2000 Chevrolet Venture Consumer Discussions

Chevy Venture Fuel Pump

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Stalls / Won't start [navstar]

  Written by: donniebrown512 on Apr 25, 2012 12:28:06 PM

  Thank you so much for your post I almost went and bought the fuel pump. Then I read your post and took your advice about cleaning the plug, now the van starts up and runs better than it has ever. Again thank you

Compatable motors

• Re: engine swap [kaz548]

  Written by: russ23 on Feb 9, 2012 8:20:30 PM

  I installed a 2000 Venture engine in my 1998 Venture. I had to strip the new engine down to the block and heads and reuse most of the original parts such as exhaust manifold, intake manifold w/fuel injection system, all sensors and engine mounts. The vehicles below use the LA1 engine that are probably interchangeable with some exceptions. In the case of the transmission, the same transmission was used in the ... Read More

2000 Chevy Venture Starting Issue

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Starting Issue [hoov2]

  Written by: k9will2 on Jan 29, 2012 5:52:29 PM

  my 2001 venture 3.4 after you drive it and then park for a few minutes it cranks and extra few cranks before it starts i have been told that it could be injector leak down causing a little flooding of cylinder, but it all ways starts, after it sit for along while it starts normally, it only does it after you run it and than shut it off for a short ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Starting Issue [tjh87]

  Written by: hoov2 on Jan 12, 2012 2:46:00 PM

  I am dealing with the same issue. At first I thought it was an injector leaking down after shutoff but after further review, I discovered anti-freeze (very small amounts) in cylinder #1. There is a good chance it is a head gasket. This might sound a little crazy but when you first start it up stand at the back of the vehicle and smell the exhaust. If it is bruning anti-freeze ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Starting Issue [tjh87]

  Written by: justachicky on Dec 8, 2011 3:57:15 PM

  Did you ever figure this issue out ? I have been having the same issue with my 2000 Chevy Venture (with the coolant light) and earlier today it died at a stop sign and now wont stay running... I replaced my fuel pump , filter and relay about 3,000 miles ago and can hear the pump click on... So im hoping that really isnt the issue again.

• 2000 Chevy Venture Starting Issue

  Written by: tjh87 on Nov 27, 2011 5:47:47 PM

  Hi, Thought I'd bring this here. My parents have a 2000 Chevy Venture with over 130k, that I also drive. Over the summer, an interesting starting issue began, and it doesn't happen very often. What happens is the car will start, idle very rough, then stall. It has happened after sitting 5 minutes, after sitting for 40, and it has happened after a 40 mile drive, and a 1-2 foot drive ... Read More

Chevy Venture overheating problem

• 98 Chevy Venture

  Written by: dmosser on Oct 27, 2011 5:26:32 AM

  Thanks for the responses. I did actually have a test done for a cracked block and it came back negative. I also had some ''surging'' occuring unrelated, which we thought was the transmission slipping. But sometimes it still surges even after we had a new transmission put in @ $2000. Back to the cooling issue though, I have spent well over $600 in the past two months taking the van to ... Read More

Chevy Venture Electrical Problems

• Re: 2002 Chevy Venture [leer3]

  Written by: layne1971 on Sep 10, 2011 7:43:36 PM

  Your body ground is usually near the battery. My gas gauge is either full or empty, Sometimes the intermittent wipers don't work in which I have to have it on high to get them to work. I have a 2000 venture..

Driver Information Center Repair

• 2000 chevy venture not starting

  Written by: jonnyboy412 on Aug 29, 2011 11:31:28 AM

  I have a 2000 Chevy venture that i just bought and was driving perfect but i stopped at a friend turn it off for maybe ten minutes tried to start it and nothing happens the dash comes on but when i turn the key the dash turn off and the van doesnt even turn over what could that be Please help!

Chevy Venture Starting/Stalling/Idle Issues

• 2000 Chevy Venture Heat and Idle Issues

  Written by: tjh87 on Jul 5, 2011 10:29:35 PM

  Back around January I was driving our Venture (right after a snow storm, clear and cold) and it said the coolant was hot, gauge was as far as it cold go to the right. Nothing noticeable that shown any overheating, nor did any noise go off, although I don't know if this happens when the car overheats. A few months back after the car drove about 30-40 miles, and was turned ... Read More

Chevy Venture Electrical Problems

• Re: chevy 1999 [ephraimb]

  Written by: layne1971 on Jun 7, 2011 12:15:16 AM

  The flasher is way up behind the instrument clusters above the steering wheel. You need a flashlight to see it, it's kinda white or ivory toward the engine compartment. That's where it's at on my 2000 Venture.

Chevy Venture Fuel Pump

• Van will not start

  Written by: halfduzndad on Dec 26, 2010 3:28:33 PM

  We have a 2000 Chevy Venture that was run out of gas. After refilling the van won't start. Changed the relay then tried disconnecting and reconnecting the battery terminals, still it won't start. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Chevy Venture Starting/Stalling/Idle Issues

• smells funny

  Written by: robfred1 on Sep 30, 2010 5:44:22 AM

  I have a 2000 chevy venture, I changed the head gaskets last week engine starts fine and runs well for about 20 miles. I keep getting codes P0101, P0102, P0301 and last night P0171. my fuel economy is way down does this sound like a MAF sensor problem or is that just a symptom? HELP ME, Please. I know just enough about cars to be dangerous...

Chevy Venture

• location of engine number

  Written by: osa332003 on Sep 29, 2010 12:44:55 AM

  please i would like to know where the engine number of CHEVROLET VENTURE 2000 MODEL is located,i have checked round the engine found nothing.is it possible that it does not have one?what is the VIN NUMBER is it the same as engine number?i have the CHASIS number why can i not find the engine number please HELP ME

Chevy Venture Starting/Stalling/Idle Issues

• Re: 2000 Chevrolet Venture won't start...tried [busdriverjk]

  Written by: blazin3 on Sep 28, 2010 8:14:03 PM

  change the alternator. which requires dropping the engine or taking the intake off. the alternator isnt charging the battery and on a full charge of a new battery will run a fuel injected engine for 3 hours of solid driving or maybe a full day of occasional driving. the clicking is the starter solenoid hitting on and off (low battery charge). what u might of heard running is the fan motor ... Read More

Chevrolet Venture Heating / Cooling

• drain valve

  Written by: kayfuslee on Sep 18, 2010 3:21:07 PM

  When trying to drain the radiator on my 2000 chevy venture, the valve just turned and turned with no coolant coming out, Then the whole valve suddenly came out completely. When I put the valve back in I cannot tell if it's actually secure as there are no threads or anything. It actually looks like a plug with an O-ring on the end. Is this what it is supposed to look ... Read More

Mirror replacement Chevy Venture 2000.

• Mirror replacement Chevy Venture 2000.

  Written by: fleastiff on Aug 20, 2010 6:27:09 AM

  My passenger side exterior mirror is dangling by the wires and I think I need a new one or to at least re-connect it to the plastic housing and control mechanisms so the automatic adjustment motors will make it work again. How much would this be at a junk yard? How much at an auto parts store?

Front right turn signal socket on the fritz

• Re: Front right turn signal socket on the fritz [neustkg]

  Written by: fleastiff on Aug 20, 2010 5:17:44 AM

  > I put the new bulb in, Is there a part number for a new bulb. I've looked up some entries on the internet but all I get are outrageous prices for special replacement bulbs or for replacing the entire assembly. I'm just trying to find out how to get a replacement "bulb" or lamp for a front parking light on a 2000 Chevy Venture, not some special bulb or the ... Read More

Chevy Venture Electrical Problems

• Re: no light dashboard -chevy venture 1999 [jabos]

  Written by: rlp50 on Jun 24, 2010 4:04:13 PM

  If you ever get this figured out let me know, the same thing happened to my 2000. I checked everything I could with no luck so I wired a jumper in the overhead light switch so that the lights at least work now via a switch.

Chevrolet Venture Heating / Cooling

• 2000 Chevy Venture Front A/C blows cold--rear A/C blows hot

  Written by: bigboyricky93 on Jun 21, 2010 5:38:59 PM

  I have a 2000 Chevy venture that has a problem with the front blower putting out cold A/C and the rear blows out hot air. I already have the trim panels removed and can see the blower assembly but need further help from there to figure out what is going on. please help. Ricky

Anyone have any trouble with their 2002 Chevy Venture

• Re: 2002 Chevy Venture Whirring noise and issues [smecky]

  Written by: drdrdaddeo on Apr 28, 2010 9:44:15 AM

  I have a 2000 chevy venture that developed a similar problem with a whirring noise (around 85,000 miles) which also completely abated when the gas pedel was released. At first, the problem would also go away if I down shifted into 3rd gear, and would again return when manually or automatically shifted back into OD. Tried all kinds of tranmission additives which helped minimally. After about 8,000 more miles, the whining ... Read More

Engine Light AND overheating AND oil AND stalling

• Re: Engine Light AND overheating AND oil AND stalling [azu]

  Written by: fleastiff on Apr 5, 2010 2:52:07 PM

  >Best thing to do is drain it to proper level and take to mechanic. You mean not even drive it that seven miles to get there, but drain off three quarts first? >Your oil pan isn't deformed (dented)? Not that I know of. > is the dip stick the proper length without any deformities? Yes. Its the same type dipstick that was present on the former engine in that Chevy Venture ... Read More

• Engine Light AND overheating AND oil AND stalling

  Written by: fleastiff on Mar 27, 2010 6:31:04 AM

  I have a 'new' engine from a different 2000 Chevy Venture and the Service Engine light won't go off, the coolant overheats with an orange or a red warning message, the engine runs at normal temperatures only if I add two or three EXTRA quarts of oil beyond what the dipstick indicates is necessary. The car also often stalls at stop signs. So what is the real problem? Oil pump? Coolant ... Read More

Chevy Venture

• Re: 2000 Venture Fuel guage/dome lights/hesitation [123venture]

  Written by: axmadrigal30 on Mar 17, 2010 9:08:55 AM

  Hello. I purchased a 2001 Chevy Venture WB Edition at a really low price just a few days ago knowing that it had a few minor issues. One of those issues are the interior lights. All of them: Reading and dome lights. Did you find out a way to get them working again?

Chevy Venture Transmission Issues

• Chevy venture trans won't engage

  Written by: dadsrepairshop on Feb 10, 2010 8:35:52 PM

  My daughter parked her 2000 Venture at work, when she went to leave no transmission at all. I checked and the shift lever is moving on top of trans and rod into trans seems to be turning shift linkage moving arm and rod never had one fail like this? is their an electrical plug or connection that will cause an instant failure? fluids full and clean. something internal that could cause ... Read More

Chevy Venture

• Re: What are those filters in the glove box? [tony17112acst]

  Written by: ggmoose on Feb 8, 2010 10:57:46 PM

  i have a 2000 chevy Venture and i have the same air filter it is not for the engine it is for the air that circlates inside the vehicle from the outside for fresh clean air, they are $ 20.00 to $25.00 comes with two in a box it is called a Cabin Filter. :)

• Re: Gotta defend this van's honor... [kid robinski]

  Written by: ggmoose on Feb 8, 2010 10:23:03 PM

  hi there i here ya i just bought a 2000 chevy Venture back in December 2009 for $2,500 and it is in mint condition no rust it has 156000km when i bought it and now it is 160660km and it runs really well i've had minivans in the past but this one tops them all i get 1150kns on a full tank on the high way but i only get 750kms ... Read More

GM's triplets Venture, Silhouette, and Montana

• Blower speed, fuel sender, hard restart when warm, long post

  Written by: davidaking on Jan 27, 2010 6:55:47 AM

  I want to give back to the message board as I used it to assist in diagnosing some issues that were happening in a 2000 Chevy Venture van I bought to resell. The van had 120k miles on it. The first thing was the blower motor would only work on speeds 4 & 5. The fix offered here worked. Replace the blower resistor behind the blower motor with a new part. ... Read More

Chevrolet Venture Heating / Cooling

• No heat - 2000 venture

  Written by: kayfuslee on Jan 20, 2010 4:53:37 PM

  I have no heat coming from 2000 chevy venture. Sometimes I can feel a faint amount of barely warm air coming out with the fan on low. Any ideas what could be wrong? I have put a gallon of antifreeze in the reservoir tank over the last 2 weeks. It seemed to help give me a little heat when I filled it to the cool level line, but not now. There ... Read More

Chevy Venture Transmission Issues

• Whats the doohickey called ??

  Written by: fleastiff on Jan 5, 2010 10:48:05 AM

  When the gear shift lever at the driver's wheel just moves freely, it usually means a small plastic/rubber cap has come off the transmission linkage just a bit in front of the firewall. I know I need a new one but I don't know whats its properly called. Cap? socket? I only want to replace what is really necessary. Chevy Venture 2000.

Chevy Venture Owners: Meet the Members

• Chevrolet owner

  Written by: smithy56 on Oct 3, 2009 7:45:18 PM

  Hi Smithy from Pittsburgh here. Photographer and musician. I drive a 2000 Astro. It's been to the Grand Canyon,Up Mt Washington in NH, Here's my oldest son taking it up our hill Recently my Darling Daughter put me in charge of repairs on her 2002 venture.

Chevy Venture Engine Problems

• Re: chevy venture specification's [442dude]

  Written by: jebernabe on Sep 4, 2009 9:17:30 PM

  . They have spare parts at the chevy dealer here. unfortunately it'll cost about 2000$ .parts only! hi-way robbery!!! so I might as well go tour china buy the parts and spend half the money, tour and all; to-sha to-sha 442dude. that's thank you in chinese

• Re: chevy venture specification's [jebernabe]

  Written by: 442dude on Sep 4, 2009 8:07:32 PM

  Hello...there was never a US spec Venture with a 3.0L V6 motor - they were all 3.4 L. There was an Oldsmobile version (previous generation minivan) with the 3.8L engine...and the previous version Lumina APV minivan had a 3.1L V6, but again, no 3.0 The only US spec 3.0 V6 that was built up to recently (there's a new 3.0 V6 but its not related) was a 3.0L that was used ... Read More

Chevy Venture Electrical Problems

• Re: 97 Chevy Venture dash gauges not working [jbartik]

  Written by: rlp50 on Aug 26, 2009 7:57:26 AM

  I'd be curious to know what it is you had fixed the first time. I've had the same problem with my 2000 and never did find out what was causing the problem. It used to be internittent, now the lights are off permanently. As a bypass, I shunted a wire across the interior light switch in the ceiling console and now turn them on or off with that switch.

Low Coolant Light

• Low Coolant Light

  Written by: d_jray on Aug 18, 2009 7:32:57 AM

  My 2000 chevy venture low coolant light flashes sometimes or stays on.. I had my radiator flushed because I had to get my intake gasket changed. They said they flushed and cleaned the radiator and over flow tank, but the over flow tank still had residue in it.. Is it the sensor in it or is it something else? It doesn't over heat and there is not smell of coolant like ... Read More

Chevy Venture Fuel Pump

• 2000 Chevy Venture Stalls / Won't start

  Written by: navstar on Jul 25, 2009 10:15:40 AM

  Thanks to all for sharing .... Wife's Chevy venture has been stalling and getting progressively worse, now won't start. I surfed the web this morning finding numberous builltien boards and a common theme in most, crank sensor, fuel pump, or the wire harness connector under car behind drivers seat. Easies (and cheapest) to check was electrical connector. First, confirm symptom, turn key and listen under car, no fule pump hum. Pulled ... Read More

• 2000 Chevy Venture Stalls / won'

  Written by: navstar on Jul 25, 2009 10:10:22 AM

Chevy Venture Audio & Entertainment Systems

• 2003 Venture radio change problems

  Written by: astra1 on Jul 19, 2009 4:19:02 PM

  Chevy does it again, with their security lock out system. This is the problem. The curent AM/FM factory radio has no security lock out. I bought an AM/FM/CD/cassette unit off ebay from a 2000 Chevy Venture Van. I have a dealer mechanic that knows hot to retrive the lockout code. The problem is that apparently the small connector on the back of the radio, is used for lock out. I do ... Read More

Chevy Venture Fuel Pump

• Re: 2000 CHEVY VENTURE GAS PUMP [dj_79]

  Written by: wq2121 on Jul 5, 2009 9:14:26 AM

  Nope, no way to drain it other than sticking a hose down the fuel tank inlet, and syphoning it out. The tank is plastic, so it is light, even with a couple gallons left in it. Only three straps hold it to the underbody, so you remove 3 bolts, and the electrical connections, and the two fuel line connectors, and it comes off of the van. But it is hard to ... Read More

• 2000 CHEVY VENTURE GAS PUMP

  Written by: dj_79 on Jul 4, 2009 2:06:23 PM

  The gas hand on my van is floating and I need to know if there is a drain plug on the tank so I can change the fuel mechanism. Thanks

Chevy Venture: Doors & Windows

• Re: Door won't LOCK. 2000 Chevy Venture [fleastiff]

  Written by: chases on Jun 29, 2009 8:57:40 AM

  it may be messy, but spray some engine degreaser on the lock with the door open and wash it good. You need to get some spray white litheum grease to spray in it when your finished. does the other electrical things in your door still work? check all the wires going to the door lock actuator. If you had a meter the readings across the wires would be 12v for lock ... Read More

Chevrolet Venture Heating / Cooling

• Air Conditioning is anemic, but works. Why?

  Written by: fleastiff on Jun 27, 2009 5:24:26 AM

  I have a 2000 Chevy Venture. At first I was rather well impressed by the air conditioning system. It worked and it seems to have worked quite well. In Florida, this is a much appreciated feature! After a while the AC seemed to get weak. One mechani re-charged it. Yet its never really worked anywhere near as well as it did before. Its set on taking outside air and cooling it. ... Read More

Chevy Venture Electrical Problems

• Re: 2000 Venture-some days works, some days dies (not battery) [fleastiff]

  Written by: fleastiff on Jun 26, 2009 9:36:39 AM

  Concerning my Chevy 2000 Venture that will not start: I went to an auto parts store to look at circuit continuity testers but they varied by voltage and price and nature of the probes. So I didn't know what to buy and wound up not buying anything with which to test the fuses since I just don't know what I am doing.

Chevy Venture 2002 fuel gage not working

• Gave up on the fuel guage entirly.

  Written by: fleastiff on Jun 25, 2009 8:24:11 AM

  My Chevy Venture 2000 started giving weird fuel readings after I put in some relatively chep gas and let it get down to the end of that tank. I don't know if the events are related or not. I finally just started jotting down my mileage and no longer relying on the dial at all. Its annoying to have to do that but if I put money into repairs I want ... Read More

Chevy Venture Electrical Problems

• Re: 2000 Venture-some days works, some days dies (not battery) [chelmarsie]

  Written by: fleastiff on Jun 23, 2009 1:26:57 PM

  >I have a 2000 Venture. >it wouldn't start or turn over at all. We jumped it ... Jumped it again. I was finally able to get someone to drive over with a set of jumper cables but my Chevy 2000 Venture didn't crank at all, so I don't think its a battery problem. What does this leave? Fuse? Starter? Lights, horn and radio work fine, so I never really thought that ... Read More

Chevy Venture: Doors & Windows

• Door won't LOCK. 2000 Chevy Venture

  Written by: fleastiff on Jun 9, 2009 11:09:56 AM

  Front Passenger side door is in the UNlocked position and the lock won't budge. Neither of the two internal lock buttons will lock it, nor will the key fob button lock it. I've attempted to manipulate the little black lever on the inside of the door handle but it stays put and only indicates the red-tinged area indicating its 'unlocked' status. It doesn't really interfere with the vehicle's operation in anyway. ... Read More

Chevy Venture

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture, Many problems. [corbyzmom]

  Written by: 442dude on May 19, 2009 5:33:46 PM

  When you replaced the crankshaft position sensor, did you hook it up to a scanner to calibrate it? There's a learn procedure when you replace it... if you don't do the learn procedure it gets funky readings. It likely also explains the start and stall as well as the Check engine light.. As for the TCC - if the switch is stuck on, the torque converter is staying locked and is ... Read More

• 2000 Chevy Venture, Many problems.

  Written by: corbyzmom on May 19, 2009 5:11:14 PM

  Ok, I bought a 2000 Chevy Venture 2 weeks ago and it has some problems. When driving it after it warms up for a bit, it tends to stutter/stall, typically under 40 mph. We replaced the crankshaft sensor, not sure which one, A or B, but it was behind the tensioner pulley. Now it it throwing a few codes. One is P0742, Torque Converter Circuit is stuck on, and Two is, ... Read More

Help Please : High Idle Problems w/ 00 Chevy Venture

• Help Please : High Idle Problems w/ 00 Chevy Venture

  Written by: melissa18 on May 17, 2009 6:43:56 PM

  I am hoping someone can help me. For some time my 2000 chevy venture was leaking water and oil and at an idle the vehicle would run extremely hot. About a month ago I brough it in and per the invoice the below was replaced : Intake Gasket Set Valve Cover Gasket Set Thermostat and Gasket Oil Filter w/ 4.5 qts oil Oil pump shaft o rings oil ring for heater ... Read More

Chevy Venture Electrical Problems

• Re: Turn Signal and Light problems [d_jray]

  Written by: candiceks on Apr 23, 2009 10:29:30 AM

  I have the same problem with my 2000 Chevy Venture. I'm not sure when it started, but here are my exact symptoms. First the power windows began shorting out, I have replaced the door panel switches 3 times now, and they are still sketchy. Second, I was driving back from a 200 mile road trip, and my rear lights stopped working all together for about 5 minutes. Now every time I ... Read More

Chevy Venture

• starting up

  Written by: sabrina306 on Jan 23, 2009 8:37:13 AM

  2000 Chevy Venture van. The problem is sometimes it cranks up and sometimes it dont. all the electric goes off. I bought two new batteries and still the same thing. Yesterday it would not start at all even after installing a brand new battery and today it cranks right up what could the problem be Electric problem, needs a tune up. wires. alternator

Chevy Venture Electrical Problems

• Lights go dim and bright while engine is running.

  Written by: heartbreaker on Jan 5, 2009 9:44:48 PM

  Hello, I have a 2000 chevy venture. All my lights inside and out go dim then bright, dim then bright, dim then bright continously all the time while the enginge is running no matter if it idles or i am driving. Anyone have a clue. Dealership wants 150 dollars just to look at it and I don't have the money for that plus them to fix it. Does anyone know if ... Read More

Chevy Venture Transmission Issues

• 2000 Venture Transmission

  Written by: welchsamuelp on Dec 30, 2008 2:50:46 PM

  A couple of days ago I ran over a backpack blower that fell off someones truck. I immediately lost automatic shifting ability and later all ability to move. I found that my transmission line was snapped and pulled out. I replaced the line and all transmission fluid and oil. I was told by the chevy dealer that I would not need any pressure on the line for the transmission to reengage. ... Read More

Chevy Venture

• Re: 2000 Venture Heating Problems [mstakor]

  Written by: JimNewton on Dec 28, 2008 8:19:09 PM

  I have a 2005 Chevy Venture and am very concerned about a recent problem with my Temperature Gauge - normally it's fine, but recently we had a bug dump of snow (not that it's related but I was thinking maybe salt from the road got into something) - when I idled somewhere it climbed into the red really quickly, and then stayed there. With no apparent problems with the coolant or ... Read More

Chevy Venture Transmission Issues

• Re: 2003 chevy venture trans trouble [duraflex]

  Written by: duraflex on Dec 10, 2008 8:08:48 AM

  Turns out my whining noise and the feeling that I was driving on under-inflated tires or that car would not shift to 4th gear was NOT a transmission problem. The problem was a BAD FRONT WHEEL BEARING. My local BP garage mechanic put the computer on it, found no transmission codes or anything else wrong with the engine. He said I had a bad wheel bearing. He replaced it and now ... Read More

• Re: 2003 chevy venture trans trouble [rocco7]

  Written by: duraflex on Nov 20, 2008 6:18:29 AM

  rocco7 - SEE MESSAGE # 3 and listed replies. My own 2000 Venture started whining last night after a high speed 500 mile run on the PA Turnpike through the mountains and flat old I-70 West to central Ohio. Temps were around 28 degrees F. It was fine on the trip until I got 5 miles from home and this noise began that sounded like running on under-inflated tires. I'm going ... Read More

Chevy Venture Electrical Problems

• Turn Signal and Light problems

  Written by: d_jray on Oct 30, 2008 7:37:43 AM

  I recently replaced the left turn signal bulb on my 2000 Chevy Venture Van and now when I turn on my signal and apply the brake, it blinks erratically. Even when I don't have the turn signal on when I apply my brakes, both arows light up, but they do not flash, but they all light up on the back of the van. Any suggestions.. How can this happen by just ... Read More

Venture Engines

• Flushing heater core on 2000 chevy venture

  Written by: rkarch on Oct 28, 2008 3:42:08 PM

  Thanks for your help, I did not bleed the air at first but then I did. It did not solve the problem. Anymore suggestions

Chevy Venture

• Re: VENTURE Brake Light problem [jeddry]

  Written by: 442dude on Apr 27, 2008 9:18:32 PM

  Did a little extra research and found a TSB for the problem youre having - apparently there's also an issue with the connectors for each of the brake lights. Here's the TSB: TSB #03-08-42-007A - (Jan 9, 2004) Tail Lamp/Brake Lamp Bulb Inoperative (Replace Bulb and/or Circuit Board) 2000-2004 Chevrolet Venture 2000-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2000-2004 Pontiac Montana Revised to add model years (from 03-08-42-007). Condition Some customers may comment that the ... Read More

Chevy Venture Electrical Problems

• Chevy Venture - Dead electrical system

  Written by: irishesq1 on Sep 12, 2008 8:52:04 AM

  Our 2000 Chevy Venture has been pronounced dead by our mechanic. Battery has good charge and lights, radio etc work but car won't start. They have checked kill swicth, keys; they have replaced neutral safety switch, PCM and BCM, but no luck..they are at a loss. Two weeks befoe this happend, random electrical issues had started - oil pressure waring light and bell would sound even though no problem with presssure; ... Read More

Venture Engines

• Re: Flushing heater core on 2000 Chevy Venture [rkarch]

  Written by: 442dude on Aug 26, 2008 7:49:44 PM

  Did you bleed the air out of the system when you refilled?

• Flushing heater core on 2000 Chevy Venture

  Written by: rkarch on Aug 26, 2008 12:18:19 PM

  Need help determining were the hoses are located for heater core on 2000 venture no heat but stll over heating. Changed stat and radiator cap already water pump seems OK Thanks R.Karch

Chevy Venture Check Engine Light, Misfiring

• Re: Chevy Venture tune up? [vito5]

  Written by: 442dude on Aug 21, 2008 6:21:13 PM

  If its the same as the 2000: Remove top front motor mounts (2) Remove throttle & cruise control cables from throttle Remove air intake plumbing Put trans in neutral Use ratcheting strap attached to engine lift lug and rotate engine forward about 20-40 degrees & hold Remove ignition coils Remove rear plugs

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [442dude]

  Written by: fleastiff on Jul 26, 2008 6:07:34 PM

  >4. Bad head gasket... >but you already said your oil looks good with no coolant in it so I doubt this one Well, I think it WAS good, but now the head gasket is indeed blown and all the coolant is inside the engine. Mechanic is saying 900 for "new" engine and 900 for labor. 90 day warranty. >leads me towards the fuel injector or the ignition coil for cylinder # ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [fleastiff]

  Written by: fleastiff on Jul 17, 2008 5:03:53 AM

  I was not driving the vehicle at the time but it was described as 'making loud noises' and 'bucking'. For a cold, rainy morning and a short drive the temperature guage was very high. And it seemed to make a loud noise and generate a great quantity of smoke and/or steam. It may have been its death throws, I don't know. I did determine that ALL the coolant was gone so ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [442dude]

  Written by: fleastiff on Jul 9, 2008 12:23:16 AM

  >How did he determine that you had a bad injector(s)? This was telephonic. I told him they were bad simply because all those bottles of cleaner have not worked. And I understand that the "next step" is to replace the fuel injectors.

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [fleastiff]

  Written by: 442dude on Jul 8, 2008 7:47:51 PM

  Sounds reasonable to me - about $450-550 ?...there's a bunch of stuff that has to come off to replace them...I've never had to replace a fuel injector but it does happen. I'm not sure why he quoted you a head gasket though as you don't have to pull the head to replace the injectors...maybe he meant intake manifold gasket since the upper intake manifold has to come off? How did he ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [442dude]

  Written by: fleastiff on Jul 8, 2008 1:54:47 PM

  For replacing fuel injectors on 3 cylinders, one guy just gave me a rough estimate of 3 hours of labor, head gasket and fuel injectors. He said he has never had to replace fuel injectors on a 3.8 litre engine. I told him I was getting spark but in fact I don't really know that for sure. Is 3 hours and parts a reasonable estimate?

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [fleastiff]

  Written by: 442dude on Jun 30, 2008 5:52:53 AM

  After the 1st couple of bottles you basically can rule out that it will fix the issue, but its at least somewhere to start... Can fuel injectors be manually cleaned rather than chemically cleaned? Typically, if you're going through the trouble of pulling them out, its more cost effective to just change them... Can fuel injectors be replaced or repaired? Replaced, Yes...repaired, unlikely. What sort of a task is it? How ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [fleastiff]

  Written by: fleastiff on Jun 30, 2008 2:27:03 AM

  Okay, all those bottles of Fuel Injector Treatment helped to diminish the severity of the problem but its clear that the engine is running hot and it is still misfiring and the ServiceEngineSoon light still flashes at me constantly. WHAT NOW??? Can fuel injectors be manually cleaned rather than chemically cleaned? Can fuel injectors be replaced or repaired? What sort of a task is it? How much would it tend to ... Read More

Airbag Light Won't Go away

• Airbag Light Won't Go away

  Written by: sxymama08 on Jun 23, 2008 5:30:18 PM

  I bought my 2000 chevy venture about 3 months ago. When we first looked at it the airbag light was on. The dealer took it to a garage and "fixed" it. It's been working fine since then until about 2 days ago. Now it's back on. Also about 2 weeks ago the check engine light came on. No idea why, it won't go away. We also have the gas gauge problem, ... Read More

Chevy Venture overheating problem

• Re: 2002 Chevy Venture WB AWD [rockbazz]

  Written by: fleastiff on Jun 23, 2008 9:52:49 AM

  I'm in Florida so only deal with a very warm climate and my 2000 Venture's guage doesn't really climb that high but I find that when I exit the vehicle I can smell hot metal and the plastic container for the coolant is empty. No leak detected though. It is misfiring but its running fairly quiet. Anyone have ideas as to causation?

Chevy Venture Fuel Pump

• Re: New Fuel Pump,Filter,Relay & Presure Regulator [criskim]

  Written by: wq2121 on Jun 22, 2008 10:26:37 AM

  Hi, Which exact problem are you having? These threads don't seem to run correctly. Anyway, I ran 12v directly to my 2000 Chevy Venture fuel pump, bypassing the "module" that is to supply that 12 volts. I think it is called the ECM (electronic control module) or something like that. I would like to replace mine as well, so I can get rid of that direct 12v (fused, and only on ... Read More

Chevy Venture Check Engine Light, Misfiring

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [442dude]

  Written by: fleastiff on May 31, 2008 7:02:06 AM

  >you usually have to tilt the engine forward to get to the ones in the back I have a feeling that this means loosening engine mounts or something like that and then re-tightening them. This might be beyond the limits of my tools-on-hand, physical strength and courage. >the other would be to check the resistance of the injector with a multimeter Now that sounds like its a bit less arduous a ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [fleastiff]

  Written by: 442dude on May 29, 2008 7:49:14 AM

  # 1 cylinder is in the back on the left...you usually have to tilt the engine forward to get to the ones in the back although some do it from underneath as well. Most service manuals have a picture guide to let you know what is going on with a spark plug based on what it looks like so you don't have to compare it to others...I'm sure you could find ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [442dude]

  Written by: fleastiff on May 29, 2008 7:00:28 AM

  >the injector may be faulty and not just clogged... That has been my secret fear: that if one or two bottles didn't cure it, ten additional bottles won't cure it either because its more than just a clogged nozzle. >pull the spark plug on the cylinder that's misfiring and see how it looks Well, I can look in the owner's handbook to figure out which cylinder is number one and I ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [fleastiff]

  Written by: 442dude on May 29, 2008 5:43:40 AM

  Don't rule out the possibility that the injector may be faulty and not just clogged...pull the spark plug on the cylinder that's misfiring and see how it looks...might give you some info

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [fleastiff]

  Written by: fleastiff on May 29, 2008 4:36:09 AM

  That SES light continues to blink and there continues to be occasional stalling such as at a traffic light, but I've been told its running more quietly than it did before. It still makes an awful racket while backing up though. I conclude that the various fuel-injector treatments have helped but not yet cured the problem. I intend to continue with the two remaining bottles that I have and then will ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [442dude]

  Written by: fleastiff on May 22, 2008 12:27:08 AM

  It may indeed be a bad , that is 'clogged', fuel injector but so far I've used I think 4 or 5 of those plastic bottles labled 'fuel injector treatment'. STP brand in black bottles and one yellow bottle that I think said Prestone Fuel Injector Treatment. The missing and consequent stalling does not seem to be getting worse and maybe its even stalling less now, but it sure is not ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [442dude]

  Written by: fleastiff on May 10, 2008 1:37:43 PM

  I've got one bottle of Prestone Fuel Injector Cleaner and two bottles of STP Fuel Injector Cleaner which I intend to use as I add additional tanks of gas. It was the STP that I used last time, when the hitest gasoline that I added brought the gas guage up to almost full. Now its about half a tank on the guage and I just added the second STP container and ... Read More

• 2000 CHVY VENTURE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON

  Written by: smpowe on May 6, 2008 8:45:03 PM

  I have a 2000 Chevy Venture. The check engine light come on periodically and stay on. I had the van checked and received the following error codes. po137, po742, p1626, p1811, p1040, and p1096. Can anyone advise meaning of the codes and recommend a solution.

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [fleastiff]

  Written by: 442dude on May 1, 2008 6:09:18 PM

  I think this is a picture of the thing that you described It just clips to the metal cowl above the mechanism for the wipers...

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [fleastiff]

  Written by: 442dude on May 1, 2008 8:12:31 AM

  Change oil light is on a timer, has nothing to do with the actual condition of your oil...procedure to reset it is in the owners manual...IIRC, you turn the ignition to "run" and you depress the gas pedal to the floor 3X within 5 seconds...

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [442dude]

  Written by: fleastiff on May 1, 2008 8:03:45 AM

  Thanks. Everything seems to be happening to it all at once. Now I get the 'Chand Engine Oil' message at startup ... and it just was changed!!

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [fleastiff]

  Written by: 442dude on May 1, 2008 5:16:22 AM

  Yipes is right...I'll take a look at the Venture when I get home, sounds like the cover that goes over the mechanicals for the wipers...they probably took it off when they changed the plugs or wires...it probably clips right back onto the cowl...I'll post a picture...

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [442dude]

  Written by: fleastiff on May 1, 2008 4:44:17 AM

  Yipes!! What happened?????? I went out prior to my being caffeinated to just lug some bags of garbage to the gate. No big deal. I probably wasn't fully awake. There was a bit of overnight glaze on the windshield so I started up the wipers figuring a few swishes and I'll see through the windshield more normally. There is this great big noise and something big and black falls off the ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [442dude]

  Written by: fleastiff on Apr 30, 2008 12:38:22 PM

  >but others are good as well... Its often the way that alternative products are "good enough" and sometimes even better than the brand names, but I have no familiarity with these particular products. > can't hurt to put more of either in but might not be any better either. Well, I'd rather waste five dollars as long as it "can't hurt". >Are you noticing more improvement? Since I am facing an ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [fleastiff]

  Written by: 442dude on Apr 30, 2008 10:08:12 AM

  Techron is the Cadillac of the Fuel system cleaners - its also sold as "GM fuel system cleaner" but others are good as well... can't hurt to put more of either in but might not be any better either. Are you noticing more improvement?

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [442dude]

  Written by: fleastiff on Apr 30, 2008 8:44:07 AM

  >the Techron only treats 20 gallons, you may need to put 1-1/2 bottles in there to treat a full tank (27 gallons I think) I'm using STP Fuel Injector Treatment (It was on the store's shelf, Techron was not). I put in only one container of it. It said 'Treats up to 21 gallons'. I added it after adding almost a full tank of hightest but I don't think my tank ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [louied87]

  Written by: 442dude on Apr 27, 2008 4:22:54 PM

  FWIW - most ABS problems are related to a loose or damaged wire...its the first thing to look for....

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [ul00173]

  Written by: fleastiff on Apr 27, 2008 2:04:28 PM

  Well, I went to the store and all I could get was some STP Fuel Injector Treatment which I added to the tank immediately after filling it with some 3.99 a gallon high-test. Its not Techron brand but I'll see what happens and will find a store with Techron if the problem doesn't resolve itself. The light still flashes and it clearly is misfiring, particularly in reverse. Still dies at red ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [fleastiff]

  Written by: louied87 on Apr 26, 2008 8:53:50 PM

  I have a 98 and I've had to have fuel injectors replaced on several occasions. Usually, I just buy a fuel injector cleaner (and not the expensive stuff) and it quits. Mine check engine light never goes off and neither does my ABS light (even though I had brake work done). The mechanic said I'd have to take it to the dealer to have the ABS system looked at. So, I ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [ul00173]

  Written by: fleastiff on Apr 25, 2008 11:19:20 PM

  Okay. I looked up "Techron" and found: A sequined yellow top worn by a cute model; A Fuel Additive concentrate; A Fuel Injector Cleaner. I've figured out I should use the Fuel Injector Cleaner. Sure sounds like its going to be a cheaper solution to go to an auto parts store and buy the Techron stuff than to pay 4500 for a new engine. Thanks guys. I'll let y'all know what ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [442dude]

  Written by: ul00173 on Apr 25, 2008 8:39:56 PM

  OK, I have been watching the conversation for over a week now, and thought I would throw in my two bits on the Techron fuel injection approach. I own a 1999 Chevy Venture Wagon. We lived in Chicago, and after a few years, it started to run very rough in the colder weather, and we took it in to the Dealer. Recommendation: thoroughly clean the injectors.....$200+ to do....ran great for 6 ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [fleastiff]

  Written by: 442dude on Apr 25, 2008 10:42:05 AM

  I'm thinking more and more that you have a bad fuel injector for cylinder # 1 and who knows, maybe 3&4 too...maybe you want to throw a bottle of Techron in there next time you fill up - TIP: the Techron only treats 20 gallons, you may need to put 1-1/2 bottles in there to treat a full tank (27 gallons I think) While shifting into drive while the car is ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [442dude]

  Written by: fleastiff on Apr 25, 2008 10:34:11 AM

  Some new clues ... and some new questions. New Clue: At slow speeds and just after starting it is noticeably misfiring but as soon as I shift into REVERSE, boy does it get worse!! Far, far noiser and much more vibration! Now I don't know if its relevant or not but one of the occasional drivers of the vehicle does have a habit of shifting from reverse to drive while still ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [fleastiff]

  Written by: 442dude on Apr 23, 2008 4:38:31 PM

  OK...P0301 is a misfire on cylinder # 1 (like you didn't know that already) the pending code of the same # means that the computer tried to reset itself and still has the same problem as when it was reset... So there's only a misfire on 1 cylinder...not 3...Here's what I think: 1. - Clogged or dead fuel injector...no gas=no fire... 2. Bad coil - If you're getting fuel, I'm not ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Chevy Venture Misfiring and SES Light. [442dude]

  Written by: fleastiff on Apr 23, 2008 3:31:48 PM

  >I believe you have an ignition problem: either coil or crankshaft position sensor. It seems you may indeed be correct. The Autozone guy said there were two codes: P0301 and P0301-Pending. >I really find it hard to believe that your motor is shot based upon the info so far Yes. I'm a bit doubtful too. Worried about it though. Surely a coil sounds cheaper than a new engine. I got new ... Read More