1997 Chevrolet Venture extended LS review from North America

Almost everything went out on the venture, almost all while it was under warranty. I just went through all my dealer receipts, and noticed that I complained or mentioned to the service rep. about a loss of coolant almost every time I needed other warranty work done. My venture was at the dealer for as long as a week at a time for repairs. Fortunately, they gave me a rental 4 times for free. Heres my list of most of my problems (not in order.)

At 27,560, rack and pinion steering assembly, driver's side power window motor replace. At 5800 miles, glazed brake pads and out of round rotors replaced. At 20,200 miles radiator assembly replaced. At 26,000 miles, gas gage stopped working, head gasket and sender pump replaced, auto transmission leaking and overhauled. At 31,000, battery dead. Since the warranty ran out, (after 3 years) the only the that went bad is the air conditioning compressor. I bought one at a junk yard for $100. and had a guy I know install it for $180.

We had our problems, but it did not cost us much except for all the trips to the dealer. It needed to be towed twice during the warranty period.

We like the van, but will not buy another (chevy) one.