3.2
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 42,255 miles
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The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Venture. The headlight covers came off of the vehicle. It costs $178 plus tax for each of the headlight covers to be repaired. About six month ago one of the headlight covers came off, and a couple of days ago, the other headlight cover came off. The entire headlight assembly has to be replaced to correct the problem. The GM manufacturer told her that this was the first time that he heard of this problem. Also, the contact had automatic transmission problems. The transmission slipped. The first time it got stuck in second gear. The transmission was replaced twice. The first time at only 26,000 miles, and the second time at 26,100 miles. Both times was replaced under warranty. After the second transmission was replaced it had only 78,000 miles on it. While on vacation and driving on the interstate the transmission quit. Had to coast off to the side of the road. That transmission was replaced with a modified transmission, and as of right now, the problem did not recur. All the dealerships that the contact checked to get a new transmission said that there where no transmissions around because they were redesigning all of the transmissions. The vehicle was towed home. She contacted GM manufacturer, and they would not do anything about it because the vehicle had over 100,000 miles.
- Double Springs, AL, USA
We own a 1997 Chevy Venture and I am fearful that I will be stranded on the side of the road with my children because the transmission light keeps coming on and we already had to replace the head gasket. This nearly happened at October of 2003. Now there is a ticking noise. This has been in the shop many times. We bought the vehicle new and have had nothing but trouble.
- Carmel, IN, USA
Transmission jerks and bucks when shifting into over drive, and continues doing this. Had torque converter changed, fixed problem for 2 weeks. Then started doing the same jerking condition.
- Mount Sterling , OH, USA
The intake manifold failed and needs to be replace, along with the water pump. In addition, there is a problem with the rear braking system causing the ABS and traction contol system not to work. Last month the transmission needed to be replaced.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
1997 Chevrolet Venture tranmission failure.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Had a very loud banging sound in rear of van after turning van off, this has been going on for sometime but we have been unable to pin point the cause. While driving on the expressway May 4, 2003 (at 55 mph), transmission failed, causing a very violent forward jerk. After doing some research, I found that this seems to be a somewhat frequent occurrence in this model. Please investigate this situation before someone gets severely injured. This occurred 2 days after having the recalled repair done to the rack & pinion steering.
- Toledo, OH, USA
Transmission failure - mechanic stated the transmission failure was due to premature wear of the second drum clutches due to the fourth clutch supports main bearing being out of correct position. Failure was likely due to production error. We have the actual transmission part as proof that it was misaligned when installed from the manufacturer.
- Killeen, TX, USA
Ref: Complaint #761127 we also experienced a transmission failure on a 1997 Chevrolet Venture that required a replacement transmission. There were less than 60,000 miles on the vehicle at that time - now there are 140,000 miles on the vehicle with a rebuilt (GM warranty) transmission. I also had a 1997 Buick (GM car) that had warranty work to replace/repair the transmission (twice) and a complete failure of the transmission that required replacement of the transmission (which was less than 200 miles outside the warranty but was not covered under the warranty). My grandmother also had a 1997 Buick where the transmission failed with less than 40,000 miles (but outside the 3 year warranty period). I would think it unlikely that so many 1997 cars would exhibit transmission failures with low mileage unless there was a specific manufacturing problem with 1997 GM transmissions.
- Lawton, OK, USA
The transmission went into neutral without warning and the wipers malfunctioned.
- Ontario, 00, USA
Headlamp fell out while going down the road, never did find it. Antilock brakes are malfunctioning, very unsafe to drive, transmission went out very costly to repair, especially with so little miles on this vehicle. These problems that I am reporting are very commom and need some attention granted to them. Vehicles cost so much and then when you have to put more money into them it can financially drain you. Please look into this. Thank you, [xxx]. parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Midland, MI, USA
No summary listed for above vehicle.
- Ellicott City, MD, USA
Warning light indicates overdrive transmission slippage, dealer not able to determine cause. Nlm
- Gallatin G, MT, USA
Transmission slips when driving about 25mph. Also, transmission makes a banging noise when shifting into gear.
- Philadephia, PA, USA
When removing foot from the brake pedal to accelerate on an incline vehicle rolls backwards. The only way to control vehicle is to place left foot on the brake pedal and accelerate with the right foot. Problem was reported to Chevrolet's customer service..et.
- Downers Grove, IL, USA
- Mcconnells, SC, USA