2000 Chevrolet Venture review from North America

Fuel sensor staying on full at 9214 miles. Fuel sensor defective.

Intake manifold gasket leaking oil and coolant externally at 29,780 miles.

Inspection of front brakes finding 0% remaining.

Rotors need replacing.

Rear wheel cylinders are leaking.

I thought that when I purchased the car in the fall of 2000 that I got a great deal on a reliable car. Manufacturer and dealership both offered rebates. I was also able to use my GM points from the GM charge card. Walked away saving $7,200.00.

I was very disappointed that at 9,214 miles that I already had my first problem. This was not a serious problem, but it was an inconvenience. Dealer replaced and fixed fuel sensor at no cost due to the car being under warranty.

This van has been serviced on a regular basis. Every 3,000 miles the oil has been changed. Every 6,000 miles the tires have been rotated and brakes checked by a service station. I could not believe that at less than 30,000 miles and four years old that I needed to have a major repair being the intake manifold gasket.

I was equally surprised that my brakes were in such terrible condition.

Of course, all the work was done at the dealership since they are well equipped to handle this kind of a repair, but very costly.

Overall I like this van, but I have lost my confidence in it since major repairs had to be done so soon.

I have to wonder if all the rebates are worth it. I would much rather not have rebates and have a car that I feel I can rely on.