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3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,429 miles

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1999 Chevrolet Venture windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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1999 Chevrolet Venture Owner Comments

problem #7

Apr 281999

Venture 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This will be a list of most of the problems. I have complained of smelling anti-freeze since I purchased the van new. It currently has 94K on it and I have done all scheduled maintenance on it. I think the clock work oil changes is the only reason it still runs. Manifold gaskets, intake, head...have been replaced twice and need it again, really bad. But I just do not have 5-800 bucks laying around to do a gasket job again since I just did it a year ago. The anti-freeze diluting the oil has messed up a couple pistons. They slap very bad ok here is my list (I have dealer invoices for everything fixed the first time and receipts for parts and labor the second time, or my husband got sick of paying for the same crap so he would fix things) (he is in the automotive testing and design field)

- Ellettsville, IN, USA

problem #6

Sep 152003

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles
Heater fan does not operate on the two lower speeds. Bottom inside of tailgate is rusting from the inside. Power locks will not operate from door switches, only from the remote or when activated by putting vehicle into gear.

- Calgary, UN, USA

problem #5

Jun 151999

Venture

  • Manual transmission
  • 0 miles
6/99:automatic, power sliding door does not stay closed. 2/00:automatic, power sliding door does not stay closed. 5/01:automatic, power sliding door does not stay closed. 9/01:replace passenger side doors power window switch. 12/01:automatic, power sliding door does not stay closed. 6/02:automatic, power sliding door does not stay closed. 10/02:replace passenger side doors power window switch. After repair the passenger side power lock switch stopped working. 3/03:automatic, power sliding door does not stay closed. 5/03:automatic, power sliding door does not stay closed.

- Lewiston, NY, USA

problem #4

Jul 152003

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I noticed a smell of hot antifreeze. Also it would make a lot of noise when starting up. The thermostat never showed anything overheating. Oil didn't show anything on the dipstick. We change the oil every 3000 miles. The dealership that tore into it had said we did not change the oil ever by the looks of the internals. We bought this used 1999 Chevy Venture lt, August 2000 having 34,000 miles on it already. The previous owner bought this van in October 1998 brand new. How could a vehicle have to have a motor dropped in with only 57,000 on it and have had done everything possible to keep everything in working order. This is not our first Chevy, our whole family buys Chevy. Just to brag we have 13, and all of them maintained well. One even having over 200,000 miles on it,1995 Chevy astro. Anyway, I watch the gauges very closely and never did I see anything wrong.

- Salem, WI, USA

problem #3

Jun 152002

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
Water pump failed -- fog filled car when pump failed. I was completely fogged in and could not see. I had to use my daughter's sweatshirt to wipe inside of windshield. Intake manifold gasket failed power window drivers side failed 2X shattered when it fell from track the second time

- Little Neck, NY, USA

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problem #2

Jan 152000

Venture

  • 18,000 miles
Fuel gauge has quit working @ 80K. We had transmission failure @ 18K and a problem with the sliding door @ 21K. We were given an estimate to repair fuel gauge problem of $700 to $800 dollars.

- Trinity, NC, USA

problem #1

May 152002

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
Passenger sliding door window shattered while driving for no reason at all. Nothing hit the window and it just popped loudly and shattered.

- Lovington, NM, USA

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