10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Apr 262000

Venture

  • miles
Car shut down on two separate occassions. Inspection after second failure at auto shop indicated fuel pump wiring harness connector under left middle passenger seat was filled with water and severely corroded, causing electrical short. Similar connector for ABS brakes also shows similar problem, but has not yet failed. Mechanic asked for replacement pigtail. GM told them only entire harness was available (engine harness etc). Shop cut connector off and spliced wires with solder.

- Castroville, TX, USA

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problem #3

Feb 162000

(reported on)

Venture

  • miles
Wiring harness runs through floorboard and underneath carpet, and it is rubbing up against a bolt, causing fire hazard.

- Almond, WI, USA

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problem #2

Nov 151999

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was turned off for approximately ten minutes when vehicle caught fire underneath around gas tank, fire department was called, and determined the cause to hav ebeen an electrical problem or a pin hole in the gas tank.

- South Hampton, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Jan 061998

(reported on)

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Wiring harness failed causing several electrical failures (locks, lights and motor).

- Fenton, MI, USA

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