLIGHTS REDUCES LIGHT. CURRENT FIX WAS TO DRILL HOLES. EXCESSIVE WATER VAPOR IN FRONT TURN SIGNALS INCREASES GLARE AND CONFUSES TRAFFIC WHEN TURNING. NO FIX OFFERED. *AK

May 24, 2000 Exterior Lighting

EXCESSIVE WATER VAPOR IN HEADLIGHTS REDUCES LIGHT. CURRENT FIX WAS TO DRILL HOLES. EXCESSIVE WATER VAPOR IN FRONT TURN SIGNALS INCREASES GLARE AND CONFUSES TRAFFIC WHEN TURNING. NO FIX OFFERED. *AK

May 24, 2000 Exterior Lighting

EXCESSIVE WATER VAPOR IN HEADLIGHTS REDUCES LIGHT. CURRENT FIX WAS TO DRILL HOLES. EXCESSIVE WATER VAPOR IN FRONT TURN SIGNALS INCREASES GLARE AND CONFUSES TRAFFIC WHEN TURNING. NO FIX OFFERED. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Structure

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN SHUTTING THE SLIDING DOOR, IT AUTOMATICALLY POPS BACK OPEN. VAN HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SIX TIMES. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM COMPLETELY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Structure

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN SHUTTING THE SLIDING DOOR, IT AUTOMATICALLY POPS BACK OPEN. VAN HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SIX TIMES. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM COMPLETELY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Suspension

REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN ONTO THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS MADE UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Suspension

REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN ONTO THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS MADE UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE OWNER FEELS THIS PART WAS FLAWED AS IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE OWNER FEELS THIS PART WAS FLAWED AS IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 8, 2000 Exterior Lighting

A SEAL ON THE HEADLIGHTS BROKE, CAUSING WATER TO ENTER INTO THE HEADLIGHTS, AND RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. *AK *ML

Mar 8, 2000 Exterior Lighting

A SEAL ON THE HEADLIGHTS BROKE, CAUSING WATER TO ENTER INTO THE HEADLIGHTS, AND RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. *AK *ML

Feb 28, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 25, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN A MALL PARKING LOT, WENT TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT, AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. VEHICLE HIT A POLE. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Feb 25, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN A MALL PARKING LOT, WENT TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT, AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. VEHICLE HIT A POLE. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN YET INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WHILE MAKING A WIDE TURN TO THE RIGHT RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. NLM

Feb 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN YET INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WHILE MAKING A WIDE TURN TO THE RIGHT RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. NLM

Feb 8, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN YET INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WHILE MAKING A WIDE TURN TO THE RIGHT RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. NLM

Feb 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN YET INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WHILE MAKING A WIDE TURN TO THE RIGHT RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. NLM

Jan 6, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH FRONT END. UPON IMPACT, ,DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJUIRES.NO INDICATION OF DEFECT. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH FRONT END. UPON IMPACT, ,DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJUIRES.NO INDICATION OF DEFECT. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 45MPH , UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 45MPH , UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE NOISE COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK APPEARS WHEN THE TANK IS FULL AND IS HEARD DOWN TO ABOUT 1/2 TANK. WHEN YOU START OUT OR COME TO A STOP A "THUMP" SOUND IS HEARD. IT SOUNDS LIKE A BASKETBALL IS ROLLING AROUND IN THE TANK. THE DEALER HAS R/R THE TANK AND REPLACED THE STRAPPING AND THE SOUND IS STI...

Dec 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE NOISE COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK APPEARS WHEN THE TANK IS FULL AND IS HEARD DOWN TO ABOUT 1/2 TANK. WHEN YOU START OUT OR COME TO A STOP A "THUMP" SOUND IS HEARD. IT SOUNDS LIKE A BASKETBALL IS ROLLING AROUND IN THE TANK. THE DEALER HAS R/R THE TANK AND REPLACED THE STRAPPING AND THE SOUND IS STI...

Dec 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 13, 1999 Power Train Crash

WHILE THIS VEHICLE WAS IN A PARK GEAR, RUNNING UNSUPERVISED, T VEHICLE SLIPPED INTO REVERSE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BACK INTO AN TREE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Dec 13, 1999 Power Train Crash

WHILE THIS VEHICLE WAS IN A PARK GEAR, RUNNING UNSUPERVISED, T VEHICLE SLIPPED INTO REVERSE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BACK INTO AN TREE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Dec 12, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH SHALLOW PUDDLES BELT SLIPS AND LOOSES POWER STEERING.HAZZARD GOING AROUND CORNERS AND CAN'T STEER.

Dec 12, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH SHALLOW PUDDLES BELT SLIPS AND LOOSES POWER STEERING.HAZZARD GOING AROUND CORNERS AND CAN'T STEER.

Dec 3, 1999 Equipment

CONSUMER WENT TO CHANGE TIRE BY USING FACTORY JACK THAT CAME EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE WHEN IT BENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FALL, BARELY MISSING CONSUMER'S LEG AND DAMAGING BUMPER. *AK

Dec 3, 1999 Equipment

CONSUMER WENT TO CHANGE TIRE BY USING FACTORY JACK THAT CAME EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE WHEN IT BENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FALL, BARELY MISSING CONSUMER'S LEG AND DAMAGING BUMPER. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Child Seat

3-YEAR OLD CHILD UNDID THE CSS WITOUT PUSHING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE BUCKLE AT THE CHEST COULD BE UNDONE WITHOUT PINCHING IN THE SIDE CLASPS. DEALER DETERMINED IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Child Seat

3-YEAR OLD CHILD UNDID THE CSS WITOUT PUSHING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE BUCKLE AT THE CHEST COULD BE UNDONE WITHOUT PINCHING IN THE SIDE CLASPS. DEALER DETERMINED IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Visibility

THE AIR VENT / DEFROSTER / DEFOGGER DOES NOT REMOVE THE FROST OR ICE OFF THE FRONT SIDE WINDOWS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Visibility

THE AIR VENT / DEFROSTER / DEFOGGER DOES NOT REMOVE THE FROST OR ICE OFF THE FRONT SIDE WINDOWS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT LENS HAS MOISTURE INSIDE IT. I FEEL THIS EFFECTS THE LIGHTING AT NIGHT AS IT CERTAINLY MUST OBSTRICT THE LIGHT BEAM. THE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE THE WORST I'VE EVER HAD ON A VEHICLE EVEN WITHOUT THIS DEFECT. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM WHEELS INC. LEASING. I SIMPLY WENT TO SEIF C...

Nov 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT LENS HAS MOISTURE INSIDE IT. I FEEL THIS EFFECTS THE LIGHTING AT NIGHT AS IT CERTAINLY MUST OBSTRICT THE LIGHT BEAM. THE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE THE WORST I'VE EVER HAD ON A VEHICLE EVEN WITHOUT THIS DEFECT. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM WHEELS INC. LEASING. I SIMPLY WENT TO SEIF C...

Nov 17, 1999 Power Train

THIS IS AN ANNOYANCE PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMITION. ON HIGHWAY INCLINES AT 40 TO 60 MPH IN 3RD GEAR THERE IS A CONSTANT BUCKING OF THE VAN. THIS WAS REPORTED TO, AND NOTED BY THE DEALER BUT HE WOULD NEVER DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ANOTHER DEALER SAYS IT IS THE TOURQUE CONVERTER BUT IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY...

Nov 17, 1999 Power Train

THIS IS AN ANNOYANCE PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMITION. ON HIGHWAY INCLINES AT 40 TO 60 MPH IN 3RD GEAR THERE IS A CONSTANT BUCKING OF THE VAN. THIS WAS REPORTED TO, AND NOTED BY THE DEALER BUT HE WOULD NEVER DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ANOTHER DEALER SAYS IT IS THE TOURQUE CONVERTER BUT IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY...

Nov 17, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER SAYS FAULTY CONTACT. WILL NOT FIX. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Power Train

THIS IS AN ANNOYANCE PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMITION. ON HIGHWAY INCLINES AT 40 TO 60 MPH IN 3RD GEAR THERE IS A CONSTANT BUCKING OF THE VAN. THIS WAS REPORTED TO, AND NOTED BY THE DEALER BUT HE WOULD NEVER DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ANOTHER DEALER SAYS IT IS THE TOURQUE CONVERTER BUT IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY...

Nov 17, 1999 Power Train

THIS IS AN ANNOYANCE PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMITION. ON HIGHWAY INCLINES AT 40 TO 60 MPH IN 3RD GEAR THERE IS A CONSTANT BUCKING OF THE VAN. THIS WAS REPORTED TO, AND NOTED BY THE DEALER BUT HE WOULD NEVER DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ANOTHER DEALER SAYS IT IS THE TOURQUE CONVERTER BUT IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY...

Nov 17, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER SAYS FAULTY CONTACT. WILL NOT FIX. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Equipment

WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE THE JACK BUCKLED IN HALF. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Equipment

WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE THE JACK BUCKLED IN HALF. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LATCH TO HOLD THE DOOR OPEN FAILED, DOOR SLAMMED SHUT ON CHILDS HEAD AND TORE EAR, REQUIRING STICHES. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LATCH TO HOLD THE DOOR OPEN FAILED, DOOR SLAMMED SHUT ON CHILDS HEAD AND TORE EAR, REQUIRING STICHES. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LATCH TO HOLD THE DOOR OPEN FAILED, DOOR SLAMMED SHUT ON CHILDS HEAD AND TORE EAR, REQUIRING STICHES. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LATCH TO HOLD THE DOOR OPEN FAILED, DOOR SLAMMED SHUT ON CHILDS HEAD AND TORE EAR, REQUIRING STICHES. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LATCH TO HOLD THE DOOR OPEN FAILED, DOOR SLAMMED SHUT ON CHILDS HEAD AND TORE EAR, REQUIRING STICHES. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LATCH TO HOLD THE DOOR OPEN FAILED, DOOR SLAMMED SHUT ON CHILDS HEAD AND TORE EAR, REQUIRING STICHES. MJS

Oct 10, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NIGHT DRIVING IS DANGEROUS DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF THE HEADLIGHTS. THEY LACK THE INTENSITY NEEDED TO ADEQUATELY LIGHT THE ROAD AHEAD FOR SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 35 MPH.

Oct 10, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NIGHT DRIVING IS DANGEROUS DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF THE HEADLIGHTS. THEY LACK THE INTENSITY NEEDED TO ADEQUATELY LIGHT THE ROAD AHEAD FOR SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 35 MPH.

Oct 1, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN POWER STEERING WOULD LOCK UP. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. NOT ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED FOR A FEW MINUTES. ALSO, BATTERY LIGHT WOULD COME ON. HAD BEEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN POWER STEERING WOULD LOCK UP. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. NOT ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED FOR A FEW MINUTES. ALSO, BATTERY LIGHT WOULD COME ON. HAD BEEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN POWER STEERING WOULD LOCK UP. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. NOT ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED FOR A FEW MINUTES. ALSO, BATTERY LIGHT WOULD COME ON. HAD BEEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN POWER STEERING WOULD LOCK UP. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. NOT ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED FOR A FEW MINUTES. ALSO, BATTERY LIGHT WOULD COME ON. HAD BEEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Power Train

WHEEL BEARING RATTLES, AND THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE. BRAKE PADS HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEEL BEARING RATTLES, AND THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE. BRAKE PADS HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Power Train

WHEEL BEARING RATTLES, AND THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE. BRAKE PADS HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEEL BEARING RATTLES, AND THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE. BRAKE PADS HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP WITH VEHICLE ON A FULL TANK, THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BOUNCING AND SPLASHING WITHIN THE GAS TANK. AFTER VEHICLE GETS DOWN TO LESS THAN HALF A TANK, THE NOISE IS NOT THERE. DEALER RESTRAPPED THE TANK AND PUT INSULATION IN TANK ASSEMBLY. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 40MPH AS A RESULT OF AN CCIDENT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINE DINJURIES. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP WITH VEHICLE ON A FULL TANK, THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BOUNCING AND SPLASHING WITHIN THE GAS TANK. AFTER VEHICLE GETS DOWN TO LESS THAN HALF A TANK, THE NOISE IS NOT THERE. DEALER RESTRAPPED THE TANK AND PUT INSULATION IN TANK ASSEMBLY. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 40MPH AS A RESULT OF AN CCIDENT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINE DINJURIES. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Steering

WHEN I DRIVE OVER WATER AFTER A RAIN, MY VAN STEERING LOCKS UP, AND THE BELT MAKES A NOISE. I THINK ALSO THE AC STOPS WORKING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SITUATION AS YOU CAN NOT STEER.

Sep 22, 1999 Steering

WHEN I DRIVE OVER WATER AFTER A RAIN, MY VAN STEERING LOCKS UP, AND THE BELT MAKES A NOISE. I THINK ALSO THE AC STOPS WORKING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SITUATION AS YOU CAN NOT STEER.

Sep 15, 1999 Structure Fire

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR'S INSIDE PANEL HAD SMOKE COMING FROM IT. THE DOOR PANEL HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. DOOR HAS POWER LOCKS & WINDOW SWITCH. POLICE TOOK A REPORT. MANUFACTURER COULD NOT LOOK AT VEHICLE UNTIL WEEK LATER. *AK

Sep 15, 1999 Structure Fire

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR'S INSIDE PANEL HAD SMOKE COMING FROM IT. THE DOOR PANEL HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. DOOR HAS POWER LOCKS & WINDOW SWITCH. POLICE TOOK A REPORT. MANUFACTURER COULD NOT LOOK AT VEHICLE UNTIL WEEK LATER. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON IS TOO HARD TO OPERATE, MUCH HARDER TO DEPRESS THAN NORMAL, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Electrical System

THE HORN BUTTON IS TO DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON IS TOO HARD TO OPERATE, MUCH HARDER TO DEPRESS THAN NORMAL, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Electrical System

THE HORN BUTTON IS TO DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Steering

NOISY POWER STEERING.

Sep 8, 1999 Tires

REAR RIGHT TIRE REPAIRED. DOTA3MOD81078GENERAL AMERIG4S.

Sep 8, 1999 Steering

NOISY POWER STEERING.

Sep 8, 1999 Tires

REAR RIGHT TIRE REPAIRED. DOTA3MOD81078GENERAL AMERIG4S.

Aug 31, 1999 Structure

POWER DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES AUTOMATICALLY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 31, 1999 Structure

POWER DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES AUTOMATICALLY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 23, 1999 Electrical System

2 MAJOR WIRING HARNESS MELTED, REPLACED WITH WRONG HARNESS.. NO CAUSE FOUND AND DEALER SAID IT WAS OK FOR THEM TO PUT WRONG HARNESS IN!!! TOOK ORIGINAL DEALER 2+ WEEKS TO FIX AND IT WAS STILL NOT CORRECT. I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER AND THEY SPLICED IN NEW WIRES TO MAKE REAR SPEAKERS WORK. THEY INFORME...

Aug 23, 1999 Electrical System

2 MAJOR WIRING HARNESS MELTED, REPLACED WITH WRONG HARNESS.. NO CAUSE FOUND AND DEALER SAID IT WAS OK FOR THEM TO PUT WRONG HARNESS IN!!! TOOK ORIGINAL DEALER 2+ WEEKS TO FIX AND IT WAS STILL NOT CORRECT. I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER AND THEY SPLICED IN NEW WIRES TO MAKE REAR SPEAKERS WORK. THEY INFORME...

Aug 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WITH FUEL TANK FULL AND DOWN TO 1/2 TANK, WE HEAR A THUMPING NOISE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN WE STOP, OR ACCELERATE. WE ALSO HEAR IT WHEN WE PULL IN OR OUT OF THE GARAGE (SLOPED). ONCE THE TANK IS BELOW 1/2 THE NOISE GOES AWAY. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE INSULATION BETWEEN THE TANK AND FRAME AND NE...

Aug 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WITH FUEL TANK FULL AND DOWN TO 1/2 TANK, WE HEAR A THUMPING NOISE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN WE STOP, OR ACCELERATE. WE ALSO HEAR IT WHEN WE PULL IN OR OUT OF THE GARAGE (SLOPED). ONCE THE TANK IS BELOW 1/2 THE NOISE GOES AWAY. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE INSULATION BETWEEN THE TANK AND FRAME AND NE...

Aug 9, 1999 Electrical System

HORN ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE AIR BAG AND THE HORN IS HARD TO USE. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Electrical System

HORN ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE AIR BAG AND THE HORN IS HARD TO USE. *AK

Aug 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, VEHICLE ROLLED OVER A CURB, KNOCKING DOWN TWO TREES, RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE. *YC

Aug 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, VEHICLE ROLLED OVER A CURB, KNOCKING DOWN TWO TREES, RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE. *YC

Jul 30, 1999 Steering

AFTER GOING THROUGH PUDDLES EVERYTHING WOULD SHUT DOWN OR NOT WORK PROPERLY. POWER STEERING IS DIFFICULT/FAN BELT SLIPS AFTER GETTING WET/ ALTERNATOR WOULD QUIT WORKING. ALSO, NO PROTECTION COVER TO PREVENT WATER SPLASHING. TAKING TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT.*AK ABS LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF. *MJS

Jul 30, 1999 Structure

AFTER GOING THROUGH PUDDLES EVERYTHING WOULD SHUT DOWN OR NOT WORK PROPERLY. POWER STEERING IS DIFFICULT/FAN BELT SLIPS AFTER GETTING WET/ ALTERNATOR WOULD QUIT WORKING. ALSO, NO PROTECTION COVER TO PREVENT WATER SPLASHING. TAKING TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT.*AK ABS LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF. *MJS

Jul 30, 1999 Electrical System

AFTER GOING THROUGH PUDDLES EVERYTHING WOULD SHUT DOWN OR NOT WORK PROPERLY. POWER STEERING IS DIFFICULT/FAN BELT SLIPS AFTER GETTING WET/ ALTERNATOR WOULD QUIT WORKING. ALSO, NO PROTECTION COVER TO PREVENT WATER SPLASHING. TAKING TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT.*AK ABS LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF. *MJS

Jul 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER GOING THROUGH PUDDLES EVERYTHING WOULD SHUT DOWN OR NOT WORK PROPERLY. POWER STEERING IS DIFFICULT/FAN BELT SLIPS AFTER GETTING WET/ ALTERNATOR WOULD QUIT WORKING. ALSO, NO PROTECTION COVER TO PREVENT WATER SPLASHING. TAKING TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT.*AK ABS LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF. *MJS

Jul 30, 1999 Steering

AFTER GOING THROUGH PUDDLES EVERYTHING WOULD SHUT DOWN OR NOT WORK PROPERLY. POWER STEERING IS DIFFICULT/FAN BELT SLIPS AFTER GETTING WET/ ALTERNATOR WOULD QUIT WORKING. ALSO, NO PROTECTION COVER TO PREVENT WATER SPLASHING. TAKING TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT.*AK ABS LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF. *MJS

Jul 30, 1999 Structure

AFTER GOING THROUGH PUDDLES EVERYTHING WOULD SHUT DOWN OR NOT WORK PROPERLY. POWER STEERING IS DIFFICULT/FAN BELT SLIPS AFTER GETTING WET/ ALTERNATOR WOULD QUIT WORKING. ALSO, NO PROTECTION COVER TO PREVENT WATER SPLASHING. TAKING TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT.*AK ABS LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF. *MJS

Jul 30, 1999 Electrical System

AFTER GOING THROUGH PUDDLES EVERYTHING WOULD SHUT DOWN OR NOT WORK PROPERLY. POWER STEERING IS DIFFICULT/FAN BELT SLIPS AFTER GETTING WET/ ALTERNATOR WOULD QUIT WORKING. ALSO, NO PROTECTION COVER TO PREVENT WATER SPLASHING. TAKING TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT.*AK ABS LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF. *MJS

Jul 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER GOING THROUGH PUDDLES EVERYTHING WOULD SHUT DOWN OR NOT WORK PROPERLY. POWER STEERING IS DIFFICULT/FAN BELT SLIPS AFTER GETTING WET/ ALTERNATOR WOULD QUIT WORKING. ALSO, NO PROTECTION COVER TO PREVENT WATER SPLASHING. TAKING TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT.*AK ABS LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF. *MJS

Jul 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Structure

SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT SHUT. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LATCH DOES NOT LOCK. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Structure

SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT SHUT. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LATCH DOES NOT LOCK. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Structure

SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT SHUT. AUTHOMATIC DOOR LATCH DOES NOT LOCK. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Structure

SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT SHUT. AUTHOMATIC DOOR LATCH DOES NOT LOCK. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Seats

RISER ASSEMBLY DIFFICULT TO INSTALL PROPERLY CAUSING CONSUMER TO GET LEFT INDEX FINGER PINCHED WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THE RIGHT REAR SEAT RESULTED IN LOSS OF THE FINGER NAIL. NLM

Jul 12, 1999 Seats

RISER ASSEMBLY DIFFICULT TO INSTALL PROPERLY CAUSING CONSUMER TO GET LEFT INDEX FINGER PINCHED WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THE RIGHT REAR SEAT RESULTED IN LOSS OF THE FINGER NAIL. NLM

Jun 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WE ARE EXPERIENCING A THUMPING/LOOSE BASKETBALL ROLLING IN THE BACK OF VEHICLE SOUND. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, AND GETS LOUDER DOWN TO 1/2 FULL THEN DISSAPATES. ADDITIONAL PADDING AND STRAPING WERE INSTALLED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE SOUND IS STILL THERE ONLY LOUDER. FOR RESALE THIS ISN'T GOIN...

Jun 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WE ARE EXPERIENCING A THUMPING/LOOSE BASKETBALL ROLLING IN THE BACK OF VEHICLE SOUND. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, AND GETS LOUDER DOWN TO 1/2 FULL THEN DISSAPATES. ADDITIONAL PADDING AND STRAPING WERE INSTALLED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE SOUND IS STILL THERE ONLY LOUDER. FOR RESALE THIS ISN'T GOIN...

Jun 21, 1999 Exterior Lighting

STOP LIGHT SWITCH HOLDS BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTLY DOWN CAUSING ENGAGEMENT OF BRAKES, THREE REPAIRS DUE TO FAILURE. MJS

Jun 21, 1999 Exterior Lighting

STOP LIGHT SWITCH HOLDS BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTLY DOWN CAUSING ENGAGEMENT OF BRAKES, THREE REPAIRS DUE TO FAILURE. MJS

Jun 19, 1999 Seats

SEAT TRACKS ARE VERY SHARP CAUSING INJURY TO CHILD WHEN HE FELL DOWN IN THE CAR AND HIT HIS KNEE ON THE TRACK, CAUSING INJURY WHICH REQUIRED 5 STICHES. NLM

Jun 19, 1999 Seats

SEAT TRACKS ARE VERY SHARP CAUSING INJURY TO CHILD WHEN HE FELL DOWN IN THE CAR AND HIT HIS KNEE ON THE TRACK, CAUSING INJURY WHICH REQUIRED 5 STICHES. NLM

Jun 3, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 5 TIMES FOR POOR OPERATION OF AUTOMATIC DOORS. WHEN CHILDREN ARE ENTERING OR EXITING THE DOOR WILL SOMETIMES START CLOSING. WHEN PRESSING THE BUTTON THE DOOR, SOMETIMES DOOR DOESN'T OPEN ALL THE WAY. DEALERSHIP HAS TAKEN DOOR APART AND PULLED ...

Jun 3, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 5 TIMES FOR POOR OPERATION OF AUTOMATIC DOORS. WHEN CHILDREN ARE ENTERING OR EXITING THE DOOR WILL SOMETIMES START CLOSING. WHEN PRESSING THE BUTTON THE DOOR, SOMETIMES DOOR DOESN'T OPEN ALL THE WAY. DEALERSHIP HAS TAKEN DOOR APART AND PULLED ...

May 28, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. *AK

May 28, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. *AK

May 21, 1999 Seats

CAN RAISE BUCKET SEAT IN 2ND ROW ON PASSENGER SIDE. HOWEVER, SEAT WOULD NOT BE LOCKED ON TRACK, IN POSITION. ALSO, WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY WOULD MOVE EITHER UP OR DOWN & THEN SQUEAL. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. *AK

May 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAN RAISE BUCKET SEAT IN 2ND ROW ON PASSENGER SIDE. HOWEVER, SEAT WOULD NOT BE LOCKED ON TRACK, IN POSITION. ALSO, WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY WOULD MOVE EITHER UP OR DOWN & THEN SQUEAL. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. *AK

May 21, 1999 Seats

CAN RAISE BUCKET SEAT IN 2ND ROW ON PASSENGER SIDE. HOWEVER, SEAT WOULD NOT BE LOCKED ON TRACK, IN POSITION. ALSO, WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY WOULD MOVE EITHER UP OR DOWN & THEN SQUEAL. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. *AK

May 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAN RAISE BUCKET SEAT IN 2ND ROW ON PASSENGER SIDE. HOWEVER, SEAT WOULD NOT BE LOCKED ON TRACK, IN POSITION. ALSO, WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY WOULD MOVE EITHER UP OR DOWN & THEN SQUEAL. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. *AK

May 18, 1999 Visibility

DURING COLD WEATHER DEFOGGER DOESN'T PERFORM WELL WHEN ACTIVATED. IT FOGS UP THE SIDE WINDOWS, BLOCKING THE VIEW OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

May 18, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 18, 1999 Visibility

DURING COLD WEATHER DEFOGGER DOESN'T PERFORM WELL WHEN ACTIVATED. IT FOGS UP THE SIDE WINDOWS, BLOCKING THE VIEW OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

May 18, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 6, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A ROAD STOPPED AT LIGHT. THEN WHEN VEHICLE TOOK OFF THE SLIDING DOOR CAME OPEN. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL TO SIDE AND FIX IT. *AK

May 6, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A ROAD STOPPED AT LIGHT. THEN WHEN VEHICLE TOOK OFF THE SLIDING DOOR CAME OPEN. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL TO SIDE AND FIX IT. *AK

Apr 23, 1999 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR AJAR, LIGHT NOT SHOWING ON DASHBOARD WHEN THE DOOR IS AJAR. LIGHT DOES COME ON WHEN DOOR IS COMPLETELY UNLATCHED AND OFF WHEN CLOSED, BUT DOES NOT SHOW WHEN DOOR IS AJAR. REPORT FROM SERVICE MANAGER WAS THAT THERE IS NO CORRECTION FOR THIS PROBLEM. I PERSONALLY CHE...

Apr 23, 1999 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR AJAR, LIGHT NOT SHOWING ON DASHBOARD WHEN THE DOOR IS AJAR. LIGHT DOES COME ON WHEN DOOR IS COMPLETELY UNLATCHED AND OFF WHEN CLOSED, BUT DOES NOT SHOW WHEN DOOR IS AJAR. REPORT FROM SERVICE MANAGER WAS THAT THERE IS NO CORRECTION FOR THIS PROBLEM. I PERSONALLY CHE...

Apr 20, 1999 Structure

DESIGN OF VAN HAS NO INSIDE DOOR LOCK, VAN ONLY UNLOCKS WITH A REMOTE, NO INSIDE DOOR LOCK MAYBE HAZARDOUS WHEN EXITING IN A EMERGENCY. *YC

Apr 20, 1999 Structure

DESIGN OF VAN HAS NO INSIDE DOOR LOCK, VAN ONLY UNLOCKS WITH A REMOTE, NO INSIDE DOOR LOCK MAYBE HAZARDOUS WHEN EXITING IN A EMERGENCY. *YC

Apr 6, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 6, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Seat Belts

TSEAT BELTS WILL EITHER NOT BUCKLE OR WILL BUCKLE AND NOT RELEASE. CENTER MECHANISM IS POPPING, CAUSING FAILURE. BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT FOUR DIFFERENT SERVICES. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Seat Belts

TSEAT BELTS WILL EITHER NOT BUCKLE OR WILL BUCKLE AND NOT RELEASE. CENTER MECHANISM IS POPPING, CAUSING FAILURE. BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT FOUR DIFFERENT SERVICES. *AK

Mar 16, 1999 Electrical System

DESIGN OF THE HORN BUTTON IS LOCATED UNDER THE AIR BAG CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN OPERATION, EXCESSIVE FORCE REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE.

Mar 16, 1999 Electrical System

DESIGN OF THE HORN BUTTON IS LOCATED UNDER THE AIR BAG CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN OPERATION, EXCESSIVE FORCE REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE.

Mar 9, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CABLE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BARKWARD WHILE IN PARK.

Mar 9, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CABLE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BARKWARD WHILE IN PARK.

Feb 24, 1999 Electrical System

HORN TAKES EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT TO SOUND, DUE TO DESIGN.

Feb 24, 1999 Electrical System

HORN TAKES EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT TO SOUND, DUE TO DESIGN.

Feb 18, 1999 Structure

DEFECTIVE MOTOR IS CAUSING AUTOMATIC POWER SLIDING DOOR TO OPEN BY ITSELF INTERMITTENTLY WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURIES.*AK

Feb 18, 1999 Structure

DEFECTIVE MOTOR IS CAUSING AUTOMATIC POWER SLIDING DOOR TO OPEN BY ITSELF INTERMITTENTLY WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURIES.*AK

Feb 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, IGNITION TURNED ON, BACKED OUT, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK.ET.

Feb 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, IGNITION TURNED ON, BACKED OUT, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK.ET.

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

PIN FELL OUT OF ATTACHMENT TO THE PUSH OUT WINDOW ON RIGHT SIDE OF SLIDING DOOR, THIS PREVENT THE WINDOW FROM OPENING OR CLOSING AND ALSO RATLLES WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR DOESN'T LOCK. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

HORN NOT EASY TO OPERATE, REQUIRES PRESSING VERY HARD. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

PIN FELL OUT OF ATTACHMENT TO THE PUSH OUT WINDOW ON RIGHT SIDE OF SLIDING DOOR, THIS PREVENT THE WINDOW FROM OPENING OR CLOSING AND ALSO RATLLES WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR DOESN'T LOCK. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

HORN NOT EASY TO OPERATE, REQUIRES PRESSING VERY HARD. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Jan 28, 1999 Structure

THE RIGHT SLIDING REAR SIDE DOOR HAS CLOSED BY ITSELF, OPENED BY ITSELF, AND HAD FAILED TO CLOSE UPON USING THE SWITCH. THE DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING WITHOUT USING THE BUTTON HAS ENDANGERED THE PASSENGERS. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Structure

THE RIGHT SLIDING REAR SIDE DOOR HAS CLOSED BY ITSELF, OPENED BY ITSELF, AND HAD FAILED TO CLOSE UPON USING THE SWITCH. THE DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING WITHOUT USING THE BUTTON HAS ENDANGERED THE PASSENGERS. *AK

Jan 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOST OF THE TIME WHILE BEING IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE ALL POWER AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARRNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 14, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN DRIVING AT 30MPH TRUCK STOPPED AND VEHICLE WENT UNDER IT, FRONTAL IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, DRIVER WAS INJURED. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. POLICE REPORT FILED. *AK *ML

Jan 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOST OF THE TIME WHILE BEING IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE ALL POWER AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARRNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 14, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN DRIVING AT 30MPH TRUCK STOPPED AND VEHICLE WENT UNDER IT, FRONTAL IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, DRIVER WAS INJURED. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. POLICE REPORT FILED. *AK *ML

Jan 12, 1999 Suspension

WHEN VAN HAS 7 PASENGERS THE REAR WHEELS RUB ON THE WHEEL WELLS EVERY TIME A BUMP OR VALLEY IS ENCOUNTERED.THIS VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO CARRY 7 ADULTS.

Jan 12, 1999 Suspension

WHEN VAN HAS 7 PASENGERS THE REAR WHEELS RUB ON THE WHEEL WELLS EVERY TIME A BUMP OR VALLEY IS ENCOUNTERED.THIS VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO CARRY 7 ADULTS.

Jan 11, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH THE ELECTRIC PASSENGER'S SLIDING DOOR OPENED WITHOUT A REASON WHILE CONSUMER 'S SON WAS SITTING NEAR THE DOOR. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

Jan 11, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH THE ELECTRIC PASSENGER'S SLIDING DOOR OPENED WITHOUT A REASON WHILE CONSUMER 'S SON WAS SITTING NEAR THE DOOR. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

Dec 31, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE RANDOMLY GOES TO FULL THROTTLE WHEN BRAKING. THIS OCCURS ONLY AFTER THE VAN HAS BEEN DRIVEN LONG ENOUGH FOR THE ENGINE TO GET TO RUN TEMP. THE VAN IS THEN PARKED (ENGINEOFF) FOR ABOUT 30 TO 45 MIN. THEN ENGINE IS RESTARTED . WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NEXT APPLIED THE ENGINE GOES TO FULL THROTTLE. T...

Dec 31, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE RANDOMLY GOES TO FULL THROTTLE WHEN BRAKING. THIS OCCURS ONLY AFTER THE VAN HAS BEEN DRIVEN LONG ENOUGH FOR THE ENGINE TO GET TO RUN TEMP. THE VAN IS THEN PARKED (ENGINEOFF) FOR ABOUT 30 TO 45 MIN. THEN ENGINE IS RESTARTED . WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NEXT APPLIED THE ENGINE GOES TO FULL THROTTLE. T...

Dec 22, 1998 Tires

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND MAKING ANY TYPE OF TURN THE TIRES ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE REARWHEEL WELLS. WHEN DRIVING SEVEN PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE AND HITTING A VALLEY OR GOING OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD, THE TIRES ARE RUBBING. *AK *ML

Dec 22, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND MAKING ANY TYPE OF TURN THE TIRES ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE REARWHEEL WELLS. WHEN DRIVING SEVEN PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE AND HITTING A VALLEY OR GOING OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD, THE TIRES ARE RUBBING. *AK *ML

Dec 22, 1998 Tires

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND MAKING ANY TYPE OF TURN THE TIRES ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE REARWHEEL WELLS. WHEN DRIVING SEVEN PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE AND HITTING A VALLEY OR GOING OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD, THE TIRES ARE RUBBING. *AK *ML

Dec 22, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND MAKING ANY TYPE OF TURN THE TIRES ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE REARWHEEL WELLS. WHEN DRIVING SEVEN PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE AND HITTING A VALLEY OR GOING OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD, THE TIRES ARE RUBBING. *AK *ML

Dec 15, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS WILL COME ON AUTOMATICALLY WHEN IT GETS DARK OR WHEN DRIVING IN A GARAGE. OWNER WANTS TO BE ABLE TO OPERATE THE HEADLIGHTS MANUALLY, SO THAT THEY CAN BE SWITCHED OFF IN PARKING GARAGES WHERE THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED. *AK *ML

Dec 15, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS WILL COME ON AUTOMATICALLY WHEN IT GETS DARK OR WHEN DRIVING IN A GARAGE. OWNER WANTS TO BE ABLE TO OPERATE THE HEADLIGHTS MANUALLY, SO THAT THEY CAN BE SWITCHED OFF IN PARKING GARAGES WHERE THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED. *AK *ML

Dec 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER DIDN'T ENTRY SUMMARY.

Dec 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER DIDN'T ENTRY SUMMARY.

Nov 5, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILS WHEN DRIVING ACROSS SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER.

Nov 5, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILS WHEN DRIVING ACROSS SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER.

Oct 26, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHIELD THAT PROTECTS ENGINE IS NOT ADEQUATE, CAUSING THE BELT TO GET WET WHEN DRIVING OVER PUDDLES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. *AK

Oct 26, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHIELD THAT PROTECTS ENGINE IS NOT ADEQUATE, CAUSING THE BELT TO GET WET WHEN DRIVING OVER PUDDLES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. *AK

Oct 16, 1998 Steering

WHEN AUTOMOBILE GOES THROUGH ANY WATER IT LOSES POWER STEERING. CONSUMER HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESET IT. *AK

Oct 16, 1998 Steering

WHEN AUTOMOBILE GOES THROUGH ANY WATER IT LOSES POWER STEERING. CONSUMER HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESET IT. *AK

Oct 9, 1998 Seat Belts

SECOND ROW SEAT BELTS REPLACED SEVERAL TIME DUE TO LOCK UP, CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE LOCK UP AFTER REPAIRS.

Oct 9, 1998 Seat Belts

SECOND ROW SEAT BELTS REPLACED SEVERAL TIME DUE TO LOCK UP, CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE LOCK UP AFTER REPAIRS.

Oct 8, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER SMELLED GAS FUMES. PARKED THE CAR ,CAME BACK LATER AND SAW A BIG PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE VEHICLE, THEN WITH A STONG SMELL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 8, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER SMELLED GAS FUMES. PARKED THE CAR ,CAME BACK LATER AND SAW A BIG PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE VEHICLE, THEN WITH A STONG SMELL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 7, 1998 Electrical System

THE HORN REQUIRES AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF FORCE TO GET IT TO OPERATE DUE TO ITS DESIGN.

Oct 7, 1998 Electrical System

THE HORN REQUIRES AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF FORCE TO GET IT TO OPERATE DUE TO ITS DESIGN.

Oct 2, 1998 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS POORLY DESIGNED AND LEANS ON CONSUMER'S BACK. THIS PROBLEM IS CREATING SEVERE BACK PROBLEMSFOR CONSUMER. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER NOTIFIED. HOWEVER, DEALER REFUSED TO RETURN CONSUMER'S CALLS. *AK

Oct 2, 1998 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS POORLY DESIGNED AND LEANS ON CONSUMER'S BACK. THIS PROBLEM IS CREATING SEVERE BACK PROBLEMSFOR CONSUMER. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER NOTIFIED. HOWEVER, DEALER REFUSED TO RETURN CONSUMER'S CALLS. *AK

Sep 30, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITION ALL OF A SUDDEN ANOTHER VEHICLE TRIED TO CUT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT VEHICLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. CONSUMER VEHICLE'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 30, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITION ALL OF A SUDDEN ANOTHER VEHICLE TRIED TO CUT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT VEHICLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. CONSUMER VEHICLE'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 28, 1998 Visibility

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED, CAUSING THE REAR WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER, WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN AN INJURY. CAUSES UNKNOWN. *AK

Sep 28, 1998 Visibility

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED, CAUSING THE REAR WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER, WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN AN INJURY. CAUSES UNKNOWN. *AK

Sep 22, 1998 Trailer Hitches

REMOTE ENTRY SLIDING DOOR FAILURE.

Sep 22, 1998 Trailer Hitches

REMOTE ENTRY SLIDING DOOR FAILURE.

Sep 17, 1998 Electrical System

HORN IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR. TESTED SIMILAR NEW VEHICLES ON DEALERS LOT AND FOUND ALL HAD SAME PROBLEM.

Sep 17, 1998 Electrical System

HORN IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR. TESTED SIMILAR NEW VEHICLES ON DEALERS LOT AND FOUND ALL HAD SAME PROBLEM.

Sep 16, 1998 Seats

A CHILD WAS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT. WHEN THE SEAT WAS PUSHED BACK, ABOUT 3 INCHES, THAT THE SEAT SLID BACK AND FORTH ON THE RAILING. THE SHARP EDGE OF THE RAILING, CUT THE CHILD'S ANKLE. DEALER CONTACTED AND SAID THAT SHARP EDGE SHOULD BE COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE. MANUFACTURER CONT...

Sep 16, 1998 Seats

A CHILD WAS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT. WHEN THE SEAT WAS PUSHED BACK, ABOUT 3 INCHES, THAT THE SEAT SLID BACK AND FORTH ON THE RAILING. THE SHARP EDGE OF THE RAILING, CUT THE CHILD'S ANKLE. DEALER CONTACTED AND SAID THAT SHARP EDGE SHOULD BE COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE. MANUFACTURER CONT...

Sep 4, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS COME ON ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT WITHOUT WARNING UNDER SHADED TREE OR JUST ON A SUNNY DAY, WHICH COULD ALMOST CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT. *AK

Sep 4, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS COME ON ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT WITHOUT WARNING UNDER SHADED TREE OR JUST ON A SUNNY DAY, WHICH COULD ALMOST CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT. *AK

Sep 2, 1998 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER GOES OFF WHEN SHUTTING THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER DOOR/ALL ELECTRONICS AN DASHBOARD GOES OFF WHEN USING HEADLIGHT CONTROLS/HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROL FOR DOOR LOCKS HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE A...

Sep 2, 1998 Electrical System

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER GOES OFF WHEN SHUTTING THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER DOOR/ALL ELECTRONICS AN DASHBOARD GOES OFF WHEN USING HEADLIGHT CONTROLS/HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROL FOR DOOR LOCKS HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE A...

Sep 2, 1998 Structure

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER GOES OFF WHEN SHUTTING THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER DOOR/ALL ELECTRONICS AN DASHBOARD GOES OFF WHEN USING HEADLIGHT CONTROLS/HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROL FOR DOOR LOCKS HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE A...

Sep 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER GOES OFF WHEN SHUTTING THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER DOOR/ALL ELECTRONICS AN DASHBOARD GOES OFF WHEN USING HEADLIGHT CONTROLS/HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROL FOR DOOR LOCKS HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE A...

Sep 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER GOES OFF WHEN SHUTTING THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER DOOR/ALL ELECTRONICS AN DASHBOARD GOES OFF WHEN USING HEADLIGHT CONTROLS/HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROL FOR DOOR LOCKS HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE A...

Sep 2, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER GOES OFF WHEN SHUTTING THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER DOOR/ALL ELECTRONICS AN DASHBOARD GOES OFF WHEN USING HEADLIGHT CONTROLS/HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROL FOR DOOR LOCKS HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE A...

Sep 2, 1998 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER GOES OFF WHEN SHUTTING THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER DOOR/ALL ELECTRONICS AN DASHBOARD GOES OFF WHEN USING HEADLIGHT CONTROLS/HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROL FOR DOOR LOCKS HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE A...

Sep 2, 1998 Electrical System

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER GOES OFF WHEN SHUTTING THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER DOOR/ALL ELECTRONICS AN DASHBOARD GOES OFF WHEN USING HEADLIGHT CONTROLS/HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROL FOR DOOR LOCKS HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE A...

Sep 2, 1998 Structure

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER GOES OFF WHEN SHUTTING THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER DOOR/ALL ELECTRONICS AN DASHBOARD GOES OFF WHEN USING HEADLIGHT CONTROLS/HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROL FOR DOOR LOCKS HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE A...

Sep 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER GOES OFF WHEN SHUTTING THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER DOOR/ALL ELECTRONICS AN DASHBOARD GOES OFF WHEN USING HEADLIGHT CONTROLS/HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROL FOR DOOR LOCKS HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE A...

Sep 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER GOES OFF WHEN SHUTTING THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER DOOR/ALL ELECTRONICS AN DASHBOARD GOES OFF WHEN USING HEADLIGHT CONTROLS/HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROL FOR DOOR LOCKS HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE A...

Sep 2, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER GOES OFF WHEN SHUTTING THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER DOOR/ALL ELECTRONICS AN DASHBOARD GOES OFF WHEN USING HEADLIGHT CONTROLS/HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROL FOR DOOR LOCKS HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE A...

Aug 29, 1998 Structure

RIGHT HAND POWER PASSENGER DOOR FAILED.

Aug 29, 1998 Seats

DEALERSHIP DID NOT FIX RECALL ITEMS, SPLIT BENCH SEAT AND GEAR SHIFT LEVER "PARK" POSITION.

Aug 29, 1998 Power Train

DEALERSHIP DID NOT FIX RECALL ITEMS, SPLIT BENCH SEAT AND GEAR SHIFT LEVER "PARK" POSITION.

Aug 29, 1998 Structure

RIGHT HAND POWER PASSENGER DOOR FAILED.

Aug 29, 1998 Seats

DEALERSHIP DID NOT FIX RECALL ITEMS, SPLIT BENCH SEAT AND GEAR SHIFT LEVER "PARK" POSITION.

Aug 29, 1998 Power Train

DEALERSHIP DID NOT FIX RECALL ITEMS, SPLIT BENCH SEAT AND GEAR SHIFT LEVER "PARK" POSITION.

Aug 22, 1998 Structure

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT ALWAYS CLOSE COMPLETELY. IN SOME CASES, IT CATCHES THE INITIAL LOCKING POINT, BUT IT WON'T PULL THE DOOR IN AND COMPLETELY LOCK AND SEAL THE DOOR. MOST TIMES IF I USE THE POWER DOOR SWITCH THREE OR FOUR TIMES AND IT STILL WON'T CLOSE, SO I HAVE TO DISABLE THE POWER ...

Aug 22, 1998 Structure

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT ALWAYS CLOSE COMPLETELY. IN SOME CASES, IT CATCHES THE INITIAL LOCKING POINT, BUT IT WON'T PULL THE DOOR IN AND COMPLETELY LOCK AND SEAL THE DOOR. MOST TIMES IF I USE THE POWER DOOR SWITCH THREE OR FOUR TIMES AND IT STILL WON'T CLOSE, SO I HAVE TO DISABLE THE POWER ...

Aug 21, 1998 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING POWER DOOR CLOSES ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 21, 1998 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING POWER DOOR CLOSES ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL NOZZLE WILL NOT STAY ON. OWNER HAS TO HOLD THE NOZZLE HANDLE IN THE ON POSITION.

Aug 19, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL NOZZLE WILL NOT STAY ON. OWNER HAS TO HOLD THE NOZZLE HANDLE IN THE ON POSITION.

Aug 12, 1998 Electrical System

HORN IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BLOW IN AN EMERGENCY. DEALER INSTRUCTED HOW TO OPERATE CONTRARY TO MANUAL.

Aug 12, 1998 Electrical System

HORN IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BLOW IN AN EMERGENCY. DEALER INSTRUCTED HOW TO OPERATE CONTRARY TO MANUAL.

Aug 4, 1998 Child Seat

CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO PUT A CSS FACING FOWARD IN REAR BUCKET SEAT OF VEHICLE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER. NOTIFIED AND UNABLE TO RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER WILL BE SENDING A COPY OF A VIDEO FOR ODI CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Child Seat

CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO PUT A CSS FACING FOWARD IN REAR BUCKET SEAT OF VEHICLE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER. NOTIFIED AND UNABLE TO RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER WILL BE SENDING A COPY OF A VIDEO FOR ODI CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 3, 1998 Visibility

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IN ADDITION, ALL ELECTRONICS ON DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF/HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROLS FOR DOOR LOCKS FAILED/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL/POOR IDLING...

Aug 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IN ADDITION, ALL ELECTRONICS ON DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF/HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROLS FOR DOOR LOCKS FAILED/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL/POOR IDLING...

Aug 3, 1998 Exterior Lighting

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IN ADDITION, ALL ELECTRONICS ON DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF/HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROLS FOR DOOR LOCKS FAILED/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL/POOR IDLING...

Aug 3, 1998 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IN ADDITION, ALL ELECTRONICS ON DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF/HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROLS FOR DOOR LOCKS FAILED/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL/POOR IDLING...

Aug 3, 1998 Structure

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IN ADDITION, ALL ELECTRONICS ON DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF/HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROLS FOR DOOR LOCKS FAILED/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL/POOR IDLING...

Aug 3, 1998 Air Bags

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IN ADDITION, ALL ELECTRONICS ON DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF/HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROLS FOR DOOR LOCKS FAILED/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL/POOR IDLING...

Aug 3, 1998 Equipment

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IN ADDITION, ALL ELECTRONICS ON DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF/HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROLS FOR DOOR LOCKS FAILED/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL/POOR IDLING...

Aug 3, 1998 Visibility

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IN ADDITION, ALL ELECTRONICS ON DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF/HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROLS FOR DOOR LOCKS FAILED/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL/POOR IDLING...

Aug 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IN ADDITION, ALL ELECTRONICS ON DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF/HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROLS FOR DOOR LOCKS FAILED/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL/POOR IDLING...

Aug 3, 1998 Exterior Lighting

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IN ADDITION, ALL ELECTRONICS ON DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF/HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROLS FOR DOOR LOCKS FAILED/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL/POOR IDLING...

Aug 3, 1998 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IN ADDITION, ALL ELECTRONICS ON DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF/HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROLS FOR DOOR LOCKS FAILED/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL/POOR IDLING...

Aug 3, 1998 Structure

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IN ADDITION, ALL ELECTRONICS ON DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF/HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROLS FOR DOOR LOCKS FAILED/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL/POOR IDLING...

Aug 3, 1998 Air Bags

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IN ADDITION, ALL ELECTRONICS ON DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF/HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROLS FOR DOOR LOCKS FAILED/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL/POOR IDLING...

Aug 3, 1998 Equipment

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IN ADDITION, ALL ELECTRONICS ON DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF/HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVERY 10 SECONDS/DRIVER'S CONTROLS FOR DOOR LOCKS FAILED/EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VEND SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL/POOR IDLING...

Jul 16, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE REAR WINDSHIELD EXPLODED, CAUSING THE REAR WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER, WHICH ALMOST RESULTED AN INJURY. CAUSE UNKOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.*AK

Jul 16, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE REAR WINDSHIELD EXPLODED, CAUSING THE REAR WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER, WHICH ALMOST RESULTED AN INJURY. CAUSE UNKOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.*AK

Jul 13, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN RECALL # 98V131, TRANSMISSION. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND INFORMED OWNER THAT REPAIR WAS NOT NEEDED. OWNER STATED THAT TRANSMISSION HAS JUMPED OUT OF GEAR SEVERAL TIMES, AND FELT THAT VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Electrical System

HORN REQUIRES A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF FORCE TO BEEP. WHICH IS DANGEROUS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN RECALL # 98V131, TRANSMISSION. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND INFORMED OWNER THAT REPAIR WAS NOT NEEDED. OWNER STATED THAT TRANSMISSION HAS JUMPED OUT OF GEAR SEVERAL TIMES, AND FELT THAT VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Electrical System

HORN REQUIRES A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF FORCE TO BEEP. WHICH IS DANGEROUS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *AK

Jun 29, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE HORN PAD IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SOUND THE HORN OFF. CONSUMER NEEDS TO APPLY EXTREME FORCE TO SOUND THE HORN OFF. HAS REPORTED PROBLEM TO MANUFACTURER. *AK

Jun 29, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE HORN PAD IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SOUND THE HORN OFF. CONSUMER NEEDS TO APPLY EXTREME FORCE TO SOUND THE HORN OFF. HAS REPORTED PROBLEM TO MANUFACTURER. *AK

Jun 26, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLOCKED ON ITS OWN AND THE OPEN DOOR LAMP CAME ON. VEHICLE AT DEALER FOR 5 DAYS STILL HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR.

Jun 26, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLOCKED ON ITS OWN AND THE OPEN DOOR LAMP CAME ON. VEHICLE AT DEALER FOR 5 DAYS STILL HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR.

Jun 16, 1998 Structure

DEFECT WITHIN PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR, CAUSES THE DOOR TO OPEN ON ITS OWN , RESULTING IN LOSS OF PROTECTION, DEALER HAS REPLACED POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE 3 TIMES. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Jun 16, 1998 Structure

DEFECT WITHIN PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR, CAUSES THE DOOR TO OPEN ON ITS OWN , RESULTING IN LOSS OF PROTECTION, DEALER HAS REPLACED POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE 3 TIMES. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK

May 7, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VAN HAS RANDOM INTERMIITENT RUNAWAY ENGINE. ENGINE WILL GO TO FULL THROTTLE, NEAR RESULTED IN CRASHES.

May 7, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VAN HAS RANDOM INTERMIITENT RUNAWAY ENGINE. ENGINE WILL GO TO FULL THROTTLE, NEAR RESULTED IN CRASHES.

May 5, 1998 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND ONE WEEK LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE HEADLIGHTS, WHILE DRIVING IN THE DAYTIME, DO NOT COME ON. CONSIDERS THIS A SAFETY DEFECT, VEHICLE IS ONLY EQUIPPED WITH PARKING LIGHTS, DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE CHANGED, VEHICLE WAS MADE LIKE THIS. *AK

May 5, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE, AND LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE VEHICLE LOCKS WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED ON. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE CHANGED, THE VEHICLE WAS MADE LIKE THAT. *AK

May 5, 1998 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND ONE WEEK LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE HEADLIGHTS, WHILE DRIVING IN THE DAYTIME, DO NOT COME ON. CONSIDERS THIS A SAFETY DEFECT, VEHICLE IS ONLY EQUIPPED WITH PARKING LIGHTS, DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE CHANGED, VEHICLE WAS MADE LIKE THIS. *AK

May 5, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE, AND LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE VEHICLE LOCKS WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED ON. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE CHANGED, THE VEHICLE WAS MADE LIKE THAT. *AK

Apr 21, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL. SOMETIMES WHEN IT READS EMPTY IT IS FULL, AND SOMETIMES WHEN IT READS FULL IT IS EMPTY. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL GAUGE. *AK

Apr 21, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL. SOMETIMES WHEN IT READS EMPTY IT IS FULL, AND SOMETIMES WHEN IT READS FULL IT IS EMPTY. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL GAUGE. *AK

Apr 6, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE PRORELY, ESPECIALLY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, AFFECTING VISIBILITY. *AK

Apr 6, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE PRORELY, ESPECIALLY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, AFFECTING VISIBILITY. *AK

Apr 3, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF BY THEMSELVES WHEN HITTING A NORMAL BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND WHEN THE FRONT/REAR HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS ARE USED. IN ADDITION, DRIVER'S INFORMATION MESSAGE CENTER IN THE EXTENDED OVERHEAD CONSOLE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASES...

Apr 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF BY THEMSELVES WHEN HITTING A NORMAL BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND WHEN THE FRONT/REAR HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS ARE USED. IN ADDITION, DRIVER'S INFORMATION MESSAGE CENTER IN THE EXTENDED OVERHEAD CONSOLE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASES...

Apr 3, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF BY THEMSELVES WHEN HITTING A NORMAL BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND WHEN THE FRONT/REAR HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS ARE USED. IN ADDITION, DRIVER'S INFORMATION MESSAGE CENTER IN THE EXTENDED OVERHEAD CONSOLE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASES...

Apr 3, 1998 Structure

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF BY THEMSELVES WHEN HITTING A NORMAL BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND WHEN THE FRONT/REAR HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS ARE USED. IN ADDITION, DRIVER'S INFORMATION MESSAGE CENTER IN THE EXTENDED OVERHEAD CONSOLE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASES...

Apr 3, 1998 Air Bags

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF BY THEMSELVES WHEN HITTING A NORMAL BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND WHEN THE FRONT/REAR HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS ARE USED. IN ADDITION, DRIVER'S INFORMATION MESSAGE CENTER IN THE EXTENDED OVERHEAD CONSOLE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASES...

Apr 3, 1998 Equipment

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF BY THEMSELVES WHEN HITTING A NORMAL BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND WHEN THE FRONT/REAR HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS ARE USED. IN ADDITION, DRIVER'S INFORMATION MESSAGE CENTER IN THE EXTENDED OVERHEAD CONSOLE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASES...

Apr 3, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF BY THEMSELVES WHEN HITTING A NORMAL BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND WHEN THE FRONT/REAR HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS ARE USED. IN ADDITION, DRIVER'S INFORMATION MESSAGE CENTER IN THE EXTENDED OVERHEAD CONSOLE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASES...

Apr 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF BY THEMSELVES WHEN HITTING A NORMAL BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND WHEN THE FRONT/REAR HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS ARE USED. IN ADDITION, DRIVER'S INFORMATION MESSAGE CENTER IN THE EXTENDED OVERHEAD CONSOLE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASES...

Apr 3, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF BY THEMSELVES WHEN HITTING A NORMAL BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND WHEN THE FRONT/REAR HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS ARE USED. IN ADDITION, DRIVER'S INFORMATION MESSAGE CENTER IN THE EXTENDED OVERHEAD CONSOLE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASES...

Apr 3, 1998 Structure

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF BY THEMSELVES WHEN HITTING A NORMAL BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND WHEN THE FRONT/REAR HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS ARE USED. IN ADDITION, DRIVER'S INFORMATION MESSAGE CENTER IN THE EXTENDED OVERHEAD CONSOLE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASES...

Apr 3, 1998 Air Bags

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF BY THEMSELVES WHEN HITTING A NORMAL BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND WHEN THE FRONT/REAR HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS ARE USED. IN ADDITION, DRIVER'S INFORMATION MESSAGE CENTER IN THE EXTENDED OVERHEAD CONSOLE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASES...

Apr 3, 1998 Equipment

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF BY THEMSELVES WHEN HITTING A NORMAL BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND WHEN THE FRONT/REAR HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS ARE USED. IN ADDITION, DRIVER'S INFORMATION MESSAGE CENTER IN THE EXTENDED OVERHEAD CONSOLE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASES...

Mar 17, 1998 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSED ON CHILD, CAUSING INJURY.

Mar 17, 1998 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSED ON CHILD, CAUSING INJURY.

Mar 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER' S GAS TANK IS ON STRAPS. WHEN STOPPING THERE IS A 2 SECOND DELAY, THEN THERE IS A RUMBLING NOISE WHERE AS THE GAS GUSHES TO THE BACK OF TANK, CAUSING THE TANK TO MOVE AGAINST THE CHASSIS. THE DEALER INSTALLED RUBBER BUSHINGS BETWEEN TANK AND CHASSIS TO MINIMIZE SOUNDS. VEHICLE WILL DO T...

Mar 2, 1998 Seats

CONSUMER' S GAS TANK IS ON STRAPS. WHEN STOPPING THERE IS A 2 SECOND DELAY, THEN THERE IS A RUMBLING NOISE WHERE AS THE GAS GUSHES TO THE BACK OF TANK, CAUSING THE TANK TO MOVE AGAINST THE CHASSIS. THE DEALER INSTALLED RUBBER BUSHINGS BETWEEN TANK AND CHASSIS TO MINIMIZE SOUNDS. VEHICLE WILL DO T...

Mar 2, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER' S GAS TANK IS ON STRAPS. WHEN STOPPING THERE IS A 2 SECOND DELAY, THEN THERE IS A RUMBLING NOISE WHERE AS THE GAS GUSHES TO THE BACK OF TANK, CAUSING THE TANK TO MOVE AGAINST THE CHASSIS. THE DEALER INSTALLED RUBBER BUSHINGS BETWEEN TANK AND CHASSIS TO MINIMIZE SOUNDS. VEHICLE WILL DO T...

Mar 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER' S GAS TANK IS ON STRAPS. WHEN STOPPING THERE IS A 2 SECOND DELAY, THEN THERE IS A RUMBLING NOISE WHERE AS THE GAS GUSHES TO THE BACK OF TANK, CAUSING THE TANK TO MOVE AGAINST THE CHASSIS. THE DEALER INSTALLED RUBBER BUSHINGS BETWEEN TANK AND CHASSIS TO MINIMIZE SOUNDS. VEHICLE WILL DO T...

Mar 2, 1998 Electrical System

HORN REQUIRES A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO WORK.

Mar 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER' S GAS TANK IS ON STRAPS. WHEN STOPPING THERE IS A 2 SECOND DELAY, THEN THERE IS A RUMBLING NOISE WHERE AS THE GAS GUSHES TO THE BACK OF TANK, CAUSING THE TANK TO MOVE AGAINST THE CHASSIS. THE DEALER INSTALLED RUBBER BUSHINGS BETWEEN TANK AND CHASSIS TO MINIMIZE SOUNDS. VEHICLE WILL DO T...

Mar 2, 1998 Seats

CONSUMER' S GAS TANK IS ON STRAPS. WHEN STOPPING THERE IS A 2 SECOND DELAY, THEN THERE IS A RUMBLING NOISE WHERE AS THE GAS GUSHES TO THE BACK OF TANK, CAUSING THE TANK TO MOVE AGAINST THE CHASSIS. THE DEALER INSTALLED RUBBER BUSHINGS BETWEEN TANK AND CHASSIS TO MINIMIZE SOUNDS. VEHICLE WILL DO T...

Mar 2, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER' S GAS TANK IS ON STRAPS. WHEN STOPPING THERE IS A 2 SECOND DELAY, THEN THERE IS A RUMBLING NOISE WHERE AS THE GAS GUSHES TO THE BACK OF TANK, CAUSING THE TANK TO MOVE AGAINST THE CHASSIS. THE DEALER INSTALLED RUBBER BUSHINGS BETWEEN TANK AND CHASSIS TO MINIMIZE SOUNDS. VEHICLE WILL DO T...

Mar 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER' S GAS TANK IS ON STRAPS. WHEN STOPPING THERE IS A 2 SECOND DELAY, THEN THERE IS A RUMBLING NOISE WHERE AS THE GAS GUSHES TO THE BACK OF TANK, CAUSING THE TANK TO MOVE AGAINST THE CHASSIS. THE DEALER INSTALLED RUBBER BUSHINGS BETWEEN TANK AND CHASSIS TO MINIMIZE SOUNDS. VEHICLE WILL DO T...

Mar 2, 1998 Electrical System

HORN REQUIRES A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO WORK.

Feb 24, 1998 Electrical System

HORN ASSEMBLY DOES NOT WORK. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 24, 1998 Electrical System

HORN ASSEMBLY DOES NOT WORK. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Electrical System

HORN CAN NOT BE ACTIVATED BY CONSUMER WITHOUT EXTREME FORCE DUE TO ITS DESIGN.

Jan 13, 1998 Electrical System

HORN CAN NOT BE ACTIVATED BY CONSUMER WITHOUT EXTREME FORCE DUE TO ITS DESIGN.

Jan 5, 1998 Visibility

HAVING ALARM INSTALLED. RUG PULLED BACK & NOTICE D 1/2 IN WATER. MECHANIC SAID MOISTURE UNDER WINDSHIELD DRIPPED INSIDE VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER & TOLD PROBLEM EXISTED 3 TIMES BEFORE ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS OFFERED. *AK

Jan 5, 1998 Visibility

HAVING ALARM INSTALLED. RUG PULLED BACK & NOTICE D 1/2 IN WATER. MECHANIC SAID MOISTURE UNDER WINDSHIELD DRIPPED INSIDE VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER & TOLD PROBLEM EXISTED 3 TIMES BEFORE ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS OFFERED. *AK