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.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Venture. While driving 35 mph, the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.
Lights in front keep shorting out(turn signal and night). Assembly fell apart (both front). Rear lighting assembly insides burned up 3 of the 6 connectors. Have replaced lights, fuses, etc at least once a month for the last year for the front lights.
During annual vehicle safety inspection mechanic determined that headlights where not bright enough for inspection rules. Headlights filling with moisture behind clear plastic lenses of both headlights. Chrome reflective material on reflector oxidizing in back of headlight. Two headlights had to be replaced for vehicle to pass safety inspection.
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- El Monte, CA, USA