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The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that the brake pedal extended to the floor when depressed. The vehicle was taken to a brake shop (all tune and lube) and they replaced the brake pads, cylinder, and rotors. The contact also stated that the temperature gauge would move to hot. The contact had the vehicle inspected and was informed that the manifold gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the repair was performed. The transmission was also slipping gears. The contact had the transmission fluid flushed, but that did not correct the failure. The current and failure mileages were 96,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. A mechanic stated that the intake manifold gasket malfunctioned and there was also a coolant leak. GM advised her to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The contact has not yet been to the dealer. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 98,978. Updated 01/17/08 updated 01/17/08
3.4 V6 gasket for intake manifold failure, coolant leaking at 25,000 miles.took to dealer and fixed it but had to have engine flushed for $300, they didnt charge me to fix gasket.dealer knows this is a problem with this engine, his hands are tied.I will get rid of this van[Venture 2001].please check all other cars vans with this engine, Alero, Impala, montecarlo, Venture ect.... they all have this same problem!!! GM wake up!!! stop selling us junk!!
Consumer complained about an ABS brake system problem. The rear brake cylinder broke, and vehicle leaked brake fluid. Also, intake manifold leaked coolant into the engine. In addition, delco battery broke, and leaked acid. The battery was replaced twice, but problem recurred. March 2002 computer malfunctioned. July 2002 vcr failed and required replacement. Dec 2, 2002 defective battery, Dec 10, 2003 electrical controls for outside mirrors. Jan 10, 2003 true;">automatic transmission replaced. July 7, 2003both rear brake cylinders failed. Aug 12, 2004 gasket leaks on water pump'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">water pump'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">water pump'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">water pump/intake manifold. Aug battery replaced due to being cracked. The consumer stated that this will be battery number three for this vehicle.
Vehicle stalled intermittently without warning while driving. Vehicle was taken to the dealer and they founded that the intake manifold was cracked and caused coolant to leaks inside the engine. Also has problem whit the alternator.
- Sayreville, NJ, USA
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The intake manifold leaked anti freeze inside the engine. As a result, the vehicle overheated while driving. Dealer stated the intake manifold gasket failed.
Consumer noticed an oil puddle in the driveway after having an oil change performed. This occurred because of a defective intake manifold gasket. The dealership replaced the intake manifold gasket twice with a new designed intake manifold gasket. After three successful oil changes, the oil began to leak from the engine. The mechanic at the dealer stated that the this was a common problem for this model because the original gasket had a defect and it had been replaced by the newly designed gasket.
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- Hampton , GA, USA