Power windows get stuck about half way up and are slow to close. A/C coil replaced $1000.00. Intake manifold gasket was replaced out of warranty. $850.00. My most recent problem was a hard shift resulting in a $3200.00 transaxle rebuild. This van has been maintained in every aspect, exceeding GM's maintenance guidelines. Despite this, the van is falling apart mechanically. It originally cost me just under $35,000.00 Cdn, but with nagging repair bills, is now over $40,000.00. Next time I'll buy something of a different make.
I would never buy another GM product again.
I totally agree with everything you said. I have had nothing, but trouble with mine except that the engine always runs. The automatic sliding door has been nothing, but trouble, even with the recall fix. The door handle fell off. The glove box door fell off. The cup holders fell off. There was a short in wiring for the security system (which I don't even have) that cost me $800 to fix. The A/C cost $700 to fix. There's now a leaky coolant gasket which will cost $700 if we were to fix it because of the location of the.50 gasket - the whole engine has to be pulled to replace it. So it leaks coolant.
I HATE THIS CAR! The resale value is squat and I owe more than it's worth. If I could get rid of it today, I would.
I'm having substantial problems with my 2001 Venture which started around 75000 kms:
Head gasket leak - they want $2500 to fix this!
Windshield wipers that park straight up (serviced twice)
blower motor which only works on high speed
rear tail lights that go out way too often
rear wiper that won't work (replaced once already)
It just seems to have fallen apart despite maintaining it carefully. Although the vehicle continues to drive nice, I can't reccomend it to anyone.
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