1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE Power Train Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE
6 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
GENERAL MOTORS DEX-COOL RUINED OUR COOLING SYSTEM IN OUR 97 CHEVY VENTURE. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE COOLING SYSTEM AND NOW CRANKSHAFT HAS GONE BAD. WE HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 IN REPAIRS. VAN STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AT 80,000MILES. VAN ONLY HAS 110,000 MILES. WE ARE OVERWHELMED AND EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED. WE WOULD HAVE REPLACE THE COOLANT IF WE WOULD HAVE KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEMS THE DEX-COOL CAUSED. WE FEEL WE HAVE BEEN DENIED VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO MAINTAINING OUR VEHICLE. CONSUMERS NEED TO BE MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS WITH DEX-COOL COOLANT!!!!!!! *TR
THIS TRUCK IS A 1997 MODEL I PURCHASED IN MAY 1998 FROM TOM TAYLOR CHEVROLET IN MARTIN, TENNESSEE. WITHIN 3 MONTHS I HAD TO TAKE THE TRUCK BACK (BEFORE THE 6-MONTH WARRENTY INSPECTION) BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT PULL THE TRUCK. SINCE THEN I'VE HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION INCLUDING TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE, EVEN AT STOP SIGNS, WITH ACCELERATOR PRESSED DOWN AND AT INCREASED RPM'S. HAVE TO SHIFT MANUALLY. TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN SHIFTING AND WILL NOT SHEFT INTO OVERDRIVE. THIS HAS NEARLY GOT ME INJURED OR KILLED AT A BUSY INTERSECTION.
THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF AND YET GM CANADA CLAIMS NO PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO HEAR OUR COMPLAINT LET ALONE ACKNOWLEDGE IT YET WE CAN SEE FOR OURSELVES ON THIS SITE THE U.S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! THE FLOORBOARD CRACKED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND IT'S BEEN A DAY AND WE HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM OUR LOCAL RETAILER!
WHEN THE CAR IS RUNING FOR MORE THAT ONE HR THE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, WHEN I STOP AND TRY TO LEAVE THE CAR IS MOVED WITH LOSS OF DRIVE. I CHANGE NEW TRANSMISSION FROM THE SAME DATE, BUT NOTHING CHANGED,EVERY TIME THE LIGHT COME ON THE READING IN THE COMPUTER SCANER, ALWAYS IS A FAULT IN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE SHOP CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE SHOP JUST RESET THE LIGHT. THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT'S THE PROBLEM.
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SPEEDOMETER WILL CUTOUT FROM 45 - 65 MPH TO STAY AT 25 - 30 MPH FOR UP TO 1/2 HR AT A TIME, TO RETURN TO CORRECT READING AT ANYTIME.
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SPEEDOMETER WILL CUTOUT FROM 45 - 65 MPH TO STAY AT 25 - 30 MPH FOR UP TO 1/2 HR AT A TIME, TO RETURN TO CORRECT READING AT ANYTIME.
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Steeringrack And Pinion
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Structurebodydoor
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Electrical System
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Steering
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Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Exterior Lighting
8 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Tires
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Seat Belts
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Air Bags
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Seats
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Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
5 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
5 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
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Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
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2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Structure
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Suspension
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Suspensionrearshock Absorber
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
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Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
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Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip
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Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
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Electrical Systemwiring
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Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
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Engine
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
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Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
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Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
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Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
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Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
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Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
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Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
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Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
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Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
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Suspensionrear
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Trailer Hitches
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Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
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Wheels
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Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
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