2002 Chevrolet Venture Suspension Problems

“Air conditioner condenser failed, GM new of the problem in december, 2002, but kept their mouth shut until the warranty expired. The gas gauge does not work, it flips from full to empty, I have to keep a mileage notebook in order to know when to fill up. My warning light on the dash continues to flash rear hatch ajar, side door ajar, low brake fluid. There is nothing wrong with any of the items. The front brakes went bad at 32,000, requiring new pads and rotors. The window button on the driver side will put the passenger window down, but not up. The rear window washer does not work. …”

“Suspension--both tie rods in the front of the vehicle have had to be replaced--mechanic said that both times it was near catastrophic failure. Other--air conditioner condenser cracked due to design failure. 2002 service bulletin told that GM was aware of the problem but kept quiet until the warranty period was over, and then refused to help. Brakes--front brake pads have been replaced four (4) times, rotors have been replaced twice. The vehicle has 83,000 original miles. I am the original owner.”

“Venture, Chevrolet, 2002, all wheel drive,front wheel hub and bearing assembly failure. Both front hub/bearing assemblies failed prior to 6,474 miles. Replacement hub/bearing assemblies front right failed at 26,290 miles and left front failed at 30,200 miles. Dealer comments that they are replacing these things like crazy and they aren't holding up. Failure results in ABS failure, awd lockout, pulling steering to right or left at highway speeds. Vibration and burning smell.”

“Abs/awd disable light comes on. Have replaced left front hub/speed sensor assembly twice. Replaced right front hub/speed sensor once. Parts availability and reliability have been a constant issue. Continuous failures in recent months.”

“We own a 2002 Chevrolet Venture with 80,000 miles and the wheel bearing hubs have been replaced three times. The last time was two months ago and the light is back on again. The last time the dealer changed the hub assembly, they said that they change them all the time. The air conditioning also leaking and does not work. The rear differential has internal broken disks and does not work. We will never buy another Venture again.”