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#5 of 24 Re: Anyone have any trouble with their 2002 Chevy Venture [davjuhen] by stan3plman Dec 05, 2007 (4:47 pm)
Replying to: davjuhen (Nov 26, 2007 6:27 am) We have a 2001 with 67000 miles on it (108000 km) - at 17000 miles, we replaced the transmission -- under warranty. We had the fan motor for the HVAC replaced at 11000, fuel level sensor at 12000 (apparently this was very common at the time if you bought certain gasoline) -- under warranty. The lower intake gaskets and a wheel hub was replaced at 29000 miles - under warranty. A/C condenser was replaced at 41000 miles - thank goodness, we had extended warranty for that. Control arm bushing at 43000 miles - again, thank goodness for extended warranties. Water pump and the other side needed the wheel hub and bearing replaced at 51000 miles, again, thank goodness for warranty. Wheel cylinders and power steering cooler and pressure pipes at 55000 miles. GMPP lost money on us, let me tell you.   Some out of warranty stuff we did:   Spent about $1500 replacing the guts of the driver seat and the seat track (and we're not that heavy), had the oil pan gasket sealed, which cost about $500 but is still not working (the alternate is a much more expensive fix because as someone else said, every job is a big job on these suckers).   I always found that the thing I was most disappointed with on this van was the assembly quality, there was always way too many squeaks and rattles which get worse over time. I've had other GMs before which weren't like that, and my 2005 Cadillac CTS is certainly not like that - it's unbelievable the stark difference between 2 products made by the same company.
#6 of 24 2002 Chevy Venture by sombal1 Jan 09, 2008 (6:54 pm)
My 2002 Warner Bros Edition has 75K and just ran out of it''s warranty. We have replaced the wheel bearings on 3 tires and a wheel hub, A/C condenser, and lower intake gasket all before 67K. Now, a tie rod was found bad while 4 new tires were replaced. The warranty ran out, the control sensor was replaced which hasn't repaired the knocking and the control arm needs to be replaced. All this now costs nearly $700. I just loved this van with its great gas mileage (19mpg) and excellent handling in the snow. I'm just not sure if I should keep the van any longer now that the extended warranty is expired. It's comforting to know some of you have reached 100K. Replies to this message: 442dude (Jan 10, 2008 5:34 am)
#7 of 24 Re: 2002 Chevy Venture [sombal1] by 442dude Jan 10, 2008 (5:34 am)
Replying to: sombal1 (Jan 09, 2008 6:54 pm) Keep it...make any repairs that come up and enjoy the fact that you don't have a car payment - 2 new car payments covers the $ 700 repair that you did...Our 2000 Venture has 90K miles and runs good...I intend on keeping it until it just won't run any more...   All cars break and require repair - even Honda and Toyota have Service Departments
#8 of 24 Re: Anyone have any trouble with their 2002 Chevy Venture [davjuhen] by mike826 Jan 12, 2008 (6:06 pm)
Replying to: davjuhen (Nov 26, 2007 6:27 am) I have a 2001 Venture with 141,000 miles. It runs very good. When it had 82,000 miles I had a blown head gasket, 84.000 miles the transmission went out. These were repaired under the extended warrantee. I'm on my second battery. Front brakes and rotors were replaced twice. I just replaced the thermostat, rear brakes and brake cylinders (the rear wheel cylinders were leaking). Other than the head gasket and transmission problem, it's just been the usual stuff. I'm happy with the car. Replies to this message: bigz340 (Jan 14, 2008 3:13 pm) chases (Jan 14, 2008 4:20 pm)
#9 of 24 Re: Anyone have any trouble with their 2002 Chevy Venture [mike826] by bigz340 Jan 14, 2008 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: mike826 (Jan 12, 2008 6:06 pm) Feel blessed if you made it to 100k miles.I have a 2001 venture.Just rolled over 100k and head gaskets went.Took to dealer and they want around 2k to do job.They threw in xtras that they said should be replaced so original quote came out just over 3k.Only problem with dealer is they want to sell you every little thing they think it needs and charge you rediculous amounts of money to replace themIt is so bad they wanted 45 dollars to replace a rear wiper blade.Needless to say got van fixed for 850 and runs great.Not by the dealer. Replies to this message: chases (Jan 14, 2008 4:20 pm)
#10 of 24 Re: Anyone have any trouble with their 2002 Chevy Venture [bigz340] by chases Jan 14, 2008 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: bigz340 (Jan 14, 2008 3:13 pm) I purchased the van used from a Govt auction with 75000 miles. Had to have the OD rebuilt right away($1200). Had the Dexcool crap flushed a little too late now that I see what it had done in my intake gaskets. New water pump and thermostate too($400).   Now over 110000miles and the intake gaskets are leaking pretty good. I am waiting for finances to fix real soon($717). Just did the front break pads($25). Rotors looked great, I just roughed them up to take the shine off. I also had a engine seal leaking on a engine mount causing it to fail($275).   If you search my other enteries you will see my fuel delivory issues and other electrical. My fuel issues have been attributed to electrical issues with plugs and such going bad or terminal shorting out. I had replaced two fuel pumps before I realized that when you moved the harness to drop the tank it corrected the connection for a little while. ($1600) A junk yard harness ($20). Tail light harness from junk yard ($20).   Honestly I really like this van. It gets kick butt gas mileage for the power, comfort and convienence to get 7 people in and out with bags. Wife wants to get rid of it but like someone else said above if you fix the problem you have a great running van paid for for the fix price of a monthly payment.
#11 of 24 Re: Anyone have any trouble with their 2002 Chevy Venture [davjuhen] by javarod Feb 21, 2008 (7:07 am)
Replying to: davjuhen (Nov 26, 2007 6:27 am) I'd generally say don't worry, but then with these vans, quality seems a bit of a crap shoot. I purchased mine in November with 210,000 miles on it, an 02, and now have about 233,000 on it and no major problems, just been sinking a lot of money in to cover what the last owner didn't do.
#12 of 24 2002 chevy venture vcr (roslen) by brad0395 Feb 29, 2008 (6:14 pm)
We have just bought a used 2002 venture, wondering if anyone knows how to hook up the vcr, the power on the monitor will not even come on. Wondering if I need to buy any adapter cables or what. thanks,
#13 of 24 2003 Chevy Venture by jodyr Mar 20, 2008 (10:37 pm)
I love my mini van and want to take care of it properly. Any suggestions regarding maintenance for a 2003 Chevy Venture with 60,000 miles on it. Also, my transmission slips a little when engaging the gas from stop position, usually in low speed. I have also noticed it doesn't have the get up and go it used to have, any recommendations for these questions. Thanks so much, Jo Replies to this message: 442dude (Mar 21, 2008 2:37 pm) jodyr (Mar 21, 2008 5:04 pm) 442dude (Mar 21, 2008 5:12 pm) and 4 more...
#14 of 24 Re: 2003 Chevy Venture [jodyr] by 442dude Mar 21, 2008 (2:37 pm)
Replying to: jodyr (Mar 20, 2008 10:37 pm) Hi Jo...   We love our Venture too, its a 2000...   At 5 yrs/60K miles here's what I would recommend if you haven't done these already:   Flush radiator/check/replace hoses & refill with new antifreeze Change trans fluid & trans filter - this may cure your "slipping" problem Replace cabin air filter (its in the back of the glove compartment - check your owner's manual) Replace air filter   That's really it as long as you've kept up with the regular stuff...good luck Replies to this message: jodyr (Mar 21, 2008 5:04 pm) 442dude (Mar 21, 2008 5:12 pm) jodyr (Mar 21, 2008 9:59 pm) and 3 more...

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