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Apr 6, 2023 Air Bags

Driving on a driveway (estimated speed 5-10 mph) when I noted that the driver side door didn't seem completely closed. I tugged on the door handle to shut it and instantaneously felt the driver-side side airbag deploy, scraping my left forearm, left ear, and rupturing the left eardrum. There had b...

Apr 6, 2023 Air Bags

Driving on a driveway (estimated speed 5-10 mph) when I noted that the driver side door didn't seem completely closed. I tugged on the door handle to shut it and instantaneously felt the driver-side side airbag deploy, scraping my left forearm, left ear, and rupturing the left eardrum. There had b...

Jan 18, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

I was adding fuel to my car and noticed a strong fuel smell. I only traveled a few miles but my fuel gauge dropped from 3/4 to 1/4 full in only a few miles. When I got home I told my husband. He checked the vehicle and found that fuel was leaking from the inlet on the fuel tank. My husband search...

Jan 18, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

I was adding fuel to my car and noticed a strong fuel smell. I only traveled a few miles but my fuel gauge dropped from 3/4 to 1/4 full in only a few miles. When I got home I told my husband. He checked the vehicle and found that fuel was leaking from the inlet on the fuel tank. My husband search...

Mar 31, 2021 Electrical System 189,000 mi

LEFT TURN SIGNAL WIRING SHORTED OUT & AS RESULT ALL LIGHTS ON LEFT FRONT DO NOT WORK NOW. PIGTAILS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS APPLICATION!!!

Mar 31, 2021 Exterior Lighting 189,000 mi

LEFT TURN SIGNAL WIRING SHORTED OUT & AS RESULT ALL LIGHTS ON LEFT FRONT DO NOT WORK NOW. PIGTAILS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS APPLICATION!!!

Mar 31, 2021 Electrical System 189,000 mi

LEFT TURN SIGNAL WIRING SHORTED OUT & AS RESULT ALL LIGHTS ON LEFT FRONT DO NOT WORK NOW. PIGTAILS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS APPLICATION!!!

Mar 31, 2021 Exterior Lighting 189,000 mi

LEFT TURN SIGNAL WIRING SHORTED OUT & AS RESULT ALL LIGHTS ON LEFT FRONT DO NOT WORK NOW. PIGTAILS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS APPLICATION!!!

Feb 7, 2021 Electrical System 114,000 mi

THE BUTTONS FOR MY CONTROL DASH WHERE RADIO AND HEAT ADJUSTMENT ARE, THE PANEL,. GETS BLAZING HOT TO THE TOUCH. EVERYTIME WE DRIVE IT. IT'S OVERHEATING SO MUCH I AM CONCERNED IT WASN'T FIXED BY A RECALL PREVIOUSLY CLAIMED. THE BUTTONS DECALS HAVE MELTED OFF ON SOME BUTTONS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR...

Feb 7, 2021 Electrical System 114,000 mi

THE BUTTONS FOR MY CONTROL DASH WHERE RADIO AND HEAT ADJUSTMENT ARE, THE PANEL,. GETS BLAZING HOT TO THE TOUCH. EVERYTIME WE DRIVE IT. IT'S OVERHEATING SO MUCH I AM CONCERNED IT WASN'T FIXED BY A RECALL PREVIOUSLY CLAIMED. THE BUTTONS DECALS HAVE MELTED OFF ON SOME BUTTONS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR...

Oct 14, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 99,000 mi

AFTER REFUELING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING FUEL FROM THE TANK NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL INLET ENTERS THE TANK. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL BULLETIN, 06230, AND THE VIN NUMBERS OF VEHICLES AFFECTED DOES INCLUDE MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER GM WILL NOT COVER THE COST TO REPAIR, CLAIMING MY VEHICLE IS NOT AFF...

Oct 14, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 99,000 mi

AFTER REFUELING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING FUEL FROM THE TANK NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL INLET ENTERS THE TANK. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL BULLETIN, 06230, AND THE VIN NUMBERS OF VEHICLES AFFECTED DOES INCLUDE MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER GM WILL NOT COVER THE COST TO REPAIR, CLAIMING MY VEHICLE IS NOT AFF...

Nov 3, 2018 Electrical System 103,200 mi

TAMARA INFLATES INCLUDES MY BRAKES AS I HAVE TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE VAN WOULD STILL NOT STOP. ALSO MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN.

Nov 3, 2018 Unknown Or Other 103,200 mi

TAMARA INFLATES INCLUDES MY BRAKES AS I HAVE TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE VAN WOULD STILL NOT STOP. ALSO MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN.

Nov 3, 2018 Electrical System 103,200 mi

TAMARA INFLATES INCLUDES MY BRAKES AS I HAVE TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE VAN WOULD STILL NOT STOP. ALSO MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN.

Nov 3, 2018 Unknown Or Other 103,200 mi

TAMARA INFLATES INCLUDES MY BRAKES AS I HAVE TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE VAN WOULD STILL NOT STOP. ALSO MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN.

Mar 22, 2018 Engine 135,000 mi

THE ENGINE RPM SURGES WITHOUT PUSHING THE GAS. THE ENGINE WILL GRADUALLY PROPEL THE VEHICLE TO AROUND 50-60 MPH WITH NO MECHANICAL MOVEMENT OF THE GAS PEDAL. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT EVERY DAY OR TWO. HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL OR FIRMLY PRESS THE BRAKES TO GET THE VELOCITY DOWN. THE CAR IS IN MOTION ...

Mar 22, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 135,000 mi

THE ENGINE RPM SURGES WITHOUT PUSHING THE GAS. THE ENGINE WILL GRADUALLY PROPEL THE VEHICLE TO AROUND 50-60 MPH WITH NO MECHANICAL MOVEMENT OF THE GAS PEDAL. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT EVERY DAY OR TWO. HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL OR FIRMLY PRESS THE BRAKES TO GET THE VELOCITY DOWN. THE CAR IS IN MOTION ...

Mar 22, 2018 Engine 135,000 mi

THE ENGINE RPM SURGES WITHOUT PUSHING THE GAS. THE ENGINE WILL GRADUALLY PROPEL THE VEHICLE TO AROUND 50-60 MPH WITH NO MECHANICAL MOVEMENT OF THE GAS PEDAL. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT EVERY DAY OR TWO. HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL OR FIRMLY PRESS THE BRAKES TO GET THE VELOCITY DOWN. THE CAR IS IN MOTION ...

Mar 22, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 135,000 mi

THE ENGINE RPM SURGES WITHOUT PUSHING THE GAS. THE ENGINE WILL GRADUALLY PROPEL THE VEHICLE TO AROUND 50-60 MPH WITH NO MECHANICAL MOVEMENT OF THE GAS PEDAL. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT EVERY DAY OR TWO. HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL OR FIRMLY PRESS THE BRAKES TO GET THE VELOCITY DOWN. THE CAR IS IN MOTION ...

Mar 29, 2017 Engine 61,000 mi

THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD HEAD GASKET CRACKED OR RUPTURED RESULTING IN THE ANTI- FREEZE COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE MOTOR OIL. REQUIRED REMOVAL OF ENTIRE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY AND REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE RUPTURED HEAD GASKET. COST 9 HOURS MECHANIC LABOR AND $ 975.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL REPAIR.

Mar 29, 2017 Engine 61,000 mi

THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD HEAD GASKET CRACKED OR RUPTURED RESULTING IN THE ANTI- FREEZE COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE MOTOR OIL. REQUIRED REMOVAL OF ENTIRE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY AND REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE RUPTURED HEAD GASKET. COST 9 HOURS MECHANIC LABOR AND $ 975.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL REPAIR.

Oct 18, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline 199,874 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE PUMPING FUEL THE CONTACT OBSERVED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V349000...

Oct 18, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline 199,874 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE PUMPING FUEL THE CONTACT OBSERVED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V349000...

Apr 4, 2016 Air Bags 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES AND INTERNAL INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHIC...

Apr 4, 2016 Air Bags 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES AND INTERNAL INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHIC...

Mar 31, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

MY GAS TANK IS LEAKING

Mar 31, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

MY GAS TANK IS LEAKING

Nov 25, 2015 Exterior Lighting Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF BURNING WIRES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT PARKED AND OBSERVED THAT THE LAMPS WERE MELTED AND TH...

Nov 25, 2015 Exterior Lighting Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF BURNING WIRES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT PARKED AND OBSERVED THAT THE LAMPS WERE MELTED AND TH...

Oct 6, 2015 Power Train 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO REMAIN IN DRIVE AND PARK. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 98V131000 (POWER TRAIN). MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Oct 6, 2015 Power Train 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO REMAIN IN DRIVE AND PARK. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 98V131000 (POWER TRAIN). MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Aug 4, 2015 Air Bags Crash 130,132 mi

DRIVER OF VEH. #1 2003 CHEV VENTURE LS WAS EAST BOUND THROUGH A CONTROLED INTERSECTION, WHEN VEH. 2 A 1997 JEEP WAS WEST BOUND IN INTO THE INTERSECTION AND MADE AN ABRUP LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF VEH. #1. BOTH VEHICLES STRUCK EACH OTHER IN THE LEFT FRONT CORNER OF EACH VEHICLE. VEH. #1 WAS DECLARED TO...

Aug 4, 2015 Air Bags Crash 130,132 mi

DRIVER OF VEH. #1 2003 CHEV VENTURE LS WAS EAST BOUND THROUGH A CONTROLED INTERSECTION, WHEN VEH. 2 A 1997 JEEP WAS WEST BOUND IN INTO THE INTERSECTION AND MADE AN ABRUP LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF VEH. #1. BOTH VEHICLES STRUCK EACH OTHER IN THE LEFT FRONT CORNER OF EACH VEHICLE. VEH. #1 WAS DECLARED TO...

Jan 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL LEAK FROM THE INLET TUBE TO THE FUEL TANK. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL VAPORS EMITTING FROM THE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMIN...

Jan 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL LEAK FROM THE INLET TUBE TO THE FUEL TANK. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL VAPORS EMITTING FROM THE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMIN...

Nov 12, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 81,600 mi

ON OR AROUND THIS DATE MY VEHICLE STARTED TO LEAK FUEL FROM THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE WELD.THERE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A RECALL/SPECIAL COVERAGE # 07203 FOR THIS PROBLEM DATED 8/7/07.I AM INFORMED BY GM THAT THIS EXPIRED LAST YEAR?? I ALSO REALIZE THAT DESPITE FAIRLY LOW MILEAGE MY VEHICLE IS 1...

Nov 12, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 81,600 mi

ON OR AROUND THIS DATE MY VEHICLE STARTED TO LEAK FUEL FROM THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE WELD.THERE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A RECALL/SPECIAL COVERAGE # 07203 FOR THIS PROBLEM DATED 8/7/07.I AM INFORMED BY GM THAT THIS EXPIRED LAST YEAR?? I ALSO REALIZE THAT DESPITE FAIRLY LOW MILEAGE MY VEHICLE IS 1...

Sep 26, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 90,300 mi

ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I GOT MY MINI VAN THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING, THE IGNITION SWITCH STARTED STAYING ON IN THE START POSITION, AND I'VE GOT A RATTLE IN THE ENGINE THAT NOBODY CAN SEEM TO FIND. ALL OF MY FRIEND'S HAVE HEARD THIS SOUND IN THE ENGINE, BUT THE TECHS KEEP TELLING ME IT'S NORMAL. *TR

Sep 26, 2014 Engine 90,300 mi

ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I GOT MY MINI VAN THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING, THE IGNITION SWITCH STARTED STAYING ON IN THE START POSITION, AND I'VE GOT A RATTLE IN THE ENGINE THAT NOBODY CAN SEEM TO FIND. ALL OF MY FRIEND'S HAVE HEARD THIS SOUND IN THE ENGINE, BUT THE TECHS KEEP TELLING ME IT'S NORMAL. *TR

Sep 26, 2014 Electrical System 90,300 mi

ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I GOT MY MINI VAN THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING, THE IGNITION SWITCH STARTED STAYING ON IN THE START POSITION, AND I'VE GOT A RATTLE IN THE ENGINE THAT NOBODY CAN SEEM TO FIND. ALL OF MY FRIEND'S HAVE HEARD THIS SOUND IN THE ENGINE, BUT THE TECHS KEEP TELLING ME IT'S NORMAL. *TR

Sep 26, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 90,300 mi

ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I GOT MY MINI VAN THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING, THE IGNITION SWITCH STARTED STAYING ON IN THE START POSITION, AND I'VE GOT A RATTLE IN THE ENGINE THAT NOBODY CAN SEEM TO FIND. ALL OF MY FRIEND'S HAVE HEARD THIS SOUND IN THE ENGINE, BUT THE TECHS KEEP TELLING ME IT'S NORMAL. *TR

Sep 26, 2014 Engine 90,300 mi

ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I GOT MY MINI VAN THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING, THE IGNITION SWITCH STARTED STAYING ON IN THE START POSITION, AND I'VE GOT A RATTLE IN THE ENGINE THAT NOBODY CAN SEEM TO FIND. ALL OF MY FRIEND'S HAVE HEARD THIS SOUND IN THE ENGINE, BUT THE TECHS KEEP TELLING ME IT'S NORMAL. *TR

Sep 26, 2014 Electrical System 90,300 mi

ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I GOT MY MINI VAN THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING, THE IGNITION SWITCH STARTED STAYING ON IN THE START POSITION, AND I'VE GOT A RATTLE IN THE ENGINE THAT NOBODY CAN SEEM TO FIND. ALL OF MY FRIEND'S HAVE HEARD THIS SOUND IN THE ENGINE, BUT THE TECHS KEEP TELLING ME IT'S NORMAL. *TR

Aug 4, 2014 Service Brakes 161,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE IS HANGING LOOSE UNDER VAN DUE TO BRACKETS HOLDING CABLE HAVING RUSTED OUT. THE ROCKER PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS BADLY RUSTED, AS IS THE ROCKER PANEL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *TR

Aug 4, 2014 Service Brakes 161,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE IS HANGING LOOSE UNDER VAN DUE TO BRACKETS HOLDING CABLE HAVING RUSTED OUT. THE ROCKER PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS BADLY RUSTED, AS IS THE ROCKER PANEL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *TR

Jun 23, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 141,000 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE FLOATS ALL OVER THE PLACE YOU NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE VAN, AND I CAN SMELL GAS FUMES REAL STRONG WHILE SITTING STILL AND SOME TIMES THEY ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO SMELL WHILE DRIVING, WAS READING THE RECALL LIST FROM GM ON THIS 2003 CHEVY VENTURE AND I DON'T THINK MY VAN HAS BEEN...

Jun 23, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 141,000 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE FLOATS ALL OVER THE PLACE YOU NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE VAN, AND I CAN SMELL GAS FUMES REAL STRONG WHILE SITTING STILL AND SOME TIMES THEY ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO SMELL WHILE DRIVING, WAS READING THE RECALL LIST FROM GM ON THIS 2003 CHEVY VENTURE AND I DON'T THINK MY VAN HAS BEEN...

Jun 17, 2014 Seat Belts 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE LATCH PLATE FAILED TO FIT INTO THE BUCKLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR VIEW MIRROR ADHESIVE MELTED AND ...

Jun 17, 2014 Seat Belts 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE LATCH PLATE FAILED TO FIT INTO THE BUCKLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR VIEW MIRROR ADHESIVE MELTED AND ...

May 13, 2014 Electrical System Fire 204,785 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY VENTURE AND WHEN I PURCHASED IT, I NOTICED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD START BLINKING REAL FAST ON THE DASH. WHEN I WOULD LOOK AT THEM ON THE OUTSIDE THEY WERE BLINKING FINE, AS WAS THE DASH LIGHTS. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, SO I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS JUST THE BULBS THEMSELVES. ...

May 13, 2014 Exterior Lighting Fire 204,785 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY VENTURE AND WHEN I PURCHASED IT, I NOTICED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD START BLINKING REAL FAST ON THE DASH. WHEN I WOULD LOOK AT THEM ON THE OUTSIDE THEY WERE BLINKING FINE, AS WAS THE DASH LIGHTS. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, SO I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS JUST THE BULBS THEMSELVES. ...

May 13, 2014 Electrical System Fire 204,785 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY VENTURE AND WHEN I PURCHASED IT, I NOTICED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD START BLINKING REAL FAST ON THE DASH. WHEN I WOULD LOOK AT THEM ON THE OUTSIDE THEY WERE BLINKING FINE, AS WAS THE DASH LIGHTS. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, SO I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS JUST THE BULBS THEMSELVES. ...

May 13, 2014 Exterior Lighting Fire 204,785 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY VENTURE AND WHEN I PURCHASED IT, I NOTICED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD START BLINKING REAL FAST ON THE DASH. WHEN I WOULD LOOK AT THEM ON THE OUTSIDE THEY WERE BLINKING FINE, AS WAS THE DASH LIGHTS. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, SO I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS JUST THE BULBS THEMSELVES. ...

Mar 8, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 100,000 mi

DRIVER WAS TURNING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AT LOW SPEED, 200 FT FROM HER HOME. WHEN TURN WAS COMPLETE, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RETURN STEERING WHEEL TO FORWARD POSITION, NOR WAS SHE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING BRAKE PEDAL, UNTIL THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER ONE PARKED ALONG THE STREET. DRIVER WAS UNAB...

Mar 8, 2014 Structure Crash 100,000 mi

DRIVER WAS TURNING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AT LOW SPEED, 200 FT FROM HER HOME. WHEN TURN WAS COMPLETE, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RETURN STEERING WHEEL TO FORWARD POSITION, NOR WAS SHE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING BRAKE PEDAL, UNTIL THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER ONE PARKED ALONG THE STREET. DRIVER WAS UNAB...

Mar 8, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 100,000 mi

DRIVER WAS TURNING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AT LOW SPEED, 200 FT FROM HER HOME. WHEN TURN WAS COMPLETE, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RETURN STEERING WHEEL TO FORWARD POSITION, NOR WAS SHE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING BRAKE PEDAL, UNTIL THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER ONE PARKED ALONG THE STREET. DRIVER WAS UNAB...

Mar 8, 2014 Structure Crash 100,000 mi

DRIVER WAS TURNING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AT LOW SPEED, 200 FT FROM HER HOME. WHEN TURN WAS COMPLETE, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RETURN STEERING WHEEL TO FORWARD POSITION, NOR WAS SHE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING BRAKE PEDAL, UNTIL THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER ONE PARKED ALONG THE STREET. DRIVER WAS UNAB...

Jan 15, 2014 Visibility/wiper 48,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOT TANGLED UP IN EACH OTHER. ICE GETS ON THEM AND THEY BREAK INSTANTLY. I BELIEVE THAT CHEVY KNEW THIS WOULD HAPPEN BUT DIDN'T CARE. MY VAN IS A LEMON AND SINCE I BOUGHT IT IT'S BEEN A MONEY PIT. IT HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT AND IT STINKS. NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. I'VE ALSO HAD...

Jan 15, 2014 Visibility/wiper 48,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOT TANGLED UP IN EACH OTHER. ICE GETS ON THEM AND THEY BREAK INSTANTLY. I BELIEVE THAT CHEVY KNEW THIS WOULD HAPPEN BUT DIDN'T CARE. MY VAN IS A LEMON AND SINCE I BOUGHT IT IT'S BEEN A MONEY PIT. IT HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT AND IT STINKS. NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. I'VE ALSO HAD...

Nov 18, 2013 Air Bags Crash 113,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER WERE BOTH TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL WHERE THERE WERE INJURIES R...

Nov 18, 2013 Air Bags Crash 113,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER WERE BOTH TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL WHERE THERE WERE INJURIES R...

Aug 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE LUNGED AND THEN ACCELERATED. THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED RAPIDLY DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AFTER REPEATED ATT...

Aug 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE LUNGED AND THEN ACCELERATED. THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED RAPIDLY DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AFTER REPEATED ATT...

Aug 12, 2013 Air Bags 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Aug 12, 2013 Air Bags 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Jul 10, 2013 Air Bags Crash 190,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING FILED ON BEHALF OF THE VEHICLE OWNER AND DRIVER. THIS CHEVY VENTURE WAS INVOLVED IN A TWO VEHICLE, HEAD-ON CRASH VS. A CHEVY SILVERADO. BOTH FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS IN THE VENTURE WERE KILLED IN THE CRASH. BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS IN THE VENTURE FAILED TO DEPLOY EVEN THOUGH THE IMP...

Jul 10, 2013 Air Bags Crash 190,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING FILED ON BEHALF OF THE VEHICLE OWNER AND DRIVER. THIS CHEVY VENTURE WAS INVOLVED IN A TWO VEHICLE, HEAD-ON CRASH VS. A CHEVY SILVERADO. BOTH FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS IN THE VENTURE WERE KILLED IN THE CRASH. BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS IN THE VENTURE FAILED TO DEPLOY EVEN THOUGH THE IMP...

Jun 13, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE GAS FUMES OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THERE WAS A FUEL TANK LEAK BY THE INLET OF THE GAS INTAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHO RE...

Jun 13, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE GAS FUMES OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THERE WAS A FUEL TANK LEAK BY THE INLET OF THE GAS INTAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHO RE...

Mar 16, 2013 Exterior Lighting 168,000 mi

BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. BULBS REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. PANELS REPLACED TWICE. WHEN PANELS REPLACED, WILL WORK APPROXIMATELY 1-2 WEEKS. UPPER LIGHT BAR WILL ILLUMINATE. NO WARNING AS TO WHEN LIGHTS FAIL. NUMEROUS WARNINGS BY POLICE TO HAVE FIXED. *TR

Mar 16, 2013 Exterior Lighting 168,000 mi

BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. BULBS REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. PANELS REPLACED TWICE. WHEN PANELS REPLACED, WILL WORK APPROXIMATELY 1-2 WEEKS. UPPER LIGHT BAR WILL ILLUMINATE. NO WARNING AS TO WHEN LIGHTS FAIL. NUMEROUS WARNINGS BY POLICE TO HAVE FIXED. *TR

Mar 14, 2013 Structure 85,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR SILL IS RUSTING EVEN IF THE CAR IS WASHED ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE FRAME HOLDING THE RADIATOR IS ALSO RUSTING,AND A RUST SPOT IS APPEARING ON THE PASSENGER DOOR SILL. *TR

Mar 14, 2013 Structure 85,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR SILL IS RUSTING EVEN IF THE CAR IS WASHED ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE FRAME HOLDING THE RADIATOR IS ALSO RUSTING,AND A RUST SPOT IS APPEARING ON THE PASSENGER DOOR SILL. *TR

Mar 8, 2013 Structure 133,280 mi

THE METAL UNDERSIDE SUPPORT BRACKET THAT HOLDS UP BOTH THE ENGINE COOLANT RADIATOR AND A/C RADIATOR HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LEFT (DRIVER) SIDE OF THE BRACKET COMPLETELY FAILED AND ALLOWED THE RADIATORS TO TILT DOWN AND DROP APPROX. 4" ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE PRIMARY SUPPORT IS NOW...

Mar 8, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 133,280 mi

THE METAL UNDERSIDE SUPPORT BRACKET THAT HOLDS UP BOTH THE ENGINE COOLANT RADIATOR AND A/C RADIATOR HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LEFT (DRIVER) SIDE OF THE BRACKET COMPLETELY FAILED AND ALLOWED THE RADIATORS TO TILT DOWN AND DROP APPROX. 4" ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE PRIMARY SUPPORT IS NOW...

Mar 8, 2013 Structure 133,280 mi

THE METAL UNDERSIDE SUPPORT BRACKET THAT HOLDS UP BOTH THE ENGINE COOLANT RADIATOR AND A/C RADIATOR HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LEFT (DRIVER) SIDE OF THE BRACKET COMPLETELY FAILED AND ALLOWED THE RADIATORS TO TILT DOWN AND DROP APPROX. 4" ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE PRIMARY SUPPORT IS NOW...

Mar 8, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 133,280 mi

THE METAL UNDERSIDE SUPPORT BRACKET THAT HOLDS UP BOTH THE ENGINE COOLANT RADIATOR AND A/C RADIATOR HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LEFT (DRIVER) SIDE OF THE BRACKET COMPLETELY FAILED AND ALLOWED THE RADIATORS TO TILT DOWN AND DROP APPROX. 4" ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE PRIMARY SUPPORT IS NOW...

Dec 30, 2012 Engine Crash 75,000 mi

I WAS STRUCK FROM THE BACK, WHILE TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, I ATTEMPTED TO PROCEED FROM A STOP SIGN IN SHOPPING MALL. DUE TO DELAY, FROM A BAD TRANSMISSION FROM DAY 1 WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM FELIX CHEVROLET, LA CA IT HOLDS UP TRAFFIC. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF BRAKE AFTER STOPPING AT STOP S...

Dec 30, 2012 Power Train Crash 75,000 mi

I WAS STRUCK FROM THE BACK, WHILE TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, I ATTEMPTED TO PROCEED FROM A STOP SIGN IN SHOPPING MALL. DUE TO DELAY, FROM A BAD TRANSMISSION FROM DAY 1 WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM FELIX CHEVROLET, LA CA IT HOLDS UP TRAFFIC. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF BRAKE AFTER STOPPING AT STOP S...

Dec 30, 2012 Engine Crash 75,000 mi

I WAS STRUCK FROM THE BACK, WHILE TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, I ATTEMPTED TO PROCEED FROM A STOP SIGN IN SHOPPING MALL. DUE TO DELAY, FROM A BAD TRANSMISSION FROM DAY 1 WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM FELIX CHEVROLET, LA CA IT HOLDS UP TRAFFIC. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF BRAKE AFTER STOPPING AT STOP S...

Dec 30, 2012 Power Train Crash 75,000 mi

I WAS STRUCK FROM THE BACK, WHILE TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, I ATTEMPTED TO PROCEED FROM A STOP SIGN IN SHOPPING MALL. DUE TO DELAY, FROM A BAD TRANSMISSION FROM DAY 1 WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM FELIX CHEVROLET, LA CA IT HOLDS UP TRAFFIC. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF BRAKE AFTER STOPPING AT STOP S...

Nov 21, 2012 Child Seat

MOVED CAR SEATS TODAY BECAUSE I NEEDED TO GET VAN READY TO TAKE ON THANKSGIVING TRIP. I STRAPPED MY DAUGHTER INTO THE SMART SEAT WHILE I WAS MOVING EVERYTHING ELSE AROUND IN THE VAN. AFTER I GOT DONE I WENT TO GET HER OUT OF THE SEAT AND COULDN'T GET THE CROTCH BUCKLE TO UNDO. I TRIED PUSHING EV...

Nov 21, 2012 Child Seat

MOVED CAR SEATS TODAY BECAUSE I NEEDED TO GET VAN READY TO TAKE ON THANKSGIVING TRIP. I STRAPPED MY DAUGHTER INTO THE SMART SEAT WHILE I WAS MOVING EVERYTHING ELSE AROUND IN THE VAN. AFTER I GOT DONE I WENT TO GET HER OUT OF THE SEAT AND COULDN'T GET THE CROTCH BUCKLE TO UNDO. I TRIED PUSHING EV...

Oct 16, 2012 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THROUGH THE REFLECTION OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH HAD BEEN DRIVING EXTREMELY CLOSE, THAT BOTH OF HIS REAR TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORI...

Oct 16, 2012 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THROUGH THE REFLECTION OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH HAD BEEN DRIVING EXTREMELY CLOSE, THAT BOTH OF HIS REAR TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORI...

Aug 13, 2012 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THERE WAS CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE THROUGHOUT THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS AND THE REAR BRAK...

Aug 13, 2012 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THERE WAS CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE THROUGHOUT THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS AND THE REAR BRAK...

Jul 21, 2012 Structure Crash 64,688 mi

DUE TO RUSTED REAR RIGHT BRAKE LINE, VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID WITHOUT WARNING AND PREVENTED VEHICLE FROM STOPPING IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE LACK OF BRAKE CONTROL CAUSED RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE VAN'S BODY (JUST IN FRONT OF THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL) TO HIT THE PROTECTIVE BARRIER AT THE GAS STATION. UPON ...

Jul 21, 2012 Structure Crash 64,688 mi

DUE TO RUSTED REAR RIGHT BRAKE LINE, VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID WITHOUT WARNING AND PREVENTED VEHICLE FROM STOPPING IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE LACK OF BRAKE CONTROL CAUSED RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE VAN'S BODY (JUST IN FRONT OF THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL) TO HIT THE PROTECTIVE BARRIER AT THE GAS STATION. UPON ...

Jul 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 106,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NO LONGER BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Jul 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 106,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NO LONGER BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Jul 9, 2012 Engine 94,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LOWER INTAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ...

Jul 9, 2012 Engine 94,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LOWER INTAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ...

May 30, 2012 Exterior Lighting

I PURCHASED THE 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN NEW AND HAVE HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE/TAIL LIGHTS BURNING OUT. SPOKE WITH GM AND IF I RECALL CORRECTLY THE FIRST TIME THEY BULBS WERE REPLACED WAS IN JUNE 2004. SINCE THEN I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS 2-4 TIMES PER YEAR TRYING DIFFERENT MANUFAC...

May 30, 2012 Exterior Lighting

I PURCHASED THE 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN NEW AND HAVE HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE/TAIL LIGHTS BURNING OUT. SPOKE WITH GM AND IF I RECALL CORRECTLY THE FIRST TIME THEY BULBS WERE REPLACED WAS IN JUNE 2004. SINCE THEN I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS 2-4 TIMES PER YEAR TRYING DIFFERENT MANUFAC...

Apr 9, 2012 Air Bags Crash 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND CRASHED HEAD FIRST INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Apr 9, 2012 Air Bags Crash 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND CRASHED HEAD FIRST INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Mar 27, 2012 Exterior Lighting

WE OWN A 2003 CHEVY VENTURE AND I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT DRIVER SIGNAL BULB THREE (3) TIMES AND THE REAR BRAKE/TAIL LIGHTS FOUR (4) TIMES ALREADY. I JUST CHANGED BOTH BRAKELIGHT BULBS 03/19/12 AND YESTERDAY ANOTHER MOTORIST PULLED AROUND ME TO INFORM ME THAT MY BRAKELIGHTS ARE OUT. ONCE AGAIN I OPE...

Mar 27, 2012 Exterior Lighting

WE OWN A 2003 CHEVY VENTURE AND I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT DRIVER SIGNAL BULB THREE (3) TIMES AND THE REAR BRAKE/TAIL LIGHTS FOUR (4) TIMES ALREADY. I JUST CHANGED BOTH BRAKELIGHT BULBS 03/19/12 AND YESTERDAY ANOTHER MOTORIST PULLED AROUND ME TO INFORM ME THAT MY BRAKELIGHTS ARE OUT. ONCE AGAIN I OPE...

Dec 14, 2011 Electrical System 51,676 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE THE REAR RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY SOCKET BOARD BURNING OUT & CONDENSATION OR WATER LEAKING INTO THE ASSEMBLY ALSO RELATED TO CAUSE. MULTIPLE TIMES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS REPORTED & REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE & AGAIN ON 09/2011 & 12/2011 FOR SAME REAR BRAKE ISSUE. *TR

Dec 14, 2011 Exterior Lighting 51,676 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE THE REAR RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY SOCKET BOARD BURNING OUT & CONDENSATION OR WATER LEAKING INTO THE ASSEMBLY ALSO RELATED TO CAUSE. MULTIPLE TIMES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS REPORTED & REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE & AGAIN ON 09/2011 & 12/2011 FOR SAME REAR BRAKE ISSUE. *TR

Dec 14, 2011 Electrical System 51,676 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE THE REAR RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY SOCKET BOARD BURNING OUT & CONDENSATION OR WATER LEAKING INTO THE ASSEMBLY ALSO RELATED TO CAUSE. MULTIPLE TIMES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS REPORTED & REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE & AGAIN ON 09/2011 & 12/2011 FOR SAME REAR BRAKE ISSUE. *TR

Dec 14, 2011 Exterior Lighting 51,676 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE THE REAR RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY SOCKET BOARD BURNING OUT & CONDENSATION OR WATER LEAKING INTO THE ASSEMBLY ALSO RELATED TO CAUSE. MULTIPLE TIMES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS REPORTED & REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE & AGAIN ON 09/2011 & 12/2011 FOR SAME REAR BRAKE ISSUE. *TR

Oct 20, 2011 Structure

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE BUTTON WAS PUSHED TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR, AND MY 3-YEAR OLD SON WAS STANDING STILL IN THE THIRD ROW, WAITING FOR THE DOOR TO OPEN COMPLETELY. (I WAS STANDING OUTSIDE, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DOOR AS IT OPENED.) MY SON'S FOOT SLIPPED AND HIS LEG FELL O...

Oct 20, 2011 Structure

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE BUTTON WAS PUSHED TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR, AND MY 3-YEAR OLD SON WAS STANDING STILL IN THE THIRD ROW, WAITING FOR THE DOOR TO OPEN COMPLETELY. (I WAS STANDING OUTSIDE, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DOOR AS IT OPENED.) MY SON'S FOOT SLIPPED AND HIS LEG FELL O...

Jul 9, 2011 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY VENTURE WITH BRAKE LIGHT ISSUES. THE BULBS ARE ALWAYS GOING OUT AND WHEN I REPLACE IT WITH A NEW BULB IT WILL ONLY LAST A DAY TO A FEW WEEKS BEFORE GOING OUT AGAIN. WHEN I TAKE THE BAD BULB OUT YOU CAN SEE THAT THE PLASTIC IS MELTED ON THE BULB. THIS IS SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE ...

Jul 9, 2011 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY VENTURE WITH BRAKE LIGHT ISSUES. THE BULBS ARE ALWAYS GOING OUT AND WHEN I REPLACE IT WITH A NEW BULB IT WILL ONLY LAST A DAY TO A FEW WEEKS BEFORE GOING OUT AGAIN. WHEN I TAKE THE BAD BULB OUT YOU CAN SEE THAT THE PLASTIC IS MELTED ON THE BULB. THIS IS SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE ...

Jul 3, 2011 Power Train 112,457 mi

I WAS STOPPED WITH THE CAR IN PARK WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING UP AND THE CAR STARTED LOUNGING FORWARD. I THREW THE CAR INTO PARK AND IT STOPPED. I LOOKED DOWN AND MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE BRAKE AND THE FLOOR MAT WAS WHERE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE. *TR

Jul 3, 2011 Power Train 112,457 mi

I WAS STOPPED WITH THE CAR IN PARK WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING UP AND THE CAR STARTED LOUNGING FORWARD. I THREW THE CAR INTO PARK AND IT STOPPED. I LOOKED DOWN AND MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE BRAKE AND THE FLOOR MAT WAS WHERE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE. *TR

Jun 29, 2011 Seat Belts Crash 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A DEER. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER, WHO SUSTAINED A MILD CONCUSSION. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE AND WAS ...

Jun 29, 2011 Seat Belts Crash 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A DEER. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER, WHO SUSTAINED A MILD CONCUSSION. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE AND WAS ...

Jun 4, 2011 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS STOP WORKING, UPON REMOVING THE BULB THE SOCKET AND PLASTIC ON THE BULB IS MELTED. AFTER CLEANING UP THE BULB AND REPLACING IT, IT WILL WORK FROM ANYWHERE BETWEEN 1 DAY TO A COUPLE WEEKS BEFORE STOPPING AGAIN. TAIL LIGHT CIRCUIT BOARD HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH AN OEM PART AND HAS THE SAME R...

Jun 4, 2011 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS STOP WORKING, UPON REMOVING THE BULB THE SOCKET AND PLASTIC ON THE BULB IS MELTED. AFTER CLEANING UP THE BULB AND REPLACING IT, IT WILL WORK FROM ANYWHERE BETWEEN 1 DAY TO A COUPLE WEEKS BEFORE STOPPING AGAIN. TAIL LIGHT CIRCUIT BOARD HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH AN OEM PART AND HAS THE SAME R...

May 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,000 mi

2003 CHEVY VENTURE 3.4L. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VAN. HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 70,000 MILES. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE AROUND 100,000 MILES. NOW AT 132,000 THE VAN IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP BEING TORN DOWN TO FIND WHAT IS A SUSPECTED CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD OR CRACKED BLOCK. AT WHAT POINT W...

May 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,000 mi

2003 CHEVY VENTURE 3.4L. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VAN. HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 70,000 MILES. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE AROUND 100,000 MILES. NOW AT 132,000 THE VAN IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP BEING TORN DOWN TO FIND WHAT IS A SUSPECTED CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD OR CRACKED BLOCK. AT WHAT POINT W...

Apr 20, 2011 Power Train Crash 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION IN POSITION C WHEN A PASSENGER STRUCK THE GEAR SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN ROLLING INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THERE WAS A SMALL DENT ON THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO I...

Apr 20, 2011 Power Train Crash 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION IN POSITION C WHEN A PASSENGER STRUCK THE GEAR SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN ROLLING INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THERE WAS A SMALL DENT ON THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO I...

Apr 13, 2011 Exterior Lighting

2003 CHEVY VENTURE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO STOP WORKING. HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE BULBS NUMEROUS TIMES. THE SOCKET THE BULBS PLUG INTO MELTED AND I REPLACED THAT....BULBS ARE OUT AGAIN. *TR

Apr 13, 2011 Exterior Lighting

2003 CHEVY VENTURE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO STOP WORKING. HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE BULBS NUMEROUS TIMES. THE SOCKET THE BULBS PLUG INTO MELTED AND I REPLACED THAT....BULBS ARE OUT AGAIN. *TR

Apr 11, 2011 Air Bags 85,500 mi

THE VEHICLE IS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A 25MPH ROAD. THE PASSENGER SEAT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR EXTERIOR VEHICLE DAMAGE. THE AIRBAG JUST DEPLOYED. I WAS NOT INJURED NOR WERE THERE ANY PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. I IMMEDIATELY CONTAC...

Apr 11, 2011 Air Bags 85,500 mi

THE VEHICLE IS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A 25MPH ROAD. THE PASSENGER SEAT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR EXTERIOR VEHICLE DAMAGE. THE AIRBAG JUST DEPLOYED. I WAS NOT INJURED NOR WERE THERE ANY PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. I IMMEDIATELY CONTAC...

Apr 4, 2011 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS, BOTH REAR BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO FAIL WITHOUT ANY DETECTABLE REASON. I HAVE RESEARCHED MANY "FIXES" RANGING FROM REPLACING BLOWN CIRCUIT BOARDS, BENDING PRONGS FOR BETTER CONNECTION AND GREASING THE CONNECTIONS. THE DEALERSHIP SAID REPLACING THE BULBS WOULD FIX THE ISSUE...

Apr 4, 2011 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS, BOTH REAR BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO FAIL WITHOUT ANY DETECTABLE REASON. I HAVE RESEARCHED MANY "FIXES" RANGING FROM REPLACING BLOWN CIRCUIT BOARDS, BENDING PRONGS FOR BETTER CONNECTION AND GREASING THE CONNECTIONS. THE DEALERSHIP SAID REPLACING THE BULBS WOULD FIX THE ISSUE...

Mar 26, 2011 Exterior Lighting 84,000 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON BOTH SIDES STOPPED WORKING AFTER FAILING MANY TIMES OVER. UPON CHECKING THE BULBS AND THE VOLTAGE WITH A METEOR....IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THEY DO WORK AS LONG AS THE SLIDING DOOR IS IN MOTION, HARDLY ACCEPTABLE WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. ANYTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT THIS? *TR

Mar 26, 2011 Exterior Lighting 84,000 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON BOTH SIDES STOPPED WORKING AFTER FAILING MANY TIMES OVER. UPON CHECKING THE BULBS AND THE VOLTAGE WITH A METEOR....IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THEY DO WORK AS LONG AS THE SLIDING DOOR IS IN MOTION, HARDLY ACCEPTABLE WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. ANYTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT THIS? *TR

Jan 15, 2011 Exterior Lighting Crash 51,000 mi

REAR MAIN BRAKE LIGHTS ALWAYS REPLACING AND BURN OUT FREQUENTLY WITH NO REASON NOW REAR ENDED .IF MY KIDS WERE SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT THEY MAY BE DEAD RIGHT NOW. I HEAR IT IS A PROBLEM NATION WIDE. *TR

Jan 15, 2011 Exterior Lighting Crash 51,000 mi

REAR MAIN BRAKE LIGHTS ALWAYS REPLACING AND BURN OUT FREQUENTLY WITH NO REASON NOW REAR ENDED .IF MY KIDS WERE SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT THEY MAY BE DEAD RIGHT NOW. I HEAR IT IS A PROBLEM NATION WIDE. *TR

Nov 29, 2010 Air Bags 204,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE TURNING ON VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 29, 2010 Air Bags 204,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE TURNING ON VEHICLE. *TR

Sep 23, 2010 Exterior Lighting 12,500 mi

2003 CHEVY VENTURE, CONSTANTLY HAVING NON WORKING BRAKE LIGHTS . REPLACING BULBS CONSTANTLY BECAUSE OF THE MELTING. REPLACED THEM AGAIN WITH A LUBRICATE, THAT I WAS TOLD WAS NEEDED FOR THIS TYPE OF CAR. STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. GETTING TIRED OF HAVING TO FIX THE BRAKE LIGHTS EVERYTIME I NEED TO GO O...

Sep 23, 2010 Exterior Lighting 12,500 mi

2003 CHEVY VENTURE, CONSTANTLY HAVING NON WORKING BRAKE LIGHTS . REPLACING BULBS CONSTANTLY BECAUSE OF THE MELTING. REPLACED THEM AGAIN WITH A LUBRICATE, THAT I WAS TOLD WAS NEEDED FOR THIS TYPE OF CAR. STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. GETTING TIRED OF HAVING TO FIX THE BRAKE LIGHTS EVERYTIME I NEED TO GO O...

Aug 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

ON 08/13/2010 OUR 2003 VENTURE MINIVAN SUDDENLY BEGAN SMELLING OF FUEL. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED FUEL STREAMING FROM THE FUEL TANK WHERE THE FILLER NECK JOINS THE BODY OF THE TANK. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE FILLER HOSE WAS LOOSE SO I TRIED TO TWIST IT TO CHECK THE TIGHTNESS, AT THIS POINT THE NECK SEP...

Aug 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

ON 08/13/2010 OUR 2003 VENTURE MINIVAN SUDDENLY BEGAN SMELLING OF FUEL. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED FUEL STREAMING FROM THE FUEL TANK WHERE THE FILLER NECK JOINS THE BODY OF THE TANK. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE FILLER HOSE WAS LOOSE SO I TRIED TO TWIST IT TO CHECK THE TIGHTNESS, AT THIS POINT THE NECK SEP...

Aug 10, 2010 Wheels 169,743 mi

VEHICLE VIBRATION UPON THE ROAD, ALMOST UNDETECTABLE UNTIL HAVING VEHICLE INSPECTION. BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL RISK AND OPERATION OF THIS MOVING PART, IT HAS BEEN A SPAN OF THREE YEARS BY WHICH THE WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACE ON (LEFT-FRONT) & (RIGHT-REAR) OF THE CHEVY VENTURE. PARTS W...

Aug 10, 2010 Wheels 169,743 mi

VEHICLE VIBRATION UPON THE ROAD, ALMOST UNDETECTABLE UNTIL HAVING VEHICLE INSPECTION. BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL RISK AND OPERATION OF THIS MOVING PART, IT HAS BEEN A SPAN OF THREE YEARS BY WHICH THE WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACE ON (LEFT-FRONT) & (RIGHT-REAR) OF THE CHEVY VENTURE. PARTS W...

Jul 21, 2010 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. ONLY FOUND OUT WHEN WARNED BY POLICE THAT NO BRAKE LIGHTS WERE OPERATIONAL. SOCKETS WERE MELTED. REPLACED THE TAIL LAMP CIRCUIT BOARD. AFTER TWO MONTHS THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN, RESULTING IN NO BRAKE LIGHTS. REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF CI...

Jul 21, 2010 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. ONLY FOUND OUT WHEN WARNED BY POLICE THAT NO BRAKE LIGHTS WERE OPERATIONAL. SOCKETS WERE MELTED. REPLACED THE TAIL LAMP CIRCUIT BOARD. AFTER TWO MONTHS THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN, RESULTING IN NO BRAKE LIGHTS. REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF CI...

Jul 3, 2010 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT ON DRIVERS SIDE OF 2003 CHEVY VENTURE CONSTANTLY IS BURNING OUT. OCCURS WITHIN A WEEK AFTER REPAIR EACH TIME. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS HALF A DOZEN TIMES AND REPLACED THE ENTIRE CIRCUIT BOARD TWICE WITH NEW DORMAN UNITS. PROBLEM PERSISTS. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE/COMPLAINT WITH TH...

Jul 3, 2010 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT ON DRIVERS SIDE OF 2003 CHEVY VENTURE CONSTANTLY IS BURNING OUT. OCCURS WITHIN A WEEK AFTER REPAIR EACH TIME. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS HALF A DOZEN TIMES AND REPLACED THE ENTIRE CIRCUIT BOARD TWICE WITH NEW DORMAN UNITS. PROBLEM PERSISTS. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE/COMPLAINT WITH TH...

Jun 2, 2010 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE LAST YEAR AND HAVE HAD CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT WHICH DO NOT WORK 80 % OF THE TIME. THE CIRCUIT BOARDS THAT HOLD THE BULBS BURN UP THE PLASTIC AND THE BULBS WHICH CAUSES THEM TO NOT LIGHT UP WHEN I PRESS ON MY BRAKES. THIS IS A CONSISTENT PROBLE...

Jun 2, 2010 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE LAST YEAR AND HAVE HAD CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT WHICH DO NOT WORK 80 % OF THE TIME. THE CIRCUIT BOARDS THAT HOLD THE BULBS BURN UP THE PLASTIC AND THE BULBS WHICH CAUSES THEM TO NOT LIGHT UP WHEN I PRESS ON MY BRAKES. THIS IS A CONSISTENT PROBLE...

Feb 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL ON ** INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ** FOR THE CHEVROLET VENTURE 2003 ? I REPLACED IT 2 YEARS AGO AND NOW I MUST REPLACE IT AGAIN . THERE ARE LIKE 35 MODELS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. GMC KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. NO ONE DOES ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I HOPE YOU GUYS DO SOMETHING ABOUT I...

Feb 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL ON ** INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ** FOR THE CHEVROLET VENTURE 2003 ? I REPLACED IT 2 YEARS AGO AND NOW I MUST REPLACE IT AGAIN . THERE ARE LIKE 35 MODELS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. GMC KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. NO ONE DOES ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I HOPE YOU GUYS DO SOMETHING ABOUT I...

Feb 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

CHEVY VENTURE VAN. UNSURE OF EXACT YEAR. DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE HOOD AND GRILL FLEW UP RESULTING IN A COMPLETELY SMASHED WINDSHIELD. EST. DAMAGES AT $1800.00. CONCERNS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE HOOD LATCH, ETC. *TR DON'T HAVE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO VIN. *TR

Feb 21, 2010 Structure

CHEVY VENTURE VAN. UNSURE OF EXACT YEAR. DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE HOOD AND GRILL FLEW UP RESULTING IN A COMPLETELY SMASHED WINDSHIELD. EST. DAMAGES AT $1800.00. CONCERNS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE HOOD LATCH, ETC. *TR DON'T HAVE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO VIN. *TR

Feb 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

CHEVY VENTURE VAN. UNSURE OF EXACT YEAR. DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE HOOD AND GRILL FLEW UP RESULTING IN A COMPLETELY SMASHED WINDSHIELD. EST. DAMAGES AT $1800.00. CONCERNS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE HOOD LATCH, ETC. *TR DON'T HAVE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO VIN. *TR

Feb 21, 2010 Structure

CHEVY VENTURE VAN. UNSURE OF EXACT YEAR. DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE HOOD AND GRILL FLEW UP RESULTING IN A COMPLETELY SMASHED WINDSHIELD. EST. DAMAGES AT $1800.00. CONCERNS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE HOOD LATCH, ETC. *TR DON'T HAVE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO VIN. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Exterior Lighting 99,600 mi

ALL REAR LIGHTS DON'T BURN OUT THEY JUST SHORT OUT THE BASES ARE MELTED AND IM AFRAID THIS WILL CAUSE A ELECTRICAL FIRE WE JUST PURCHASED THE VAN ON THE 18. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Exterior Lighting 99,600 mi

ALL REAR LIGHTS DON'T BURN OUT THEY JUST SHORT OUT THE BASES ARE MELTED AND IM AFRAID THIS WILL CAUSE A ELECTRICAL FIRE WE JUST PURCHASED THE VAN ON THE 18. *TR

Sep 2, 2009 Exterior Lighting Fire 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. HE STATED THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. UPON ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE THE LIGHT BULBS, HE NOTICED THE SOCKET AND THE CIRCUIT BOARDS WERE MELTED BECAUSE OF IRREGULAR ELECTRIC FLOW. THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH IS INCREASED IF THE ABILITY TO SIGNAL INTENTIONS...

Sep 2, 2009 Exterior Lighting Fire 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. HE STATED THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. UPON ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE THE LIGHT BULBS, HE NOTICED THE SOCKET AND THE CIRCUIT BOARDS WERE MELTED BECAUSE OF IRREGULAR ELECTRIC FLOW. THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH IS INCREASED IF THE ABILITY TO SIGNAL INTENTIONS...

Apr 20, 2009 Electrical System 100,200 mi

SIGNAL BULBS KEEP BLOWING OUT, DEFINITE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM - BRAKES NO LONGER WORK - BULBS ARE GOOD, THEY WORK WHEN YOU PULL THE BACK CASES OFF. PUT THEM ON LIKE THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE, NO LONGER WORK. CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG TO FIX IT! *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,200 mi

SIGNAL BULBS KEEP BLOWING OUT, DEFINITE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM - BRAKES NO LONGER WORK - BULBS ARE GOOD, THEY WORK WHEN YOU PULL THE BACK CASES OFF. PUT THEM ON LIKE THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE, NO LONGER WORK. CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG TO FIX IT! *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Electrical System 100,200 mi

SIGNAL BULBS KEEP BLOWING OUT, DEFINITE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM - BRAKES NO LONGER WORK - BULBS ARE GOOD, THEY WORK WHEN YOU PULL THE BACK CASES OFF. PUT THEM ON LIKE THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE, NO LONGER WORK. CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG TO FIX IT! *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,200 mi

SIGNAL BULBS KEEP BLOWING OUT, DEFINITE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM - BRAKES NO LONGER WORK - BULBS ARE GOOD, THEY WORK WHEN YOU PULL THE BACK CASES OFF. PUT THEM ON LIKE THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE, NO LONGER WORK. CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG TO FIX IT! *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,000 mi

STRONG SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE AND WAS LOOSING COOLANT. OVERHEATING. SPOKE WITH GM SEVERAL TIMES AND COMPLAINED. THIS COST ME $1000.00 TO REPAIR AND AFTER READING COMPLAINTS OF OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, THE PROBLEM RECURRED AFTER REPAIRING. ALSO, SIGNAL LIGHT BULBS KEPT BLOWING AND AN ELECTRICAL B...

Apr 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,000 mi

STRONG SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE AND WAS LOOSING COOLANT. OVERHEATING. SPOKE WITH GM SEVERAL TIMES AND COMPLAINED. THIS COST ME $1000.00 TO REPAIR AND AFTER READING COMPLAINTS OF OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, THE PROBLEM RECURRED AFTER REPAIRING. ALSO, SIGNAL LIGHT BULBS KEPT BLOWING AND AN ELECTRICAL B...

Apr 13, 2009 Air Bags Crash 103,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY CHEVY VENTURE NEW WITH 10 MILES ON IT IN 2003 THOUGHT THIS VAN WAS SAFE HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A TREE 40-45 MILES AN HOUR THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IF NOT FOR WEARING MY SEAT BELT DON'T KNOW WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED .. *TR

Apr 13, 2009 Air Bags Crash 103,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY CHEVY VENTURE NEW WITH 10 MILES ON IT IN 2003 THOUGHT THIS VAN WAS SAFE HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A TREE 40-45 MILES AN HOUR THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IF NOT FOR WEARING MY SEAT BELT DON'T KNOW WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED .. *TR

Apr 2, 2009 Power Train 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO PARK. SHE NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. THE GEAR SELECTOR AND SHIFT OPERATION FAILURES OCCU...

Apr 2, 2009 Power Train 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO PARK. SHE NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. THE GEAR SELECTOR AND SHIFT OPERATION FAILURES OCCU...

Sep 10, 2008 Electrical System

NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS BOTH HEADLIGHTS REPLACED ONE UNDER WARRANTY, BOTH HEATED MIRRORS REPLACED, ONE UNDER WARRANTY, BATTERY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY,, DASH LIGHTS BLINK OFF AND ON GAS GAUGE SHOWS FULL MOST OF THE TIME AND AT OTHER TIMES GOES TO EMPTY, SOMETIMES WILL SHOW CORRECT FUEL LEFT IN...

Sep 10, 2008 Electrical System

NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS BOTH HEADLIGHTS REPLACED ONE UNDER WARRANTY, BOTH HEATED MIRRORS REPLACED, ONE UNDER WARRANTY, BATTERY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY,, DASH LIGHTS BLINK OFF AND ON GAS GAUGE SHOWS FULL MOST OF THE TIME AND AT OTHER TIMES GOES TO EMPTY, SOMETIMES WILL SHOW CORRECT FUEL LEFT IN...

Sep 4, 2008 Power Train 63,000 mi

PURCHASED A VEHICLE ON 3-29-08. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TWO DAYS LATER. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP APPROX. TWO DAYS AFTER THAT. THEY ADVISED ME THAT I MUST HAVE LEFT THE GAS CAP OPENED. I ADVISED THEM I HAD NOT YET GOTTEN ANY GAS B/C I RECEIVED CAR ON A FULL TANK. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND...

Sep 4, 2008 Power Train 63,000 mi

PURCHASED A VEHICLE ON 3-29-08. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TWO DAYS LATER. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP APPROX. TWO DAYS AFTER THAT. THEY ADVISED ME THAT I MUST HAVE LEFT THE GAS CAP OPENED. I ADVISED THEM I HAD NOT YET GOTTEN ANY GAS B/C I RECEIVED CAR ON A FULL TANK. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND...

Aug 11, 2008 Electrical System 65,600 mi

FIRST WE LOST ONE OF THE SPEEDS ON THE FAN INSIDE THE VAN. THEN ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER WE WERE ON A TRIP AND ALL WAS FINE. WE STOPPED FOR ABOUT 1.5 HOURS AND THEN CONTINUED TO DRIVE. WHEN WE HAD STARTED OUT THE SECOND TIME THERE WAS AN ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING, SO I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THINGS OUT....

Aug 11, 2008 Electrical System 65,600 mi

FIRST WE LOST ONE OF THE SPEEDS ON THE FAN INSIDE THE VAN. THEN ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER WE WERE ON A TRIP AND ALL WAS FINE. WE STOPPED FOR ABOUT 1.5 HOURS AND THEN CONTINUED TO DRIVE. WHEN WE HAD STARTED OUT THE SECOND TIME THERE WAS AN ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING, SO I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THINGS OUT....

Jul 8, 2008 Power Train 108,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE ATTEMTPING TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO DRIVE, IT FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING SIGNS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 108,000.

Jul 8, 2008 Power Train 108,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE ATTEMTPING TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO DRIVE, IT FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING SIGNS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 108,000.

Jun 19, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,667 mi

THERE ARE SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY VAN. THE FIRST IS THE PLUG AT THE BASE OF THE CAPTAINS CHAIR ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BROKEN TWICE. SINCE IT IS PLASTIC-I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THIS ITEM. THE VAN HAS AN INTAKE LEAK WHICH I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX, THIS WAS DISCOVERED AT 64,000 MILES. WITH A PRICE TAG O...

Jun 19, 2008 Seats 60,667 mi

THERE ARE SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY VAN. THE FIRST IS THE PLUG AT THE BASE OF THE CAPTAINS CHAIR ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BROKEN TWICE. SINCE IT IS PLASTIC-I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THIS ITEM. THE VAN HAS AN INTAKE LEAK WHICH I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX, THIS WAS DISCOVERED AT 64,000 MILES. WITH A PRICE TAG O...

Jun 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,667 mi

THERE ARE SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY VAN. THE FIRST IS THE PLUG AT THE BASE OF THE CAPTAINS CHAIR ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BROKEN TWICE. SINCE IT IS PLASTIC-I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THIS ITEM. THE VAN HAS AN INTAKE LEAK WHICH I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX, THIS WAS DISCOVERED AT 64,000 MILES. WITH A PRICE TAG O...

Jun 19, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,667 mi

THERE ARE SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY VAN. THE FIRST IS THE PLUG AT THE BASE OF THE CAPTAINS CHAIR ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BROKEN TWICE. SINCE IT IS PLASTIC-I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THIS ITEM. THE VAN HAS AN INTAKE LEAK WHICH I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX, THIS WAS DISCOVERED AT 64,000 MILES. WITH A PRICE TAG O...

Jun 19, 2008 Seats 60,667 mi

THERE ARE SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY VAN. THE FIRST IS THE PLUG AT THE BASE OF THE CAPTAINS CHAIR ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BROKEN TWICE. SINCE IT IS PLASTIC-I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THIS ITEM. THE VAN HAS AN INTAKE LEAK WHICH I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX, THIS WAS DISCOVERED AT 64,000 MILES. WITH A PRICE TAG O...

Jun 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,667 mi

THERE ARE SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY VAN. THE FIRST IS THE PLUG AT THE BASE OF THE CAPTAINS CHAIR ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BROKEN TWICE. SINCE IT IS PLASTIC-I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THIS ITEM. THE VAN HAS AN INTAKE LEAK WHICH I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX, THIS WAS DISCOVERED AT 64,000 MILES. WITH A PRICE TAG O...

May 13, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM ,GASOLINE:STORAGE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD BE CHARGED IF HER VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE TH...

May 13, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM ,GASOLINE:STORAGE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD BE CHARGED IF HER VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE TH...

May 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS WHEN SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT APPEARED. WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO IN-TOWN SPEEDS THE VAN DROVE VERY ROUGH AND WOULD OFTEN STALL WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT. TOOK IT TO GM SHOP TO FIND OUT THAT THE ROCKER ARM POST HAD PULLED OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD...

May 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS WHEN SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT APPEARED. WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO IN-TOWN SPEEDS THE VAN DROVE VERY ROUGH AND WOULD OFTEN STALL WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT. TOOK IT TO GM SHOP TO FIND OUT THAT THE ROCKER ARM POST HAD PULLED OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD...

Apr 30, 2008 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT RUNNING AND A CHILD REACHED TO THE FRONT SEAT AND PULLED THE GEAR SHIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO REVERSE WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SLOWLY ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. A SMALL AMOUNT OF DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. I SAT IN THE RIV...

Apr 30, 2008 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT RUNNING AND A CHILD REACHED TO THE FRONT SEAT AND PULLED THE GEAR SHIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO REVERSE WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SLOWLY ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. A SMALL AMOUNT OF DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. I SAT IN THE RIV...

Apr 16, 2008 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHEN TURN BLINKER ON IT LOCKS AND UNLOCKS DOORS. WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF THE BUZZER STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY, BEEN TOLD THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE.. POSSIBLE GROUND WIRE.. NEED TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO .. THIS SHOULDN'T BE DOING THIS .. JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE A YEAR AGO.. P...

Apr 16, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHEN TURN BLINKER ON IT LOCKS AND UNLOCKS DOORS. WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF THE BUZZER STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY, BEEN TOLD THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE.. POSSIBLE GROUND WIRE.. NEED TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO .. THIS SHOULDN'T BE DOING THIS .. JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE A YEAR AGO.. P...

Apr 16, 2008 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHEN TURN BLINKER ON IT LOCKS AND UNLOCKS DOORS. WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF THE BUZZER STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY, BEEN TOLD THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE.. POSSIBLE GROUND WIRE.. NEED TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO .. THIS SHOULDN'T BE DOING THIS .. JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE A YEAR AGO.. P...

Apr 16, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHEN TURN BLINKER ON IT LOCKS AND UNLOCKS DOORS. WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF THE BUZZER STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY, BEEN TOLD THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE.. POSSIBLE GROUND WIRE.. NEED TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO .. THIS SHOULDN'T BE DOING THIS .. JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE A YEAR AGO.. P...

Mar 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN OUR 2003 CHEVY VENTURE WITH ONLY 53,000 MILES. WE ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING. THE VAN HAS OVERHEATED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A HIGH COST TO US. IT UPSETS ME TO FIND THAT CHEVROLET KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM BUT HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT IT. WHY RECALL THE VANS IN CANADA W...

Mar 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN OUR 2003 CHEVY VENTURE WITH ONLY 53,000 MILES. WE ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING. THE VAN HAS OVERHEATED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A HIGH COST TO US. IT UPSETS ME TO FIND THAT CHEVROLET KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM BUT HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT IT. WHY RECALL THE VANS IN CANADA W...

Mar 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CAUSED MY CAR TO LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CAUSED MY CAR TO LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 13, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THE VEHICLE SEVERLY JERKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLIUD AND FILTER HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH NO CHANGE IN THE CONDITION. THIS CONDITION STARTED AROUND 65,000 MILES. *TR

Mar 13, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THE VEHICLE SEVERLY JERKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLIUD AND FILTER HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH NO CHANGE IN THE CONDITION. THIS CONDITION STARTED AROUND 65,000 MILES. *TR

Jan 3, 2008 Air Bags 49,157 mi

ON 10/30/07, MY 2003 CHEVY VENTURE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE R/S SAFETY DEPLOYMENT MODULE WAS FAILING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER TOLD ME THIS WAS NOT A HUGE PROBLEM AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. HE TOLD ME THE REPAI...

Jan 3, 2008 Air Bags 49,157 mi

ON 10/30/07, MY 2003 CHEVY VENTURE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE R/S SAFETY DEPLOYMENT MODULE WAS FAILING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER TOLD ME THIS WAS NOT A HUGE PROBLEM AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. HE TOLD ME THE REPAI...

Nov 7, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

MY 2003 CHEVY VENTURE HAS A LEAKING FUEL TANK. THE LEAK IS WHERE THE PLASTIC INLET NIPPLE MEETS THE PLASTIC TANK. I CALLED GM AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VIN DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL. THE TANK WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Nov 7, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

MY 2003 CHEVY VENTURE HAS A LEAKING FUEL TANK. THE LEAK IS WHERE THE PLASTIC INLET NIPPLE MEETS THE PLASTIC TANK. I CALLED GM AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VIN DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL. THE TANK WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Oct 23, 2007 Structure 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE IS CORRODING AND RUSTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WAS NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 123,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.

Oct 23, 2007 Structure 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE IS CORRODING AND RUSTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WAS NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 123,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.

Sep 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,500 mi

ON 3 MILE IN TOWN TRIP, HEAT GAUGE SUDDENLY CLIMBED INTO THE RED. I TURNED OF CAR AND LET IT COOL. DROVE BACK HOME WITH MANY STOPS TO PREVENT OVERHEATING. TOWED IT TO A DEALER. LOWER MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET, A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM--BUT NO US RECALL, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. LABOR COSTS BROUGHT ...

Sep 23, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,800 mi

FOR NEARLY 6 MONTHS MY MINIVAN ENGINE WOULD SHUT-OFF WHILE I WAS IDLING WHILE PARKED, WAITING TO PICKUP AND TRANSPORT CHILDREN TO NEXT STOP. ONCE IT CUT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TURN THE WHEEL ENOUGH TO COAST ONTO A SIDE STREET. CURIOUSLY, WHEN VARIOUS TOW OPERA...

Sep 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,500 mi

ON 3 MILE IN TOWN TRIP, HEAT GAUGE SUDDENLY CLIMBED INTO THE RED. I TURNED OF CAR AND LET IT COOL. DROVE BACK HOME WITH MANY STOPS TO PREVENT OVERHEATING. TOWED IT TO A DEALER. LOWER MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET, A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM--BUT NO US RECALL, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. LABOR COSTS BROUGHT ...

Sep 23, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,800 mi

FOR NEARLY 6 MONTHS MY MINIVAN ENGINE WOULD SHUT-OFF WHILE I WAS IDLING WHILE PARKED, WAITING TO PICKUP AND TRANSPORT CHILDREN TO NEXT STOP. ONCE IT CUT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TURN THE WHEEL ENOUGH TO COAST ONTO A SIDE STREET. CURIOUSLY, WHEN VARIOUS TOW OPERA...

Sep 17, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,394 mi

1.) THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REFUELED. DURING THE REFUELING IT WAS NOTICED THAT FUEL STARTED POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. 2.) LOOKING UNDER THE VEHICLE A CRACK COULD BE SEEN WHERE THE MOLDED PLASTIC FILLER NECK INTERSECTED THE FUEL TANK. A FUEL SPILL OF TWO THIRDS OF A TANK OF GASOLINE. 3.) T...

Sep 17, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,394 mi

1.) THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REFUELED. DURING THE REFUELING IT WAS NOTICED THAT FUEL STARTED POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. 2.) LOOKING UNDER THE VEHICLE A CRACK COULD BE SEEN WHERE THE MOLDED PLASTIC FILLER NECK INTERSECTED THE FUEL TANK. A FUEL SPILL OF TWO THIRDS OF A TANK OF GASOLINE. 3.) T...

Aug 22, 2007 Power Train 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK SEVERELY. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, BUT THAT DID NOT WORK. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY TESTED THE TRANSMISSION. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEALS IN THE...

Aug 22, 2007 Power Train 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK SEVERELY. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, BUT THAT DID NOT WORK. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY TESTED THE TRANSMISSION. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEALS IN THE...

Aug 20, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

GM FAILS TO RECOGNIZE THIS RECALL ON A 2003 CHEVY VENTURE FUEL TANK: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/CARS/PROBLEMS/RECALLS/RESULTS.CFM. *TR

Aug 20, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

GM FAILS TO RECOGNIZE THIS RECALL ON A 2003 CHEVY VENTURE FUEL TANK: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/CARS/PROBLEMS/RECALLS/RESULTS.CFM. *TR

Aug 10, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A FUEL LEAK WHERE THE NIPPLE MEETS THE GAS TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SIGN OF IMPACT AND WAS DUE TO AGE AND MILEAGE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 85,000.

Aug 10, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A FUEL LEAK WHERE THE NIPPLE MEETS THE GAS TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SIGN OF IMPACT AND WAS DUE TO AGE AND MILEAGE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 85,000.

Jul 18, 2007 Structure 33,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO REMAIN CLOSED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 33,000. THE CONSUMER STATED TH...

Jul 18, 2007 Structure 33,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO REMAIN CLOSED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 33,000. THE CONSUMER STATED TH...

May 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 37,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT & TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES ON THE VAN CONTINUED TO ACCUMULATE CONDENSATION IN THEM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW. THE DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT, STATING IT WAS COSMETIC, AND DID NOT INTERFERE WITH SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. WE TOOK IT FRIDAY TO GET IT INSPECTED AND...

May 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 37,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT & TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES ON THE VAN CONTINUED TO ACCUMULATE CONDENSATION IN THEM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW. THE DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT, STATING IT WAS COSMETIC, AND DID NOT INTERFERE WITH SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. WE TOOK IT FRIDAY TO GET IT INSPECTED AND...

May 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

2003 CHEVY VENTURE WITH ENGINE CODE OF E IN THE VIN (COVERED UNDER SERVICE BULLETIN) STARTED LEAKING ANTIFREEZE AND OIL FROM THE INTAKE GASKET. CALLED CHEVROLET CUSTOMER CARE AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED IN THEIR SERVICE BULLETIN. IT WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $850 TO REPAIR AND BE ...

May 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

2003 CHEVY VENTURE WITH ENGINE CODE OF E IN THE VIN (COVERED UNDER SERVICE BULLETIN) STARTED LEAKING ANTIFREEZE AND OIL FROM THE INTAKE GASKET. CALLED CHEVROLET CUSTOMER CARE AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED IN THEIR SERVICE BULLETIN. IT WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $850 TO REPAIR AND BE ...

May 4, 2007 Power Train Crash 48,040 mi

ON APRIL 27, 2007 CHEVROLET VENTURE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING ANOTHER CAR WHEN OUR FOUR YEAR OLD SON WAS SOMEHOW ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WHEN THE CAR WAS OFF. IN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW HE DID IT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THAT APPROXIMATELY 30-50 % OF THE TIME THE CAR CAN BE TAKEN OUT...

May 4, 2007 Power Train Crash 48,040 mi

ON APRIL 27, 2007 CHEVROLET VENTURE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING ANOTHER CAR WHEN OUR FOUR YEAR OLD SON WAS SOMEHOW ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WHEN THE CAR WAS OFF. IN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW HE DID IT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THAT APPROXIMATELY 30-50 % OF THE TIME THE CAR CAN BE TAKEN OUT...

Apr 17, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I FILED A COMPLAINT ALREADY ON A SIMILAR PROBLEM, ODI NUMBER 10177955 ON 1/5/2007 IN WHICH I HAD PROBLEMS WITH CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE OF MY HEADLAMPS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. THE CONDENSATION NOW LED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE HALOGEN BULB EXPLODING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING DUE TO WA...

Apr 17, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I FILED A COMPLAINT ALREADY ON A SIMILAR PROBLEM, ODI NUMBER 10177955 ON 1/5/2007 IN WHICH I HAD PROBLEMS WITH CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE OF MY HEADLAMPS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. THE CONDENSATION NOW LED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE HALOGEN BULB EXPLODING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING DUE TO WA...

Apr 17, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I FILED A COMPLAINT ALREADY ON A SIMILAR PROBLEM, ODI NUMBER 10177955 ON 1/5/2007 IN WHICH I HAD PROBLEMS WITH CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE OF MY HEADLAMPS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. THE CONDENSATION NOW LED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE HALOGEN BULB EXPLODING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING DUE TO WA...

Apr 17, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I FILED A COMPLAINT ALREADY ON A SIMILAR PROBLEM, ODI NUMBER 10177955 ON 1/5/2007 IN WHICH I HAD PROBLEMS WITH CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE OF MY HEADLAMPS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. THE CONDENSATION NOW LED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE HALOGEN BULB EXPLODING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING DUE TO WA...

Apr 11, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL GAS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AFTER INITIALLY DETECTING GAS THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE HEAD GASKET. THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A LO...

Apr 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL GAS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AFTER INITIALLY DETECTING GAS THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE HEAD GASKET. THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A LO...

Apr 11, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL GAS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AFTER INITIALLY DETECTING GAS THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE HEAD GASKET. THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A LO...

Apr 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL GAS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AFTER INITIALLY DETECTING GAS THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE HEAD GASKET. THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A LO...

Feb 7, 2007 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE IN WHICH HE HAD TO REPLACE THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCH BECAUSE THE FAN SWITCH STAYED ONLY ON THE LOW POSITION, ALLOWING FOR ONLY ONE SETTING. THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE REPLACEMENT PART AND REPLACED THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES ON HIS OWN. WHILE REPLACING T...

Feb 7, 2007 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE IN WHICH HE HAD TO REPLACE THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCH BECAUSE THE FAN SWITCH STAYED ONLY ON THE LOW POSITION, ALLOWING FOR ONLY ONE SETTING. THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE REPLACEMENT PART AND REPLACED THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES ON HIS OWN. WHILE REPLACING T...

Feb 7, 2007 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE IN WHICH HE HAD TO REPLACE THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCH BECAUSE THE FAN SWITCH STAYED ONLY ON THE LOW POSITION, ALLOWING FOR ONLY ONE SETTING. THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE REPLACEMENT PART AND REPLACED THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES ON HIS OWN. WHILE REPLACING T...

Feb 7, 2007 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE IN WHICH HE HAD TO REPLACE THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCH BECAUSE THE FAN SWITCH STAYED ONLY ON THE LOW POSITION, ALLOWING FOR ONLY ONE SETTING. THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE REPLACEMENT PART AND REPLACED THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES ON HIS OWN. WHILE REPLACING T...

Jan 11, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,000 mi

SEPTEMBER 2006 WAS TOLD MY FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I ASK THEM WHERE THE LEAK WAS AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS LEAKING AT THE FACTOR SEAL WHERE THE GAS HOSE CONNECTS TO THE FUEL TANK ITSELF. DUE TO THE FACT THAT MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED I WAS TOLD I WAS TO PAY $1500.00 T...

Jan 11, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,000 mi

SEPTEMBER 2006 WAS TOLD MY FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I ASK THEM WHERE THE LEAK WAS AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS LEAKING AT THE FACTOR SEAL WHERE THE GAS HOSE CONNECTS TO THE FUEL TANK ITSELF. DUE TO THE FACT THAT MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED I WAS TOLD I WAS TO PAY $1500.00 T...

Jan 5, 2007 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE CONDENSATION FORMING ON THE INSIDE. THIS WILL CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO BE LESS EFFECTIVE. *JB

Jan 5, 2007 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE CONDENSATION FORMING ON THE INSIDE. THIS WILL CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO BE LESS EFFECTIVE. *JB

Jan 5, 2007 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE CONDENSATION FORMING ON THE INSIDE. THIS WILL CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO BE LESS EFFECTIVE. *JB

Jan 5, 2007 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE CONDENSATION FORMING ON THE INSIDE. THIS WILL CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO BE LESS EFFECTIVE. *JB

Oct 24, 2006 Exterior Lighting 10 mi

LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT FILLS WITH WATER AND FOGS UP THE LENS COVER THUS HINDERING THE BEAM OF THE HEADLIGHT. WATER LITERALLY STANDS IN THE LIGHT SO MUCH THAT WHEN YOU BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP WITH THE LIGHTS ON, THE BEAM IS LIKE AN OCEAN WAVE. I HAVE RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY SAY THE...

Oct 24, 2006 Exterior Lighting 10 mi

LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT FILLS WITH WATER AND FOGS UP THE LENS COVER THUS HINDERING THE BEAM OF THE HEADLIGHT. WATER LITERALLY STANDS IN THE LIGHT SO MUCH THAT WHEN YOU BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP WITH THE LIGHTS ON, THE BEAM IS LIKE AN OCEAN WAVE. I HAVE RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY SAY THE...

Oct 22, 2006 Visibility 66,500 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER ARM STRIPPED ON THE MOUNT CAUSING THE WIPER BLADE TO CATCH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER BLADE DURING A RAINSTORM. NUT WAS AS TIGHT AS COULD BE. REPLACED WIPER ARM ENTIRELY. OLD PART WAS DISCARDED. *NM

Oct 22, 2006 Visibility 66,500 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER ARM STRIPPED ON THE MOUNT CAUSING THE WIPER BLADE TO CATCH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER BLADE DURING A RAINSTORM. NUT WAS AS TIGHT AS COULD BE. REPLACED WIPER ARM ENTIRELY. OLD PART WAS DISCARDED. *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Structure 110,800 mi

2003 VENTURA GAS TANK SUFFERED DAMAGE DUE TO THERE BEING NO ROAD HAZARD PROTECTION FOR THE TANK. *TS THE VEHICLE HAS A 25 GALLON FUEL TANK. THIS TANK HAS A METAL SHIELD FROM THE REAR TO WITHIN 24 INCHES FROM THE FRONT. THE FRONT AREA IS UNPROTECTED. *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Structure 110,800 mi

2003 VENTURA GAS TANK SUFFERED DAMAGE DUE TO THERE BEING NO ROAD HAZARD PROTECTION FOR THE TANK. *TS THE VEHICLE HAS A 25 GALLON FUEL TANK. THIS TANK HAS A METAL SHIELD FROM THE REAR TO WITHIN 24 INCHES FROM THE FRONT. THE FRONT AREA IS UNPROTECTED. *NM

Oct 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,363 mi

MY 2003 CHEVY VENTURE LT VAN (41,000 MI ON IT) STOPPED AT THE BOTTOM OF MY DRIVEWAY AND WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. MY SON-IN-LAW, ( A MECHANIC) CHECKED THE LEFT BACK BRAKE AND FOUND A LARGE HEAVY DUTY SPRING AND BROKEN IN HALF THAT HELD THE BRAKE SHOE TOGETHER. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS A DEFECT BUT IT ...

Oct 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,363 mi

MY 2003 CHEVY VENTURE LT VAN (41,000 MI ON IT) STOPPED AT THE BOTTOM OF MY DRIVEWAY AND WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. MY SON-IN-LAW, ( A MECHANIC) CHECKED THE LEFT BACK BRAKE AND FOUND A LARGE HEAVY DUTY SPRING AND BROKEN IN HALF THAT HELD THE BRAKE SHOE TOGETHER. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS A DEFECT BUT IT ...

Sep 11, 2006 Suspension 33,332 mi

LEFT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED AT 33332 MILES ON FEB 18, 2005 RIGHT REAR HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED AT 68781 MILES ON SEP 6, 2006. 8JB

Sep 11, 2006 Suspension 33,332 mi

LEFT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED AT 33332 MILES ON FEB 18, 2005 RIGHT REAR HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED AT 68781 MILES ON SEP 6, 2006. 8JB

Aug 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED CONDENSATION BUILT UP INSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS CAUSING THE BULB TO BLOW. THE CONTACT HAS REPLACED THE BULBS THREE TIMES.

Aug 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED CONDENSATION BUILT UP INSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS CAUSING THE BULB TO BLOW. THE CONTACT HAS REPLACED THE BULBS THREE TIMES.

Aug 10, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT STAY SHUT PROPERLY. DEALER HAS WORKED ON IT MANY TIMES RESULTING IN RE-PAINTING DOOR. LAST TIME DEALER HAD THE CAR THEY WERE GOING TO CALL CHEVY TECHNICAL TO HAVE SOMEONE COME LOOK AT IT. I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL TWO HOURS LATER SAYING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FIXE...

Aug 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALERSHIP NOTICED THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING WHILE AN OIL CHANGE WAS BEING PERFORMED. THE INTAKE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 10, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT STAY SHUT PROPERLY. DEALER HAS WORKED ON IT MANY TIMES RESULTING IN RE-PAINTING DOOR. LAST TIME DEALER HAD THE CAR THEY WERE GOING TO CALL CHEVY TECHNICAL TO HAVE SOMEONE COME LOOK AT IT. I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL TWO HOURS LATER SAYING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FIXE...

Aug 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALERSHIP NOTICED THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING WHILE AN OIL CHANGE WAS BEING PERFORMED. THE INTAKE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 7, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,084 mi

MY 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE DEVELOPED A STRESS FRACTURE AT THE BEZEL/COLLAR OF THE GAS TANK WHICH CAUSED THE TANK TO BEGIN LEAKING AT A RATE OF 1 GALLON / HR. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING, PER THE MECHANIC. HE COULD FIND NO EVIDENCE OF ANY OTHER DAMAGE. THE LEAKING WAS SO BAD THAT I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE ...

Aug 7, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,084 mi

MY 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE DEVELOPED A STRESS FRACTURE AT THE BEZEL/COLLAR OF THE GAS TANK WHICH CAUSED THE TANK TO BEGIN LEAKING AT A RATE OF 1 GALLON / HR. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING, PER THE MECHANIC. HE COULD FIND NO EVIDENCE OF ANY OTHER DAMAGE. THE LEAKING WAS SO BAD THAT I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 29, 2006 Structure 45,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR OF THE VEHICLE LATCHED CLOSE TRAPPING A CHILD'S HAND. THE KEYS WERE LOCKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND AN AMBULANCE WAS CALLED TO ASSIST. A PARAMEDIC HAD TO BREAK A WINDOW TO RELEASE THE CHILD. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT AUTO R...

Jun 29, 2006 Structure 45,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR OF THE VEHICLE LATCHED CLOSE TRAPPING A CHILD'S HAND. THE KEYS WERE LOCKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND AN AMBULANCE WAS CALLED TO ASSIST. A PARAMEDIC HAD TO BREAK A WINDOW TO RELEASE THE CHILD. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT AUTO R...

Jun 20, 2006 Exterior Lighting 83,900 mi

EXCEPT FOR CENTER BRAKE LIGHT, MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AND AT THE SAME TIME TOOK OUT MY CRUISE CONTROL. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND IT APPEARS TO BE A FAULTY 'BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH' AND I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING. *JB NO BRAKES MEAN DEFINITE ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN AN...

Jun 20, 2006 Exterior Lighting 83,900 mi

EXCEPT FOR CENTER BRAKE LIGHT, MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AND AT THE SAME TIME TOOK OUT MY CRUISE CONTROL. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND IT APPEARS TO BE A FAULTY 'BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH' AND I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING. *JB NO BRAKES MEAN DEFINITE ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN AN...

Apr 13, 2006 Visibility

THE FRONT WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING. IT IS CAUSED BY NOT HAVING STOPS IN PLACE THAT KEEPS THE WINDSHIELD FROM SLIDING OUT OF PLACE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. WE FOUND THAT WE HAD LEAK DURING A RAIN STORM. I HAD ANOTHER CARS WINDSHIELD REPLACED AND ASKED THE REPLACEMENT COMPANY TO RESEAL THE WINDSHIELD ON MY CH...

Apr 13, 2006 Structure

THE FRONT WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING. IT IS CAUSED BY NOT HAVING STOPS IN PLACE THAT KEEPS THE WINDSHIELD FROM SLIDING OUT OF PLACE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. WE FOUND THAT WE HAD LEAK DURING A RAIN STORM. I HAD ANOTHER CARS WINDSHIELD REPLACED AND ASKED THE REPLACEMENT COMPANY TO RESEAL THE WINDSHIELD ON MY CH...

Apr 13, 2006 Visibility

THE FRONT WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING. IT IS CAUSED BY NOT HAVING STOPS IN PLACE THAT KEEPS THE WINDSHIELD FROM SLIDING OUT OF PLACE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. WE FOUND THAT WE HAD LEAK DURING A RAIN STORM. I HAD ANOTHER CARS WINDSHIELD REPLACED AND ASKED THE REPLACEMENT COMPANY TO RESEAL THE WINDSHIELD ON MY CH...

Apr 13, 2006 Structure

THE FRONT WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING. IT IS CAUSED BY NOT HAVING STOPS IN PLACE THAT KEEPS THE WINDSHIELD FROM SLIDING OUT OF PLACE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. WE FOUND THAT WE HAD LEAK DURING A RAIN STORM. I HAD ANOTHER CARS WINDSHIELD REPLACED AND ASKED THE REPLACEMENT COMPANY TO RESEAL THE WINDSHIELD ON MY CH...

Apr 4, 2006 Suspension 56,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Apr 4, 2006 Suspension 56,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Dec 23, 2005 Structure 100,000 mi

WE HAVE 28 BRAUN ENTER VAN THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED FAILURES OF THE ENGINE CRADLE MOUNTS. ONE WAS A COMPLETE FAILURE DURING OPERATION THAT CAUSED THE VAN TO ACCELERATE FULLY WHEN THE FORWARD CRADLE MOUNTS FAILED COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING THE VAN. UPON A COMPLETE INSPECTION OF THE ALL 28 VANS WE REVILE...

Dec 23, 2005 Structure 100,000 mi

WE HAVE 28 BRAUN ENTER VAN THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED FAILURES OF THE ENGINE CRADLE MOUNTS. ONE WAS A COMPLETE FAILURE DURING OPERATION THAT CAUSED THE VAN TO ACCELERATE FULLY WHEN THE FORWARD CRADLE MOUNTS FAILED COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING THE VAN. UPON A COMPLETE INSPECTION OF THE ALL 28 VANS WE REVILE...

Oct 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE OWNED THIS VAN FOR 28 MONTHS WITH MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED TWICE, THE TIE RODS ON BOTH SIDES, THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE GLOVE BOX LOCK, THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT TWICE, THE ENGINE "SEALS", THE COOLA...

Oct 15, 2005 Steering

I HAVE OWNED THIS VAN FOR 28 MONTHS WITH MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED TWICE, THE TIE RODS ON BOTH SIDES, THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE GLOVE BOX LOCK, THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT TWICE, THE ENGINE "SEALS", THE COOLA...

Oct 15, 2005 Steering

I HAVE OWNED THIS VAN FOR 28 MONTHS WITH MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED TWICE, THE TIE RODS ON BOTH SIDES, THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE GLOVE BOX LOCK, THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT TWICE, THE ENGINE "SEALS", THE COOLA...

Oct 15, 2005 Visibility

I HAVE OWNED THIS VAN FOR 28 MONTHS WITH MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED TWICE, THE TIE RODS ON BOTH SIDES, THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE GLOVE BOX LOCK, THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT TWICE, THE ENGINE "SEALS", THE COOLA...

Oct 15, 2005 Air Bags

I HAVE OWNED THIS VAN FOR 28 MONTHS WITH MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED TWICE, THE TIE RODS ON BOTH SIDES, THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE GLOVE BOX LOCK, THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT TWICE, THE ENGINE "SEALS", THE COOLA...

Oct 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE OWNED THIS VAN FOR 28 MONTHS WITH MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED TWICE, THE TIE RODS ON BOTH SIDES, THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE GLOVE BOX LOCK, THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT TWICE, THE ENGINE "SEALS", THE COOLA...

Oct 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE OWNED THIS VAN FOR 28 MONTHS WITH MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED TWICE, THE TIE RODS ON BOTH SIDES, THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE GLOVE BOX LOCK, THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT TWICE, THE ENGINE "SEALS", THE COOLA...

Oct 15, 2005 Steering

I HAVE OWNED THIS VAN FOR 28 MONTHS WITH MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED TWICE, THE TIE RODS ON BOTH SIDES, THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE GLOVE BOX LOCK, THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT TWICE, THE ENGINE "SEALS", THE COOLA...

Oct 15, 2005 Steering

I HAVE OWNED THIS VAN FOR 28 MONTHS WITH MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED TWICE, THE TIE RODS ON BOTH SIDES, THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE GLOVE BOX LOCK, THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT TWICE, THE ENGINE "SEALS", THE COOLA...

Oct 15, 2005 Visibility

I HAVE OWNED THIS VAN FOR 28 MONTHS WITH MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED TWICE, THE TIE RODS ON BOTH SIDES, THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE GLOVE BOX LOCK, THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT TWICE, THE ENGINE "SEALS", THE COOLA...

Oct 15, 2005 Air Bags

I HAVE OWNED THIS VAN FOR 28 MONTHS WITH MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED TWICE, THE TIE RODS ON BOTH SIDES, THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE GLOVE BOX LOCK, THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT TWICE, THE ENGINE "SEALS", THE COOLA...

Oct 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE OWNED THIS VAN FOR 28 MONTHS WITH MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED TWICE, THE TIE RODS ON BOTH SIDES, THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE GLOVE BOX LOCK, THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT TWICE, THE ENGINE "SEALS", THE COOLA...

Sep 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER SAID THE NECK OF GAS TANK CRACKED. THE TANK WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. THE CALLER STATED GAS LEAKED AT THE CRACK WHICH WAS IN THE NECK RIGHT WHERE THE BODY OF THE TANK STARTED. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. MANUFACTURER SAID IT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. THEY WIL...

Sep 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER SAID THE NECK OF GAS TANK CRACKED. THE TANK WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. THE CALLER STATED GAS LEAKED AT THE CRACK WHICH WAS IN THE NECK RIGHT WHERE THE BODY OF THE TANK STARTED. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. MANUFACTURER SAID IT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. THEY WIL...

Sep 27, 2005 Electrical System Fire

DT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CLAIMED IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UP UNDER THE DASH. THIS HAPPENED ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, BUT IN THIS AREA IT COULD SMELL LIKE THA...

Sep 27, 2005 Electrical System Fire

DT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CLAIMED IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UP UNDER THE DASH. THIS HAPPENED ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, BUT IN THIS AREA IT COULD SMELL LIKE THA...

Sep 26, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 35,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS ON CHEVY VENTURE VAN KEEP OPENING , VAN IS UNSAFE FOR KIDS OR ANYONE TO RIDE IN THE BACK BECAUSE WE AREN'T SURE IF THE DOORS WILL OPEN UP . DEALERSHIP TOLD US TO DRIVE THE VAN UNTIL DOORS OPEN AGAIN SO THEY CAN FIND THE PROBLEM, I CAN'T KEEP ANYTHING INSIDE THE VAN BECAUSE YOU THINK TH...

Sep 26, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 35,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS ON CHEVY VENTURE VAN KEEP OPENING , VAN IS UNSAFE FOR KIDS OR ANYONE TO RIDE IN THE BACK BECAUSE WE AREN'T SURE IF THE DOORS WILL OPEN UP . DEALERSHIP TOLD US TO DRIVE THE VAN UNTIL DOORS OPEN AGAIN SO THEY CAN FIND THE PROBLEM, I CAN'T KEEP ANYTHING INSIDE THE VAN BECAUSE YOU THINK TH...

Sep 15, 2005 Suspension 30,811 mi

HAD A SUSPENSION RATTLE AND DEALER INSPECTED IT ON 6/28/05 AND FOUND TWO BAD TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS AND A BAD SHOCK ABSORBER (DEALER REPLACED THE PARTS). ON 8/24/05 I HAD A BANGING NOISE AGAIN IN THE REAR AND THE DEALER FOUND THE OTHER SHOCK ABSORBER NO GOOD (DEALER REPLACED). ON 9/8/05 I STARTED H...

Sep 15, 2005 Suspension 30,811 mi

HAD A SUSPENSION RATTLE AND DEALER INSPECTED IT ON 6/28/05 AND FOUND TWO BAD TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS AND A BAD SHOCK ABSORBER (DEALER REPLACED THE PARTS). ON 8/24/05 I HAD A BANGING NOISE AGAIN IN THE REAR AND THE DEALER FOUND THE OTHER SHOCK ABSORBER NO GOOD (DEALER REPLACED). ON 9/8/05 I STARTED H...

Sep 14, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 46,600 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY VENTURE MINI-VAN. THE GAS TANK HAS COME APART AT THE FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY. THIS IS A MOLDED TANK AND IS ALL ONE PIECE. MY VEHICLE HAS 46,000 MILES ON IT. G.M. IS WILLING TO PAY FOR HALF THE COST WHICH STILL AMOUNTS TO $500.00 BECAUSE THE ESTIMATE I HAVE RECEIVED FROM THE DEALER W...

Sep 14, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 46,600 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY VENTURE MINI-VAN. THE GAS TANK HAS COME APART AT THE FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY. THIS IS A MOLDED TANK AND IS ALL ONE PIECE. MY VEHICLE HAS 46,000 MILES ON IT. G.M. IS WILLING TO PAY FOR HALF THE COST WHICH STILL AMOUNTS TO $500.00 BECAUSE THE ESTIMATE I HAVE RECEIVED FROM THE DEALER W...

Aug 12, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 21,455 mi

DT: RECEIVED A RECALL FOR 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. HUSBAND TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE THE RIGHT HAND SLIDING DOOR HANDLE REPLACED. WHEN HUSBAND BROUGHT VEHICLE HOME CONSUMER GOT INSIDE AND CLOSED DOOR WITH POWER BUTTON AND THEN MANUALLY TRIED TO OPEN THIS NEW LATCH HANDLE AND IT WOULD NOT OPEN....

Aug 12, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 21,455 mi

DT: RECEIVED A RECALL FOR 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. HUSBAND TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE THE RIGHT HAND SLIDING DOOR HANDLE REPLACED. WHEN HUSBAND BROUGHT VEHICLE HOME CONSUMER GOT INSIDE AND CLOSED DOOR WITH POWER BUTTON AND THEN MANUALLY TRIED TO OPEN THIS NEW LATCH HANDLE AND IT WOULD NOT OPEN....

Aug 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON THE MINI VAN WILL OPEN IT BUT DID NOT HAVE SENSOR TO RETRACT. IT ALMOST SHUT SON IN THE DOOR. THIS HAPPENED ON JULY 23, 2005. HAS BEEN BACK AND FORTH TO THE DEALER. THE GM REPRESENTATIVE LOOKED AT VEHICLE AND TOLD CONSUMER IT WAS DIFFERENT. THE OLDER MODELS TAKE ...

Aug 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2 YEAR OLD SON WAS CLIMBING IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR WHEN THE AUTOMATIC DOOR STARTING CLOSING. THE DOOR DID NOT STOP WHEN IT HIT HIM CLOSING HIM IN THE DOOR. IT TOOK MY ENTIRE WEIGHT TO PUSH THE DOOR BACK OFF OF HIM. DEALERSHIPS SYSTEM THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE DOOR, THAT THE 2003 VENTURES...

Aug 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON THE MINI VAN WILL OPEN IT BUT DID NOT HAVE SENSOR TO RETRACT. IT ALMOST SHUT SON IN THE DOOR. THIS HAPPENED ON JULY 23, 2005. HAS BEEN BACK AND FORTH TO THE DEALER. THE GM REPRESENTATIVE LOOKED AT VEHICLE AND TOLD CONSUMER IT WAS DIFFERENT. THE OLDER MODELS TAKE ...

Aug 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2 YEAR OLD SON WAS CLIMBING IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR WHEN THE AUTOMATIC DOOR STARTING CLOSING. THE DOOR DID NOT STOP WHEN IT HIT HIM CLOSING HIM IN THE DOOR. IT TOOK MY ENTIRE WEIGHT TO PUSH THE DOOR BACK OFF OF HIM. DEALERSHIPS SYSTEM THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE DOOR, THAT THE 2003 VENTURES...

Jul 17, 2005 Exterior Lighting 41,500 mi

ON MY 2003 CHEVY VENTURE EXTENDED I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH TAIL LIGHT BRAKING BULBS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE BULBS ELEMENTS INSIDE THE BULB DIDN'T BURN OUT THEY SHORTED OUT AT THE SOCKET ON BOTH DRIVE AND PASSENGER SIDE MELTING THE BULB TO THE SOCKET. I'M AFRAID THAT THIS IS GOOING TO CREATE A ELEC...

Jul 17, 2005 Exterior Lighting 41,500 mi

ON MY 2003 CHEVY VENTURE EXTENDED I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH TAIL LIGHT BRAKING BULBS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE BULBS ELEMENTS INSIDE THE BULB DIDN'T BURN OUT THEY SHORTED OUT AT THE SOCKET ON BOTH DRIVE AND PASSENGER SIDE MELTING THE BULB TO THE SOCKET. I'M AFRAID THAT THIS IS GOOING TO CREATE A ELEC...

Jul 15, 2005 Air Bags Crash 40,238 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES SHE WAS IN A SIDE AND FRONT END COLLISION AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VAN WAS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER BECAUSE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED OUT OF STATE. *AK *NM

Jul 15, 2005 Air Bags Crash 40,238 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES SHE WAS IN A SIDE AND FRONT END COLLISION AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VAN WAS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER BECAUSE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED OUT OF STATE. *AK *NM

Jun 16, 2005 Visibility 5,862 mi

DRIVERS SIDE WIPER ARM NUT KEEPS COMMING LOOSE MAKEING THE WIPERS UNABLE TO WORK

Jun 16, 2005 Visibility 5,862 mi

DRIVERS SIDE WIPER ARM NUT KEEPS COMMING LOOSE MAKEING THE WIPERS UNABLE TO WORK

Jun 3, 2005 Structure 24,000 mi

DT: WHEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR SHUT CONSUMER IS AFRAID HIS CHILDREN WILL GET THEIR FINDERS CAUGHT IN THERE. *AK

Jun 3, 2005 Structure 24,000 mi

DT: WHEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR SHUT CONSUMER IS AFRAID HIS CHILDREN WILL GET THEIR FINDERS CAUGHT IN THERE. *AK

May 23, 2005 Structure 26,674 mi

DT: WHILE GETTING OUT OF THE VAN ON PASSENGER SIDE BACK SLIDING DOOR A THREE YEAR OLD CHILD GOT HER LEG CAUGHT IN THE V-BAR. THE DOOR WOULD NOT STOP OPENING, THE DOOR DRAGGED HER WHILE IT WAS OPENING. CALLER WAS TRYING TO BRACE THE DOOR SO IT WOULD NOT OPEN ANY FURTHER, AND SOMEONE ELSE WAS TRYIN...

May 23, 2005 Seats 30,000 mi

DT: MIDDLE SEAT IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH BENDING BACKWARDS ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. HAS BEEN REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES ,AND CONTINUES TO COME OUT OF PLACE. DEALERSHIP BENDS SEAT INTO PLACE, BUT TIME IN BETWEEN THE FIX AND THE RETURN OF THE PROBLEM IS BECOMING SHORTER AND SHORTER. DEALER REPORTS THERE ...

May 23, 2005 Structure 26,674 mi

DT: WHILE GETTING OUT OF THE VAN ON PASSENGER SIDE BACK SLIDING DOOR A THREE YEAR OLD CHILD GOT HER LEG CAUGHT IN THE V-BAR. THE DOOR WOULD NOT STOP OPENING, THE DOOR DRAGGED HER WHILE IT WAS OPENING. CALLER WAS TRYING TO BRACE THE DOOR SO IT WOULD NOT OPEN ANY FURTHER, AND SOMEONE ELSE WAS TRYIN...

May 23, 2005 Seats 30,000 mi

DT: MIDDLE SEAT IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH BENDING BACKWARDS ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. HAS BEEN REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES ,AND CONTINUES TO COME OUT OF PLACE. DEALERSHIP BENDS SEAT INTO PLACE, BUT TIME IN BETWEEN THE FIX AND THE RETURN OF THE PROBLEM IS BECOMING SHORTER AND SHORTER. DEALER REPORTS THERE ...

May 4, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

(1) PASSENGER WAS TRYING TO OPEN REAR SLIDING DOOR BY HANDLE (2) PASSENGER RIGHT ARM GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DOOR HANDLE AND BACK OF THE SEAT. PASSENGER IS CURRENTLY IN THERAPHY FOR THE INJURY. (3) N/A

May 4, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

(1) PASSENGER WAS TRYING TO OPEN REAR SLIDING DOOR BY HANDLE (2) PASSENGER RIGHT ARM GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DOOR HANDLE AND BACK OF THE SEAT. PASSENGER IS CURRENTLY IN THERAPHY FOR THE INJURY. (3) N/A

Apr 11, 2005 Power Train Crash 40,356 mi

THE GEAR IS SUPPOSE TO LOCK FOR SAFETY, AND ONLY BE APPLIED WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED AS CHILD SAFETY PROTECTION. CONSUMER'S CHILD GOT INTO THE VEHICLE, PLACED IT INTO GEAR, AND CRASHED THE VEHICLE, NEARLY INJURING SEVERAL CHILDREN ON A PLAYGROUND. NO ONE WAS INJURED, HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE COLLID...

Apr 11, 2005 Power Train Crash 40,356 mi

THE GEAR IS SUPPOSE TO LOCK FOR SAFETY, AND ONLY BE APPLIED WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED AS CHILD SAFETY PROTECTION. CONSUMER'S CHILD GOT INTO THE VEHICLE, PLACED IT INTO GEAR, AND CRASHED THE VEHICLE, NEARLY INJURING SEVERAL CHILDREN ON A PLAYGROUND. NO ONE WAS INJURED, HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE COLLID...

Apr 7, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 12,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDINIG DOOR ON MY 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE IS STAYING SHUT AND IS COMING OPEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT!*AK

Apr 7, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 12,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDINIG DOOR ON MY 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE IS STAYING SHUT AND IS COMING OPEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT!*AK

Mar 30, 2005 Electrical System 6,712 mi

RE DEFECTIVE 2003 CHEVY VENTURE HORN, REQUESTING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION FOR POSSIBLE SERVICE BULLETIN FM NHTSA. *BF THE HORN DID NOT PRODUCE A SOUND SUFFICIENTLY LOUD ENOUGH TO SERVE AS A WARNING TO PEDESTRIANS OR DRIVERS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE HORN BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INDICATED T...

Mar 30, 2005 Electrical System 6,712 mi

RE DEFECTIVE 2003 CHEVY VENTURE HORN, REQUESTING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION FOR POSSIBLE SERVICE BULLETIN FM NHTSA. *BF THE HORN DID NOT PRODUCE A SOUND SUFFICIENTLY LOUD ENOUGH TO SERVE AS A WARNING TO PEDESTRIANS OR DRIVERS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE HORN BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INDICATED T...

Mar 29, 2005 Electrical System 6,712 mi

2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE INADEQUATE HORN. ****NO ANSWER REQUIRED****. *MR THE HORN DID NOT PRODUCE A SOUND SUFFICIENTLY LOUD ENOUGH TO SERVE AS A WARNING TO PEDESTRIANS OR DRIVERS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT EH HORN BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE HORN WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. *NM

Mar 29, 2005 Electrical System 6,712 mi

2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE INADEQUATE HORN. ****NO ANSWER REQUIRED****. *MR THE HORN DID NOT PRODUCE A SOUND SUFFICIENTLY LOUD ENOUGH TO SERVE AS A WARNING TO PEDESTRIANS OR DRIVERS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT EH HORN BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE HORN WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. *NM

Feb 23, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO PULL THE DOOR OPEN MANUALLY, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER DROVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE DOOR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...

Feb 23, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO PULL THE DOOR OPEN MANUALLY, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER DROVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE DOOR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...

Feb 16, 2005 Exterior Lighting

FLASHING OF LIGHTS AND FUEL GAUGE FLOATS DRASTICALLY CONSTANTLY. *BF THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH LOW BRAKE FLUID, THE DOOR AJAR, THE REAR HATCH AJAR, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON. *SC

Feb 16, 2005 Fuel System, Other

FLASHING OF LIGHTS AND FUEL GAUGE FLOATS DRASTICALLY CONSTANTLY. *BF THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH LOW BRAKE FLUID, THE DOOR AJAR, THE REAR HATCH AJAR, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON. *SC

Feb 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FLASHING OF LIGHTS AND FUEL GAUGE FLOATS DRASTICALLY CONSTANTLY. *BF THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH LOW BRAKE FLUID, THE DOOR AJAR, THE REAR HATCH AJAR, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON. *SC

Feb 16, 2005 Structure

FLASHING OF LIGHTS AND FUEL GAUGE FLOATS DRASTICALLY CONSTANTLY. *BF THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH LOW BRAKE FLUID, THE DOOR AJAR, THE REAR HATCH AJAR, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON. *SC

Feb 16, 2005 Exterior Lighting

FLASHING OF LIGHTS AND FUEL GAUGE FLOATS DRASTICALLY CONSTANTLY. *BF THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH LOW BRAKE FLUID, THE DOOR AJAR, THE REAR HATCH AJAR, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON. *SC

Feb 16, 2005 Fuel System, Other

FLASHING OF LIGHTS AND FUEL GAUGE FLOATS DRASTICALLY CONSTANTLY. *BF THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH LOW BRAKE FLUID, THE DOOR AJAR, THE REAR HATCH AJAR, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON. *SC

Feb 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FLASHING OF LIGHTS AND FUEL GAUGE FLOATS DRASTICALLY CONSTANTLY. *BF THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH LOW BRAKE FLUID, THE DOOR AJAR, THE REAR HATCH AJAR, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON. *SC

Feb 16, 2005 Structure

FLASHING OF LIGHTS AND FUEL GAUGE FLOATS DRASTICALLY CONSTANTLY. *BF THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH LOW BRAKE FLUID, THE DOOR AJAR, THE REAR HATCH AJAR, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON. *SC

Jan 27, 2005 Electrical System 27,335 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE AND WENT OUT. THIS OCCURRED REPEATEDLY FOR ABOUT 45 SECONDS . CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 6 OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO IGNORE THIS. *A...

Jan 27, 2005 Electrical System 27,335 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE AND WENT OUT. THIS OCCURRED REPEATEDLY FOR ABOUT 45 SECONDS . CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 6 OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO IGNORE THIS. *A...

Jan 24, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 17,000 mi

WHEN OPENING THE POWER DOOR THE PASSENGERS WRIST BECAME CAUGHT IN THE HANDLE. AS A RESULT HER RIGHT WRIST WAS BROKEN. *JB *SC

Jan 24, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 17,000 mi

WHEN OPENING THE POWER DOOR THE PASSENGERS WRIST BECAME CAUGHT IN THE HANDLE. AS A RESULT HER RIGHT WRIST WAS BROKEN. *JB *SC

Jan 6, 2005 Suspension

FOR THE FIRST TIME I HAD 6 ADULTS IN OUR CHEVRXOLET MINI-VAN. WE WERE TRAVING ABOUT 35 TO 40 MPH WHEN WE HIT SOME BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE VAN MADE A LOUD NOISE NOT JUST ONCE BUT EVER TIME WE HIT A ROUGH PATCH IN THE ROAD. I'M ALMOST SURE THE VAN BOTTOMED OUT. I WENT TO 3 DEALERSHIPS AND NO ONE SEE'S...

Jan 6, 2005 Suspension

FOR THE FIRST TIME I HAD 6 ADULTS IN OUR CHEVRXOLET MINI-VAN. WE WERE TRAVING ABOUT 35 TO 40 MPH WHEN WE HIT SOME BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE VAN MADE A LOUD NOISE NOT JUST ONCE BUT EVER TIME WE HIT A ROUGH PATCH IN THE ROAD. I'M ALMOST SURE THE VAN BOTTOMED OUT. I WENT TO 3 DEALERSHIPS AND NO ONE SEE'S...

Dec 30, 2004 Tires 28,000 mi

FIRESTONE TIRE HAD A INSIDE SIDEWALL BOWOUT. MODEL NUMBER FR680 SIZE P215/70R15. *AK

Dec 30, 2004 Tires 28,000 mi

FIRESTONE TIRE HAD A INSIDE SIDEWALL BOWOUT. MODEL NUMBER FR680 SIZE P215/70R15. *AK

Dec 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

I HAVE JUST BEEN NOTIFIED BY A LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP THAT OUR 2003 CHEVY VENTURE, WITH 40000 MILES ON A 3.4L V6 ENGINE, NEEDS THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE, IN FACT GM ISSUED A RECALL IN CANADA TO ...

Dec 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

I HAVE JUST BEEN NOTIFIED BY A LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP THAT OUR 2003 CHEVY VENTURE, WITH 40000 MILES ON A 3.4L V6 ENGINE, NEEDS THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE, IN FACT GM ISSUED A RECALL IN CANADA TO ...

Dec 3, 2004 Structure

DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC DOORS ON THE 2003 VENTURE. THE THIRD TIME WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR NOT STOPPING WHEN IT HIT THE CONSUMER. *BF NO ANSWER REQUIRED - NO CONTACT INFORMATION PROVIDED. *MJJ *SC *JB

Dec 3, 2004 Structure

DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC DOORS ON THE 2003 VENTURE. THE THIRD TIME WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR NOT STOPPING WHEN IT HIT THE CONSUMER. *BF NO ANSWER REQUIRED - NO CONTACT INFORMATION PROVIDED. *MJJ *SC *JB

Oct 19, 2004 Power Train 11,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT VEHICLE ROLLED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WRONG, AND THAT WAS THE NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *TC

Oct 19, 2004 Structure 18,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LOCKED, THE SLIDING DOOR OPENED. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN AN OBJECT WAS IN THE WAY OF THE SLIDING DOOR IT CONTINUED TO CLOSE INSTEAD OF DISENGAGING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB THERE IS NO CYLINDER LOCK AND KEY. *TC

Oct 19, 2004 Power Train 11,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT VEHICLE ROLLED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WRONG, AND THAT WAS THE NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *TC

Oct 19, 2004 Structure 18,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LOCKED, THE SLIDING DOOR OPENED. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN AN OBJECT WAS IN THE WAY OF THE SLIDING DOOR IT CONTINUED TO CLOSE INSTEAD OF DISENGAGING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB THERE IS NO CYLINDER LOCK AND KEY. *TC

Oct 18, 2004 Seat Belts

WE HAVE FOUND THAT DUE TO THE ANGLE OF THE SEAT BELT RECEIVER, A CHILD SAFETY SEAT CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY IMMOBILIZED IN EITHER OUTBOARD SECOND ROW POSITION. I AM AN EX-NHTSA CAR SAFETY SEAT TECHNICIAN, AND KNOW HOW TO INSTALL VERY WELL. SHORT OF USING A LATCH KIT (WHICH WE ARE NOW USING), THERE IS ...

Oct 18, 2004 Seat Belts

WE HAVE FOUND THAT DUE TO THE ANGLE OF THE SEAT BELT RECEIVER, A CHILD SAFETY SEAT CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY IMMOBILIZED IN EITHER OUTBOARD SECOND ROW POSITION. I AM AN EX-NHTSA CAR SAFETY SEAT TECHNICIAN, AND KNOW HOW TO INSTALL VERY WELL. SHORT OF USING A LATCH KIT (WHICH WE ARE NOW USING), THERE IS ...

Oct 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING TWICE. THIS CAUSED DIFFICULT STEERING AND NEAR COLLISION. WILL CONTACT DEALER FOR INSPECTION / REPAIR. VAN HAS ONLY 22K MILES. *NM

Oct 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING TWICE. THIS CAUSED DIFFICULT STEERING AND NEAR COLLISION. WILL CONTACT DEALER FOR INSPECTION / REPAIR. VAN HAS ONLY 22K MILES. *NM

Oct 7, 2004 Suspension 15,000 mi

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WORE OUT. UNDE RNORMAL DRIVING IT FELT LIKE THE BOTTOM WAS GOING TO FALL OUT. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT COOPERATE, THEY STATED IT WAS NORMAL FOR SHOCKS TO WEAR. DEALER HEARD THE SAME NOISE UPON DRIVING.*AK

Oct 7, 2004 Suspension 15,000 mi

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WORE OUT. UNDE RNORMAL DRIVING IT FELT LIKE THE BOTTOM WAS GOING TO FALL OUT. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT COOPERATE, THEY STATED IT WAS NORMAL FOR SHOCKS TO WEAR. DEALER HEARD THE SAME NOISE UPON DRIVING.*AK

Sep 24, 2004 Structure 30,080 mi

(1) ON 9/7/04 I PURCHASED A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN. IT IS A WB EDITION WITH TWO SLIDING SIDE DOORS. ON 9/19/04 THREE OF MY FOUR CHILDREN AND MYSELF WERE PICKING MY FINACE' UP FROM WORK ON OLD RT. 66 IN OATMAN AZ. I CLIMBED INTO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, MY 8 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER GOT INTO THE PASSE...

Sep 24, 2004 Structure 30,080 mi

(1) ON 9/7/04 I PURCHASED A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN. IT IS A WB EDITION WITH TWO SLIDING SIDE DOORS. ON 9/19/04 THREE OF MY FOUR CHILDREN AND MYSELF WERE PICKING MY FINACE' UP FROM WORK ON OLD RT. 66 IN OATMAN AZ. I CLIMBED INTO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, MY 8 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER GOT INTO THE PASSE...

Aug 18, 2004 Structure

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND TURNING TO THE LEFT VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, PROBLEM WITH BOTH SLIDING DOORS OPENING AND CLOSING ON THEIR OWN. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Aug 18, 2004 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND TURNING TO THE LEFT VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, PROBLEM WITH BOTH SLIDING DOORS OPENING AND CLOSING ON THEIR OWN. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Aug 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND TURNING TO THE LEFT VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, PROBLEM WITH BOTH SLIDING DOORS OPENING AND CLOSING ON THEIR OWN. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Aug 18, 2004 Structure

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND TURNING TO THE LEFT VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, PROBLEM WITH BOTH SLIDING DOORS OPENING AND CLOSING ON THEIR OWN. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Aug 18, 2004 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND TURNING TO THE LEFT VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, PROBLEM WITH BOTH SLIDING DOORS OPENING AND CLOSING ON THEIR OWN. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Aug 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND TURNING TO THE LEFT VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, PROBLEM WITH BOTH SLIDING DOORS OPENING AND CLOSING ON THEIR OWN. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Jul 6, 2004 Structure

THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *AK AS THE PERSON OPENED THE DOOR, THEIR WRIST HUNG ON THE INSIDE HANDLE AND CONSEQUENTLY HE/SHE WRIST WAS BROKEN. *SC *JB PE04064.PCO

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH DRIVE TRAIN AND/OR TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING ON 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *MR ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE VEHICLE IS ON DRIVE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. REPAIRS WHERE ALSO MADE ON BRAKES, AND SLIDING DOOR. *LA

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH DRIVE TRAIN AND/OR TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING ON 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *MR ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE VEHICLE IS ON DRIVE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. REPAIRS WHERE ALSO MADE ON BRAKES, AND SLIDING DOOR. *LA

Jul 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH DRIVE TRAIN AND/OR TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING ON 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *MR ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE VEHICLE IS ON DRIVE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. REPAIRS WHERE ALSO MADE ON BRAKES, AND SLIDING DOOR. *LA

Jul 6, 2004 Structure

PROBLEMS WITH DRIVE TRAIN AND/OR TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING ON 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *MR ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE VEHICLE IS ON DRIVE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. REPAIRS WHERE ALSO MADE ON BRAKES, AND SLIDING DOOR. *LA

Jul 6, 2004 Structure

THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *AK AS THE PERSON OPENED THE DOOR, THEIR WRIST HUNG ON THE INSIDE HANDLE AND CONSEQUENTLY HE/SHE WRIST WAS BROKEN. *SC *JB PE04064.PCO

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH DRIVE TRAIN AND/OR TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING ON 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *MR ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE VEHICLE IS ON DRIVE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. REPAIRS WHERE ALSO MADE ON BRAKES, AND SLIDING DOOR. *LA

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH DRIVE TRAIN AND/OR TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING ON 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *MR ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE VEHICLE IS ON DRIVE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. REPAIRS WHERE ALSO MADE ON BRAKES, AND SLIDING DOOR. *LA

Jul 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH DRIVE TRAIN AND/OR TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING ON 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *MR ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE VEHICLE IS ON DRIVE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. REPAIRS WHERE ALSO MADE ON BRAKES, AND SLIDING DOOR. *LA

Jul 6, 2004 Structure

PROBLEMS WITH DRIVE TRAIN AND/OR TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING ON 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *MR ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE VEHICLE IS ON DRIVE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. REPAIRS WHERE ALSO MADE ON BRAKES, AND SLIDING DOOR. *LA

Jun 28, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED FUEL PUMP KEPT MALFUNCTIONING. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PEP BOYS FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE WARRANTY EXPIRED. CONSUMER FELT THAT THERE MUST BE SOME KIND OF A DEFECT IN VEHICLE TO CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO MALFUNCTION. *AK

Jun 28, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED FUEL PUMP KEPT MALFUNCTIONING. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PEP BOYS FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE WARRANTY EXPIRED. CONSUMER FELT THAT THERE MUST BE SOME KIND OF A DEFECT IN VEHICLE TO CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO MALFUNCTION. *AK

Jun 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH MALFUNCTIONING DRIVE TRAIN AND OR TRANSMISSION. *MR THE CONSUMER RELEASED THE BRAKE AND ATTEMPTED TO PLACE HIS FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE VAN ROLLED BACKWARDS. THIS OCCURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, ONE OF WHICH THE VEHICLE ALMOST STRUCK THE CONSUMERS FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD. (THE SE...

Jun 4, 2004 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH MALFUNCTIONING DRIVE TRAIN AND OR TRANSMISSION. *MR THE CONSUMER RELEASED THE BRAKE AND ATTEMPTED TO PLACE HIS FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE VAN ROLLED BACKWARDS. THIS OCCURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, ONE OF WHICH THE VEHICLE ALMOST STRUCK THE CONSUMERS FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD. (THE SE...

Jun 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH MALFUNCTIONING DRIVE TRAIN AND OR TRANSMISSION. *MR THE CONSUMER RELEASED THE BRAKE AND ATTEMPTED TO PLACE HIS FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE VAN ROLLED BACKWARDS. THIS OCCURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, ONE OF WHICH THE VEHICLE ALMOST STRUCK THE CONSUMERS FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD. (THE SE...

Jun 4, 2004 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH MALFUNCTIONING DRIVE TRAIN AND OR TRANSMISSION. *MR THE CONSUMER RELEASED THE BRAKE AND ATTEMPTED TO PLACE HIS FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE VAN ROLLED BACKWARDS. THIS OCCURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, ONE OF WHICH THE VEHICLE ALMOST STRUCK THE CONSUMERS FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD. (THE SE...

May 11, 2004 Suspension 36,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE STEERING BECAME TOO RELAXED. THE CONSUMER WAS COMPENSATING WITH STEERING, TRYING TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM DRIFTING TO THE LEFT. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE LEFT HUB ASSEMBLY. NOW THE RIGHT HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *NM

May 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,484 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF REAR END PROBLEM. CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT MANUFACTURER NEVER SEALED THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO DRY OUT THE VEHICLE. ALSO, A MOLDY MILDE...

May 11, 2004 Suspension 33,484 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF REAR END PROBLEM. CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT MANUFACTURER NEVER SEALED THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO DRY OUT THE VEHICLE. ALSO, A MOLDY MILDE...

May 11, 2004 Structure 33,484 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF REAR END PROBLEM. CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT MANUFACTURER NEVER SEALED THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO DRY OUT THE VEHICLE. ALSO, A MOLDY MILDE...

May 11, 2004 Electrical System 33,484 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF REAR END PROBLEM. CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT MANUFACTURER NEVER SEALED THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO DRY OUT THE VEHICLE. ALSO, A MOLDY MILDE...

May 11, 2004 Visibility 33,484 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF REAR END PROBLEM. CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT MANUFACTURER NEVER SEALED THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO DRY OUT THE VEHICLE. ALSO, A MOLDY MILDE...

May 11, 2004 Suspension 36,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE STEERING BECAME TOO RELAXED. THE CONSUMER WAS COMPENSATING WITH STEERING, TRYING TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM DRIFTING TO THE LEFT. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE LEFT HUB ASSEMBLY. NOW THE RIGHT HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *NM

May 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,484 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF REAR END PROBLEM. CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT MANUFACTURER NEVER SEALED THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO DRY OUT THE VEHICLE. ALSO, A MOLDY MILDE...

May 11, 2004 Suspension 33,484 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF REAR END PROBLEM. CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT MANUFACTURER NEVER SEALED THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO DRY OUT THE VEHICLE. ALSO, A MOLDY MILDE...

May 11, 2004 Structure 33,484 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF REAR END PROBLEM. CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT MANUFACTURER NEVER SEALED THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO DRY OUT THE VEHICLE. ALSO, A MOLDY MILDE...

May 11, 2004 Electrical System 33,484 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF REAR END PROBLEM. CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT MANUFACTURER NEVER SEALED THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO DRY OUT THE VEHICLE. ALSO, A MOLDY MILDE...

May 11, 2004 Visibility 33,484 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF REAR END PROBLEM. CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT MANUFACTURER NEVER SEALED THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO DRY OUT THE VEHICLE. ALSO, A MOLDY MILDE...

Apr 28, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 8,894 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED CHIN INJURIES, PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT SUSTAINED KNEE INJURIES, AND PASSENGER IN THE SECOND SEAT SUSTAINED HEAD INJU...

Apr 28, 2004 Air Bags Crash 8,894 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED CHIN INJURIES, PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT SUSTAINED KNEE INJURIES, AND PASSENGER IN THE SECOND SEAT SUSTAINED HEAD INJU...

Apr 28, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 8,894 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED CHIN INJURIES, PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT SUSTAINED KNEE INJURIES, AND PASSENGER IN THE SECOND SEAT SUSTAINED HEAD INJU...

Apr 28, 2004 Air Bags Crash 8,894 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED CHIN INJURIES, PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT SUSTAINED KNEE INJURIES, AND PASSENGER IN THE SECOND SEAT SUSTAINED HEAD INJU...

Apr 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,519 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN VEHICLE DIES UNEXPECTEDLY. *AK *MR

Apr 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,519 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN VEHICLE DIES UNEXPECTEDLY. *AK *MR

Mar 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT IN DECEMBER ODI ID NUMBER 10051011, CONCERNING OUR 2003 CHEVY VENTURE AND THE ENGINE CUTTING OFF, BETWEEN DECEMBER 2003 AND MARCH 3, 2004 THE VAN HAS SINCE HAD DISTURBING NOISES COMING FROM THE UNDER NEATH OF THE VEHICLE, GRINDING SOUNDS AND A THUMPING SOUND. SCHE...

Mar 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT IN DECEMBER ODI ID NUMBER 10051011, CONCERNING OUR 2003 CHEVY VENTURE AND THE ENGINE CUTTING OFF, BETWEEN DECEMBER 2003 AND MARCH 3, 2004 THE VAN HAS SINCE HAD DISTURBING NOISES COMING FROM THE UNDER NEATH OF THE VEHICLE, GRINDING SOUNDS AND A THUMPING SOUND. SCHE...

Jan 19, 2004 Air Bags 1,600 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BATTERY LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON FOR A FEW SECONDS FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. *CB

Jan 19, 2004 Air Bags 1,600 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BATTERY LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON FOR A FEW SECONDS FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

AWD AND ABS LIGHT ON. REAR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED. CAR HORN BEEPED WHEN GAS PEDAL IN DEPRESSED.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

AWD AND ABS LIGHT ON. REAR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED. CAR HORN BEEPED WHEN GAS PEDAL IN DEPRESSED.

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AWD AND ABS LIGHT ON. REAR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED. CAR HORN BEEPED WHEN GAS PEDAL IN DEPRESSED.

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

AWD AND ABS LIGHT ON. REAR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED. CAR HORN BEEPED WHEN GAS PEDAL IN DEPRESSED.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

AWD AND ABS LIGHT ON. REAR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED. CAR HORN BEEPED WHEN GAS PEDAL IN DEPRESSED.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

AWD AND ABS LIGHT ON. REAR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED. CAR HORN BEEPED WHEN GAS PEDAL IN DEPRESSED.

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AWD AND ABS LIGHT ON. REAR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED. CAR HORN BEEPED WHEN GAS PEDAL IN DEPRESSED.

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

AWD AND ABS LIGHT ON. REAR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED. CAR HORN BEEPED WHEN GAS PEDAL IN DEPRESSED.

Jan 7, 2004 Suspension 9,254 mi

NOISE IN REAR OF MINI VAN. DEALER HAS HEARD THE NOISE AND CAN'T FIND IT. THEY REFUSE TO SPEND ANYMORE TIME ON IT. TOLD TO LIVE WITH IT.*AK

Jan 7, 2004 Suspension 9,254 mi

NOISE IN REAR OF MINI VAN. DEALER HAS HEARD THE NOISE AND CAN'T FIND IT. THEY REFUSE TO SPEND ANYMORE TIME ON IT. TOLD TO LIVE WITH IT.*AK

Dec 31, 2003 Tires 25,000 mi

FIRESTONE TIRES FR680, 215/70R15. REPLACED THE TIRES ON THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AT 25,000 MILES DUE TO SEVERE FLAT SPOTTING & STEEL CHORDS SHOWING. REAR TIRES FINE. CHEVY DEALER CONFIRMED NO WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUES EXIST. THE TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED, AND SHOULD NOT BE USED AS O...

Dec 31, 2003 Tires 25,000 mi

FIRESTONE TIRES FR680, 215/70R15. REPLACED THE TIRES ON THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AT 25,000 MILES DUE TO SEVERE FLAT SPOTTING & STEEL CHORDS SHOWING. REAR TIRES FINE. CHEVY DEALER CONFIRMED NO WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUES EXIST. THE TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED, AND SHOULD NOT BE USED AS O...

Dec 29, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE RACED UP TO 70 MPH, AND CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN TO STOP THE ENGINE FROM RACING. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 29, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE RACED UP TO 70 MPH, AND CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN TO STOP THE ENGINE FROM RACING. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,900 mi

WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE STEERING ON OUR 2003 VENTURE TIGHTENED UP AND THEN THE ENGINE CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS. THE VAN WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER SHIP AND THEY FOUND NO PROBLEMS, THEY SAID THERE WAS NO HISTORY RECORED IN THE COMPUTER AND THAT IT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN.

Dec 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,900 mi

WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE STEERING ON OUR 2003 VENTURE TIGHTENED UP AND THEN THE ENGINE CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS. THE VAN WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER SHIP AND THEY FOUND NO PROBLEMS, THEY SAID THERE WAS NO HISTORY RECORED IN THE COMPUTER AND THAT IT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN.

Dec 9, 2003 Tires 2,500 mi

FIRESTONE TIRES FR680, 215/70R15, THESETIRES WERE REPLACED ON THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AT 2,500 MILES, I NOW HAVE 4,OO MILES AND THE FRONT TIRES ARE ONCE AGAIN CUPPING, AND FLAT SPOTTING, I RELY ON THIS VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT MY CHILDREN , I WANT THESE TIRES RECALLED, AND NOT USED AGAIN. AT THE TIME...

Dec 9, 2003 Tires 2,500 mi

FIRESTONE TIRES FR680, 215/70R15, THESETIRES WERE REPLACED ON THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AT 2,500 MILES, I NOW HAVE 4,OO MILES AND THE FRONT TIRES ARE ONCE AGAIN CUPPING, AND FLAT SPOTTING, I RELY ON THIS VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT MY CHILDREN , I WANT THESE TIRES RECALLED, AND NOT USED AGAIN. AT THE TIME...

Dec 3, 2003 Seat Belts 56 mi

THE MECHANISM USED TO TIGHTEN AND LOOSEN THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT HARNESS STRAP WAS TOO ACCESSIBLE TO THE TODDLERS WHO WERE ABLE TO ACCESS THE DEVICE AND TIGHTEN/LOOSEN THE STRAPS. IT NEARLY CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE CHILDREN, BUT WAS NOTICED IN TIME TO PREVENT IT. *AK *SCC *JB

Dec 3, 2003 Seat Belts 56 mi

THE MECHANISM USED TO TIGHTEN AND LOOSEN THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT HARNESS STRAP WAS TOO ACCESSIBLE TO THE TODDLERS WHO WERE ABLE TO ACCESS THE DEVICE AND TIGHTEN/LOOSEN THE STRAPS. IT NEARLY CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE CHILDREN, BUT WAS NOTICED IN TIME TO PREVENT IT. *AK *SCC *JB

Dec 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,400 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCASSIONS IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS THE ENGINE OF OUR 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN HAD CUT OFF WHILE TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY. I CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE MATTER AND ALSO TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM.*AK

Dec 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,400 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCASSIONS IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS THE ENGINE OF OUR 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN HAD CUT OFF WHILE TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY. I CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE MATTER AND ALSO TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 739 mi

2003 CHEVROLET VAN PURCHASED NEW 6/23/2003 FROM RANDY MARION CHEVROLET-PONTIAC-BUICK, INC., MOORESVILLE, NC 28115. PROBLEM: SQUEALING BRAKES. I HAVE HAD THIS VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS IN THE PAST FIVE MONTHS TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS MY VAN FROM ...

Nov 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 739 mi

2003 CHEVROLET VAN PURCHASED NEW 6/23/2003 FROM RANDY MARION CHEVROLET-PONTIAC-BUICK, INC., MOORESVILLE, NC 28115. PROBLEM: SQUEALING BRAKES. I HAVE HAD THIS VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS IN THE PAST FIVE MONTHS TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS MY VAN FROM ...

Nov 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 739 mi

2003 CHEVROLET VAN PURCHASED NEW 6/23/2003 FROM RANDY MARION CHEVROLET-PONTIAC-BUICK, INC., MOORESVILLE, NC 28115. PROBLEM: SQUEALING BRAKES. I HAVE HAD THIS VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS IN THE PAST FIVE MONTHS TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS MY VAN FROM ...

Nov 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 739 mi

2003 CHEVROLET VAN PURCHASED NEW 6/23/2003 FROM RANDY MARION CHEVROLET-PONTIAC-BUICK, INC., MOORESVILLE, NC 28115. PROBLEM: SQUEALING BRAKES. I HAVE HAD THIS VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS IN THE PAST FIVE MONTHS TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS MY VAN FROM ...

Nov 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 739 mi

2003 CHEVROLET VAN PURCHASED NEW 6/23/2003 FROM RANDY MARION CHEVROLET-PONTIAC-BUICK, INC., MOORESVILLE, NC 28115. PROBLEM: SQUEALING BRAKES. I HAVE HAD THIS VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS IN THE PAST FIVE MONTHS TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS MY VAN FROM ...

Nov 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 739 mi

2003 CHEVROLET VAN PURCHASED NEW 6/23/2003 FROM RANDY MARION CHEVROLET-PONTIAC-BUICK, INC., MOORESVILLE, NC 28115. PROBLEM: SQUEALING BRAKES. I HAVE HAD THIS VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS IN THE PAST FIVE MONTHS TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS MY VAN FROM ...

Nov 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 739 mi

2003 CHEVROLET VAN PURCHASED NEW 6/23/2003 FROM RANDY MARION CHEVROLET-PONTIAC-BUICK, INC., MOORESVILLE, NC 28115. PROBLEM: SQUEALING BRAKES. I HAVE HAD THIS VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS IN THE PAST FIVE MONTHS TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS MY VAN FROM ...

Nov 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 739 mi

2003 CHEVROLET VAN PURCHASED NEW 6/23/2003 FROM RANDY MARION CHEVROLET-PONTIAC-BUICK, INC., MOORESVILLE, NC 28115. PROBLEM: SQUEALING BRAKES. I HAVE HAD THIS VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS IN THE PAST FIVE MONTHS TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS MY VAN FROM ...

Nov 5, 2003 Tires Crash

PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT GUARDRAIL. *MR THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, WENT OFF TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A GUARDRAIL. *SCC *JB

Nov 5, 2003 Tires Crash

PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT GUARDRAIL. *MR THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, WENT OFF TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A GUARDRAIL. *SCC *JB

Nov 3, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 7,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS SEATED IN A CHILD SEAT THAT WAS BUILT INTO THE VEHICLE. THE FIVE POINT HARNESS THAT WAS RESTRAINING THE CHILD BECAME UNDONE. FOUR PERSONS WERE IN THE VEHICLE AT THE...

Nov 3, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 7,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS SEATED IN A CHILD SEAT THAT WAS BUILT INTO THE VEHICLE. THE FIVE POINT HARNESS THAT WAS RESTRAINING THE CHILD BECAME UNDONE. FOUR PERSONS WERE IN THE VEHICLE AT THE...

Oct 31, 2003 Electrical System 11,900 mi

WHILE TURNING VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED WITH NO PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Oct 31, 2003 Electrical System 11,900 mi

WHILE TURNING VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED WITH NO PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Oct 15, 2003 Seat Belts

CHILD WAS ABLE TO UNLATCH CHEST CLIP TO CAR SEAT WITHOUT PUSHING THE TWO CLIPS TOGETHER. *MR THE CONSUMER OWNED A 2000 CHEVROLET VENTURE WITH A BUILT IN CAR SEAT AND RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE WHICH ALSO HAD A BUILT IN CAR SEAT AND BOTH VEHICLES HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *SCC *JB

Oct 15, 2003 Seat Belts

CHILD WAS ABLE TO UNLATCH CHEST CLIP TO CAR SEAT WITHOUT PUSHING THE TWO CLIPS TOGETHER. *MR THE CONSUMER OWNED A 2000 CHEVROLET VENTURE WITH A BUILT IN CAR SEAT AND RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE WHICH ALSO HAD A BUILT IN CAR SEAT AND BOTH VEHICLES HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *SCC *JB

Oct 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 3, 2003 Seat Belts

THE VEHICLE'S INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT DID NOT LATCH PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Oct 3, 2003 Seat Belts

THE VEHICLE'S INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT DID NOT LATCH PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Sep 23, 2003 Steering 500 mi

PROBLEMS WITH STEERING ON 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *MR THE STEERING BECAME LOOSE. THE SERVICE DEALER FOUND THE PUMP PRESSURE WAS BELOW SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLED GM. GM RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE PUMP AND GEAR ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS SUPPOSEDLY DONE. THE PROBLEM DID NOT IMPROVE THE SITUATION. GM REF...

Sep 23, 2003 Tires 500 mi

PROBLEMS WITH STEERING ON 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *MR THE STEERING BECAME LOOSE. THE SERVICE DEALER FOUND THE PUMP PRESSURE WAS BELOW SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLED GM. GM RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE PUMP AND GEAR ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS SUPPOSEDLY DONE. THE PROBLEM DID NOT IMPROVE THE SITUATION. GM REF...

Sep 23, 2003 Steering 500 mi

PROBLEMS WITH STEERING ON 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *MR THE STEERING BECAME LOOSE. THE SERVICE DEALER FOUND THE PUMP PRESSURE WAS BELOW SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLED GM. GM RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE PUMP AND GEAR ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS SUPPOSEDLY DONE. THE PROBLEM DID NOT IMPROVE THE SITUATION. GM REF...

Sep 23, 2003 Tires 500 mi

PROBLEMS WITH STEERING ON 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *MR THE STEERING BECAME LOOSE. THE SERVICE DEALER FOUND THE PUMP PRESSURE WAS BELOW SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLED GM. GM RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE PUMP AND GEAR ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS SUPPOSEDLY DONE. THE PROBLEM DID NOT IMPROVE THE SITUATION. GM REF...

Sep 12, 2003 Structure

WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE VEHICLE THE SLIDING DOOR WOULD AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE, TRAPPING THE CONSUMER , AND CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *TS

Sep 12, 2003 Structure

WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE VEHICLE THE SLIDING DOOR WOULD AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE, TRAPPING THE CONSUMER , AND CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *TS

Aug 12, 2003 Structure

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY PASSENGER'S SLIDING DOOR WILL COME OPEN AND CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Structure

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY PASSENGER'S SLIDING DOOR WILL COME OPEN AND CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

May 30, 2003 Seat Belts

BUTTON TO RELEASE LATCH ATTACHED TO THE CHEST BROKE, AND WILL NOT STAY TOGETHER. PLEASE FILL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

May 30, 2003 Seat Belts

BUTTON TO RELEASE LATCH ATTACHED TO THE CHEST BROKE, AND WILL NOT STAY TOGETHER. PLEASE FILL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

May 21, 2003 Structure

NAR 05/21/2003 *MR 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE AUTOMATIC DOORS ARE FAULTY, THE CONSUMER HANDS AND ARM WAS CAUGHT WHICH CAUSED BROKEN BONES, BRUISING AND SWELLING . *CB PE04064.PCO

May 21, 2003 Structure

NAR 05/21/2003 *MR 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE AUTOMATIC DOORS ARE FAULTY, THE CONSUMER HANDS AND ARM WAS CAUGHT WHICH CAUSED BROKEN BONES, BRUISING AND SWELLING . *CB PE04064.PCO

May 8, 2003 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INADEQUATE IN COLD WEATHER. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BOTH SWING INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. IF IN THE OFF POSITION ONE SITS UNDER THE OTHER. BOTH WIPERS ARE HIDDEN UNDER THE HOOD. IT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CLEAN THE SNOW AND ICE THAT ACCUMULATES ON THEM. ALSO, BLADES WHEN ...

May 8, 2003 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INADEQUATE IN COLD WEATHER. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BOTH SWING INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. IF IN THE OFF POSITION ONE SITS UNDER THE OTHER. BOTH WIPERS ARE HIDDEN UNDER THE HOOD. IT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CLEAN THE SNOW AND ICE THAT ACCUMULATES ON THEM. ALSO, BLADES WHEN ...

Apr 16, 2003 Air Bags 2,497 mi

THE VEHICLES SIDE DOOR WAS HIT YET THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

Apr 16, 2003 Air Bags 2,497 mi

THE VEHICLES SIDE DOOR WAS HIT YET THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

Apr 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 3,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB

Apr 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 3,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THEIR YOUNG CHILD WAS ABLE TO TURN THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. THEY WERE ALSO ABLE TO CHANGE GEARS FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL/REVERSE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE. WHICH PER THE OWNER MANUAL VEHICLE CANNOT CHANGE GEAR UNLESS THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. THIS RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *N...

Mar 18, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THEIR YOUNG CHILD WAS ABLE TO TURN THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. THEY WERE ALSO ABLE TO CHANGE GEARS FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL/REVERSE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE. WHICH PER THE OWNER MANUAL VEHICLE CANNOT CHANGE GEAR UNLESS THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. THIS RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *N...

Feb 25, 2003 Structure

WE RENTED A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN IN KONA, HAWAII. AS A BACKSEAT PASSENGER ON THE SECOND DAY, I STARTED TO OPEN THE ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED DOOR BY THE HANDLE. IT PULLED MY ARM BACKWARDS TOO FAST FOR ME TO GET CLEAR. I SEVERELY SCRAPED AND BRUISED MY ARM AND TWISTED MY MIDDLE FINGER.*JB PE0406...

Feb 25, 2003 Structure

WE RENTED A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN IN KONA, HAWAII. AS A BACKSEAT PASSENGER ON THE SECOND DAY, I STARTED TO OPEN THE ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED DOOR BY THE HANDLE. IT PULLED MY ARM BACKWARDS TOO FAST FOR ME TO GET CLEAR. I SEVERELY SCRAPED AND BRUISED MY ARM AND TWISTED MY MIDDLE FINGER.*JB PE0406...

Jan 10, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATED THE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN IN THE LOCKED POSITION.*JB SEAT BELT GUIDES HOLD SEAT BELT SO TIGHTLY IT DOES NOT RETRACT WHEN PULLED OUT. *TT

Jan 10, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN IN THE LOCKED POSITION.*JB SEAT BELT GUIDES HOLD SEAT BELT SO TIGHTLY IT DOES NOT RETRACT WHEN PULLED OUT. *TT

Jan 10, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATED THE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN IN THE LOCKED POSITION.*JB SEAT BELT GUIDES HOLD SEAT BELT SO TIGHTLY IT DOES NOT RETRACT WHEN PULLED OUT. *TT

Jan 10, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN IN THE LOCKED POSITION.*JB SEAT BELT GUIDES HOLD SEAT BELT SO TIGHTLY IT DOES NOT RETRACT WHEN PULLED OUT. *TT