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However, in the van we have you cannot tell the difference. In any event this should have been a delete option.
No problems with DI, but had to re set compass from GA Band 8 to NJ Band 11. Handbook tells you about driving around three times in a circle.
On the pass key had an odd experience when stopped for gas and engine off, I turned the key towards me for accessories to listen to radio, and all the warning lights on the dash lit up as if I was about to start the van. Next time I stopped it had self corrected.
I have to say that apart fromm ability to change oil and light bulbs, there is very little one can do to save trips to the dealer. The electrical system does look very complex judging by the number of fuses.
Always interested in other Venture news.
A few tips....if you buy...get the trailer package to get the trans cooler, the rear a/c is a must have item. If the heat is insufficient there is a restrictor in the heater core line that can be removed by the dealer to improve heat flow. When you ask about it they probably give you a dumb look, but there are tech bulletins out on it. There have been recent tech bulletins about the trans fluid and overheating, but GM isn't ready to do anything about it yet. They know about the ODOR from the heat / AC also, there are tech bulletins out on what causes it (mold) and how to fix .I strongly suggest any current owners to subscribe to Alldata.com and read all the tech bulletins on their vehicle while it is still under warranty...then bug the dealer to fix the items before it goes wrong on your dollar.
BTW, I did notice my power steering fluid was low. I hope its not a warning sign. I'll check it again this weekend.
Thanks.
Just got a 2000 and all fine, I hope they fixed all these issues since 97....
BTW, the steering fluid level was fine in my Venture. I may have avoided a problem by checking it. We take our car to a local chain and they are suppose to check all the fluids but I don't think they do. Moral of the story, check everything yourself, twice!
number and tell them what has happened. You never know with the dealer. www.chevrolet.com has the info
I have found them to be very helpful in resolving problems. Still waiting for headesets on LT I got in March, supposed to be 4 weeks after delivery.
Re Nintendo 64,is it 110 volts not 12 volt DC (some of the small TV's are dual). There is a converter frequently advertised that plugs into cig lighter socket and allows you to run 110 volts.
Keep posting
Also we received our Headphone in under three week. I think you should call and see where they are
and then would only stay on till the temp was 220
degrees. he assured me that it was normal and
unless it goes in the red area it was nothing to be concerened about (also alltitude makes a difference in how hot the engine runs)
The handbook shows the thermostat will open at 195 degrees. I guess every gauge is different and will vary from model to model.
Other than only needing defrost, we think our Venture is great.
Any one else experiencing problems, or heard of a fix for the ventilation system?
Recirc. is only used for quick warm up or a\c
then should be set back to fresh air.
thursday evening...
We drove to the parents to visit over the weekend. It rained Sunday evening (van parked outside). While loading the van this morning, we found that the floor mat (behind the third row of seats) was soaked. It appears that the water came through the "hole" where the wiring goes from the van to the liftgate. The wiring is inside a "rubber hose" for protection, but the water appears to have gotten past the boot and then dripped from the rear most dome light...
the Dealer "hasn't seen this before"... they are
going to start figuring it out tomorrow...
select 1998 and under Chevy Truck pull up Venture and you will see that Chevy issued 102 bulletins on this model year of problems....Good luck
Specifically, I'm looking for:
1) A family who very actively uses their Venture to discuss its versatility and
adaptability.
2) A Venture LS family (mom, dad, two or more
kids) whose children are soccer players. Kids
should be fairly young.
3) Venture LT family living in the Rocky Mountain
area who take their Venture on skiing vacations.
Should have two or three children.
4) Venture Warner Bros. Edition family living in
Southern California who like to travel in their
Venture. Should have two or three children.
I certainly would appreciate any response I get on
this. I can be contacted via e-mail at
bpaynter@cecom.com. Thank you.
We have 31,000 miles in 13 months. Just love to drive it. Use it to demonstrate proper car seat installation for our business.
We are looking to buy a second one when replacing my Beretta
No leaks in rear gate as recently posted by others over last few days.
Drove this week to Boston to pick up my daughter from BC. Ave 28.2mpg at ave speed of 54.9mph. A real highway cruiser in comfort for 530 miles round trip.
Prior to this we had the Lumina APV for 9 years, with 146,000 miles and quite a few new parts. It got whacked and went to the great auto cemetery in the sky (Probably Staten Island !!).
LT was an carorder.com special order purchase at $24500 all up incl NJ tax.Took 8 weeks. Dealer was Reedman of Langhorne PA...great people. CO now pricing $3116 more. Believe me we are very (eternally) grateful.
We discounted Chrylser/Ford. Looked at Nissan Quest/Sienna and Mazda MPV, but none of them came close in price and versatility of the Venture as the best college hauler/ice hockey tourney trips.
Still a $1500 rebate available ex dealer stock based on Chevy Web site.
No one has complained in our family.
However the big advantage for me is that all the seats pop out individually. Chrysler still putting a big bench in the back and will be on their new model out this fall.
New seats that fold flat. Would appear that may be like the Ody/Mazda MPV as it mentioned a well for shopping. However also refers to 2nd row in addition.
Thanks for responding.
Venture owners who are interested in talking about
their ownership experience. I am working on the
2001 Venture catalog and would like to include
actual owners' words.
Specifically, I'm looking for:
1) A family who very actively uses their Venture
to discuss its versatility and adaptability.
2) A Venture LS family (mom, dad, two or more
kids) whose children are soccer players. Kids
should be fairly young.
3) Venture LT family living in the Rocky Mountain
area who take their Venture on skiing vacations.
Should have two or three children.
4) Venture Warner Bros. Edition family living in
Southern California who like to travel in their
Venture. Should have two or three children.
I certainly would appreciate any response I get on
this. I can be contacted via e-mail at
bpaynter@cecom.com. Thank you.
Thanks for your input!
Good luck
Now to MPASS: My Venture has the same problem, the loud poping noise that sounds like it comes from the front suspension. It does this very rarely and only during hard acceleration from a dead stop and sometimes as the Van begins to back up. I think it happens because the weight shifts quickly from front to rear. My Van has been in a wreck, though, and I thought it was related to the wreck, although the wreck did not affect the front of the Van. If you find out what the problem is, please post it.
Anyway, Venture drives like a dream, so far. Love the large side mirrors (about 2x as big as the ones on our Lumina). Got the Plus interior, pretty basic, with the split-bench seats in back, (no problem taking those out), kind of plasticky looking, but w/2 small kids, it cleans up nicely. Got the RDS radio/CD player, too. Gas mileage low 20's around town and plan to take it on its first road trip this weekend. Only concern is where the wipers rest, under the hood. Seems like this will be a problem come winter, w/ice and snow accumulating there. Also, the wipers leave a V-shaped spot in the center of the windshield, behing the mirror. Bothers me, but I guess I'm used to wipers that clean right-to-left. All in all, a great van, and we plan to keep it many many years (hopefully trouble-free). Check one out if you're shopping around. Some great deals out there!
Venture owners who are interested in talking about
their ownership experience. I am working on the
2001 Venture catalog and would like to include
actual owners' words.
Specifically, I'm looking for:
1) A Venture LS family (mom, dad, two or more
kids) whose children are soccer players. Kids
should be fairly young (between 5 and 13).
2) Venture LT family living in the Rocky Mountain
area who take their Venture on skiing vacations.
Should have two or three children.
I certainly would appreciate any response I get on
this. I can be contacted via e-mail at
bpaynter@cecom.com. Thank you.
Thank-you.
Even when we test drove all the newer vehicles we were not impressed at all. Good luck if you can find an Odyssey-plus there's no "child infrastructure" in the back seat...my daughter could not even reach the cup holder! The dealers are using the old supply & demand principle to keep the price UP which is a crock-they just don't have the capacity-period. Toyota finally made enough Siennas this year, but can't put the price range in the "family first" range. Plus, what's up w/ that tacky looking gear shift? Ugh! The Ford Windstar still drives like a truck and has poor acceleration and the rest...don't even deserve a one-liner. So, should one lemon sour the entire lot?
p.s. for those of you wondering abt that "popping" noise coming from the front/rear end when putting the car in gear or backing up, I was told it's the ABS system engaging or some nonsense like that.
that there is water leaking into the vehicle
through the middle windows on both sides. This
only happens while the car is sitting in the rain for a coupe of hours. I can see the water getting into the car through the bottom of the window. It did not happen while driving or going through car wash. The dealer replaced the weather strips on both sliding doors. It is still leaking.
Another problem is that It is VERY difficult to close the passenger side sliding door. It is not a power door. We are having trouble getting it latched.
Has anyone else experienced this?