1999 Chevrolet Venture problems
Owners have filed 467 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Venture with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 25.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of air bags at 9%.
Complaints467
Crashes28
Fires5
Injuries48
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 25.5% · 119
Air bags 9.0% · 42
Structure 7.9% · 37
Visibility 7.5% · 35
Power train 6.9% · 32
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.9% · 32
Electrical system 4.9% · 23
Exterior lighting 3.9% · 18
Severity
Of those complaints, 28 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire, 48 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Chevrolet Venture in this data, 1999 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1997 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 5 in the last three years against 5 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 59,999 miles.
In owners' own words
1999 Chevy Venture passenger van with less than 58,000 miles experienced an intake manifold gasket failure. Chevrolet customer support representative indicated an "advisory" has been issued for the 3.8 Litre v6 engine but that she has also received "several" calls on the 3.4 Litre v6 engine. Given vehicle age, number of miles, and driving patterns, a failure of this magnitude and cost should not occur. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 58,000 miles
Intake manifold gasket failed at about 64, 000 miles. Coolant was found leaking out in the rear corner of the intake. Also there were signs of coolant found in the motor oil after removing the valve covers. This repair has cost me almost $600.00 On a vehicle less than 4 years old. The auto repair shop that did my repair said they are changing 1 to 2 intake gaskets a week on these 3.4L v6 engines. Dt Engine and engine cooling
Day of purchase, major engine failures replacement of nearly everything then some. Continues to arc electrical sparks under the hood. Electrical shorting of all components within the van internal engine issues not correctable just bandaiding fuel issues with oil coolant and arcing constitutes a fire and possibly death. I have all serviced repair documents if one should need to view them. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 32,334 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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Other Chevrolet Venture years
1997 612 complaints · 15.2% engine and engine cooling 1998 518 complaints · 22.4% engine and engine cooling 2000 464 complaints · 18.1% engine and engine cooling 2001 284 complaints · 15.8% engine and engine cooling 2002 284 complaints · 15.8% engine and engine cooling 2003 231 complaints · 13.9% exterior lighting