24 of the 284 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Venture are about the fuel system — 8% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 120,000 miles.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Symptoms similar to recall 07V349000. Smell of fuel accompanied by liquid on the ground. Inspection by mechanic indicates failure of fuel filler neck and accompanying inlet of the fuel tank itself. Unable to secure fuel filler neck replacement that fits, nor replacement fuel tank.
NHTSA complaint #11493015 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I HAVE A LEAKING FUEL TANK. IT IS DESCRIBED PERFECTLY IN RECALL: 07V349000, GM RECALL # 06230. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY TOLD ME BECAUSE OF HIGHER MILEAGE, IT IS NOT COVERED. I THEN CALLED GM AND THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING. HOW CAN YOU SELL A VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE PART, PUT IT ON RECALL AND THEN NOT FIX IT? I AM GLAD I FOUND IT BEFORE MY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE!
NHTSA complaint #11156082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, AN ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
NHTSA complaint #10947291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE FUEL TANK LEAKS AT THE FUEL TANK, LEAK AT THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE ATTACHMENT POINT TO THE TANK. THERE IS A RUBBER GROMMET ON THE TANK THAT THE TUBE ATTACHES TO THE TANK WHERE THE LEAK IS. DEFIANTLY A FIRE HAZARD. LEAKS WHEN TANK IS MORE THAN 1/2 FULL. THIS TUBE IS METAL AND THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE ATTACHES TO WITH A RUBBER HOSE AND CLAMP. THE CHEVROLET DEALER SAYS THE VIN WAS EXCLUDE FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE DEALER STATED HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WHICH NOT COVERED.
NHTSA complaint #10915570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL LEAKING IN THE GROUND AROUND THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10808965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUMES WERE EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING. HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE FRACTURED AND AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
NHTSA complaint #10630689 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A GASOLINE ODOR AS HE NOTICED FLUID ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
NHTSA complaint #10553724 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A FUEL LEAK IN VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED UPON ARRIVING HOME, AFTER FILLING UP THE GAS TANK, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF GAS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE FOUND GAS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL, WHERE THE GAS TANK WAS LOCATED. AFTER CHECKING THE FUEL CAP, IT WAS DETERMINED THE LEAK WAS ACTUALLY COMING FROM THE GAS TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE HIS FINDINGS WERE CONFIRMED. WHILE SEEKING A REPLACEMENT GAS TANK ONLINE, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL WAS ISSUED BY GM, REGARDING THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, GM INFORMED THE CONSUMER DUE TO THE HIGH MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10515270 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN EST. 185,000 MILES. FUEL TANK LEAKS AT INLET, IF TANK IS MORE THAN 1/2 FULL. SOME VEHICLES WERE RECALLED FOR REPAIRS OF THIS TYPE? VIN# [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10421381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I HAD A 2001 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVAN. IT CAUGHT FIRE AROUND 2:00AM ON MARCH 31 2011 WHAT CAN I DO. TALK TO CHEVY WITH NO ANSWER BACK NEED HELP!!!!
NHTSA complaint #10395609 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME WHEN IT IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE BEGAN WHERE THE FUEL FILLER NECK WAS LOCATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPEARED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED BUT WAS NOT INVESTIGATED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 5/2/11 *CN UPDATED 05/11/11
NHTSA complaint #10394273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, FUEL TANK LEAK @ THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE ATTACHMENT POINT. HAS A SMALL CRACK. SOME BUT NOT ALL VENTURES WITH THIS PROBLEM HAVE BEEN RECALLED. DEFIANTLY A FIRE HAZARD.
NHTSA complaint #10339843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY VENTURE THAT HAD A RECALL ON THE FUEL TANK BECAUSE IT COULD LEAK FUEL AND A CAUSE A FIRE. ON APRIL 19TH MY WIFE TOOK THE VAN IN TO CHAPMAN CHEVROLET IN TEMPE,AZ TO GET THE TANK REPLACED BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN LEAKING FUEL FOR SOME TIME NOW. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL. WE LOOKED IT UP ONLINE. WHEN SHE GOT THERE SHE WAS TOLD THAT WE WERE OVER THE MILEAGE FOR THE FREE TANK REPLACEMENT AND WOULD HAVE TO PAY A $1000 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. THAT WAS OF COURSE OUT OF THE QUESTION AND IT IS NOT OUR FAULT THAT THEY MADE A DEFECTIVE TANK AND IS A FIRE HAZARD THAT THEY WANT PEOPLE TO DRIVE AROUND IN UNLESS THEY HAVE A THOUSAND DOLLARS TO SPEND ON REPLACING IT. PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN. THIS CAN BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND GM NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS.
NHTSA complaint #10326799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL TANK LEAK FROM "NECK" OR "STEM." DEALER DECLARED "UNREPAIRABLE." REPLACED TANK AT COST OF$834 (AFTER 10% DISCOUNT GRANTED BECAUSE OF LOW MILEAGE ON VEHICLE).
NHTSA complaint #10269866 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT SMELLED GASOLINE AND NOTICED FLUID ON THE GROUND. HE THEN OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE FUEL INLET CHECK VALVE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE CONTACT MUST PAY $135 JUST TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. HE FEELS THAT SINCE THIS IS A DEFECT, HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #10269097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE WAS TOO EXCESSIVE TO BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE). IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE TANK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 177,000.
NHTSA complaint #10251202 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE CHEVY VENTURE FAILS TO MAINTAIN FUEL LEVELS AT APPROPRIATE INTERVALS. THIS CONSTITUTES FREQUENT STOPS AND PANICKING OVER WHEN AND WHERE TO GET THE NEXT TANK OF GAS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF INCOME AND CAUSING WIDE SPREAD HUNGER.
NHTSA complaint #10234544 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE IN USE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE GASKET SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FUEL GAUGE NO LONGER INDICATED HOW MUCH FUEL WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SENSOR IN THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THERE WAS A SHORTAGE IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE TURN SIGNAL, CAUSING THE SIGNAL TO FAIL. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE SIGNAL. YET IT FAILED REPEATEDLY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 85000.
NHTSA complaint #10189038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE SEAM CAME LOOSE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, WHICH CAUSED A SLOW FUEL LEAK. THE LEAK OCCURRED WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. ALSO, THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS FUMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS NEEDING A NEW FUEL SYSTEM. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FUEL SYSTEM FOR FREE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE LEAK WAS WHERE THE FILL NECK ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK. UPDATE 03/20/07.
NHTSA complaint #10183489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE READING IS ERRATIC. SOMETIMES CORRECT, MOST OF THE TIME IT'S INCORRECT.
NHTSA complaint #10177145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
THE FUEL GAUGE IS ERRATIC. IT DOES NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK.
NHTSA complaint #10174965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
AS THE VEHICLE IDLED IN TRAFFIC, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE CREPT INTO THE HOT ZONE, THEN SLOWLY WENT BACK TO NORMAL WHEN 50 MPH OR MORE WAS ACHIEVED. *NM THE FUEL GAUGE BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE FROM E TO F. THE CONSUMER RAN OUT OF GAS NOT KNOWING HOW MUCH GASOLINE WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER IS OUTRAGED BY THE PROBLEMS SHE FACED WITH HER NEW CAR AND THE SERVICE SHE RECEIVED.
NHTSA complaint #10095342 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED DRIVER SMELLED GAS COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT GAS LINE FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #10065224 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WHEN BACKING UP THERE IS A NOISE, AND VEHICLE WILL JERK. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK THE DEALERSHIP CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT IT IS GAS SLOSHING IN THE GAS TANK DUE TO NO BAFFLES IN THE GAS TANK. THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT.
NHTSA complaint #8010057 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.