# \#venture **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/venture/2664.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2004 Chevy venture engine overheating in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-venture-engine-overheating-in-cold/198764)
**Author:** [@lizz913](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizz913)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-venture-engine-overheating-in-cold/198764 "2025-01-23T15:58:44Z")
So my friend has a 2004 Chevy Venture that is having trouble in the cold and is causing the engine to overheat. She added new coolant this morning but it wasn’t super helpful. After talking with me she turned off her car… --- ## [Overheating problem with 2004 Chevy Venture](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problem-with-2004-chevy-venture/186041)
**Author:** [@ednja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ednja)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problem-with-2004-chevy-venture/186041 "2022-08-31T17:21:38Z")
My GM 3.4L has an overheat problem. When I have it running with the radiator cap off (I also put a spill free funnel on it), tiny bubbles come up. If I rev the engine, the coolant gets sucked back into the radiator. … --- ## [2004 Chevy Venture speedometer not working properly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-venture-speedometer-not-working-properly/179677)
**Author:** [@ednja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ednja)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-venture-speedometer-not-working-properly/179677 "2021-09-30T13:14:24Z")
When I’m doing short daily trips, the speedometer seems to be normal. When I go on a long trip, the speedometer starts saying I’m going faster than I’m actually going. As the trip gets longer and longer, the reading g… --- ## [Chevy Venture A/C Compressors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-a-c-compressors/168626)
**Author:** [@ednja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ednja)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-a-c-compressors/168626 "2020-08-13T18:11:32Z")
What’s the difference between an AC compressor that’s rated for front AC only and an AC compressor that’s rated for both front and rear AC? The reason I’m asking is that I’m planning to replace the compressor in my vent… --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Venture won’t start or turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-venture-won-t-start-or-turn-over/160614)
**Author:** [@MaureenRWight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaureenRWight)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-venture-won-t-start-or-turn-over/160614 "2020-03-09T17:58:05Z")
will not start or turn over. all lights and sounds work. battery is 4 months old. ran fine , filled with gas and wouldn’t start. --- ## [Can't figure out the problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-figure-out-the-problem/155178)
**Author:** [@Blaine\_Raymer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blaine_Raymer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-figure-out-the-problem/155178 "2019-12-23T19:48:06Z")
I have a 2001 chevy venture van. I cant figure out the problem. Driving to work its cold as hell in my van so i know there is something wrong with the cooling system. The next day my temp gauge was fluctuating tremendo… --- ## [Tranny diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Venture](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-diagram-for-2004-chevrolet-venture/136932)
**Author:** [@Melodae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melodae)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-diagram-for-2004-chevrolet-venture/136932 "2019-03-25T01:12:34Z")
Why aren’t there any diagrams of the tranny in the Chevy Venture? --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Venture - did I throw a rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-venture-did-i-throw-a-rod/136617)
**Author:** [@Joe19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-venture-did-i-throw-a-rod/136617 "2019-03-17T03:51:18Z")
I was driving down the road and I heard a loud bang and stuff started flying from under the car when I looked under it oil was everywhere did I throw a rod they the oil pan. --- ## [Battery/alternator good. Car keeps dying!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-alternator-good-car-keeps-dying/103963)
**Author:** [@TRB1970](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TRB1970)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-alternator-good-car-keeps-dying/103963 "2019-03-11T17:56:03Z")
My car keeps dying when Im driving and when I try to jump it sometimes it wont do anything at all and then a few days later starts right up. Battery is new and alternator tested good. I charged the battery this morning, … --- ## [1997 Chevrolet Venture rattles when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-venture-rattles-when-warm/125700)
**Author:** [@kandawhite\_142595](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kandawhite_142595)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-venture-rattles-when-warm/125700 "2018-09-26T00:23:12Z")
After car is warm and put in park makes vibration rattle noise from engine --- ## [Chevy Venture 2004 Power Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-2004-power-issues/123513)
**Author:** [@Stephanie\_Keegan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie_Keegan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-2004-power-issues/123513 "2018-08-24T21:42:51Z")
Have replaced the battery and the alternator. Lights are working. But wont start without a jump. wont restart. Have had 2 mechanics look at it… First one replaced the alternator twice and checked the battery. Second one … --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Venture spits and sputters on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-venture-spits-and-sputters-on-startup/114782)
**Author:** [@thomas07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomas07)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2018, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-venture-spits-and-sputters-on-startup/114782 "2018-03-31T19:25:10Z")
when the engine starts in the mornings, it spits and sputters until it warms up , then it runs smooth. this can take from 15 to 30 minutes. --- ## [ABS Light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-is-on/108921)
**Author:** [@arichard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arichard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-is-on/108921 "2017-10-26T13:03:16Z")
Hi there, I own a 98 Chevy Venture 3.4l that has 187k miles it.When driving my car after i started 5minutes before, the abs light randomly comes on. When i got to a safe stopand turned off my car for a minute then turned… --- ## [Van wont start after head gasket rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-start-after-head-gasket-rebuild/94636)
**Author:** [@jcopeland29710](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jcopeland29710)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-start-after-head-gasket-rebuild/94636 "2016-08-20T22:54:59Z")
I just finished replacing the head gaskets and all gaskets above it on my Chevy Venture. When I went to start the vehicle the first time nothing happens. The dashlights come on, but when I turn the key to start nothing… --- ## [04 Chevy venture front end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-chevy-venture-front-end-noise/93631)
**Author:** [@Papajerrysr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Papajerrysr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-chevy-venture-front-end-noise/93631 "2016-06-26T02:53:39Z")
Hi all. I have an 04 Chevy Venture. Recently it started making what I can only describe as a grinding. I have been a mechanic for over 30 years, working on everything from motorcycles to heavy construction equipment. Thi… --- ## [Warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-light/86707)
**Author:** [@FENWAYJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FENWAYJ)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 9:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-light/86707 "2014-08-21T09:37:59Z")
My venture just started showing the warning light...red color has me leaving it parked in my laneway until I can figure out how serious it is. I've searched the Internet but not yet found an answer. Can anyone tell me … --- ## [2002 Chevy Venture headache](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-venture-headache/84641)
**Author:** [@eoj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eoj)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2014, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-venture-headache/84641 "2014-04-19T08:55:48Z")
I have been having problems for about 1 1/2 months. My dash gauge never indicates it is overheating. Within this time both heater hose tee's have broken. One of the new ones only lasted about 2 weeks before it broke on a… --- ## [Pulling/towing capacity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-towing-capacity/84245)
**Author:** [@jesonn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesonn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2014, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-towing-capacity/84245 "2014-03-23T02:23:44Z")
I have a 2004 Venture Van, 3.8l with 145,000 miles. I have been towing a 2 axle car trailer with a cavalier race car on it, estimated total weight of 3500lbs. I have installed air shocks on the rear and am told the hitch… --- ## [2003 Venture Shows low Engine Oil Light, but the dipstick shows WAY over full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-venture-shows-low-engine-oil-light-but-the-dipstick-shows-way-over-full/82670)
**Author:** [@SarahH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SarahH)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-venture-shows-low-engine-oil-light-but-the-dipstick-shows-way-over-full/82670 "2013-12-16T07:09:35Z")
I turned on the car (2003 Chevy Venture) today and the "Low Engine Oil" display came on. I checked the oil (car had been parked on a flat surface overnight and engine was cold) and the oil was about 1/3 of the way up th… --- ## [No heat in 2002 chevy Venture](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-2002-chevy-venture/79044)
**Author:** [@dumbdon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dumbdon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2013, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-2002-chevy-venture/79044 "2013-05-01T05:40:42Z")
My 2002 chevy venture does not provide any heat from the cabin air system.. The engine reaches proper driving temperature normally. Can't heat the cabin or get any modulation of cabin temp when using A/C. Any idea of rea… --- ## [Intermittent Gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-gas-smell/75871)
**Author:** [@skbarnard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skbarnard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-gas-smell/75871 "2013-04-10T05:35:57Z")
My 04 Chevy Venture has started smelling of gas when I drive. It doesn’t happen all the time. I can drive to a destination and smell nothing, park, and a few moments later leave and smell the gas. I have had the fuel lin… --- ## [2001 Chevy Venture- hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-venture-hesitation/76862)
**Author:** [@Petersvan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Petersvan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-venture-hesitation/76862 "2013-01-22T23:32:58Z")
When reaching a desired speed, engine hesitates. Accelerate or slowing down covers the issue. Was told to try a fuel cleaner ... anything else I should look for? --- ## [2004 Chevy Venture, Failing compressor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-venture-failing-compressor/76634)
**Author:** [@kawadley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kawadley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-venture-failing-compressor/76634 "2013-01-12T01:55:07Z")
This started out as an intermittent problem after I would run the a/c for a bit. Now it happens every time I get in the van regardless of if I turn on the a/c. The engine begins acting like I am pressing the gas pedal,… --- ## [Shorting Out the Starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shorting-out-the-starter/71662)
**Author:** [@Charity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charity)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2012, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shorting-out-the-starter/71662 "2012-03-31T05:44:19Z")
Hi. My "piece of junk" (as my husband refers to it) 2002 Chevy Venture broke down on me last year. It felt and sounded like a tire blew. There were no warning signs. It was very sudden. I had it towed to where I was buyi… --- ## [2003 chevy venture](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-venture/71382)
**Author:** [@Fran2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fran2010)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-venture/71382 "2012-03-11T17:58:05Z")
My mini van after driving it say 20 miles, starts shifting kinda like its slipping every know and then, and check engine light comes on. Its ok until about that first 20 miles, before that its ok. Any ideas? --- ## [Burned Cooling Fans Connector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burned-cooling-fans-connector/69302)
**Author:** [@ATOY0004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ATOY0004)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2011, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burned-cooling-fans-connector/69302 "2011-11-08T00:41:05Z")
2001 Chevy Venture: Pins to 2nd fan in 4 pin connector burned and melting to connector. Fan seemed to work when wiggling connector. Bypassed connector and now does not work unless A/C is turned on Full Speed. Is connecto… --- ## [Vibration after tire replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-tire-replacement/68716)
**Author:** [@miken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miken)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-tire-replacement/68716 "2011-10-18T14:40:14Z")
I own a 2003 Chevy Venture minivan that had the front left tire go flat yesterday. I backed out of the parking space and drove a few feet before realizing we had a flat and then immediately re-parked. The spare was bad… --- ## [2002 Chevy Venture rear brake light problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-venture-rear-brake-light-problem/65651)
**Author:** [@mgillespie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgillespie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-venture-rear-brake-light-problem/65651 "2011-06-23T17:35:58Z")
The lower rear brake lights on my Venture aren't working, while the high light at the top of the door still works. I've replaced both circuit boards on the driver and passenger side, and all of the bulbs are fine. Any su… --- ## [Blower resistor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-resistor/63465)
**Author:** [@wontttell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wontttell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-resistor/63465 "2011-04-09T02:57:23Z")
5 blower resistor went bust in the last 8 months, 1 original and 4 new. What could cause it? --- ## [Running hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-hot/62991)
**Author:** [@ladyjay09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladyjay09)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2011, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-hot/62991 "2011-03-25T22:10:47Z")
I have a new thermostat and a new water pump. Why is my car still running hot? [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/venture/2664.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=venture)