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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

25 crash reports5 fire reports30 injury reports

What owners actually said

350 reports

48,000 miles · Jan 8, 2004

Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE WHILE DRIVING, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10053685

Mileage unknown · Jan 8, 2004

Engine And Engine Cooling

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I BOUGHT THE CAR OCTOBER 3 AND STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT 2 TO 3 WEEKS LATER FIRST THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE COOLANT DEPARTMENT IT TOOK THEM A WEEK TO FIX AND DID NOT DO A GOOD JOB, THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON THEY FIXED THAT THEN I HEARD A NOISE UNDER THE HOOD A LOUD NOISE LIKE METAL WAS RUBBING TOGETHER THEY SAID IT WAS THE BELTS THEY TIGHTENED THEM OK THE SOUND WENT AWAY A WEEK IN A HALF LATER I HARD THE NOISE AGAIN AND IT WAS EVEN LOUDER.... I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THEM.... IT TOOK OVER A WEEK BEFORE I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK THEY SAID IT WAS THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR... OK 2 WEEKS LATER I HEAR THE SAME NOISE AGAIN, NOW REMIND YOU THIS IS THE SAME NOISE FOR THE THIRD TIME... NOW HEY ARE TELLING ME TO BRING IT IN FOR SERVICING... AND I'M GONNA HAVE TO PAY FOR WHAT EVER IS WRONG WITH THE VAN... I ONLY HAD THE VAN FOR ABOUT THREE MONTHS. *LA

NHTSA ODI #10052700

33,531 miles · Dec 25, 2003

Structure

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THE DRIVER'S SIDE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR COMPLETELY FELL OFF MY CHEVY VENTURE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE CAR, BUT I WAS CHARGED $509 FOR " CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY MY WARRANTY." THERE WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN ANY DAMAGE IF THE DOOR HADN'T FALLEN OFF!! CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLD ME THAT IT IS NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO HELP ME. I WENT AS FAR AS I COULD WITH "CUSTOMER SERVICE" (MORE THAN 6 CALLS) BUT I WAS TOLD THEY ARE UNWILLING TO HELP. I AM SHOCK BY THE LACK OF CONCERN CHEVY SHOWED MY FAMILY. I BELIEVE IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THE CAR... A DOOR SHOULD NEVER JUST FALL OFF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE 3 YOUNG CHILDREN, AND FEEL LUCKY THAT NO ONE WAS SERIOUSLY HURT. *LA

NHTSA ODI #10051101

49,000 miles · Dec 10, 2003

Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE A HEAVY CONDENSATION, CAUSING REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING THE NIGHT AND OBSTRUCTING THE CONSUMER'S VIEW. *AK THE HEADLIGHTS HAD BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CONDENSATION WAS SO SEVERE THAT IT PUDDLED WHEN THE GLASS WAS TAPPED WHICH WOULD CAUSE IT TO BLOW OUT DURING NIGHT DRIVING AND…

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NHTSA ODI #10046673

41,000 miles · Dec 9, 2003

SteeringSuspension

UPON HAVING FRONT TIRES REPLACED TIRE DEALERSHIP NOTICED THE TIE RODS AND WHEEL BEARINGS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT TIRES WERE ABOUT TO FALL OFF. *AK *MR

NHTSA ODI #10050307

Mileage unknown · Dec 8, 2003

Tires

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER, AND CHANGED THE TIRE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10050259

58,211 miles · Dec 8, 2003

Fuel System, Gasoline

I PURCHASED A 2000 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN THIS PAST AUG.2003, (MIL. 57,900 );AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP.THIS NOV.2003,IT DEVELOPED A SEVERE GAS LINE LEAKAGE.TAKING IT IN FOR A CHECK OF THE SOURCE,IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A PRESSURE LINE GAS LEAK(THE LINE RUSTED IN THE ENGINE OMPARTMENT,BY THE DRIVERS SIDE FENDERWELL.THIS SITUATION IN MY O…

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NHTSA ODI #10049424

50,000 miles · Dec 4, 2003

Fuel System, GasolineStructure

I OWN A CHEVROLET VENTURE 2000.. EXTENDED.. AT ABOUT 50,000 MILES MY FUEL INDICATOR IS ALL OVER THE PLACE IT SAY LOW FUEL OR FULL DOESN'T MATTER HOW MUCH GAS IS IN IT.. ALSO THE SLIDING DOOR WAS SHUT ONE NIGHT AND FELL OFF IN MY KIDS HANDS.. *NLM

NHTSA ODI #10049166

42,000 miles · Dec 2, 2003

Engine And Engine Cooling

WE ARE EXPERIENCING FAILURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AT ABOUT 42000 MILES. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BY CHEVROLET AND THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, AS IT CAN LEAD TO SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE BY COOLANT MIXING WITH ENGINE OIL. *AK CHEVROLET IS CHARGING U…

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NHTSA ODI #10049047

85,000 miles · Nov 19, 2003

Air Bags

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *NLM CONSUMER ALSO INDICATED THAT DEALER WILL CHARGE HIM $65.00 TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *LA *JB

NHTSA ODI #10040161

Official recalls

04V597000 · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Dec 22, 2004

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A PASSENGER USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER-SIDE, THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT USE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER CAN OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR FROM SWITCHES AT THE DRIVER'S POSITION OR BY USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE DRIVER SHOULD TELL PASSENGERS TO USE THE SWITCH LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. THE DRIVER SHOULD USE THE OVERRIDE SWITCH TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE POWER DOOR BY CHILDREN OR BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ITS USE. THE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON MAY 31, 2005. THE SECOND PHASE MAILING BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. PHASE 2 BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. PHASE 3 (FINAL PHASE) BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2005, TO ALL REMAINING CUSTOMERS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

01V264000 · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Aug 21, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1997-2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA/TRANSPORT, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS THAT WERE SERVICED IN CAMPAIGN 01013 (01V-067) FROM APRIL TO AUGUST 2001. ALSO 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS ASSEMBLED IN JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 2001. THESE VEHICLES HAVE INADEQUATE FRONT WELDS. IF A FRONT WELD FAILS, THE ACTUATOR CAN JAM IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION AND, WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES, IT WILL NOT BE LATCHED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE. AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, INSTALL A NEW POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

01V067000 · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Mar 8, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE DOOR CLOSES BUT MAY NOT BE LATCHED. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN CONTINUED UNDER SAFETY RECALL 01V-264. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

00V228003 · Seat Belts

Aug 7, 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

99V268000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Sep 29, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS WITH EXTENDED WHEELBASE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INOPERATIVE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVES AND FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD EXCEED THE PERMISSIBLE AMOUNT IN A ROLLOVER TEST. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN A VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO LOCATE AND REPLACE THOSE FUEL TANKS THAT COULD HAVE INOPERATIVE ROLLOVER VALVES.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

PE04064 · POWER-SLIDING Door

Opened Sep 17, 2004 · Closed Dec 22, 2004

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:door

SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE WITH AN OPTIONAL POWER SLIDING DOOR.THE INTERIOR HANDLE IS ORIENTED IN THE VERTICAL POSITION IN THE DOOR PANEL AND LINES UP AT THE ELBOW LEVEL WHEN THE OCCUPANT IS SEATED IN THE 2ND-ROW OUTBOARD POSITION.IF THE OCCUPANT HOLDS THE INTERIOR HANDLE IN THE THUMB UP POSITION DURING POWER-ASSISTED OPENING, THE ARM/WRIST CAN BE PUSH BACK WITH FORCE AGAINST THE 2ND-ROW BUCKET SEAT OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR SEAT BACK CREATING A RISK OF INJURY (OTHER SEATING CONFIGURATIONS HAVE AMPLE SEAT TO DOOR CLEARANCE TO AVOID ENTRAPMENT OF THE LOWER ARM).AMONG THE 103 TOTAL REPORTS, THERE WERE 102 ALLEGED INJURIES INCLUDING ARM/WRIST, THUMB AND SHOULDER INJURIES.A COUNT OF INJURIES REVEALS THAT 76 INJURIES WERE A FRACTURED OR A BROKEN ARM/WRIST REQUIRING AN IMMOBILIZING CAST FOR FOUR-TO-SIX WEEKS.ALL INJURIES INVOLVE THE RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR.THE LEFT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS ON FAR FEWER VEHICLES, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT PRODUCES LESS FORCE.GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY BY LETTER DATED DECEMBER 21, 2004, THAT IT WILL RECALL MODEL YEAR 1997 THOUGH EARLY 2005 GM U-VAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND WITH 2ND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN CHAIRS (NHTSA RECALL #04V597).AS PART OF THE RECALL REMEDY, GM WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE WITH A FLUSH MOUNTED HANDLE THAT WILL PREVENT AN OCCUPANT FROM GRASPING THE HANDLE WITH THE PALM BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND DOOR PANEL (THUMB UP ORIENTATION) AND THUS ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR ARM/WRIST ENTRAPMENT.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

PE02017 · Shoulder Harness Clip

Opened Feb 11, 2002 · Closed Aug 2, 2002

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts

No summary supplied.

SQ00014 · Unexpected Opening Of Sliding Door

Opened Jul 25, 2000 · Closed Oct 22, 2001

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure

There is no summary currently available