Faults:

The fuel gauge that everyone says fluctuates and gives false readings is the sending unit in the tank. It's a simple matter of the contacts on the rheostat wear, and won't make contact like they have to on the circuit board. Unfortunately this problem requires the tank to be dropped; removal and replacement of the complete fuel pump/ sending unit module that comes as an integrated replacement, as do most vehicles now. It's a tough job, but not impossible. Mine was driving me crazy, so I replaced it with a new updated aftermarket unit that is clearly better than the OEM unit, and cost 1/3 of the standard GM junk that was installed at the factory. Got it on EBAY.

General Comments:

Great van. Good MPG. Comfortable.

Faults:

Have owned my 2000 Venture for just over a year. 92000 miles when I bought it.

Intake gasket replaced $800.

O2 sensor bad, mass air flow sensor problem, cleaned sensor, seems to be fine now.

Water pump problem.

Had the shifting problem, put Lucas transmission repair fluid in and haven't had a problem for 20,000 miles.

Air bag light on, gas gauge goes crazy, drivers side window comes out of track when rolling up, security light comes on randomly.

Basically the worst vehicle for maintenance costs I have ever owned. The vehicle does get good gas mileage and has some nice get up and go, but that doesn't override the bad. Just over 114,000 miles now.

Faults:

My transmission went bad at 44,000 miles.

My electronic door lock stopped working on the passenger side, 56,000 miles.

Electronic fuel pump stopped working, 33,000 miles.

Bad rack 'n' pinion and ball joint (S), 61,000 miles.

The electronic side mirror control problem, 7,500 miles.

Trouble with exterior fan 51,000 miles.

Sliding door is VERY difficult to open.

General Comments:

I was told this Chevy is ever well designed, but GM pays for poor quality material and workmanship. Two separate GM mechanics said the same thing and an AMCO tech agreed. So, in the end, we get what we pay for.

Maybe the 2009 GM's will be a better quality vehicle.

Faults:

Love this van. We bought it used and have had it for 3 months.

However now we are experiencing long shifting and hard shifting. Don't know why.. Any info would be great..

koko.moore@yahoo.com

Please respond.

General Comments:

Other than that, it is great.

Faults:

You name it, it has broken:

Head gasket, intake manifold gasket, water pump, steering rods, brake cylinders, wiper mechanism, rear hatch handle, sliding door, power windows, A/C... I don't have all day to list them all...

General Comments:

GM should gold plate this car and mount it in a pedestal somewhere. It would be a great monument to the unemployed North American auto worker. This vehicle is a shining example of why the Japanese have taken this industry. But don't believe me, believe the experts:

http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=67

Faults:

Very surprised to see others with same problems. My air bag light comes on and off, I am here today looking because my "service engine soon" light came on. Second time this year. Last time, spent $900. My blinkers will stop working and when they are out, my cruise control will stop working. Fix the blinker, and cruise works?

General Comments:

Lots of wierd intermittent electrical problems. This coupled with a fairly uncomfortable drivers chair, and I will be going back to a Caravan.

Faults:

Transmission rebuilt at 42000, Intake manifold gasket replaced, Power door motor went out, Fuel sensor went bad, Rear power windows work, occasionally, 100,000 mile plugs, wires and harness replaced at 60,000, Ditto at 96,000, The engine has an occasional miss, after $4000 in repairs, the dealer gave up and said they could not find it. There are so many more problems, I haven't the time to list them all.

General Comments:

When the van is running correctly, we loved the way it drove and we loved all the features. The van spent more time in the shop than on the road. Very, Very poor product, is it any wonder GM loses money?