This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Needs replaced frontend hubs, tierod, pinion repairs/recall this van needs a new owner!!! nothing but costly repairs Chevy needs to recall all them Venture.
Worsening over the course of one week occurring at all speeds power steering locks up while turning left. Chevrolet dealership Chevy chase Maryland states rack and pinion cracked requiring replacement, power steering flush and hose replacement, and alignment required for tires after placement of new rack and pinion. No mention made of history of GM 1997 model rack and pinion similar problems though history of same found over internet.
Told dealer that engine is knocking/making a ticking sound. Can hear it clearly from within or outside of the van. Took it to dealer once already and will be taking it again on Tuesday, October 17, 2000 for testing. Engine is also taking longer to start...hard start no matter if hot/cold start. Already had to have new brakes, shocks and struts put on the vehichle.
Noticed shimmy in front at low speeds, mostly at acceleration. Took to mechanic who diagnosed it as a defect in the front axle(inboard). Notified GM and they will also inspect on 8/25
When driving and reaching a speed of 50mph or more the steering column shakes violently like it's going to separate from the steering box. Took in to dealer and they can not find anything wrong. Also the cruise control was inoperative, the A/C was not blowing cool air due to a leak from the compressor, there was a smell of raw eggs due to fuel injectors leaking, and the dome lights were inoperative, the left coat hoof fell out of roof.
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- Hayward, CA, USA