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#388 of 2501 Wanted: Chevy Venture Owners by bpaynter

Apr 26, 2000 (2:14 pm)

I am looking for some recent-model year Chevy
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
bpayntercecom.com. Thank you.

#390 of 2501 Thumping Noise from Front End by mpass

Apr 29, 2000 (8:01 pm)

Recently we have begun to notice a noise, a thump, that is made by the front end of our 98 Venture when the van is in a hard turn, in reverse, or braking hard. It sounds like a deep popping noise from the front end. Any ideas? Struts? Bushings?


Thanks for your input!

#391 of 2501 Front End Noise by offham

Apr 30, 2000 (2:47 pm)

As an idea, it could be the Constant Velocity Joints wearing, but you don't give mileage. On the hard turn they will make a noise if they are on their way out. These can be replaced on an exchange basis, but if you are still under warranty take it to the dealer.


Good luck

#392 of 2501 Problems problems with my new 2000 Chevy Venture by wanza

Apr 30, 2000 (5:47 pm)

Hi I purchased a Chevy 2000 Venture about a month ago. I have had problem with it cutting off while I am driving. I took it back to the dealer they could find any thing wrong but changed the ignition switch. Then a week later I went to start it up and it would not start, I had to have It towed back to the dealer and that is where it is now. What should I do.

#393 of 2501 2001 Venture by offham

May 01, 2000 (6:16 pm)

To see new front end..only picture shown go to www.cars.com and click on NY Autoshow icon. In left side bar mentions new GM minivans. Gone is the chrome grill in favor of a all painted single bar.

#394 of 2501 by sloan2

May 05, 2000 (3:57 pm)

To Mikeglyn: It is really unfortunate that you have experienced so many annoyances with your Venture. I can suggest one remedy for your banging sliding door glass. Adjust the window. My Venture had the same problem. The window was too low on the end that latches and was hitting the metal on the van when we hit a bump. The adjustment is at the hinge end. Once mine was adjusted, I had no more problems. You may also want to get some silicone spray and apply silicone around all the window seals, including the little rubber square piece that the window rests against. This stopped some of the squeaking as well.


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.

#395 of 2501 Just bought new '00 Venture by minnbill

May 05, 2000 (7:35 pm)

GREAT value for the money! Paid $300 below dealers invoice (special deal thru wifes employer), PLUS got the 0.9% financing for 60 mos., which is like a free loan. Looked at Caravan, liked the layout & engine of Venture better, did not like all the tranny problems reported in Town Hall from Dodge/Chrysler van owners. Would have liked to look at an Odyssey, but there are none in our area, and was wondering if they are really worth their MSRP.
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!

#396 of 2501 re#419 by big__daddy

May 06, 2000 (1:28 am)

You've just described our van! Do you have the long or short wheelbase? Yeah it really rides wonderfully with more than adequate power. Fuel consumption is quite good so far with mostly city driving. As for the wipers in winter don't worry about it. The first 4 days we owned this van it snowed every day last february. Sure some snow accumulates a bit there but you just brush it off like any other vehicle.

#397 of 2501 Wanted: Chevy Venture Owners by bpaynter

May 08, 2000 (3:19 pm)

I am looking for some recent-model year Chevy
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
bpayntercecom.com. Thank you.

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