1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE Tires Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE
8 tires 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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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
I BOUGHT 4 PEP BOYS DEFINITY TIRES W ROAD HASARD TOTAL WAS 424.58 ON 9/10/201. MILEAGE WAS152156..YESTERDAY 9/1/2011 IHAD A BLOW OUT ON L REAR TIRE. THE MILEAGE WAS158180. THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE PRO RATED,ONLY 6,000 MILES AND IT COST ME 41.52 FOR ANOTHER TIRE. IT COULDNT BE FIXED. WHAT WAS THE ROAD HAZZARD FOR? PS THEY OFFERED ME A OIL CHANGE AS A SETTELMENT. I TOLD THEM NO THANKS! *TR
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *PH *NM
WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE VIEW MIRROR FELL COMPLETELY OFF. THE SEAT BELT WAS DAMAGED ON THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE. THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS CONTINUOUSLY FELL OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS CONSTANTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRES CHANGED AND WAS TOLD THE TIRE ROD WAS BENT AND THAT IT COULD NOT BE FIXED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
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DRAMATIC UNTREADING OF TIRE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 OUTSIDE OF SAVANNAH GEORGIA. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP IN THE EMERGENCY LANE. TS
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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.*AK 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. *YH
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DRY ROT ON BOTH TIRES AND BELT SHIFT ON ONE. SERVICED DUE TO VIBRATION IN TIRE AND DEFECTS FOUND AT THAT TIME. TIRES WERE PUT ON IN MAY 2000 AND HAD 35, 000 MILES ON THEM. ONLY 18 MONTHS OLD. *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)
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WHILE DRIVING EAST ON 494 AT 55 MPH ONE OF FRONT FIRESTONE TIRES EXPLODED. THE CAR SWERVED ALL OVER THE INTERSTATE BUT FORTUNATELY THE TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AT THAT TIME SO NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A NEARBY GAS STATION PUT ON THE SPARE AND THE NEXT DAY I PAID TO HAVE THE PR680 REPLACED AT A FIRESTONE DEALER (STORE #016926-29F1 TR:8870 07 99) SINCE THEN THE OTHER FRONT TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE 2 REAR TIRES ARE STILL ORIGINAL. FROM THE NEWSPAPER PICTURES I'VE SEEN (E.G. 9-2-00 MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE BUSINESS SECTION) THE TIRES ON MY CHEVROLET MINIVAN SEEM TO BE EXPLODING JUST LIKE THOSE FORD TIRES RECALLED.( DOT NUMBER: FR 680 )
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WHILE DRIVING EAST ON 494 AT 55 MPH ONE OF FRONT FIRESTONE TIRES EXPLODED. THE CAR SWERVED ALL OVER THE INTERSTATE BUT FORTUNATELY THE TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AT THAT TIME SO NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A NEARBY GAS STATION PUT ON THE SPARE AND THE NEXT DAY I PAID TO HAVE THE PR680 REPLACED AT A FIRESTONE DEALER (STORE #016926-29F1 TR:8870 07 99) SINCE THEN THE OTHER FRONT TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE 2 REAR TIRES ARE STILL ORIGINAL. FROM THE NEWSPAPER PICTURES I'VE SEEN (E.G. 9-2-00 MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE BUSINESS SECTION) THE TIRES ON MY CHEVROLET MINIVAN SEEM TO BE EXPLODING JUST LIKE THOSE FORD TIRES RECALLED.( DOT NUMBER: FR 680 )
Other 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE Problem Areas
Exterior Lightingheadlights
51 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
42 complaints
Structurebodydoor
41 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
30 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
28 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
17 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
13 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
12 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
11 complaints
Electrical System
10 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Unknown Or Other
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Exterior Lighting
8 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
8 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
7 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
6 complaints
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
4 complaints
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
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
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
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
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
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
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
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint