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.
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The seat belts did not work, they were defective. Took vehicle to the dealer three times, but they wanted consumer to pay for it. Consumer felt that manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. Also, the sliding door motor on 1997 Chevrolet Venture is defective. Consumer paid for repairs 3 different times, but it kept breaking. Passenger side window switch failed. Wiper module shorted out. The vehicle ABS light illuminated. The dealer found a bad connection at the ebcm. Also found both traction bulbs were missing.
When trying to proceed forward after stopping at stop sign vehicle would not go forward. Took vehicle to dealer, and had to replace transmission. This was the third transmission. The transmission failed repeatedly. The turn signals stop flashing when brakes are pressed due to multifunction switch failure. The engine looses coolant and overheated due to intake manifold gasket failure. Rear wiper was inoperative. ABS light comes on due to oxygen sensor failure. Right front tires failed and were replaced.
Windshield wipers don't stay in proper postion. Manufacturer will replace entire unit at consumer's cost of $400. Unit will be warrantied up to 90 days. The windshield wiper malfunctioning was indentical to that described in sb 97005 for the same model and year.
- Riva, MD, USA
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This part has been recalled.GM notice C97005. The recall fixed was completed in April 1999. The wipers failed again and I took the vehicle to the dealership for replacement. I was told they only fix a recall issue once. I then called Chevy assistance and was told the same thing. This repair ws in excess of $300. If not fixed the wipers are in my direct driving vision so I had the dealership make the repair. As stated in the report this is the 5th or 6th time this defect has been repaired. Additionally, I thought recalls are to fix the problem, looks like a bandaid until the vehcile is out of warranty.
Plastic clip that holds two brake lines broke, causing one of the brake lines to fall at least 4 inches from the ground, also, metal clip the holds vacuum line slides out, causing the line to fall at least two inches from the ground. Finally, windshield wipers are still defective even after recall was performed. Recall 98V072000.
Plastic clip that holds 2 brake lines broke, causing one of the brake lines to fall at least four inches from the ground. Also, metal clip that holds vacuum line slides out, causing the line to fall at least 2 inches from the ground. Finally, windshield wipers are still defective even after recallwas performed. Recall 98V072000.
Plastic clip that holds 2 brake lines broke, causing brake line to fall at least four inches from the ground. Also, metal clip that holds vacuum line slides out, causing the line to fall down at least 2 inches from the ground. Finally, windshield wipers are still defective even after recall was performed. Recall 98V072000.
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- Sierra Vista, AZ, USA