This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Consumer states while driving the check oil light and the battery line came on. The vehicle shut off, loosing all power. Contacted dealer. There was anti- freeze in the oil. GM has had previous problems with the intake manifold leaking. Consumer feels GM should recall these faulty intake manifolds.
I contacted Chevrolet for assistance regarding my 1999 Venture van. It developed a leak in the intake manifold gasket which allowed water to get into the oil. This vehicle was only 3 years old and had only 50,000 miles on it. I did some research and determined that other Venture, montanas, and silouettes were having similar problems and I wanted to know if Chevrolet was covering this repair as it was so widespread. It was my belief at that time that my own vehicle was out of warranty, but considering the general failure of the part and the new condition of the vehicle, I hoped Chevrolet would at least assist with the repair. Chevrolet case no. C06820805. Chevrolet rudely refused to assist me with the cost. Later I proved to the dealer that the failure was covered by an extended California emission warranty. The dealer refunded me the cost of the repairs.
Gasket failure is due to manifold being made of aliminum and engine block being made of cast iron. Any gasket material placed between the two metals is subject to mechanical wear caused by differences is the coefficient of expansion of the two metals. Presently, the manifold gaskets are on a nationwide back order; some vehicles have been on dealership lots for weeks.
Coolant leaking from intake manifold, and bolts. Service shop is telling me that engine needs new intake gasket bolts ate also leaking repairs will cost between 400-500 dollars. Tried getting gasket kit on national backorder, does that tell nme there is more than just my van having coolant problems
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- Kalona, IA, USA