17-NA-073
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Vehicle report
1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE
Service bulletins
92 bulletinsTechnical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
PIP4723F
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
PIP4723D
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
PIC4696E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
17NA073
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
PIC4696C
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
PIP4723C
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
PIP4723B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
17-NA-016
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
16NA260
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.
PIC4696B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
PIC4696A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
Recalls
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
130089009
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
03-06-01-010
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT GM REMINDER. *TT INSTALL NEW LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. UPDATED 7/18/08 *PE
000940001B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXCESSIVE LATERAL MOVEMENT (SIDE TO SIDE) WHEN USING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET CHILD SEATS. THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SECOND AND THIRD ROW BUCKET SEATS. INCLUDING THE 1997 - 1999 OPEL SINTRA. *TT
01507
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SECOND ROW SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT PASSENGERS SIDE. SIT BULLETIN 1403282. *TT
01854
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. *MR
01880
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NO TCC APPLY, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TCC SURGE, POSSIBLE P0740, P1870, OR 39 AFTER INSTALLATION OF A REMAN (SRTA) 4T60/4T60E. *TT
01933
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WATER LEAKS AT OVERHEAD CONSOLE MAP. *TT
3136
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) DISABLE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT VEHICLES ONLY. *TC
030232049
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE. *TT
020867006B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ROOF PERFORATION. *TT
030601010
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT
010851004A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PREMATURE ALUMINUM HOOD CORROSION / BLISTERING. *TT
020864006A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ROOF PERFORATION. *TT
020858003
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT ROAD NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE AREA BEHIND THE FRONT SEATS. *TT
020858005
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH WIND NOISE AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TT
020867006
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS RUST FORMING AROUND THE FRONT OR REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF. *TT
020864011
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WILL REVERSE ON CLOSING OR THE DOOR WILL APPEAR CLOSED, BUT THE ALARM WILL COME ON WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS MOVED OUT OF PARK. *TT
050402
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ISSUE REGARDING EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE MOST PREVALENT IN THE SLIDING DOOR AREAS, LEFT, RIGHT OR BOTH. *TT
040402
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING WIND NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *TT
000138011A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING POOR HEAT WITH COLD OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES AT LOW ENGINE RPM. *TT
000138011B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING POOR HEAT WITH COLD OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES AT LOW ENGINE RPM. *TT
020601014
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT
200202
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH LEAKING HEADLAMPS OR LENSES FALLING OFF. *TT
070102
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL 01013 AND 01059 POWER SLIDING DOORS. *TT
141101
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON WIND NOISE FROM OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS. *TT
010857006
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WATERLEAK CONDITIONS. *TT
010851004
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING PREMATURE ALUMINUM HOOD CORROSION. *YH
190901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD OR FROM THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE. *SLC
072301
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ON SOME VEHICLES THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE. *TT
130701
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE CHEST STRAP AND THE INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS. *TT
010523006A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FASTENER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES IN THE DISC-BRAKE SUB-SECTION OF BRAKES IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL. *TT
010523006
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FASTENER REQUIREMENTS FOR FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET. *TT
990604005A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
990730030A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING BRAKE NOT APPLIED. *TT
32
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING EXTRA CLIPS IN THE 4T65E TRANSMISSION. *SLC
000138011
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON POOR HEAT IN THE VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT LOW ENGINE RPM. THIS CONDITION IS MOST PREVALENT AT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES C (32 DEGREES F). *TT
181000
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING LEAKY HEADLIGHTS. *TT
000864007
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FRONT DOOR GLASS IS SLOW OR NOISY WHEN MOVING UP OR DOWN OR THE WINDOW IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
000940001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXCESSIVE LATERAL MOVEMENT (SIDE TO SIDE) WHEN USING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET CHILD SEATS. THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SECOND AND THIRD ROW BUCKET SEATS. *TT
990730030
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
990864017
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THEIR SLIDING SIDE DOOR RATTLES AT THE TOP. *TT
9959
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITIONS WITH ICE ACCUMULATING ON THE REAR BRAKE PIPES. *TT
990604005
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT
831704
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
831220
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH IS ENGAGED. THIS CONDITION IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN ENGINE IS AROUND THE 1000-2000 RPM RANGE. THE NOISE MAY BE LODEST WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION THROUGH THIS RPM RANGE. THE MOAN NOISE MAY BE CREATED BY COMPRESSOR PULSES WHICH SET UP A SYSTEM RESONANCE BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE IN-LINE MUFFLER.
836316
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT WD100162 MAY EXHIBIT FUEL TANK THUD / CLUNK TYPE NOISE AUDIBLE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR DURING A BRAKING MANEUVER WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED BETWEEN 5/8 AND FULL. *TT
876002A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT REAPPEAR UNTIL THE NEXT CHANGE OF OIL. *TT
98576124A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. *YC
98776514A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL. *YC
98108
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A CONDITION IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ARM CONTACTS A BRAKE LINE CONNECTED TO THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) MODULATOR VALVE WHILE THE WIPER LINKAGE ARM IS IN MOTION. *TT
838205
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COMMENTS THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE(S) CHATTER ON THE WINDSHIELD. *YC
98776304A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *YC
98839601
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING AM BAND RADIO INTERFERENCE WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE OPERATING OR SECONDARY IGNITION SYSTEM NOISE WITH ENGINE RUNNING. *YC
731104
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INSUFFICIENT HEATER PERFORMANCE IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER. *YC
971101731211
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITION WITH INSUFFICIENT A/C PERFORMANCE. *YC
971101733406
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS OF "LOOSE LUMBER" NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *YC
971101739009
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME MAY COMMENT ON THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM HAVING INADEQUATE RANGE OR THE SYSTEM IS INTERMITTENT/INOPERATIVE IN HOT AFTERNOON TEMPERATURES. *YC
970901731062
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VARIOUS POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR CONDITIONS. *YC
970901731612
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A METAL STUD MAY PUNCTURE THE CARPETING NEAR THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY. *YC
970901739017
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LOSS OF OWNER CUSTOMIZATION SETTINGS.
970801738138
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT ON POWER WINDOW "AUTO-DOWN" FEATURE INOPERATIVE. *YC
731103
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AIR TEMPERATURE FROM HVAC OUTLETS DOES NOT CHANGE OR BLOWS COLD (REPLACE TEMPERATURE VALVE DOOR). *TW
970501735011
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH SQUEALING AND GRINDING NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES. *YC
731053
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CRACK AT CENTER TOP OF WINDSHIELD (REPLACE WINDSHIELD). *TW
739009
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) RANGE IS SHORTER THAN EXPECTED. *TW
731102
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LOSS OF HVAC MODES (ROUTE VACUUM LINE INSIDETHE FRAME RAIL). *TW
735010
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLICKING AND/OR SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES (ADJUST PARK BRAKE CABLE). *TW
735011
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SQUEALING AND/OR GRINDING (SCRAPING) NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES (BEND ABS SPEED SENSOR BRACKET AWAY FROM ROTOR). *TW
736212
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE COOLANT WEEPING FROM COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR CAP. *TW
577106A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
677164
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW
733402
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THUD/CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION (CHECK/REPLACE REAR SPRINGS). *TW
97005
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INCORRECT WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM PARK LOCATION. *TW
676004
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE NOISE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT (REMOVE ACCELERATOR CABLE RETAINING CLIPS). *TW
631518
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RATTLE AT REAR OF VEHICLE OVER ROAD BUMP OR UPON CLOSING REAR LIFT GATE. *TW
3042
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BATTERY DRAIN ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. *TT
3571
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE. *SC
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