Problems with 2000 Chevrolet Venture SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet venture. the contact stated that the front and back of the undercarriage were damaged and smashed in over the brake lines. in addition, the front passenger side axle makes strange crunching noises, the vehicle shimmies severely, and the cruise control fails to deactivate when it should. furthermore, the seat belts do not properly restrain the occupants and the headlights blink on and off while driving at night. the contact placed two new front tires on the vehicle, as well as a new set of brakes. the dealer stated that the vehicle was previously in a crash, in which the hood, fender, and undercarriage were damaged. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 103,000 and current mileage was 113,000.

Dt: the contact stated the abs brakes activated at low speeds. the abs engaged when approaching a stop sign which resulted in extended stopping distance and caused the vehicle to collide with a vehicle which was stopped at the stop sign. the police arrived on the scene. no injuries were sustained. the vehicle is currently at the dealer for repairs. *ak updated 12/27/2005. *nm

1) screeching from rear of vehicle which gets progressively worse with time. 2) vehicle was serviced prior to failure. 3) problem caused by leaking break fluid damaging drums and pads. this has occurred three times at irregular intervals (at least 5,000 to 10,000 between occurrences).*jb

Contact states: the abs activates on its own. while he is driving the abs system is activated intermittently. *ak

Dt: the consumer starting experiencing problems with the vehicle on mar 18th, 2005. the consumer felt a skip or sputter while driving or at a stop sign. the dealer told the consumer to put dry gas in the vehicle which solve the problem. the check engine light illuminated, so the dealer tightened the gas cap. the abs light illuminated. *jb

Had problems with rear brakes when vehicle was first purchased. they were noisy and clunky, dealer found them to be 'normal' but dirty and cleaned them. when front brakes were replaced at ~15,000 miles (very early wear out and noisy) rear brakes were checked again and found to be excessively dirty/greasy-they were cleaned again. at ~ 35,000 miles the parking brake would sometimes seem to stick on. rear brakes became less effective at ~46,000 miles, found that both rear wheel cylinders were leaking onto brake shoes. both wheel cylinders were replaced. *nm

When the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. the abs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the consumr was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the abs braking modular needed to be replaced. please fill in additional information. *jb

While driving, traction control warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. as a result, abs system and the traction control failed. dealer stated the need to replace the main computer and sensor. this will cost over $1000,00. *ak

The consumer stated the brake rotors were wearing out, and when the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. dealer notified. *ak the rear wheel brake cylinder was defective. the front brakes only stopped, which resulted in dangerous conditions on ice, snow, and premature wear of the front brake pads. the dealer said this was common and the rear adjust didn't wear. *scc *jb

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak

Chevy 2000 venture minivan: grinding braking system almost from day one. the brakes have been making noise almost from the day we brought the van. we have taken it in everytime the brakes make noise and the dealer has cleaned or replaced something everytime. however the griding noise comes back. the front roters and pads were replaced 21,000 miles. the back brakes have been cleaned time and time again. the brake shoes had to be replaced because the calipers failed and had to be replaced. there seems to be an on going brake issue here with the chevy venture mini van. *ak