10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
91,180 miles

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problem #5

Jan 122018

Venture

  • 135,000 miles
The engine RPM surges without pushing the gas. The engine will gradually propel the vehicle to around 50-60 mph with no mechanical movement of the gas pedal. This happens about every day or two. Have to put the car in neutral or firmly press the brakes to get the velocity down. The car is in motion and stationary when this happens. It happens sporadically. Changing all types of parts and still no resolution. I also see alot of the same issues on line with other owners of this vehicle.

- Dickinson, TX, USA

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problem #4

Dec 272016

Venture

  • 61,000 miles
The lower intake manifold head gasket cracked or ruptured resulting in the anti- freeze coolant to leak into the motor oil. Required removal of entire intake manifold assembly and replacement of defective ruptured head gasket. Cost 9 hours mechanic labor and $ $975 for professional repair.

- Mineola, NY, USA

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problem #3

Apr 112013

Venture 6-cyl

  • 90,300 miles
About a week after I got my mini van the fuel gauge quit working, the ignition switch started staying on in the start position, and I've got a rattle in the engine that nobody can seem to find. All of my friend's have heard this sound in the engine, but the techs keep telling me it's normal.

- Conway Springs, KS, USA

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problem #2

Sep 302008

Venture 6-cyl

  • 75,000 miles
I was struck from the back, while taking foot off the brake, I attempted to proceed from a stop sign in shopping mall. Due to delay, from a bad transmission from day 1 when I first purchased vehicle from felix Chevrolet, la ca it holds up traffic. I took my foot off brake after stopping at stop sign and it appeared to driver that I was moving forward. Yet, the delay causes danger from behind and I'm still encountering delays from the date of purchase, 2006 up until now. Felix denied anything was wrong with after I complained and had them test transmission problem within 30 days of purchase. I've been very dissatisfied with performance and quality of vehicle from day one. When accelerating from a stop the vehicle severely jerks. The transmission fluid and filter have been replaced with no change in the condition. The vehicle had around 60,000 miles when I purchased.

- Gardena, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 052012

Venture

  • 94,600 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, she noticed that the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the lower intake needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that there were no recalls addressing the failure. The failure and current mileages were 94,600.

- Donora, PA, USA

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