Chevrolet Van 2001
Model Van made in 2001 by Chevrolet got 19 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, interior lighting. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering. The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.3, 5.7 and 5.
Model 2001
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3 | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 5 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | ||||||
| EA04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2004 | 02/28/2005 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | 05V005000 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| EA04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2004 | 02/28/2005 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | 05V005000 | |
| 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 5 | 08/14/2001 | |
| Our 2001 chevrolet venture only has 78,000 miles on it and has been a problem from about the time we purchased it. in the past two months , february/march 2007 we have put $5000 into our van. we replaced the intake gasket for the second time. the first one was done by the dealer, very poor job. we had numerous electrical problems. the engine would turn off while driving at any given time. this has been going on for a couple of years, on and off. we took it to the dealer while under warranty, and they couldn't find anything. we then took it again off warranty and they still couldn't find anything. as time passed, it begun to happen more often and become a problem. i became a nervous wreck while driving, hoping and praying it would make it to each destination. in february 2007 it happened several times to and from work and this one was the last straw, it stalled on the freeway while driving 60 mph and blocked traffic. i took it to my mechanic to get the job done. the dealer is completely useless. in addition to my problem, the light panels melted in the rear lights, the turn signal switch burned out, the fuse box was shorted out, the dealer installed anti-theft system was installed incorrectly and also shut our system down, had to have removed. rear ac blower had to be replaced, now the ac system doesn't work at all, needs new condenser. lights and instrument panel flickered due to alternator going out, had to have alternator replaced. we will never buy a chevrolet again... unfortunately we have had a very bad experience with this vehicle and the dealer; coincidentally, could never figure out what was wrong while under warranty. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 5 | 08/14/2001 | |
| Our 2001 chevrolet venture only has 78,000 miles on it and has been a problem from about the time we purchased it. in the past two months , february/march 2007 we have put $5000 into our van. we replaced the intake gasket for the second time. the first one was done by the dealer, very poor job. we had numerous electrical problems. the engine would turn off while driving at any given time. this has been going on for a couple of years, on and off. we took it to the dealer while under warranty, and they couldn't find anything. we then took it again off warranty and they still couldn't find anything. as time passed, it begun to happen more often and become a problem. i became a nervous wreck while driving, hoping and praying it would make it to each destination. in february 2007 it happened several times to and from work and this one was the last straw, it stalled on the freeway while driving 60 mph and blocked traffic. i took it to my mechanic to get the job done. the dealer is completely useless. in addition to my problem, the light panels melted in the rear lights, the turn signal switch burned out, the fuse box was shorted out, the dealer installed anti-theft system was installed incorrectly and also shut our system down, had to have removed. rear ac blower had to be replaced, now the ac system doesn't work at all, needs new condenser. lights and instrument panel flickered due to alternator going out, had to have alternator replaced. we will never buy a chevrolet again... unfortunately we have had a very bad experience with this vehicle and the dealer; coincidentally, could never figure out what was wrong while under warranty. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/03/2005 | 55681 | 2 | 01/11/2005 |
| Well its my first gm. im a ford man myself but my wife wanted a chevy venture so i got her a 2001. so far ive had the ac condenser replaced and the back head gasket is now leaking at 50,000mls i wish it was a ford. i have a 1990 ford f150 with over 300,000mls i did replace the motor in it though at 177,000 so they all have problems but fords arnt as many.*ak | |||
| 01/08/2004 | 12 | ||
| While driving the vehicle inadvertently stalls. when taken to get serviced they could not determine the cause of this. | |||
| 01/06/2005 | 55000 | 1 | 03/09/2001 |
| 2001 chevrolet venture lt, took into dealer regarding the engine took a long time to warm up and the temperature guage fluctuated. dealer diagnosed problem to be a leaking head gasket and intake manifold gasket. dealer replaced items at cost to consumer.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 5 | 08/14/2001 | |
| Our 2001 chevrolet venture only has 78,000 miles on it and has been a problem from about the time we purchased it. in the past two months , february/march 2007 we have put $5000 into our van. we replaced the intake gasket for the second time. the first one was done by the dealer, very poor job. we had numerous electrical problems. the engine would turn off while driving at any given time. this has been going on for a couple of years, on and off. we took it to the dealer while under warranty, and they couldn't find anything. we then took it again off warranty and they still couldn't find anything. as time passed, it begun to happen more often and become a problem. i became a nervous wreck while driving, hoping and praying it would make it to each destination. in february 2007 it happened several times to and from work and this one was the last straw, it stalled on the freeway while driving 60 mph and blocked traffic. i took it to my mechanic to get the job done. the dealer is completely useless. in addition to my problem, the light panels melted in the rear lights, the turn signal switch burned out, the fuse box was shorted out, the dealer installed anti-theft system was installed incorrectly and also shut our system down, had to have removed. rear ac blower had to be replaced, now the ac system doesn't work at all, needs new condenser. lights and instrument panel flickered due to alternator going out, had to have alternator replaced. we will never buy a chevrolet again... unfortunately we have had a very bad experience with this vehicle and the dealer; coincidentally, could never figure out what was wrong while under warranty. *ak | |||
| 12/29/2004 | 48305 | 3 | |
| Thursday dec. 30th our 2001 chevrolet venture van experienced a major coolant failure that could have left my wife and 3 children stranded on the highway. fortunatly they were close to home whe it happened. the chevy dealer replaced the lower intake manifold gasket and the valve cover gaskets and the distributor o-ring. the 2nd incident occured on friday january 7th. the water pump failed it was replaced by dealer. 3rd incident, january 9th coolant is again leaking from the engine. will take to dealer again on monday.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 5 | 08/14/2001 | |
| Our 2001 chevrolet venture only has 78,000 miles on it and has been a problem from about the time we purchased it. in the past two months , february/march 2007 we have put $5000 into our van. we replaced the intake gasket for the second time. the first one was done by the dealer, very poor job. we had numerous electrical problems. the engine would turn off while driving at any given time. this has been going on for a couple of years, on and off. we took it to the dealer while under warranty, and they couldn't find anything. we then took it again off warranty and they still couldn't find anything. as time passed, it begun to happen more often and become a problem. i became a nervous wreck while driving, hoping and praying it would make it to each destination. in february 2007 it happened several times to and from work and this one was the last straw, it stalled on the freeway while driving 60 mph and blocked traffic. i took it to my mechanic to get the job done. the dealer is completely useless. in addition to my problem, the light panels melted in the rear lights, the turn signal switch burned out, the fuse box was shorted out, the dealer installed anti-theft system was installed incorrectly and also shut our system down, had to have removed. rear ac blower had to be replaced, now the ac system doesn't work at all, needs new condenser. lights and instrument panel flickered due to alternator going out, had to have alternator replaced. we will never buy a chevrolet again... unfortunately we have had a very bad experience with this vehicle and the dealer; coincidentally, could never figure out what was wrong while under warranty. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 5 | 08/14/2001 | |
| Our 2001 chevrolet venture only has 78,000 miles on it and has been a problem from about the time we purchased it. in the past two months , february/march 2007 we have put $5000 into our van. we replaced the intake gasket for the second time. the first one was done by the dealer, very poor job. we had numerous electrical problems. the engine would turn off while driving at any given time. this has been going on for a couple of years, on and off. we took it to the dealer while under warranty, and they couldn't find anything. we then took it again off warranty and they still couldn't find anything. as time passed, it begun to happen more often and become a problem. i became a nervous wreck while driving, hoping and praying it would make it to each destination. in february 2007 it happened several times to and from work and this one was the last straw, it stalled on the freeway while driving 60 mph and blocked traffic. i took it to my mechanic to get the job done. the dealer is completely useless. in addition to my problem, the light panels melted in the rear lights, the turn signal switch burned out, the fuse box was shorted out, the dealer installed anti-theft system was installed incorrectly and also shut our system down, had to have removed. rear ac blower had to be replaced, now the ac system doesn't work at all, needs new condenser. lights and instrument panel flickered due to alternator going out, had to have alternator replaced. we will never buy a chevrolet again... unfortunately we have had a very bad experience with this vehicle and the dealer; coincidentally, could never figure out what was wrong while under warranty. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 12/09/2007 | 89000 | 1 | 06/09/2001 |
| The fuel gage doe not accurately reflect the amount of fuel in the tank. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/17/2004 | 22000 | 3 | |
| Intermittent transmission slip- inability to use reverse and/or drive. my 2001 chevy venture has been in for service at my local chvey dealership numerous times for this problem over the past 3-4 months. the vehicle has 22k miles. guess what the service manager told me after today's tow to the dealer ?? no problem could be found - the vehicle -operates as designed amazingly enough when my wife went to back out of the parking spot we were in we could not move. the vehicle was making a loud grinding noise and sounded as if something was spinning inside the transmission. the vehicle and one point lurched backward as my wife continued in an attempt to back the vehicle up to no avail -and stopped abruptly. we could not use drive either it would only move at a snails pace. unfortunately the vehicle has been repaired and i'm still having intermittent problems. the last time it was in for this problem i almost instantly had the problem again. when i brought it back for repair - they said they filled the fluid and everything was fine and it was until today! - for the amount of similar complaints on this vehicle - i would hope for a recall soon! isn't it strange how a lot of people are having this problem however most of what i've read in other posts say dealer service could not duplicate the problem ?? *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 03/08/2005 | 67000 | 1 | 06/11/2001 |
| At 67,000 miles and 4 years old our venture is having to undergo a complete transmission ovehaul. the mechanic said he has seen these at 100000 miles but not 67k000 this is rediculous.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/01/2001 | |||
| While driving brake pedal went to the floor due to a malfunction within brake system which was designed with brake line next to exhaust, causing brake line to melt. dealer has yet to be contacted. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| While driving brake pedal went to the floor due to a malfunction within anti-lock brake system, which was designed with brake line located next to exhaust system ,causing brake lines to melt. dealer has yet to be contatced. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/01/2001 | |||
| While driving brake pedal went to the floor due to a malfunction within brake system which was designed with brake line next to exhaust, causing brake line to melt. dealer has yet to be contacted. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| While driving brake pedal went to the floor due to a malfunction within anti-lock brake system, which was designed with brake line located next to exhaust system ,causing brake lines to melt. dealer has yet to be contatced. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| While driving brake pedal went to the floor due to a malfunction within brake system which was a design flaw within brake line next to exhaust, causing brake line to melt. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 04/12/2008 | 1 | 02/02/2002 | |
| Automatic doors (side and rear) malfunctions during cold weather and when it rains. *tr | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 04/16/2008 | 2 | ||
| Gsa issued vehicle. 15 pax vans are fitted with either the firestone steeltex or goodyear tires. during two different trips to norfolk, va with two different vans, we experienced tread separations. the first incident occurred with the lone steeltex on the vehicle. the other tires were the goodyear brand. the second incident involved a 15 pax van fitted with four steeltex tires. one had the tread separate and when we pulled to the side i-95, we noticed the other three were separating as well. the tread separation of the left rear on this van resulted in the rupturing of the rear coolant line from the section of tread impacting the line. both vans were chevrolet. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | BELAIR | MD | JONES | |
| CA | LA HABRA | 90631 | DON STEVE CHEVROLET | |
| GA | GAINSEVILLE | HARDY CHEVROLET | ||
| MI | LANSING | 48917 | CRIPPEN OLDSMOBILE | |
| NY | WILLIAMSVILLE | 14221 | GLENN CAMPBELL CHEVROLET | 7166325110 |
| PA | MECHANISCBURG | 17050 | LAWRENCE CHEVROLET | 717-766-0284 |