Chevrolet Chevy Van 2003

Model Chevy Van made in 2003 by Chevrolet got 14 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, interior lighting and structure. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering.

Model 2003

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
3170E10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb202/16/2006
INTERIOR LIGHTING
3170E10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb202/16/2006
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
PIT-3749D11/01/201010037570Ready05/25/2011
PIT-3749D11/01/201010037570Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm05/25/2011

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
EA04012GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/30/200402/28/2005HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES05V005000
 Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
EA04012GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/30/200402/28/2005HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES05V005000
 Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
10/13/20031008/18/2003
 When starting the vehicle the starting mechanism seems to stay engaged even after the vehicle has started.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
04/06/200649698106/10/2003
 We have a 2003 chevrolet venture van v6 3.4l, odometer-49698. vehicle made an odd sound when starting. this sound happened suddenly. we took it to the closest automotive repair shop their computer indicated a misfire code and they suggested changing the plugs. we opted to take the van to our mechanic. they checked the plugs and they looked brand new and were in good condition. the following description is straight from the service advisor of the automotive shop : one cylinder only has 35 psi and there is a tapping noise in the top half of the engine. will need to tear the upper end down for inspection (upper and lower intakes and the valve cover gasket). the rear cylinder head on the #3 cylinder, the studs that hold the rocker arms have pulled out of the head. the machine shop found the threads for the rocker arm studs on the rear cylinder head were pulling out. had to have all the rocker arm studs holes repaired. based on the machine shop's advice the front cylinder head was removed and to have the rocker arm stud holes inspected. they were also found to be pulling out. all stud holes on the front cylinder head were repaired. reinstalled the cylinder heads and intakes. all in all start to finish the repair bill was a ridiculous $2609.48 and a vehicle with less than 50k miles. the dealership refused to listen to any complaints, simply saying the vehicle is out of warranty. the automotive repair shop is the same place where we have all our oil changes performed. they have all the records. amazing this is the fourth straight gm vehicle we have bought. based on the way we were treated by the dealer we will never buy another gm vehicle. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
05/10/2011
 Fuel filler neck leaks due to corrosion. this vehicle has the lh doors and the fuel neck is routed in the wheel well.
08/02/2011120000
 I noticed a very strong odor of gas every time i filled the car. in december, i saw a larger pool of gas under my car as i was fill the tank. i looked under and saw most of the gas was spilling onto the ground. took the car in to the deal and found out the filler tube was rusted through. the reason for this type of problem on a car that is 8 years old stems around the covering around the tube. water gets trapped and cannot dry. bad design. luckily, i do not smoke.
SEAT BELTS - REAR
06/28/200306/28/2003
 The shoulder straps in the rear of the van lock up while driving down the road. it is very uncomfortable and the passengers unfasten it in order to readjust the belt. the belt gets tighter and tighter if not taken off. this is not safe while going down the road to have to take off your seatbelt. this has happened ever since i owned this vehicle. i have a chevy venture 2003 which i purchased new.
03/13/20030
 I was getting into the rear seat of a brand-new chevrolet fullsize van at the la quinta inn at the apex in raleigh-durham nc. there is a circular disk of hard plastic which holds on a small bungee which in turn holds a child seat belt adjuster. as i was getting in, my arm came into contact with the plastic disk and very neatly sliced several layers of my skin off. it wasn't an atypical entrance to a vehicle, in other words, i wasn't fooling around or being incautious in any way. i've never complained about anything like this before, but i don't want more people to get accidentally cut. that hard plastic disk is as sharp as a knife! *nlm
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
05/28/20062
 Chevy venture minivan rear sliding power doors do not reverse and are very dangerous causing an injury to my 12 year old daughter while entering the van when the door suddenly closed on her and potential death to a young child. *nm

Car dealers selling


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