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Problems with Chevy Venture Gauges

38 messages,  Last post on May 20, 2012 at 10:58 AM

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#31 of 38 Re: Whacky Temperature Gauge 2004 Venture [jimmyk3] by jaasken

Jan 18, 2010 (8:59 am)

Replying to: jimmyk3 (Jan 03, 2009 7:01 am)
please tell me how you fixed this problem. i am having the same issues with my 2004 Chevrolet Venture

#32 of 38 coolant temp guages is wacky! by jaasken

Jan 18, 2010 (9:10 am)

I've had my 2004 chevy venture for over a year. The speedometer was the first to start going crazy.. it would say 100 when I was only going 30mph. Then the gas guage began acting up.. saying a full tank when it was only half full. NOW the temperature guage has caused me the most trouble! over $400 in repairs. No one has a clue whats wrong with it. it says that the car is running hot when it really isn't. thermostat replaced, everything flushed< what should I do next???? please help me

#33 of 38 Re: coolant temp guages is wacky! [jaasken] by tina1017

Mar 11, 2010 (12:33 pm)

Replying to: jaasken (Jan 18, 2010 9:10 am)
OK, I am no expert, but I have spent several hours researching on the net and calling my two trusted mechanics. The problem is the speedometer cluster. This cluster is common to 2002-2005 Chevy Ventures and I am sure other Chevy vehicles. Google "chevy speedometer cluster problems" or "chevy speedometer cluster recall" and you will find that Chevy has issued bulletins about this problem on other Chevy models, BUT NOT the Venture. They also stopped short of issuing a recall...merely did a "special bulletin" to dealers/mechanics. The problem is faulty stepper motors on the gauges. MY problem is I dont have a solution. A used part will have the same problems as will a "new" one ordered through a dealer because Chevy has not fixed the probem. There are techs who will replace the step motors for around $170 like this one http://www.mrwhizard.com/Repair%20Pricing.cfm
 
Good luck to all! I am sending my unit off in the next couple days. I will repost when I know if this is a valid fix.

#34 of 38 Re: Problems with Chevy Venture Gauges [kkent866] by hjavis72

Apr 06, 2010 (7:35 pm)

Replying to: kkent866 (Dec 04, 2007 3:34 pm)
I have exactly the same problems except that the gas gauge is not working neither I hope somebody can help

#35 of 38 Re: Whacky Temperature Gauge 2004 Venture [jimmyk3] by sallyl

Apr 29, 2010 (8:07 pm)

Replying to: jimmyk3 (Jan 03, 2009 7:01 am)
I have had a 2004 Venture for going on 3 years and my gauges has never worked right. I think that my van has a elctrical problem too. I have replaced brakes, struts, balljoints already 4 times. My power steering has never been right in the van I have replaced it 2 times already I don't know what's wrong with it. I have had a new headlite put in I had it done professional and after I had it put in the turn signal bulb melted in the lite. I wish that I had never purchased this vehickle I have had nohing but problems out of it since I have had it. They need to do something about this vehickle like there doing with Toyota.

#36 of 38 Re: coolant temp guages is wacky! [tina1017] by civilguy

Jan 11, 2011 (9:23 am)

Replying to: tina1017 (Mar 11, 2010 12:33 pm)
Tina- did you send the cluster in? Did that solve your problems?
I have a 2004 Venture and I am contemplating sending it to Mr. Whizard in the next couple weeks. The gas & temp gauge are always off and the speedo now 'ticking' up the mph, so I think that's going next. After all the research I came to the same result as you.
I was just looking for some feedback if Mr. Whizard's $189 fix is not worth it. Thanks!

#37 of 38 Re: Problems with Chevy Venture Gauges [kkent866] by deedler

Jul 06, 2011 (8:15 pm)

Replying to: kkent866 (Dec 04, 2007 3:34 pm)
OK, 2004 Venture, same temp gauge issues. Also have ABS light on occasional. Starter seemed to start going, so changed it. ABS light out immediately. 1 week and abs light comes back on. Then van won't start. Not even attempt to turn over, with boost or other attempts. Day later starts no problem and mechanic can't find an issue. 2 days later, won't start again. Lots of power, just no attempt by the starter to turn over. No noise, whir, spin or anything else. All guages seem fine, but abs light came on just before turning van off. Can't see why the two connected, but it seems to be. Any thoughts?

#38 of 38 2004 venture guages not working by talleagle

May 20, 2012 (10:58 am)

we have had our van for almost 3 years now first our temp guage went out and then the gas guage and now the speedometer doesn't work we need help anybody have any ideas on what to do please help

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