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Jun 4, 2024 Tires

[XXX] 2021, Purchased 4 tires Walmart, Radar Dimax AS-8 size: 225/60R16. June 2023 tire badly separated. Denied warranty because Walmart did not install. Purchase 2 more identical tires and picked up [XXX] 2023 and installed both. Bad tire trashed no longer have in possession. Several months...

Jun 4, 2024 Tires

[XXX] 2021, Purchased 4 tires Walmart, Radar Dimax AS-8 size: 225/60R16. June 2023 tire badly separated. Denied warranty because Walmart did not install. Purchase 2 more identical tires and picked up [XXX] 2023 and installed both. Bad tire trashed no longer have in possession. Several months...

Oct 25, 2021 Air Bags Crash 59,072 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, when a police officer ran the red traffic light and crashed into the driver's side door, and pushed the vehicle into a school bus. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated she has a broken right foot and did s...

Oct 25, 2021 Air Bags Crash 59,072 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, when a police officer ran the red traffic light and crashed into the driver's side door, and pushed the vehicle into a school bus. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated she has a broken right foot and did s...

Mar 16, 2020 Service Brakes 173,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES WENT OUT AND MY ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND I'M IN MOTION

Mar 16, 2020 Electrical System 173,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES WENT OUT AND MY ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND I'M IN MOTION

Mar 16, 2020 Service Brakes 173,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES WENT OUT AND MY ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND I'M IN MOTION

Mar 16, 2020 Electrical System 173,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES WENT OUT AND MY ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND I'M IN MOTION

Apr 8, 2019 Air Bags Crash 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS PREGNANT AND HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. A POLICE REPORT WA...

Apr 8, 2019 Air Bags Crash 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS PREGNANT AND HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. A POLICE REPORT WA...

Dec 8, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 215,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND JERKS WHEN DRIVING , GAS SOMETIMES SPUPS.

Dec 8, 2018 Power Train 215,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND JERKS WHEN DRIVING , GAS SOMETIMES SPUPS.

Dec 8, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 215,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND JERKS WHEN DRIVING , GAS SOMETIMES SPUPS.

Dec 8, 2018 Power Train 215,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND JERKS WHEN DRIVING , GAS SOMETIMES SPUPS.

Oct 4, 2018 Structure Crash 120,011 mi

(XXXXXXXXX) CRAIGSLIST LEMON LAW PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Oct 4, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 120,011 mi

(XXXXXXXXX) CRAIGSLIST LEMON LAW PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Oct 4, 2018 Engine Crash 120,011 mi

(XXXXXXXXX) CRAIGSLIST LEMON LAW PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Oct 4, 2018 Structure Crash 120,011 mi

(XXXXXXXXX) CRAIGSLIST LEMON LAW PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Oct 4, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 120,011 mi

(XXXXXXXXX) CRAIGSLIST LEMON LAW PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Oct 4, 2018 Engine Crash 120,011 mi

(XXXXXXXXX) CRAIGSLIST LEMON LAW PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Feb 4, 2016 Electrical System 42,000 mi

DASH DISPLAYS INACCURATE OR NOT WORKING GAUGES. TEMPERATURE AND SPEEDOMETER OFTEN DOESN'T WORK AT ALL OR SHOWS 120MPH WHEN DRIVING AT APPROX 55MPH! TEMP WILL OFTEN SHOW HOT WHEN CAR IS AT NORMAL TEMP.

Feb 4, 2016 Electrical System 42,000 mi

DASH DISPLAYS INACCURATE OR NOT WORKING GAUGES. TEMPERATURE AND SPEEDOMETER OFTEN DOESN'T WORK AT ALL OR SHOWS 120MPH WHEN DRIVING AT APPROX 55MPH! TEMP WILL OFTEN SHOW HOT WHEN CAR IS AT NORMAL TEMP.

Oct 20, 2015 Exterior Lighting 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000.

Oct 20, 2015 Exterior Lighting 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000.

Aug 24, 2015 Exterior Lighting 100,400 mi

HEADLIGHTS ARE DANGEROUSLY DIM AT NIGHT. NEW BULBS, NEW HEADLIGHT LENSES, NO SOLUTION. SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 1999 CHEVY VENTURE.

Aug 24, 2015 Exterior Lighting 100,400 mi

HEADLIGHTS ARE DANGEROUSLY DIM AT NIGHT. NEW BULBS, NEW HEADLIGHT LENSES, NO SOLUTION. SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 1999 CHEVY VENTURE.

Jul 23, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FUELED, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND...

Jul 23, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FUELED, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND...

Apr 21, 2015 Electrical System Fire 206,804 mi

CIGARETTE LIGHTER SHORTED WITH THE PHONE CHARGER PLUGGED IN. THE FUSE DID NOT BLOW, WHICH CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHICH TOTALED THE VAN. *TR

Apr 21, 2015 Electrical System Fire 206,804 mi

CIGARETTE LIGHTER SHORTED WITH THE PHONE CHARGER PLUGGED IN. THE FUSE DID NOT BLOW, WHICH CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHICH TOTALED THE VAN. *TR

Nov 21, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR PRESENT COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VENT TUBE AT TOP OF FUEL TANK WAS ...

Nov 21, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR PRESENT COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VENT TUBE AT TOP OF FUEL TANK WAS ...

Nov 19, 2014 Visibility 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

Nov 19, 2014 Electrical System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

Nov 19, 2014 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

Nov 19, 2014 Visibility 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

Nov 19, 2014 Electrical System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

Nov 19, 2014 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

Oct 27, 2014 Structure 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROCKER PANELS WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTEGRAL BODY STRUCTURE WAS WEAKENED BY RUST AND FORMED HOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI...

Oct 27, 2014 Structure 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROCKER PANELS WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTEGRAL BODY STRUCTURE WAS WEAKENED BY RUST AND FORMED HOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI...

Oct 1, 2014 Electrical System 6,000 mi

MY WIFE TOOK HER CHEVROLET VAN IN FOR SERVICE DUE TO THE INTERIOR LIGHT NOT FUNCTIONING IT WAS TAKEN TO MAHONEY CHEVROLET AND BLOSSOM CHEVROLET. THEY TOLD HER IT WAS CORROSION CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND DID NOTHING TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AS THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED. I BEING A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND ...

Oct 1, 2014 Electrical System 6,000 mi

MY WIFE TOOK HER CHEVROLET VAN IN FOR SERVICE DUE TO THE INTERIOR LIGHT NOT FUNCTIONING IT WAS TAKEN TO MAHONEY CHEVROLET AND BLOSSOM CHEVROLET. THEY TOLD HER IT WAS CORROSION CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND DID NOTHING TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AS THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED. I BEING A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND ...

Sep 17, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

I CANNOT FILL THE GAS TANK UNLESS GAS SPILLS OUT OF THE DEFECTIVE CONNECTION THAT GOES TO THE FUEL TANK VIA THE HOSE THAT IS CONNECTED FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM UNTO THE GAS TANK. I HAD TO HAVE IT REPAIRED BY A MECHANIC THAT HAS DEALT WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE IN THE PAST AND HE TOLD ME THAT TH...

Sep 17, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

I CANNOT FILL THE GAS TANK UNLESS GAS SPILLS OUT OF THE DEFECTIVE CONNECTION THAT GOES TO THE FUEL TANK VIA THE HOSE THAT IS CONNECTED FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM UNTO THE GAS TANK. I HAD TO HAVE IT REPAIRED BY A MECHANIC THAT HAS DEALT WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE IN THE PAST AND HE TOLD ME THAT TH...

Jun 14, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 111,864 mi

FUEL GAUGE WOULDN'T MEASURE, AND THE CAR WHEN STOPPED, QUIT... THE FUEL GAUGE HAD BEEN INTERMITTENTLY NOT MEASURING GAS CORRECTLY, (I EVEN FILLED A COMPLAINTS WITH 2 GAS STATIONS THINKING IT WAS THEIR GAS PUMP THAT WAS WRONG.) THIS WAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. THEN THE CAR HAD...

Jun 14, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 111,864 mi

FUEL GAUGE WOULDN'T MEASURE, AND THE CAR WHEN STOPPED, QUIT... THE FUEL GAUGE HAD BEEN INTERMITTENTLY NOT MEASURING GAS CORRECTLY, (I EVEN FILLED A COMPLAINTS WITH 2 GAS STATIONS THINKING IT WAS THEIR GAS PUMP THAT WAS WRONG.) THIS WAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. THEN THE CAR HAD...

Apr 7, 2014 Electrical System 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE WHEN STARING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO SURGE FORWARD DURING THE IGNITION MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED...

Apr 7, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE WHEN STARING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO SURGE FORWARD DURING THE IGNITION MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED...

Apr 7, 2014 Electrical System 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE WHEN STARING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO SURGE FORWARD DURING THE IGNITION MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED...

Apr 7, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE WHEN STARING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO SURGE FORWARD DURING THE IGNITION MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED...

Feb 28, 2014 Electrical System 35,000 mi

THE RECENT GM RECALL OF 2004 - 2007 COBALT AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS NOW MAKES MY ISSUES IN MY 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN POTENTIALLY MAKE SOME SENSE. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES OF THE PROBLEM OVER THE YEARS BUT IT SOUNDS SIMILAR TO THE ABOVE RECALL. SOME OF THE IN...

Feb 28, 2014 Electrical System 35,000 mi

THE RECENT GM RECALL OF 2004 - 2007 COBALT AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS NOW MAKES MY ISSUES IN MY 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN POTENTIALLY MAKE SOME SENSE. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES OF THE PROBLEM OVER THE YEARS BUT IT SOUNDS SIMILAR TO THE ABOVE RECALL. SOME OF THE IN...

Feb 28, 2014 Engine 35,000 mi

THE RECENT GM RECALL OF 2004 - 2007 COBALT AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS NOW MAKES MY ISSUES IN MY 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN POTENTIALLY MAKE SOME SENSE. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES OF THE PROBLEM OVER THE YEARS BUT IT SOUNDS SIMILAR TO THE ABOVE RECALL. SOME OF THE IN...

Feb 28, 2014 Electrical System 35,000 mi

THE RECENT GM RECALL OF 2004 - 2007 COBALT AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS NOW MAKES MY ISSUES IN MY 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN POTENTIALLY MAKE SOME SENSE. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES OF THE PROBLEM OVER THE YEARS BUT IT SOUNDS SIMILAR TO THE ABOVE RECALL. SOME OF THE IN...

Feb 28, 2014 Electrical System 35,000 mi

THE RECENT GM RECALL OF 2004 - 2007 COBALT AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS NOW MAKES MY ISSUES IN MY 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN POTENTIALLY MAKE SOME SENSE. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES OF THE PROBLEM OVER THE YEARS BUT IT SOUNDS SIMILAR TO THE ABOVE RECALL. SOME OF THE IN...

Feb 28, 2014 Engine 35,000 mi

THE RECENT GM RECALL OF 2004 - 2007 COBALT AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS NOW MAKES MY ISSUES IN MY 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN POTENTIALLY MAKE SOME SENSE. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES OF THE PROBLEM OVER THE YEARS BUT IT SOUNDS SIMILAR TO THE ABOVE RECALL. SOME OF THE IN...

Jan 12, 2014 Electrical System 120,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. PREVIOUSLY THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES HAVE FAILED. CHEVY DOES NOT SEEM TO BELIEVE THIS TO BE THE RESULT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS BUT THAT IS ATTRIBUTED TO OPERATING THE VEHICLE PAST 100,000 MILES. THE REPAIR IS ESTIMATED AT $500 AND IS NOT GUARANTEE...

Jan 12, 2014 Electrical System 120,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. PREVIOUSLY THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES HAVE FAILED. CHEVY DOES NOT SEEM TO BELIEVE THIS TO BE THE RESULT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS BUT THAT IS ATTRIBUTED TO OPERATING THE VEHICLE PAST 100,000 MILES. THE REPAIR IS ESTIMATED AT $500 AND IS NOT GUARANTEE...

Nov 26, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,000 mi

GAS GAUGE DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT FUEL. IT JUMPS WILDLY AT TIMES FROM FULL TO EMPTY AND BACK TO FULL. IT OFTEN SHOWS 3/4 OF A TANK WHEN IT IS ACTUALLY NEAR EMPTY. I HAD TO BEGIN TRACKING MY MILEAGE TO ENSURE I DO NOT RUN OUT OF GAS. GAS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF BUT USUALLY COINCIDES WITH AN EMPTY R...

Nov 26, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,000 mi

GAS GAUGE DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT FUEL. IT JUMPS WILDLY AT TIMES FROM FULL TO EMPTY AND BACK TO FULL. IT OFTEN SHOWS 3/4 OF A TANK WHEN IT IS ACTUALLY NEAR EMPTY. I HAD TO BEGIN TRACKING MY MILEAGE TO ENSURE I DO NOT RUN OUT OF GAS. GAS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF BUT USUALLY COINCIDES WITH AN EMPTY R...

Sep 15, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

GAS GAUGE DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT FUEL. IT JUMPS WILDLY AT TIMES FROM FULL TO EMPTY AND BACK TO FULL. IT OFTEN SHOWS 3/4 OF A TANK WHEN IT IS ACTUALLY NEAR EMPTY. I HAD TO BEGIN TRACKING MY MILEAGE TO ENSURE I DO NOT RUN OUT OF GAS. GAS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF BUT USUALLY COINCIDES WITH AN EMPTY R...

Sep 15, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

GAS GAUGE DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT FUEL. IT JUMPS WILDLY AT TIMES FROM FULL TO EMPTY AND BACK TO FULL. IT OFTEN SHOWS 3/4 OF A TANK WHEN IT IS ACTUALLY NEAR EMPTY. I HAD TO BEGIN TRACKING MY MILEAGE TO ENSURE I DO NOT RUN OUT OF GAS. GAS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF BUT USUALLY COINCIDES WITH AN EMPTY R...

Sep 4, 2013 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INOPERABLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WERE ALSO INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING AN ...

Sep 4, 2013 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INOPERABLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WERE ALSO INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING AN ...

Aug 27, 2013 Electrical System

THE DATE WHEN THIS FIRST APPEARED IS UNKNOWN. I BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS. I HAVE OWNED THE VAN FOR 7 YEARS. THE SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER QUIT WORKING. THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE ACCORDING TO OTHERS WHO OWN SIMILAR VEHICLES. I CANNOT TELL HOW FAST I AM GOING, HOW HOT MY ENGIN...

Aug 27, 2013 Electrical System

THE DATE WHEN THIS FIRST APPEARED IS UNKNOWN. I BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS. I HAVE OWNED THE VAN FOR 7 YEARS. THE SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER QUIT WORKING. THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE ACCORDING TO OTHERS WHO OWN SIMILAR VEHICLES. I CANNOT TELL HOW FAST I AM GOING, HOW HOT MY ENGIN...

Apr 1, 2013 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

WATER ENTERS THE HEADLIGHTS. CONDENSATION COVERS THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT LENSES AND REDUCES LIGHT OUTPUT. *TR

Apr 1, 2013 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

WATER ENTERS THE HEADLIGHTS. CONDENSATION COVERS THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT LENSES AND REDUCES LIGHT OUTPUT. *TR

Jan 19, 2013 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

LIGHTS IN FRONT KEEP SHORTING OUT(TURN SIGNAL AND NIGHT). ASSEMBLY FELL APART (BOTH FRONT). REAR LIGHTING ASSEMBLY INSIDES BURNED UP 3 OF THE 6 CONNECTORS. HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS, FUSES, ETC AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH FOR THE LAST YEAR FOR THE FRONT LIGHTS. *TR

Jan 19, 2013 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

LIGHTS IN FRONT KEEP SHORTING OUT(TURN SIGNAL AND NIGHT). ASSEMBLY FELL APART (BOTH FRONT). REAR LIGHTING ASSEMBLY INSIDES BURNED UP 3 OF THE 6 CONNECTORS. HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS, FUSES, ETC AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH FOR THE LAST YEAR FOR THE FRONT LIGHTS. *TR

Dec 12, 2012 Steering 114,530 mi

AS I WAS TURNING INTO THE PARKING LOT OF MY CHILD'S SCHOOL, THE STEERING LOCKED UP ON ME. I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL FOR ANYTHING AND THANKFULLY WAS NOT GOING FAST AT THE TIME OR I WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STOP BEFORE HAVING AN ACCIDENT WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. I TURNED THE VAN ON AND OFF, WAIT...

Dec 12, 2012 Steering 114,530 mi

AS I WAS TURNING INTO THE PARKING LOT OF MY CHILD'S SCHOOL, THE STEERING LOCKED UP ON ME. I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL FOR ANYTHING AND THANKFULLY WAS NOT GOING FAST AT THE TIME OR I WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STOP BEFORE HAVING AN ACCIDENT WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. I TURNED THE VAN ON AND OFF, WAIT...

Nov 8, 2012 Fuel System, Other 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL SMELL BEING EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL TANK FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA...

Nov 8, 2012 Fuel System, Other 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL SMELL BEING EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL TANK FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA...

Jun 17, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 110,996 mi

WE BOUGHT THE VAN USED FROM A DEALERSHIP ABOUT A YEAR AGO. THE VAN WAS FINE AT FIRST BUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE VAN THE FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATED. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS AT HALF, IT WENT TO EMPTY THEN FULL AND BACK TO HALF, ALL IN ONE MOTION. I THOUGHT IT WAS ODD BUT NEVER HAD A FUEL GAUGE ...

Jun 17, 2012 Electrical System 110,996 mi

WE BOUGHT THE VAN USED FROM A DEALERSHIP ABOUT A YEAR AGO. THE VAN WAS FINE AT FIRST BUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE VAN THE FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATED. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS AT HALF, IT WENT TO EMPTY THEN FULL AND BACK TO HALF, ALL IN ONE MOTION. I THOUGHT IT WAS ODD BUT NEVER HAD A FUEL GAUGE ...

Jun 17, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 110,996 mi

WE BOUGHT THE VAN USED FROM A DEALERSHIP ABOUT A YEAR AGO. THE VAN WAS FINE AT FIRST BUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE VAN THE FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATED. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS AT HALF, IT WENT TO EMPTY THEN FULL AND BACK TO HALF, ALL IN ONE MOTION. I THOUGHT IT WAS ODD BUT NEVER HAD A FUEL GAUGE ...

Jun 17, 2012 Electrical System 110,996 mi

WE BOUGHT THE VAN USED FROM A DEALERSHIP ABOUT A YEAR AGO. THE VAN WAS FINE AT FIRST BUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE VAN THE FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATED. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS AT HALF, IT WENT TO EMPTY THEN FULL AND BACK TO HALF, ALL IN ONE MOTION. I THOUGHT IT WAS ODD BUT NEVER HAD A FUEL GAUGE ...

Apr 23, 2012 Power Train 70,000 mi

TRANSMISSION BEGAN SHIFTING HARD IN MARCH 2012 (69998 MILES ON VEHICLE). PROGRESSED TO, SLIPPING WHEN STARTING TO MOVE FROM STOP, AND WOULD CATCH ABRUPTLY CAUSING A LURCH FORWARD. I HAD THE TROUBLE CODES READ, FOUND PO-1811 STORED IN VEHICLE COMPUTER. CONTACTED CHEVY DEALER, AND WAS TOLD TRANSMIS...

Apr 23, 2012 Power Train 70,000 mi

TRANSMISSION BEGAN SHIFTING HARD IN MARCH 2012 (69998 MILES ON VEHICLE). PROGRESSED TO, SLIPPING WHEN STARTING TO MOVE FROM STOP, AND WOULD CATCH ABRUPTLY CAUSING A LURCH FORWARD. I HAD THE TROUBLE CODES READ, FOUND PO-1811 STORED IN VEHICLE COMPUTER. CONTACTED CHEVY DEALER, AND WAS TOLD TRANSMIS...

Feb 25, 2012 Electrical System 125,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED ACTING SPORADIC NOT REGISTERING SPEED ACCURATELY THEN STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER ALSO THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER AT ALL SINCE THE PROBLEM BEGAN .THE LOW FUEL LIGHT DOES OPERATE AS OF RIGHT NOW.I HAVE READ THAT ALOT OF VENTURE OWNERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM IT IS AVERY EXPENS...

Feb 25, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED ACTING SPORADIC NOT REGISTERING SPEED ACCURATELY THEN STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER ALSO THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER AT ALL SINCE THE PROBLEM BEGAN .THE LOW FUEL LIGHT DOES OPERATE AS OF RIGHT NOW.I HAVE READ THAT ALOT OF VENTURE OWNERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM IT IS AVERY EXPENS...

Feb 25, 2012 Electrical System 125,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED ACTING SPORADIC NOT REGISTERING SPEED ACCURATELY THEN STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER ALSO THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER AT ALL SINCE THE PROBLEM BEGAN .THE LOW FUEL LIGHT DOES OPERATE AS OF RIGHT NOW.I HAVE READ THAT ALOT OF VENTURE OWNERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM IT IS AVERY EXPENS...

Feb 25, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED ACTING SPORADIC NOT REGISTERING SPEED ACCURATELY THEN STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER ALSO THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER AT ALL SINCE THE PROBLEM BEGAN .THE LOW FUEL LIGHT DOES OPERATE AS OF RIGHT NOW.I HAVE READ THAT ALOT OF VENTURE OWNERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM IT IS AVERY EXPENS...

Nov 4, 2011 Electrical System

WE HAVE A 2004 VENTURE. THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED BEING ERRATIC FOR A TIME, FOLLOWED BY THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE, AND THE GAS GAUGE. NOW NONE OF THEM WORK. THE SPEEDOMETER IS STUCK ON 45 MPH, THE GAS IS OVER FULL (STRAIGHT DOWN) BUT SOMETIMES MOVES AROUND AT THE BOTTOM, BUT IT GENERALLY HAS NOTHING TO D...

Nov 4, 2011 Electrical System

WE HAVE A 2004 VENTURE. THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED BEING ERRATIC FOR A TIME, FOLLOWED BY THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE, AND THE GAS GAUGE. NOW NONE OF THEM WORK. THE SPEEDOMETER IS STUCK ON 45 MPH, THE GAS IS OVER FULL (STRAIGHT DOWN) BUT SOMETIMES MOVES AROUND AT THE BOTTOM, BUT IT GENERALLY HAS NOTHING TO D...

Sep 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

OUR MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING AND THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THAT PART. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR OUR VAN. THE DEALER WAS. THE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER IS EA 07006. WE CALLED GM AND LEFT TWO MESSAGES FOR A REPRESENTATIVE NAMED. PLE...

Sep 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

OUR MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING AND THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THAT PART. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR OUR VAN. THE DEALER WAS. THE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER IS EA 07006. WE CALLED GM AND LEFT TWO MESSAGES FOR A REPRESENTATIVE NAMED. PLE...

Aug 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,888 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WHEN IT DID START THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND FUEL FUMES WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE PRESS...

Aug 4, 2011 Visibility 112,888 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WHEN IT DID START THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND FUEL FUMES WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE PRESS...

Aug 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,888 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WHEN IT DID START THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND FUEL FUMES WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE PRESS...

Aug 4, 2011 Visibility 112,888 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WHEN IT DID START THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND FUEL FUMES WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE PRESS...

May 4, 2011 Electrical System 72,512 mi

FEBRUARY 2009 - BEGINNING OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL FAILURE - GAS GAUGE NOT FUNCTIONING. HAVE DOCUMENTATION AT MILEAGE 72,512. CONSEQUENCE - FORCED TO FILL UP AT EVERY GAS PURCHASE AND TRACK MILEAGE UNTIL TIME FOR NEXT FILL UP FOR OVER TWO YEARS. NEVER KNEW FOR CERTAIN HOW MUCH GAS WAS IN THE TANK...

May 4, 2011 Electrical System 72,512 mi

FEBRUARY 2009 - BEGINNING OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL FAILURE - GAS GAUGE NOT FUNCTIONING. HAVE DOCUMENTATION AT MILEAGE 72,512. CONSEQUENCE - FORCED TO FILL UP AT EVERY GAS PURCHASE AND TRACK MILEAGE UNTIL TIME FOR NEXT FILL UP FOR OVER TWO YEARS. NEVER KNEW FOR CERTAIN HOW MUCH GAS WAS IN THE TANK...

Apr 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 169,000 mi

2004 VENTURE BEGAN OVERHEATING A MONTH AGO. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS THE RADIATOR. HAD THAT CHANGED OUT. STILL OVERHEATED, NEXT THE TEMP GAUGE, THEN THE THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP. STILL OVERHEATING. IT HAS NOW SPENT 2 DAYS AT THE DEALERSHIP AND AGAIN THEY HAVE TRIED OTHER OPTIONS. WHEN THEY TOOK IT ...

Apr 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 169,000 mi

2004 VENTURE BEGAN OVERHEATING A MONTH AGO. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS THE RADIATOR. HAD THAT CHANGED OUT. STILL OVERHEATED, NEXT THE TEMP GAUGE, THEN THE THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP. STILL OVERHEATING. IT HAS NOW SPENT 2 DAYS AT THE DEALERSHIP AND AGAIN THEY HAVE TRIED OTHER OPTIONS. WHEN THEY TOOK IT ...

Feb 7, 2011 Electrical System 96,479 mi

2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SUDDENLY READS HOT. THE GAUGE WILL NOT RESET. THE ENGINE IS NOT HOT OR RUNNING HOT. NO HISTORY OF FRONT DAMAGE. VAN WAS PURCHASED NEW AND I AM THE ONLY OWNER. PROBLEM JUST STARTED 2 WEEKS AGO DURING A 5 HOUR TRIP. 96,479 MILES. WILL ALSO COMPLAIN ABOUT W...

Feb 7, 2011 Electrical System 96,479 mi

2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SUDDENLY READS HOT. THE GAUGE WILL NOT RESET. THE ENGINE IS NOT HOT OR RUNNING HOT. NO HISTORY OF FRONT DAMAGE. VAN WAS PURCHASED NEW AND I AM THE ONLY OWNER. PROBLEM JUST STARTED 2 WEEKS AGO DURING A 5 HOUR TRIP. 96,479 MILES. WILL ALSO COMPLAIN ABOUT W...

Feb 2, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. TEMPERATURE GAUGE STOPPED WORKING, WAS GIVING ERRATIC READINGS, THE NEEDLE DROPPED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE GUAGE. THE NEEDLE NOW OPERATES IN REVERSE, LIKE A MIRROR IMAGE IF IT WAS WORKING PROPERLY. ABOUT A MONTH LATER, THE SPEEDOMETER GAUGE STOPPED WORKING, THE NEEDLE DROPPED T...

Feb 2, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. TEMPERATURE GAUGE STOPPED WORKING, WAS GIVING ERRATIC READINGS, THE NEEDLE DROPPED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE GUAGE. THE NEEDLE NOW OPERATES IN REVERSE, LIKE A MIRROR IMAGE IF IT WAS WORKING PROPERLY. ABOUT A MONTH LATER, THE SPEEDOMETER GAUGE STOPPED WORKING, THE NEEDLE DROPPED T...

Jan 27, 2011 Electrical System

GAS GAUGE AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE DO NOT REGISTER AT ALL ON MY 2004 CHEVY VENTURE. HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED AS I THOUGHT THAT WAS INITIAL PROBLEM, BUT THEN I WAS TOLD I HAD AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 27, 2011 Electrical System

GAS GAUGE AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE DO NOT REGISTER AT ALL ON MY 2004 CHEVY VENTURE. HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED AS I THOUGHT THAT WAS INITIAL PROBLEM, BUT THEN I WAS TOLD I HAD AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 14, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE TEMP GAUGE IN MY 2004 CHEVY VENTURE SHOWS TO BE HOT ALL THE TIME, ALTHOUGH MY MECHANIC SAYS THE VEHICLE IS NOT OVERHEATING. NOW THE CHECK BRAKE FLUID LIGHT IS ON AND MY MECHANIC SAYS THE BRAKES AND BRAKE FLUID ARE FINE. BOTH PROBLEMS ARE BEING ATTRIBUTED TO A POSSIBLE INSTRUMENT PANEL DEFECY. ...

Dec 14, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE TEMP GAUGE IN MY 2004 CHEVY VENTURE SHOWS TO BE HOT ALL THE TIME, ALTHOUGH MY MECHANIC SAYS THE VEHICLE IS NOT OVERHEATING. NOW THE CHECK BRAKE FLUID LIGHT IS ON AND MY MECHANIC SAYS THE BRAKES AND BRAKE FLUID ARE FINE. BOTH PROBLEMS ARE BEING ATTRIBUTED TO A POSSIBLE INSTRUMENT PANEL DEFECY. ...

Dec 9, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING I GOT IN MY VAN AND DROVE TO PEORIA WHICH IS ABOUT 20 FROM THE CITY I LIVE IN. I WENT SHOPPING FOR A FEW HOURS AND WHEN I CAME BACK OUT I TURNED MY VAN ON AND IT WOULD NOT HEAT UP. I NOTICED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS PAST HALFWAY HEADING TOWARDS HOT. I SAT THERE FOR ABO...

Dec 9, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING I GOT IN MY VAN AND DROVE TO PEORIA WHICH IS ABOUT 20 FROM THE CITY I LIVE IN. I WENT SHOPPING FOR A FEW HOURS AND WHEN I CAME BACK OUT I TURNED MY VAN ON AND IT WOULD NOT HEAT UP. I NOTICED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS PAST HALFWAY HEADING TOWARDS HOT. I SAT THERE FOR ABO...

Nov 24, 2010 Electrical System 86,000 mi

ALL 3 OF MY GAUGES ARE INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTIONING, STARTING WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND PROGRESSING TO THE FUEL GAUGE AND FINALLY THE SPEEDOMETER. THEY GIVE ERRONEOUS READINGS AND OFTEN DON'T RESET TO ZERO WHEN TURNING OFF THE KEY. *TR

Nov 24, 2010 Electrical System 86,000 mi

ALL 3 OF MY GAUGES ARE INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTIONING, STARTING WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND PROGRESSING TO THE FUEL GAUGE AND FINALLY THE SPEEDOMETER. THEY GIVE ERRONEOUS READINGS AND OFTEN DON'T RESET TO ZERO WHEN TURNING OFF THE KEY. *TR

Nov 15, 2010 Air Bags Crash 123,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNED INTO MY PATH. EVEN THOUGH I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES MY VEHICLE STRUCK THE OTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED DUE TO FRONT END DAMAGE.

Nov 15, 2010 Air Bags Crash 123,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNED INTO MY PATH. EVEN THOUGH I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES MY VEHICLE STRUCK THE OTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED DUE TO FRONT END DAMAGE.

Jul 31, 2010 Visibility

I HAVE HAD 2 VENTURE VANS THEY BOTH HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STUCK UP,THEY WORK JUST WHEN YOU TURN THEM OFF THEY STAY UP. ALSO THE GAS LIGHT DOES NOT WORK. IT STAYS ON FULL THEN OUT OF NO WERE YOU ARE ON EMPTY. YOU NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS YOU. I HAD A 2001 CHEVY VENTURE AND N...

Jul 31, 2010 Fuel System, Other

I HAVE HAD 2 VENTURE VANS THEY BOTH HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STUCK UP,THEY WORK JUST WHEN YOU TURN THEM OFF THEY STAY UP. ALSO THE GAS LIGHT DOES NOT WORK. IT STAYS ON FULL THEN OUT OF NO WERE YOU ARE ON EMPTY. YOU NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS YOU. I HAD A 2001 CHEVY VENTURE AND N...

Jul 31, 2010 Visibility

I HAVE HAD 2 VENTURE VANS THEY BOTH HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STUCK UP,THEY WORK JUST WHEN YOU TURN THEM OFF THEY STAY UP. ALSO THE GAS LIGHT DOES NOT WORK. IT STAYS ON FULL THEN OUT OF NO WERE YOU ARE ON EMPTY. YOU NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS YOU. I HAD A 2001 CHEVY VENTURE AND N...

Jul 31, 2010 Fuel System, Other

I HAVE HAD 2 VENTURE VANS THEY BOTH HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STUCK UP,THEY WORK JUST WHEN YOU TURN THEM OFF THEY STAY UP. ALSO THE GAS LIGHT DOES NOT WORK. IT STAYS ON FULL THEN OUT OF NO WERE YOU ARE ON EMPTY. YOU NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS YOU. I HAD A 2001 CHEVY VENTURE AND N...

Jul 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,390 mi

GAS GAUGE READS EMPTY WHEN FULL OR HALF FULL. *TR

Jul 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,390 mi

GAS GAUGE READS EMPTY WHEN FULL OR HALF FULL. *TR

Jun 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN IT WOULD RAIN, WATER WOULD ENTER THE HEAD LIGHT AND DIRECTIONAL TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS. THE BULBS WERE CONTINUOUSLY BURNING OUT DUE TO CONDENSATION FROM THE WATER. THE FRONT RIGHT DIRECTIONAL BULB CAUSED THE SOCKET AND WIRES TO OVERH...

Jun 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN IT WOULD RAIN, WATER WOULD ENTER THE HEAD LIGHT AND DIRECTIONAL TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS. THE BULBS WERE CONTINUOUSLY BURNING OUT DUE TO CONDENSATION FROM THE WATER. THE FRONT RIGHT DIRECTIONAL BULB CAUSED THE SOCKET AND WIRES TO OVERH...

May 25, 2010 Electrical System 58,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CHEVY VENTURE VAN AND MY TEMP GAUGE AND GAS GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I REALLY HAVE AND DON'T KNOW IF MY VAN IS OVER HEATING, THE GAUGE IS POINTING DOWN AND WON'T RESET TO COLD POSITION. I WENT ON LINE TO RESEARCH AND FOUND MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME TYPE ...

May 25, 2010 Electrical System 58,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CHEVY VENTURE VAN AND MY TEMP GAUGE AND GAS GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I REALLY HAVE AND DON'T KNOW IF MY VAN IS OVER HEATING, THE GAUGE IS POINTING DOWN AND WON'T RESET TO COLD POSITION. I WENT ON LINE TO RESEARCH AND FOUND MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME TYPE ...

May 6, 2010 Electrical System

LAST SUMMER I NOTICED MY TEMPERATURE GAGE WAS GOING OVER TO THE HOT MARK WHILE I WAS DRIVING ALONG. I PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO MY GAUGES AT ALL TIMES,I HAVE 3 DAUGHTERS WITH ME AT ALL TIMES. I PULLED OVER AT A REST AREA AND LET IT SIT A WHILE. 45 MINUTES LATER IT WAS STILL ON THE HOT AS SOON AS I TURN...

May 6, 2010 Electrical System

LAST SUMMER I NOTICED MY TEMPERATURE GAGE WAS GOING OVER TO THE HOT MARK WHILE I WAS DRIVING ALONG. I PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO MY GAUGES AT ALL TIMES,I HAVE 3 DAUGHTERS WITH ME AT ALL TIMES. I PULLED OVER AT A REST AREA AND LET IT SIT A WHILE. 45 MINUTES LATER IT WAS STILL ON THE HOT AS SOON AS I TURN...

Feb 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE MINIVAN. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ABS & TRACTION CONTROL. WHEN CAR HITS A SHARP-HARD BUMP (IE POTHOLE) OR WHEN TURNING SHARP TO PARK, THE ALERT THAT ABS AND TC TURNS ON. HAVE REPLACED ROTORS AND SENSORS BY DEALER AND AUTHORIZED MECHANIC. CHEVY DEALER DENIES THAT HAVING WIRES ...

Feb 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE MINIVAN. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ABS & TRACTION CONTROL. WHEN CAR HITS A SHARP-HARD BUMP (IE POTHOLE) OR WHEN TURNING SHARP TO PARK, THE ALERT THAT ABS AND TC TURNS ON. HAVE REPLACED ROTORS AND SENSORS BY DEALER AND AUTHORIZED MECHANIC. CHEVY DEALER DENIES THAT HAVING WIRES ...

Jan 20, 2010 Electrical System

THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE STICKS ONCE IN A WHILE. I WAS TOLD THAT IT'S SOMETHING IN THE GAUGES AND TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE THING WHICH WAS QUOTED AT $500 INSTALLED...NOPE I WILL LIVE WITH IT I GUESS. *TR

Jan 20, 2010 Electrical System

THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE STICKS ONCE IN A WHILE. I WAS TOLD THAT IT'S SOMETHING IN THE GAUGES AND TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE THING WHICH WAS QUOTED AT $500 INSTALLED...NOPE I WILL LIVE WITH IT I GUESS. *TR

Jan 17, 2010 Electrical System 75,000 mi

2004 CHEVY VENTURE - GAS GAUGE JUMPS WILDLY , GIVES INACCURATE READINGS. DOESN'T SEEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICALLY SHORTING, AS WHEN IT PARK IT WILL BOUNCE UP AND DOWN AND IT JUST SEEMS AS SOME SORT OF CURRENT PROBLEM.. STARTED 1 YEAR AGO. TO KNOW THE FUEL...

Jan 17, 2010 Fuel System, Other 75,000 mi

2004 CHEVY VENTURE - GAS GAUGE JUMPS WILDLY , GIVES INACCURATE READINGS. DOESN'T SEEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICALLY SHORTING, AS WHEN IT PARK IT WILL BOUNCE UP AND DOWN AND IT JUST SEEMS AS SOME SORT OF CURRENT PROBLEM.. STARTED 1 YEAR AGO. TO KNOW THE FUEL...

Jan 17, 2010 Electrical System 75,000 mi

2004 CHEVY VENTURE - GAS GAUGE JUMPS WILDLY , GIVES INACCURATE READINGS. DOESN'T SEEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICALLY SHORTING, AS WHEN IT PARK IT WILL BOUNCE UP AND DOWN AND IT JUST SEEMS AS SOME SORT OF CURRENT PROBLEM.. STARTED 1 YEAR AGO. TO KNOW THE FUEL...

Jan 17, 2010 Fuel System, Other 75,000 mi

2004 CHEVY VENTURE - GAS GAUGE JUMPS WILDLY , GIVES INACCURATE READINGS. DOESN'T SEEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICALLY SHORTING, AS WHEN IT PARK IT WILL BOUNCE UP AND DOWN AND IT JUST SEEMS AS SOME SORT OF CURRENT PROBLEM.. STARTED 1 YEAR AGO. TO KNOW THE FUEL...

Jan 10, 2010 Electrical System 81,000 mi

2004 CHEVY VENTURE. FUEL AND TEMP GAUGES SHOWING FALSE READINGS. DURING A LONG CROSS COUNTRY DRIVE SPEEDO STARTED GIVING FALSE READINGS MAKING IT HARD TO DRIVE IN TRAFFIC. GAUGE BOUNCES OR STICKS IN ONE POSITION OR SHOWS INCORRECT SPEEDS. *TR

Jan 10, 2010 Electrical System 81,000 mi

2004 CHEVY VENTURE. FUEL AND TEMP GAUGES SHOWING FALSE READINGS. DURING A LONG CROSS COUNTRY DRIVE SPEEDO STARTED GIVING FALSE READINGS MAKING IT HARD TO DRIVE IN TRAFFIC. GAUGE BOUNCES OR STICKS IN ONE POSITION OR SHOWS INCORRECT SPEEDS. *TR

Dec 13, 2009 Electrical System 70,125 mi

I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE LS. RECENTLY THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN MALFUNCTIONING. THE NEEDLE ON THE SPEEDOMETER WILL JUMP, NOT RETURN TO ZERO WHEN STOPPED, OR WILL STAY STUCK AT A PREVIOUS SPEED. THE SPEEDOMETER IS CURRENTLY NOT WORKING AT ALL. I HAVE PURCHASED A LEADING REPAIR MANUAL AND FOLLOW...

Dec 13, 2009 Electrical System 70,125 mi

I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE LS. RECENTLY THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN MALFUNCTIONING. THE NEEDLE ON THE SPEEDOMETER WILL JUMP, NOT RETURN TO ZERO WHEN STOPPED, OR WILL STAY STUCK AT A PREVIOUS SPEED. THE SPEEDOMETER IS CURRENTLY NOT WORKING AT ALL. I HAVE PURCHASED A LEADING REPAIR MANUAL AND FOLLOW...

Nov 22, 2009 Electrical System 105,086 mi

CHEVROLET VENTURES SEEM TO HAVE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AFFECTING THE RIGHT SIDE (FROM THE DRIVER'S PERSPECTIVE). I'VE NOTICED A LOT WITH THE DRIVING LIGHTS OUT ON THAT SIDE, AFTER I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY OWN. I'VE REPLACED THE BULB IN THE FRONT AS WELL AS IN THE BACK MULTIPLE TIMES. WITH...

Nov 22, 2009 Electrical System 105,086 mi

CHEVROLET VENTURES SEEM TO HAVE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AFFECTING THE RIGHT SIDE (FROM THE DRIVER'S PERSPECTIVE). I'VE NOTICED A LOT WITH THE DRIVING LIGHTS OUT ON THAT SIDE, AFTER I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY OWN. I'VE REPLACED THE BULB IN THE FRONT AS WELL AS IN THE BACK MULTIPLE TIMES. WITH...

Aug 27, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

ENGINE INTAKE GASKET LEAKS ANTIFREEZE. *TR

Aug 27, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

ENGINE INTAKE GASKET LEAKS ANTIFREEZE. *TR

Jul 16, 2009 Structure 99,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC PASSENGER DOOR ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE HAS REPEATEDLY CLOSED WITH VARIOUS CHILDREN'S BODY PARTS IN ITS PATH. THIS CLOSING HAS OCCURRED WHEN ONE CHILD IS GETTING INTO OR OUT OF THE VAN AND THAT CHILD OR ANOTHER CHILD HAS ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR, OR WHEN I ...

Jul 16, 2009 Structure 99,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC PASSENGER DOOR ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE HAS REPEATEDLY CLOSED WITH VARIOUS CHILDREN'S BODY PARTS IN ITS PATH. THIS CLOSING HAS OCCURRED WHEN ONE CHILD IS GETTING INTO OR OUT OF THE VAN AND THAT CHILD OR ANOTHER CHILD HAS ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR, OR WHEN I ...

Mar 31, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 81,817 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TRUNK DOOR NO LONGER WORKED. SHE WOULD ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE LATCH AND POSITION THE REAR LATCH, OR HITCH, IN THE OPEN POSITION ONLY TO HAVE IT SLAM SHUT ON HER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 81,817.

Mar 31, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 81,817 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TRUNK DOOR NO LONGER WORKED. SHE WOULD ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE LATCH AND POSITION THE REAR LATCH, OR HITCH, IN THE OPEN POSITION ONLY TO HAVE IT SLAM SHUT ON HER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 81,817.

Mar 28, 2009 Exterior Lighting 49,671 mi

DURING ANNUAL VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT HEADLIGHTS WHERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH FOR INSPECTION RULES. HEADLIGHTS FILLING WITH MOISTURE BEHIND CLEAR PLASTIC LENSES OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. CHROME REFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON REFLECTOR OXIDIZING IN BACK OF HEADLIGHT. TWO HEADLIGHTS HAD TO...

Mar 28, 2009 Exterior Lighting 49,671 mi

DURING ANNUAL VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT HEADLIGHTS WHERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH FOR INSPECTION RULES. HEADLIGHTS FILLING WITH MOISTURE BEHIND CLEAR PLASTIC LENSES OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. CHROME REFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON REFLECTOR OXIDIZING IN BACK OF HEADLIGHT. TWO HEADLIGHTS HAD TO...

Mar 24, 2009 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE SPEEDOMETER AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED BEING TRAVELED. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE C...

Mar 24, 2009 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE SPEEDOMETER AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED BEING TRAVELED. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE C...

Feb 18, 2009 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WORKS RANDOMLY. THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT REGISTERING THE CORRECT SPEED AND THE DIAL BECOMES STUCK AT EXTREMELY LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS. ON OCCASION, THE SPEEDOMETER WILL WORK TEMPORARILY IF THE ENGINE IS TURNED ...

Feb 18, 2009 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WORKS RANDOMLY. THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT REGISTERING THE CORRECT SPEED AND THE DIAL BECOMES STUCK AT EXTREMELY LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS. ON OCCASION, THE SPEEDOMETER WILL WORK TEMPORARILY IF THE ENGINE IS TURNED ...

Jan 13, 2009 Visibility 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE STRUTS WERE WELDED AND LINED UP INCORRECTLY IN ORDER FOR THE WIPER ASSEMBLY TO BE REINSTALLED. THE WIPERS HAVE NOT WORKED FOR A FEW MONTHS. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS A SA...

Jan 13, 2009 Visibility 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE STRUTS WERE WELDED AND LINED UP INCORRECTLY IN ORDER FOR THE WIPER ASSEMBLY TO BE REINSTALLED. THE WIPERS HAVE NOT WORKED FOR A FEW MONTHS. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS A SA...

Jan 5, 2009 Electrical System 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SLID OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S CHILD WAS SEATED NEXT TO THE DOOR AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SHUT THE DOOR, BUT IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. AN HO...

Jan 5, 2009 Structure 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SLID OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S CHILD WAS SEATED NEXT TO THE DOOR AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SHUT THE DOOR, BUT IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. AN HO...

Jan 5, 2009 Electrical System 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SLID OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S CHILD WAS SEATED NEXT TO THE DOOR AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SHUT THE DOOR, BUT IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. AN HO...

Jan 5, 2009 Structure 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SLID OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S CHILD WAS SEATED NEXT TO THE DOOR AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SHUT THE DOOR, BUT IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. AN HO...

Aug 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,050 mi

WHERE THE RUBBER GAS TANK FILL HOSE ATTACHES TO THE GAS TANK, AT THE CHECK VALVE, IT HAS FRACTURED AND BROKEN OFF THE GAS TANK SO THAT NOW WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADD FUEL TO THE VEHICLE IT LEAK OUT ALL OVER THE EXTERIOR OF THE TANK. *TR

Aug 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,050 mi

WHERE THE RUBBER GAS TANK FILL HOSE ATTACHES TO THE GAS TANK, AT THE CHECK VALVE, IT HAS FRACTURED AND BROKEN OFF THE GAS TANK SO THAT NOW WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADD FUEL TO THE VEHICLE IT LEAK OUT ALL OVER THE EXTERIOR OF THE TANK. *TR

Aug 13, 2008 Tires 43,165 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 CHEVY VENTURE VAN NORTH ON I-95, A MILE NORTH OF THE EXIT FOR FL HWY 100, AT 70 MPH, THE ENTIRE TREAD SEPARATED TOTALLY FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE, CAUSING $610 DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE ON THE VAN WHEN I BOUGHT IT NEW FROM THE CHEVY DEALER IN FEB, 2004. ...

Aug 13, 2008 Tires 43,165 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 CHEVY VENTURE VAN NORTH ON I-95, A MILE NORTH OF THE EXIT FOR FL HWY 100, AT 70 MPH, THE ENTIRE TREAD SEPARATED TOTALLY FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE, CAUSING $610 DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE ON THE VAN WHEN I BOUGHT IT NEW FROM THE CHEVY DEALER IN FEB, 2004. ...

May 22, 2008 Visibility 59,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY VAN USED BUT NOTICED RIGHT AWAY THAT THE WINDSHIELD HAD A DEFECT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. IF YOU SIT IN PASSENGER SIT THE VIEW IS DISTORTED. I TOOK MY VAN TO AN AUTO GLASS COMPANY TO SEE WHAT THEY THOUGHT WAS WRONG WITH THE WINDOW AND IF POSSIBLE HOW TO FIX IT. I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A DEFE...

May 22, 2008 Visibility 59,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY VAN USED BUT NOTICED RIGHT AWAY THAT THE WINDSHIELD HAD A DEFECT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. IF YOU SIT IN PASSENGER SIT THE VIEW IS DISTORTED. I TOOK MY VAN TO AN AUTO GLASS COMPANY TO SEE WHAT THEY THOUGHT WAS WRONG WITH THE WINDOW AND IF POSSIBLE HOW TO FIX IT. I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A DEFE...

Apr 18, 2008 Exterior Lighting 32,000 mi

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON MY 2004 CHEVY VENTURE VAN FILLED WITH WATER REDUCING THE LIGHT COMING FROM THE ASSEMBLIES AT NIGHT. *TR

Apr 18, 2008 Exterior Lighting 32,000 mi

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON MY 2004 CHEVY VENTURE VAN FILLED WITH WATER REDUCING THE LIGHT COMING FROM THE ASSEMBLIES AT NIGHT. *TR

Apr 16, 2008 Electrical System

CLUSTER GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. FIRST WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING IT LOOKED AS IF THE TEMP. GAUGE WAS SHOWING IT WAS OVER HEATING. FURTHER EVALUATION SHOWED THE CLUSTER GAUGE WAS MALFUNCTIONING. A FEW MONTHS LATER WHILE WAITING FOR A REPLACEMENT THE SPEEDOMETER HAS ALSO BEGAN TO EITHER STOP ...

Apr 16, 2008 Electrical System

CLUSTER GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. FIRST WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING IT LOOKED AS IF THE TEMP. GAUGE WAS SHOWING IT WAS OVER HEATING. FURTHER EVALUATION SHOWED THE CLUSTER GAUGE WAS MALFUNCTIONING. A FEW MONTHS LATER WHILE WAITING FOR A REPLACEMENT THE SPEEDOMETER HAS ALSO BEGAN TO EITHER STOP ...

Mar 9, 2008 Electrical System 55,000 mi

WE CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE VAN HAS 58,000 MILES AT THIS TIME. THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED JUMPING QUICKLY ON ACCELERATION AND DEACCELERATION. FROM THIS IT WENT TO READING INCORRECTLY AND NOW HAS FALLEN DOWN AND WILL NOT READ AT ALL. WE HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLE...

Mar 9, 2008 Electrical System 55,000 mi

WE CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE VAN HAS 58,000 MILES AT THIS TIME. THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED JUMPING QUICKLY ON ACCELERATION AND DEACCELERATION. FROM THIS IT WENT TO READING INCORRECTLY AND NOW HAS FALLEN DOWN AND WILL NOT READ AT ALL. WE HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLE...

Sep 24, 2007 Visibility 58,000 mi

WHEN I BOUGHT MY 2004 CHEVY VENTURE I LOVED IT, UNTIL MY PASSENGER WAS IN THE CAR AND TOLD ME ABOUT SOMETHING BEING ON THE WINDSHIELD.. AFTER TAKING IT TO A FEW GLASS COMPANY'S I WAS TOLD ITS A DEFECT IN THE GLASS IT SELF AND THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS THE ORIGINAL. I CONTACT CHEVY AND THEY SAID THEY W...

Sep 24, 2007 Visibility 58,000 mi

WHEN I BOUGHT MY 2004 CHEVY VENTURE I LOVED IT, UNTIL MY PASSENGER WAS IN THE CAR AND TOLD ME ABOUT SOMETHING BEING ON THE WINDSHIELD.. AFTER TAKING IT TO A FEW GLASS COMPANY'S I WAS TOLD ITS A DEFECT IN THE GLASS IT SELF AND THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS THE ORIGINAL. I CONTACT CHEVY AND THEY SAID THEY W...

Aug 3, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN POWER SLIDING DOOR CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE POWER OF THE DOOR ALMOST CRUSHED HER SONS ARM**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR TO HER VEHICLE THE PRESSURE AT WHICH THE DOOR CLOSES IS RIDICULOUS. THE CONSUMER STATED HER CHILD NOR HER GRANDMOTHER PROVIDING SU...

Aug 3, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN POWER SLIDING DOOR CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE POWER OF THE DOOR ALMOST CRUSHED HER SONS ARM**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR TO HER VEHICLE THE PRESSURE AT WHICH THE DOOR CLOSES IS RIDICULOUS. THE CONSUMER STATED HER CHILD NOR HER GRANDMOTHER PROVIDING SU...

Apr 18, 2007 Exterior Lighting 23,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN STOPPED & WARNED BY OTHERS CONSTANTLY SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE ABOUT HAVING NO BRAKE LIGHTS, EXCEPT FOR THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, ABOVE THE REAR GLASS. I REPLACED TWO BULBS 3057 IN THE TAIL EIGHTS AT LEAST EVERY 3 WEEKS. THE BULBS LOOKED FINE. I HAVE TO REMOVE, SOMETIMES REPLACE, ...

Apr 18, 2007 Exterior Lighting 23,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN STOPPED & WARNED BY OTHERS CONSTANTLY SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE ABOUT HAVING NO BRAKE LIGHTS, EXCEPT FOR THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, ABOVE THE REAR GLASS. I REPLACED TWO BULBS 3057 IN THE TAIL EIGHTS AT LEAST EVERY 3 WEEKS. THE BULBS LOOKED FINE. I HAVE TO REMOVE, SOMETIMES REPLACE, ...

Apr 18, 2007 Exterior Lighting 23,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN STOPPED & WARNED BY OTHERS CONSTANTLY SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE ABOUT HAVING NO BRAKE LIGHTS, EXCEPT FOR THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, ABOVE THE REAR GLASS. I REPLACED TWO BULBS 3057 IN THE TAIL EIGHTS AT LEAST EVERY 3 WEEKS. THE BULBS LOOKED FINE. I HAVE TO REMOVE, SOMETIMES REPLACE, ...

Apr 18, 2007 Exterior Lighting 23,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN STOPPED & WARNED BY OTHERS CONSTANTLY SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE ABOUT HAVING NO BRAKE LIGHTS, EXCEPT FOR THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, ABOVE THE REAR GLASS. I REPLACED TWO BULBS 3057 IN THE TAIL EIGHTS AT LEAST EVERY 3 WEEKS. THE BULBS LOOKED FINE. I HAVE TO REMOVE, SOMETIMES REPLACE, ...

Apr 12, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE DOOR WAS CLOSED MANUALLY AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR, AND HAS OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BU...

Apr 12, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE DOOR WAS CLOSED MANUALLY AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR, AND HAS OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BU...

Mar 30, 2007 Electrical System 49,500 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE WITH 65000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CIRCUIT BOARD WAS BAD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHTS FOUR TIMES, AND HAS HAD FOUR DIFFERENT MECHANICS CHECKING AT THE VEHICLE,...

Mar 30, 2007 Exterior Lighting 49,500 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE WITH 65000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CIRCUIT BOARD WAS BAD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHTS FOUR TIMES, AND HAS HAD FOUR DIFFERENT MECHANICS CHECKING AT THE VEHICLE,...

Mar 30, 2007 Electrical System 49,500 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE WITH 65000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CIRCUIT BOARD WAS BAD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHTS FOUR TIMES, AND HAS HAD FOUR DIFFERENT MECHANICS CHECKING AT THE VEHICLE,...

Mar 30, 2007 Exterior Lighting 49,500 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE WITH 65000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CIRCUIT BOARD WAS BAD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHTS FOUR TIMES, AND HAS HAD FOUR DIFFERENT MECHANICS CHECKING AT THE VEHICLE,...

Mar 20, 2007 Seat Belts 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE VEHICLE COMES STANDARD WITH A BUILT-IN CHILD SAFETY SEAT. WHILE FASTENED IN THE CAR SEAT THE CONTACT'S 2 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO REACH THE ADULT SEAT BELT, WRAP IT AROUND HIS NECK, AND BEGAN TO CHOKE. AN AIR GUN WAS NEEDED TO REMOVE THE SEAT BE...

Mar 20, 2007 Seat Belts 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE VEHICLE COMES STANDARD WITH A BUILT-IN CHILD SAFETY SEAT. WHILE FASTENED IN THE CAR SEAT THE CONTACT'S 2 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO REACH THE ADULT SEAT BELT, WRAP IT AROUND HIS NECK, AND BEGAN TO CHOKE. AN AIR GUN WAS NEEDED TO REMOVE THE SEAT BE...

Feb 27, 2007 Electrical System 65,350 mi

2004 CHEVROLET, VENTURE, 65000 MILES, THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED TO FUNCTION ERRATICALLY, THEN IT JUST GOES UP EVEN PASSED THE RED MARKINGS ON THE INDICATOR. I HAVE REPLACED THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENDING UNIT(SENSOR), THE THERMOSTAT, CHECKED ALL THE GROUNDING TO THE PCM BUT EVERYTHING ...

Feb 27, 2007 Electrical System 65,350 mi

2004 CHEVROLET, VENTURE, 65000 MILES, THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED TO FUNCTION ERRATICALLY, THEN IT JUST GOES UP EVEN PASSED THE RED MARKINGS ON THE INDICATOR. I HAVE REPLACED THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENDING UNIT(SENSOR), THE THERMOSTAT, CHECKED ALL THE GROUNDING TO THE PCM BUT EVERYTHING ...

Jan 25, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 73,000 mi

TL* - WHILE DRIVING THE 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURA AT 10 MPH OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE CONTACT 'S VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED. IN THE SECOND INCIDENT, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS OPENED WHEN SHE DROVE OUT OF A DEPARTMENT STORE PARKING LOT. *AK

Jan 25, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 73,000 mi

TL* - WHILE DRIVING THE 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURA AT 10 MPH OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE CONTACT 'S VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED. IN THE SECOND INCIDENT, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS OPENED WHEN SHE DROVE OUT OF A DEPARTMENT STORE PARKING LOT. *AK

Oct 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 41,000 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2004 CHEVY VENTURE ON OCTOBER 24,2004. IT HAD LESS THAN 6,000 MILES ON IT. ON SEPTEMBER 27,2006, WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE,THE VAN BEGAN TO SERGE/ STALL. HE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE AND GOT OUT OF THE VAN. HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING F...

Oct 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 41,000 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2004 CHEVY VENTURE ON OCTOBER 24,2004. IT HAD LESS THAN 6,000 MILES ON IT. ON SEPTEMBER 27,2006, WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE,THE VAN BEGAN TO SERGE/ STALL. HE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE AND GOT OUT OF THE VAN. HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING F...

Aug 17, 2006 Structure 43,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER ON 13 OCCASIONS. ON THE 9TH VISIT, THE MANUFACTURER AUTHORIZED A 72,000-MILE WARRANTY. ON 8/14/2006, WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE LEFT REAR SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF THE ROLLER TRACK. TH...

Aug 17, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER ON 13 OCCASIONS. ON THE 9TH VISIT, THE MANUFACTURER AUTHORIZED A 72,000-MILE WARRANTY. ON 8/14/2006, WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE LEFT REAR SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF THE ROLLER TRACK. TH...

Aug 17, 2006 Structure 43,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER ON 13 OCCASIONS. ON THE 9TH VISIT, THE MANUFACTURER AUTHORIZED A 72,000-MILE WARRANTY. ON 8/14/2006, WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE LEFT REAR SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF THE ROLLER TRACK. TH...

Aug 17, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER ON 13 OCCASIONS. ON THE 9TH VISIT, THE MANUFACTURER AUTHORIZED A 72,000-MILE WARRANTY. ON 8/14/2006, WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE LEFT REAR SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF THE ROLLER TRACK. TH...

Jul 23, 2006 Equipment

I PURCHASED A CHEVROLET VENTURE 2004 BRAND NEW IN OCTOBER. NEXT YEAR IN MID MAY THE AIR CONDITIONER WORK GOOD BUT THAT ONLY LAST IT A MONTH OR LESS. NOW I BOUGHT THIS VAN FOR MY BUSINESS IN TRANSPORTATION. I CAN NOT HAVE MY PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE BEING SO HOT. SINCE THEN UNTIL NOW ITS BEEN IN A...

Jul 23, 2006 Equipment

I PURCHASED A CHEVROLET VENTURE 2004 BRAND NEW IN OCTOBER. NEXT YEAR IN MID MAY THE AIR CONDITIONER WORK GOOD BUT THAT ONLY LAST IT A MONTH OR LESS. NOW I BOUGHT THIS VAN FOR MY BUSINESS IN TRANSPORTATION. I CAN NOT HAVE MY PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE BEING SO HOT. SINCE THEN UNTIL NOW ITS BEEN IN A...

Jun 29, 2006 Structure

ON OCCASIONS THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON THE SIDE POWER DOOR INTERFERES WITH THE CLOSING AND LOCKING OF THE DOOR. THIS HAS ON THREE OCCASIONS, HAS SUBJECTED MY GRANDSON AND PETS TO BEING POSSIBLY THROWN OUT OF THE VEHICLE SUSTAINING SERIOUS INJURIES THE DEALER ADVISED US THAT THIS WAS NOT THE BEST DES...

Jun 29, 2006 Structure

ON OCCASIONS THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON THE SIDE POWER DOOR INTERFERES WITH THE CLOSING AND LOCKING OF THE DOOR. THIS HAS ON THREE OCCASIONS, HAS SUBJECTED MY GRANDSON AND PETS TO BEING POSSIBLY THROWN OUT OF THE VEHICLE SUSTAINING SERIOUS INJURIES THE DEALER ADVISED US THAT THIS WAS NOT THE BEST DES...

Jun 25, 2006 Visibility 30,000 mi

STARED HEARING A NOISE BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2005. DIDN'T KNOW WHERE THE NOISE OR WHAT IT WAS UNTIL LAST WEEK. LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED THE WINDOW VIBRATING. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION SAW THAT THE WINDOW MOLDING WAS NOT ATTACHED AND CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT CAR WAS OUT OF ...

Jun 25, 2006 Structure 30,000 mi

STARED HEARING A NOISE BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2005. DIDN'T KNOW WHERE THE NOISE OR WHAT IT WAS UNTIL LAST WEEK. LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED THE WINDOW VIBRATING. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION SAW THAT THE WINDOW MOLDING WAS NOT ATTACHED AND CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT CAR WAS OUT OF ...

Jun 25, 2006 Visibility 30,000 mi

STARED HEARING A NOISE BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2005. DIDN'T KNOW WHERE THE NOISE OR WHAT IT WAS UNTIL LAST WEEK. LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED THE WINDOW VIBRATING. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION SAW THAT THE WINDOW MOLDING WAS NOT ATTACHED AND CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT CAR WAS OUT OF ...

Jun 25, 2006 Structure 30,000 mi

STARED HEARING A NOISE BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2005. DIDN'T KNOW WHERE THE NOISE OR WHAT IT WAS UNTIL LAST WEEK. LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED THE WINDOW VIBRATING. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION SAW THAT THE WINDOW MOLDING WAS NOT ATTACHED AND CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT CAR WAS OUT OF ...

Jun 7, 2006 Air Bags Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS AVOIDING A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT HAD SWERVED INTO MY LANE OF TRAFFIC. MY VEHICLE WENT TO THE RIGHT DOWN INTO A DITCH PROCEEDED INTO A CULVERT AND EMBANKMENT, OVER A RESIDENCE DRIVEWAY AND HEAD ON INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE IMPACT WITH THE UTILITY POLE WAS JUST TO THE SIDE...

Jun 7, 2006 Air Bags Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS AVOIDING A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT HAD SWERVED INTO MY LANE OF TRAFFIC. MY VEHICLE WENT TO THE RIGHT DOWN INTO A DITCH PROCEEDED INTO A CULVERT AND EMBANKMENT, OVER A RESIDENCE DRIVEWAY AND HEAD ON INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE IMPACT WITH THE UTILITY POLE WAS JUST TO THE SIDE...

May 3, 2006 Unknown Or Other

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEATER FANS WOULD NOT BLOW A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF AIR. UPON INSPECTION THE CONTACT FOUND A MOUSE HAD BUILT A NEST INSIDE THE HEATER UNIT. THE NEST WAS REMOVED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED. UPDATED 05/22/06. *JB

May 3, 2006 Unknown Or Other

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEATER FANS WOULD NOT BLOW A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF AIR. UPON INSPECTION THE CONTACT FOUND A MOUSE HAD BUILT A NEST INSIDE THE HEATER UNIT. THE NEST WAS REMOVED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED. UPDATED 05/22/06. *JB

Mar 22, 2006 Structure

2004 VENTURE POWER SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT RETRACT INJURING CONSUMER. SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT STOP WHEN CLOSING. *TS THE CONSUMER WRIST WAS INJURED WHEN THE POWER SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE WHO INDICATED THAT HE DOOR WAS OPERATING WITHIN THEIR S...

Mar 22, 2006 Structure

2004 VENTURE POWER SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT RETRACT INJURING CONSUMER. SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT STOP WHEN CLOSING. *TS THE CONSUMER WRIST WAS INJURED WHEN THE POWER SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE WHO INDICATED THAT HE DOOR WAS OPERATING WITHIN THEIR S...

Feb 22, 2006 Structure

2004 CHEVY VENTURE-THIS VEHICLE WAS OUR CHOICE DUE TO THE CONNIVANCE WITH TWO YOUNG CHILDREN, NOW AGES 2 AND 3 YEARS OLD. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL INCIDENCES IN WHICH MY ARM HAS BEEN BRUISED BY THE POWER DOOR MECHANISM. ONE OF SUCH INCIDENCES I HAD TAKEN BOTH CHILDREN OUT OF THE CAR AND WAS REACHIN...

Feb 22, 2006 Structure

2004 CHEVY VENTURE-THIS VEHICLE WAS OUR CHOICE DUE TO THE CONNIVANCE WITH TWO YOUNG CHILDREN, NOW AGES 2 AND 3 YEARS OLD. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL INCIDENCES IN WHICH MY ARM HAS BEEN BRUISED BY THE POWER DOOR MECHANISM. ONE OF SUCH INCIDENCES I HAD TAKEN BOTH CHILDREN OUT OF THE CAR AND WAS REACHIN...

Feb 17, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT JULY OF 2005 WE NOTICED OUR DRIVER BRAKE WAS PUTTING OFF THE REDISH DUST SIGNALING A NEED FOR NEW BRAKE PADS. WE BOUGHT NEW PADS AND MY HUSBAND WENT TO REPLACE THE PADS. THE PADS ON THE DRIVER SIDE WERE SHOT AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE PADS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE BRAND NEW! THERE WASN'T...

Feb 17, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT JULY OF 2005 WE NOTICED OUR DRIVER BRAKE WAS PUTTING OFF THE REDISH DUST SIGNALING A NEED FOR NEW BRAKE PADS. WE BOUGHT NEW PADS AND MY HUSBAND WENT TO REPLACE THE PADS. THE PADS ON THE DRIVER SIDE WERE SHOT AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE PADS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE BRAND NEW! THERE WASN'T...

Jan 6, 2006 Seat Belts 20,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ALL THREE SEAT BELTS IN THE MIDDLE SEAT UNBUCKLE WHEN SLIGHT PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BELTS. THIS PROBLEM IS MORE APPARENT WHEN A CHILD SEAT IS INSTALLED. AS THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IS INSTALLED THE CONTACT CHECKS THE SEAT BELT ADJUSTMENT BY PULLING ON THE SEAT BELT WHICH IM...

Jan 6, 2006 Seat Belts 20,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ALL THREE SEAT BELTS IN THE MIDDLE SEAT UNBUCKLE WHEN SLIGHT PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BELTS. THIS PROBLEM IS MORE APPARENT WHEN A CHILD SEAT IS INSTALLED. AS THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IS INSTALLED THE CONTACT CHECKS THE SEAT BELT ADJUSTMENT BY PULLING ON THE SEAT BELT WHICH IM...

Dec 8, 2005 Structure

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST REGARDING PRUTHVIKA PATEL VS. CHEVROLET & HERTZ.***TRANSFERRED TO TIS***.*MR *NM THE COMPLAINANT REPRESENTS A CLIENT WHO SUSTAINED RIGHT WRIST INJURY ON APRIL 2, 2005 WHILE SHE WAS A PASSENGER IN A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE INJURY WAS INCURRED WHILE SHE ATTEMP...

Dec 8, 2005 Structure

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST REGARDING PRUTHVIKA PATEL VS. CHEVROLET & HERTZ.***TRANSFERRED TO TIS***.*MR *NM THE COMPLAINANT REPRESENTS A CLIENT WHO SUSTAINED RIGHT WRIST INJURY ON APRIL 2, 2005 WHILE SHE WAS A PASSENGER IN A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE INJURY WAS INCURRED WHILE SHE ATTEMP...

Nov 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,012 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED ON 10-15-05 WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP SIGN , PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL 11-05-05 ...

Nov 18, 2005 Electrical System 18,012 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED ON 10-15-05 WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP SIGN , PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL 11-05-05 ...

Nov 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,012 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED ON 10-15-05 WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP SIGN , PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL 11-05-05 ...

Nov 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,012 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED ON 10-15-05 WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP SIGN , PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL 11-05-05 ...

Nov 18, 2005 Electrical System 18,012 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED ON 10-15-05 WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP SIGN , PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL 11-05-05 ...

Nov 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,012 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED ON 10-15-05 WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP SIGN , PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL 11-05-05 ...

Nov 17, 2005 Structure 19,000 mi

DT:THE CONTACTS STATES THE GAS TANK SCRAPES THE GROUND WHEN TWO OR MORE PEOPLE SIT IN THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DAMAGED, CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE HEAT SHIELD THAT COVERS THE GAS TANK. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MAN...

Nov 17, 2005 Suspension 19,000 mi

DT:THE CONTACTS STATES THE GAS TANK SCRAPES THE GROUND WHEN TWO OR MORE PEOPLE SIT IN THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DAMAGED, CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE HEAT SHIELD THAT COVERS THE GAS TANK. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MAN...

Nov 17, 2005 Structure 19,000 mi

DT:THE CONTACTS STATES THE GAS TANK SCRAPES THE GROUND WHEN TWO OR MORE PEOPLE SIT IN THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DAMAGED, CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE HEAT SHIELD THAT COVERS THE GAS TANK. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MAN...

Nov 17, 2005 Suspension 19,000 mi

DT:THE CONTACTS STATES THE GAS TANK SCRAPES THE GROUND WHEN TWO OR MORE PEOPLE SIT IN THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DAMAGED, CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE HEAT SHIELD THAT COVERS THE GAS TANK. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MAN...

Oct 13, 2005 Air Bags Crash

DT: 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE MINI VAN. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON OCTOBER 3, 2005 . UPON IMPACT, SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WHILE PULLING OUT THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS T-BONED IN THE SIDE BY THE OTHER VEHICLE. HEARD A TIRE SQUEALING, AND HELD ON TO THE STEERI...

Oct 13, 2005 Air Bags Crash

DT: 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE MINI VAN. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON OCTOBER 3, 2005 . UPON IMPACT, SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WHILE PULLING OUT THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS T-BONED IN THE SIDE BY THE OTHER VEHICLE. HEARD A TIRE SQUEALING, AND HELD ON TO THE STEERI...

Oct 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VAN WOULD STALL OUT WHEN EVER IT WANTED TO. ONLY HAD THE VAN FOR A YEAR, AND HAS BEEN TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, AND CAN'T DUPLICATE. THEY REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH AND FUEL PUMP. STILL STALLS. FELT UNSAFE, AND TOOK BACK TO DEALER, REFUSED TO DRIVE IT. LEMON. *JB

Oct 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VAN WOULD STALL OUT WHEN EVER IT WANTED TO. ONLY HAD THE VAN FOR A YEAR, AND HAS BEEN TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, AND CAN'T DUPLICATE. THEY REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH AND FUEL PUMP. STILL STALLS. FELT UNSAFE, AND TOOK BACK TO DEALER, REFUSED TO DRIVE IT. LEMON. *JB

Sep 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 54,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER SAID THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND INTERMITTENTLY. SHE SAID IT HAPPENED IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. DEALER INDICATED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE CALLER WAS TAKING THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE THIRD TIME TO DEALER . MANUFACTURER SAID SHE SHOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE...

Sep 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 54,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER SAID THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND INTERMITTENTLY. SHE SAID IT HAPPENED IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. DEALER INDICATED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE CALLER WAS TAKING THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE THIRD TIME TO DEALER . MANUFACTURER SAID SHE SHOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE...

Sep 14, 2005 Tires 6,026 mi

WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET IN PORT ALLEGHENY, PA ABOUT 25 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN OUR REAR FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT. OUR VEHICLE HAD JUST OVER 6,000 MILES ON IT. THERE DID NOT APPEAR TO BE ANYTHING IN THE STREET TO CAUSE THE PROBLEM. I CONTACTED GMAC AND FIRESTONE, BUT NEITHER SUGGESTED ANY RECA...

Sep 14, 2005 Tires 6,026 mi

WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET IN PORT ALLEGHENY, PA ABOUT 25 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN OUR REAR FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT. OUR VEHICLE HAD JUST OVER 6,000 MILES ON IT. THERE DID NOT APPEAR TO BE ANYTHING IN THE STREET TO CAUSE THE PROBLEM. I CONTACTED GMAC AND FIRESTONE, BUT NEITHER SUGGESTED ANY RECA...

Sep 8, 2005 Suspension 48,934 mi

DT: THE CALLER HAS A BROKEN REAR SWAY BAR. WHILE DRIVING THE CALLER TURNED A CORNER AND HEARD A POP. HE ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS ONLY GOING 10 MPH AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CALLER SAID WHEN HE CALLED THE DEALER HE WAS SWITCHED TO A FAX MACHINE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS N...

Sep 8, 2005 Suspension 48,934 mi

DT: THE CALLER HAS A BROKEN REAR SWAY BAR. WHILE DRIVING THE CALLER TURNED A CORNER AND HEARD A POP. HE ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS ONLY GOING 10 MPH AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CALLER SAID WHEN HE CALLED THE DEALER HE WAS SWITCHED TO A FAX MACHINE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS N...

Jul 25, 2005 Electrical System

CONSUMER FEELS THAT PROBLEMS DEVELOPED WITH THE 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON ABOUT JULY 1, 2005. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE CHEVROLET ASSISTANCE CENTER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE REPAIRS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE V...

Jul 25, 2005 Electrical System

CONSUMER FEELS THAT PROBLEMS DEVELOPED WITH THE 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON ABOUT JULY 1, 2005. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE CHEVROLET ASSISTANCE CENTER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE REPAIRS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE V...

Jul 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

THE CONSUMER OWNS A CHEVROLET VENTURE 2004. THIS VEHICLE CAME WITH DEFECTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR PUMPING NOISES COMING OFF THE BRAKES. THERE WAS EXCESSIVE WHEEL NOISE VARIATION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE FIRST TIME THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHI...

Jul 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

THE CONSUMER OWNS A CHEVROLET VENTURE 2004. THIS VEHICLE CAME WITH DEFECTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR PUMPING NOISES COMING OFF THE BRAKES. THERE WAS EXCESSIVE WHEEL NOISE VARIATION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE FIRST TIME THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHI...

Jun 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,600 mi

DT CONSUMER STATED THAT HER VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *JB *NM

Jun 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,600 mi

DT CONSUMER STATED THAT HER VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *JB *NM

Jun 6, 2005 Structure

DT: THE SLIDING DOORS ARE UNSAFE, THEY ARE CATCHING PEOPLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOORS. THE DOOR CAUGHT THE OWNER'S DAUGHTER 3 TIMES IN THE DOORWAY WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE A CHILD FROM THE CHILD SEAT. THE DOORS ARE SLIDING CLOSED, AND WHEN IT HITS A PERSON IT'S NOT RETURNING. THE OWNERS 3 YEAR OLD WA...

Jun 6, 2005 Structure

DT: THE SLIDING DOORS ARE UNSAFE, THEY ARE CATCHING PEOPLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOORS. THE DOOR CAUGHT THE OWNER'S DAUGHTER 3 TIMES IN THE DOORWAY WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE A CHILD FROM THE CHILD SEAT. THE DOORS ARE SLIDING CLOSED, AND WHEN IT HITS A PERSON IT'S NOT RETURNING. THE OWNERS 3 YEAR OLD WA...

Jun 3, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 29,000 mi

DT: THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR THAT GOES TO SIDE OF THE VAN NEEDED A SENSOR BECAUSE ONCE THE DOOR STARTS SLIDING, IT WON'T STOP. CONSUMER'S CHILD GOT HER WHOLE BODY CAUGHT IN IT.*AK

Jun 3, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 29,000 mi

DT: THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR THAT GOES TO SIDE OF THE VAN NEEDED A SENSOR BECAUSE ONCE THE DOOR STARTS SLIDING, IT WON'T STOP. CONSUMER'S CHILD GOT HER WHOLE BODY CAUGHT IN IT.*AK

Jun 1, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 50,115 mi

POWER DOOR CLOSE EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS IN BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAM AND OPEN WITH OUT MUCH EFFORT BY THE HANDLE ON DOOR. I CALLED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE ABOUT MY COMPLAINT AND WAS TOLD THERE WASN'T A RECALL. I TOLD THEM ABOUT THE RECALL AT FIRST THEY SAID THERE WASN'T A RECALL ON THE VENTURE VANS AGAI...

Jun 1, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 50,115 mi

POWER DOOR CLOSE EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS IN BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAM AND OPEN WITH OUT MUCH EFFORT BY THE HANDLE ON DOOR. I CALLED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE ABOUT MY COMPLAINT AND WAS TOLD THERE WASN'T A RECALL. I TOLD THEM ABOUT THE RECALL AT FIRST THEY SAID THERE WASN'T A RECALL ON THE VENTURE VANS AGAI...

Mar 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE SHUT OFF.CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED.*AK

Mar 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE SHUT OFF.CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED.*AK

Mar 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,078 mi

VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,078 mi

VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 8, 2005 Structure 52 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 VENTURE VAN...DOOR IS DANGEROUS. I SOMETIMES TRANSPORT OLDER PEOPLE. I HAVE HAD 2 NEAR TRAGEDIES IN THE FIRST 2 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED VEHICLE. THE LAST WAS WHEN I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO PICK UP A SEVERELY HANDICAPPED WIDOW WOMAN. WHEN SHE STARTED TO MAKE HER EXIT SHE SO...

Mar 8, 2005 Structure 52 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 VENTURE VAN...DOOR IS DANGEROUS. I SOMETIMES TRANSPORT OLDER PEOPLE. I HAVE HAD 2 NEAR TRAGEDIES IN THE FIRST 2 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED VEHICLE. THE LAST WAS WHEN I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO PICK UP A SEVERELY HANDICAPPED WIDOW WOMAN. WHEN SHE STARTED TO MAKE HER EXIT SHE SO...

Feb 28, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 28, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 29, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR DOOR OPENS ON IT'S OWN AFTER CLOSING, OPENS HALFWAY AND CLOSES HALFWAY LEAVING THE OPERATOR TO MANUALLY OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. IT HAS BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE ON THAT SAME SIDE IS THE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT FOR A TODDLER OR THE CAR CAN BE STOLEN OR PROPERTY INSIDE THE CAR W...

Dec 29, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR DOOR OPENS ON IT'S OWN AFTER CLOSING, OPENS HALFWAY AND CLOSES HALFWAY LEAVING THE OPERATOR TO MANUALLY OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. IT HAS BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE ON THAT SAME SIDE IS THE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT FOR A TODDLER OR THE CAR CAN BE STOLEN OR PROPERTY INSIDE THE CAR W...

Dec 28, 2004 Structure

I WAS ON A BUSINESS TRIP IN TEXAS AND WE HAD RENTED A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE MINIVAN FROM HERTZ. ON THURSDAY WE WENT TO LUNCH, AND I WAS SITTING IN THE MIDDLE BENCH SEAT BEHIND THE FRONT PASSENGER. WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR TO GET OUT, THE AUTOMATIC OPENER MECHANISM ENGAGED. I WAS HOLDING THE DOOR H...

Dec 28, 2004 Structure

I WAS ON A BUSINESS TRIP IN TEXAS AND WE HAD RENTED A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE MINIVAN FROM HERTZ. ON THURSDAY WE WENT TO LUNCH, AND I WAS SITTING IN THE MIDDLE BENCH SEAT BEHIND THE FRONT PASSENGER. WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR TO GET OUT, THE AUTOMATIC OPENER MECHANISM ENGAGED. I WAS HOLDING THE DOOR H...

Dec 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE RIGHT SIDE REAR DOOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC POWER DOOR BUTTON TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR. RIGHT SIDE REAR DOOR CLOSED AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO HAVE A HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DOOR, RESULTING IN INJURY. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Dec 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE RIGHT SIDE REAR DOOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC POWER DOOR BUTTON TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR. RIGHT SIDE REAR DOOR CLOSED AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO HAVE A HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DOOR, RESULTING IN INJURY. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Dec 23, 2004 Suspension

THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED, AND NO DEFECTS HAVE BEEN FOUND.*AK

Dec 23, 2004 Suspension

THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED, AND NO DEFECTS HAVE BEEN FOUND.*AK

Dec 16, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2 YEAR OLD SON WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE AND HIT THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND HE DID NOT KNOW IT. I HAD TO JUMP IN THE WAY OF THE POWER SLIDING DOOR, AND USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO STOP THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ON HIM AND MYSELF.*AK THE POWER SLIDING DOORS ON OUR 2004 CHEVY VENTURE DO NOT STOP WITHO...

Dec 16, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2 YEAR OLD SON WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE AND HIT THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND HE DID NOT KNOW IT. I HAD TO JUMP IN THE WAY OF THE POWER SLIDING DOOR, AND USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO STOP THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ON HIM AND MYSELF.*AK THE POWER SLIDING DOORS ON OUR 2004 CHEVY VENTURE DO NOT STOP WITHO...

Dec 14, 2004 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE OPENS BY ITSELF. I WILL CLOSE THE DOOR USING THE KEYLESS REMOTE OR THE BUTTON ON THE INSIDE OF DOOR FRAME BUT DOOR WILL REOPEN. HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES IN A SINGLE ATTEMPT TO CLOSE DOOR. SLOPE OF VEHICLE IS NOT A FACTOR AS IT WILL REOPEN WHEN VAN IS PARKED ON ...

Dec 14, 2004 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE OPENS BY ITSELF. I WILL CLOSE THE DOOR USING THE KEYLESS REMOTE OR THE BUTTON ON THE INSIDE OF DOOR FRAME BUT DOOR WILL REOPEN. HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES IN A SINGLE ATTEMPT TO CLOSE DOOR. SLOPE OF VEHICLE IS NOT A FACTOR AS IT WILL REOPEN WHEN VAN IS PARKED ON ...

Nov 9, 2004 Structure

WE RENTED A 2004 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVAN FROM AVIS AT PHILA AIRPORT. THE MINIVAN COMES EQUIPPED WITH A REMOTE-CONTROLLED POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. WE WONDERED IF THE DOOR HAD AN AUTO-REVERSE TO PREVENT IT FROM CLOSING ON SOMETHING. WE COULD IMAGINE THAT WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL, SOMEONE...

Nov 9, 2004 Structure

WE RENTED A 2004 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVAN FROM AVIS AT PHILA AIRPORT. THE MINIVAN COMES EQUIPPED WITH A REMOTE-CONTROLLED POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. WE WONDERED IF THE DOOR HAD AN AUTO-REVERSE TO PREVENT IT FROM CLOSING ON SOMETHING. WE COULD IMAGINE THAT WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL, SOMEONE...

Oct 16, 2004 Structure

THE AUTOMATIC REVERSE SAFETY FEATURE OF BOTH POWER SIDE SLIDING DOORS REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO ACTIVATE. THIS RESULTS IN POTENTIAL SERIOUS INJURY TO SMALL CHILDREN, WEAK ADULTS OR SENIOR ADULTS UNABLE TO EXERT ENOUGH FORCE TO ACTIVATE THE REVERSING MECHANISM. COMPARE EFFORT REQUIRED TO THIS SAF...

Oct 16, 2004 Structure

THE AUTOMATIC REVERSE SAFETY FEATURE OF BOTH POWER SIDE SLIDING DOORS REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO ACTIVATE. THIS RESULTS IN POTENTIAL SERIOUS INJURY TO SMALL CHILDREN, WEAK ADULTS OR SENIOR ADULTS UNABLE TO EXERT ENOUGH FORCE TO ACTIVATE THE REVERSING MECHANISM. COMPARE EFFORT REQUIRED TO THIS SAF...

Oct 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,858 mi

I HAVE A 2004 (BOUGHT NEW) CHEVY VAN. WE STOPPED ON DAY AND THE BACK WHEEL WAS SMOKING. WE CALLED THE DEALER AND TOOK IT IN TO BE CHECKED AND THEY TOLD US THAT THE BACK BRAKES HAVE NEVER BEEN ATTACHED. WE WERE RUNNING ONLY ON FRONT BRAKES. WE JUST CAME BACK FROM A TRIP AND TO THINK WE COULD HAVE B...

Oct 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,858 mi

I HAVE A 2004 (BOUGHT NEW) CHEVY VAN. WE STOPPED ON DAY AND THE BACK WHEEL WAS SMOKING. WE CALLED THE DEALER AND TOOK IT IN TO BE CHECKED AND THEY TOLD US THAT THE BACK BRAKES HAVE NEVER BEEN ATTACHED. WE WERE RUNNING ONLY ON FRONT BRAKES. WE JUST CAME BACK FROM A TRIP AND TO THINK WE COULD HAVE B...

Sep 13, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 5,184 mi

THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPENED AND CLOSED ON ITS OWN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *JB

Sep 13, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 5,184 mi

THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPENED AND CLOSED ON ITS OWN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *JB

Aug 31, 2004 Child Seat 19,800 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THE CHILD SEAT INTO A NEW VEHICLE THE BASE SEPARATED FROM THE SEAT. THE CHILD WAS NOT INJURED.*AK *NM

Aug 31, 2004 Child Seat 19,800 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THE CHILD SEAT INTO A NEW VEHICLE THE BASE SEPARATED FROM THE SEAT. THE CHILD WAS NOT INJURED.*AK *NM

Jul 31, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 800 mi

ON JULY 8-15, 2004 I RENTED A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE FROM HERTZ RENTAL AT THE SAN DIEGO AIRPORT. WE LOADED 4 SMALL CHILDREN, AGES 1-5 YEARS OLD INTO THE VAN. AS WE WERE STRAPPING ALL OF THEM INTO THEIR CAR SEATS, MY 3 YEAR OLD PUSHED A BUTTON THAT WAS JUST INSIDE THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR, ON THE...

Jul 31, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 800 mi

ON JULY 8-15, 2004 I RENTED A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE FROM HERTZ RENTAL AT THE SAN DIEGO AIRPORT. WE LOADED 4 SMALL CHILDREN, AGES 1-5 YEARS OLD INTO THE VAN. AS WE WERE STRAPPING ALL OF THEM INTO THEIR CAR SEATS, MY 3 YEAR OLD PUSHED A BUTTON THAT WAS JUST INSIDE THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR, ON THE...

Jul 30, 2004 Structure 7 mi

THE SLIDING DOOR DOESN'T STAY LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION, EVEN IF THE VEHICLE IS ON A FLAT SURFACE. THIS ALMOST RESULTED IN A TODDLER BEING CRUSHED BETWEEN THE DOORS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT A SLIDING DOOR ATTACHMENT NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED. *AK THE PASSENGERS LEFT SLIDI...

Jul 30, 2004 Structure 7 mi

THE SLIDING DOOR DOESN'T STAY LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION, EVEN IF THE VEHICLE IS ON A FLAT SURFACE. THIS ALMOST RESULTED IN A TODDLER BEING CRUSHED BETWEEN THE DOORS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT A SLIDING DOOR ATTACHMENT NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED. *AK THE PASSENGERS LEFT SLIDI...

Jul 29, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE CONSUMER'S HAND WAS PLACED ON THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE AUTOMATIC POWER SLIDING DOOR CLOSED, JAMMING CONSUMER'S HAND. THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR. *AK

Jul 29, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE CONSUMER'S HAND WAS PLACED ON THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE AUTOMATIC POWER SLIDING DOOR CLOSED, JAMMING CONSUMER'S HAND. THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR. *AK

Jul 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT.... COOLANT WAS WAY DOWN, OVERHEATING CONTINUED WHEN COOLANT ADDED... VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP. *LA

Jul 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT.... COOLANT WAS WAY DOWN, OVERHEATING CONTINUED WHEN COOLANT ADDED... VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP. *LA

Jun 23, 2004 Structure

DESIGN FLAW IN 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE.*MR THE CONSUMER RENTED THE VAN FOR A VACATION. WHEN THE CONSUMER CHILD OPENED THE POWER SLIDING DOOR HIS ELBOW BECAME STUCK IN THE SEAT AND HE COULD NOT REMOVE HIS HAND FROM THE DOOR HANDLE. THE DOOR CONTINUED TO OPEN AND HYPER-EXTENDED HIS RIGHT WRIST. THE...

Jun 23, 2004 Structure

DESIGN FLAW IN 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE.*MR THE CONSUMER RENTED THE VAN FOR A VACATION. WHEN THE CONSUMER CHILD OPENED THE POWER SLIDING DOOR HIS ELBOW BECAME STUCK IN THE SEAT AND HE COULD NOT REMOVE HIS HAND FROM THE DOOR HANDLE. THE DOOR CONTINUED TO OPEN AND HYPER-EXTENDED HIS RIGHT WRIST. THE...

Jun 12, 2004 Structure 100 mi

2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN. WHILE STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT, MY FOURTEEN YEAR OLD SON OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SIDE DOOR USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE. HE KEPT HIS HAND ON THE HANDLE WHILE IT WAS OPENING. HIS ARM (ELBOW) BECAME STUCK IN THE SEAT AND HE COULD NOT REMOVE HIS HAND FROM THE DOO...

Jun 12, 2004 Structure 100 mi

2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN. WHILE STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT, MY FOURTEEN YEAR OLD SON OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SIDE DOOR USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE. HE KEPT HIS HAND ON THE HANDLE WHILE IT WAS OPENING. HIS ARM (ELBOW) BECAME STUCK IN THE SEAT AND HE COULD NOT REMOVE HIS HAND FROM THE DOO...

Jun 4, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER'S ARM BECAME TRAPPED IN THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OF VEHICLE.*MR THE CONSUMER COULD NOT REMOVE HER ARM FAST ENOUGH OR STOP THE DOOR FROM OPENING. AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER'S ARM WAS BROKEN NEAR THE WRIST. (RENTAL VEHICLE). *NM PE04064.PCO *TC *JB

Jun 4, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER'S ARM BECAME TRAPPED IN THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OF VEHICLE.*MR THE CONSUMER COULD NOT REMOVE HER ARM FAST ENOUGH OR STOP THE DOOR FROM OPENING. AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER'S ARM WAS BROKEN NEAR THE WRIST. (RENTAL VEHICLE). *NM PE04064.PCO *TC *JB

Jun 2, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN WILL STALL AND CUT OFF COMPLETELY. IT NEEDS TO BE PUT INTO PARK AND RESTARTED. IT HAS JUST RECENTLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE IN A QUICK MANNER, AND LETS OFF OF ACCELERATION WITHOUT CONSUMER PUSHING GAS PEDAL. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN WILL STALL AND CUT OFF COMPLETELY. IT NEEDS TO BE PUT INTO PARK AND RESTARTED. IT HAS JUST RECENTLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE IN A QUICK MANNER, AND LETS OFF OF ACCELERATION WITHOUT CONSUMER PUSHING GAS PEDAL. *AK