Major Problems with Chevrolet Venture Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Chevrolet Venture

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Model Year	Complaints
2005 Venture	40
2004 Venture	121
2003 Venture	181
2002 Venture	218
2001 Venture	221
2000 Venture	346
1999 Venture	349

Worst 3 Chevrolet Venture complaints

2001 Chevrolet Venture AIR BAGS Victims: 7

2003 Chevrolet Venture AIR BAGS Victims: 6 Mileage: 190000 miles

2000 Chevrolet Venture FRONTAL Victims: 4

Browse Chevrolet Venture complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, DOOR and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Venture owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle stalled intermittently while driving at any speed. dealer inspected the vehicle on three separate occasions and informed the consumer	119 ~ 44856 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE i have a 2005 chevy venture. there's a bar that attaches my automatic sliding door to the van and makes...	111 ~ 15086 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving and turning vehicle stalled. driver restarted the vehicle and took it to the dealer for inspection. however mechanic	87 ~ 55881 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer indicated that their young child was able to turn the keys in the ignition. they were also able to...	71 ~ 39058 miles
AIR BAGS the driver was slowing or stopped when she was rear ended. the front driver seat airbag deployed. it is unclear	69 ~ 47460 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES rented a chevrolet venture van from avis in flagstaff az on 10/30/04. the following evening (after dark) as my wife...	69 ~ 18825 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the contact owns a 2005 chevy venture with 7 passenger seating. the contact stated that the air conditioning...	59 ~ 56874 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet venture. the contact stated the vehicle would not start and when it did...	57 ~ 48718 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have just been notified by a local gm dealership that our 2003 chevy venture with 40000 miles on a...	53 ~ 52917 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have a 2005 chevrolet venture mini van that has developed a fuel leak around the area where the filler...	44 ~ 107510 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING just bought 2005 chevrolet venture mini van from dealer we have very dim head lights dangerous at night to drive!...	44 ~ 61825 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt: the contact stated he left the road vehicle struck a tree and went into an embankment. striking the tree...	40 ~ 21788 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM we have been smelling gasoline fumes in and outside our van. sometimes it is very potent and other times faint....	37 ~ 116980 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have a 2004 (bought new) chevy van. we stopped on day and the back wheel was smoking. we called...	37 ~ 14347 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER dt*: the contact stated the heater fans would not blow a significant amount of air. upon inspection the contact found...	31 ~ 32545 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the contact owns a 2005 chevy venture with 7 passenger seating. the contact stated that the air conditioning...	29 ~ 30458 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT dt: the contact owns a 2005 chevy venture with 7 passenger seating. the contact stated that the air conditioning...	28 ~ 26072 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the windshield leaked water down through the overhead instrument cluster along to the top of the window. *tt the vehicle...	25 ~ 16348 miles
STRUCTURE stared hearing a noise back in december of 2005. didn't know where the noise or what it was until last...	22 ~ 23425 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving the van will stall and cut off completely. it needs to be put into park and restarted. it...	22 ~ 43404 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet venture. the contact stated that the abs light continuously illuminated and the power...	21 ~ 39166 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlight assemblies on my 2004 chevy venture van filled with water reducing the light coming from the assemblies at night.	20 ~ 36573 miles
TIRES we were driving down the street in port allegheny pa about 25 miles per hour when our rear firestone tire...	20 ~ 13079 miles
SEAT BELTS consumer stated the sliding door will not stay open in the locked position.*jb seat belt guides hold seat belt so	20 ~ 50759 miles
POWER TRAIN rough shifting from beginning now 2nd gear out after lights were left on by accident and drained battery. *tr...	19 ~ 73866 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet venture with 65000 miles. the contact stated that the circuit board was bad...	19 ~ 33545 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY when i bought my 2004 chevy venture i loved it until my passenger was in the car and told me...	19 ~ 11447 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY on friday november 12 2004 i entered the middle row of my son-in-law?s new 2005 chevrolet venture. this vehicle is...	19 ~ 24841 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet venture. the contact stated that the passenger side power door would not lock....	18 ~ 67480 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i have had 2 venture vans they both had the same problems. the windshield wipers are stuck up they work...	18 ~ 23410 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER dt: the contact owns a 2005 chevy venture with 7 passenger seating. the contact stated that the air conditioning...	18 ~ 49464 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: the consumer is a canadian resident. when the consumer exited the vehicle he smelled gasoline. the consumer had the...	16 ~ 35755 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS dt: 2004 chevrolet venture mini van. the consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident on october 3 2005 . upon...	15 ~ 36362 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have been stopped & warned by others constantly since i have owned the vehicle about having no brake lights...	15 ~ 37918 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving my 2004 chevy venture van north on i-95 a mile north of the exit for fl hwy 100...	13 ~ 3551 miles
ENGINE the recent gm recall of 2004 - 2007 cobalt and other vehicles for ignition switch problems now makes my issues...	13 ~ 114774 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated the horn stopped working three months ago without warning. it was replaced by a local service	13 ~ 14341 miles
CHILD SEAT moved car seats today because i needed to get van ready to take on thanksgiving trip. i strapped my daughter...	12 ~ 6583 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM speedometer never drops below 55 mph when vehicle is standing still and has increased to 95 mph at times. *tr...	12 ~ 61784 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the sliding doors want open and when it does it is hard to close. the locks get stuck often on...	12 ~ 64609 miles
SEATS there are several problems with my van. the first is the plug at the base of the captains chair on...	12 ~ 38194 miles
STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet venture. the vehicle does not steer properly and the brakes fail in cold weather....	12 ~ 60064 miles
EQUIPMENT i have a 2005 chevy venture. there's a bar that attaches my automatic sliding door to the van and makes...	12 ~ 28583 miles
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet venture. the vehicle comes standard with a built-in child safety seat. while fastened...	11 ~ 24187 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the contact owns a 2005 chevy venture with 7 passenger seating. the contact stated that the air conditioning...	11 ~ 8940 miles
SUSPENSION consumer complained of rear end problem. consumer maintained that manufacturer never sealed the back end of the vehicle. as a...	11 ~ 53099 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl * the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet venture. the contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt buckle...	10 ~ 25100 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM bought a used chevy venture. it is a 2002 model. it has been nothing but problems... very expensive problems... currently...	10 ~ 14902 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES firestone tire had a inside sidewall bowout. model number fr680 size p215/70r15. *ak...	10
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING i have owned this van for 28 months with multiple mechanical failures. i have had the brakes replaced the rack...	9 ~ 30554 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: the consumer is a canadian resident. when the consumer exited the vehicle he smelled gasoline. the consumer had the...	9 ~ 34983 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer stated fuel pump kept malfunctioning. this was the third time. consumer took the vehicle to pep boys for repairs...	9 ~ 4276 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer complained of rear end problem. consumer maintained that manufacturer never sealed the back end of the vehicle. as a...	9 ~ 27219 miles
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet venture. the contact stated when it would rain water would enter the head...	8 ~ 37000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER just bought 2005 chevrolet venture mini van from dealer we have very dim head lights dangerous at night to drive!...	8 ~ 28361 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE we have 28 braun enter van that have experienced failures of the engine cradle mounts. one was a complete failure...	8 ~ 87691 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS dt: gm has a rear bench style seat and it has a center seat. the center seat has no shoulder...	8 ~ 4613 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY drivers side wiper arm nut keeps comming loose makeing the wipers unable to work...	8 ~ 1233 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle head on while driving at 25 mph. the seat belt failed to retract. also upon...	8 ~ 26233 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my wife and i own a 2002 chevrolet venture van. on at least 5 occasions in the 16 months we...	8 ~ 12198 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was parked in driveway with engine running driver reportedly put vehicle in park child in child seat in rear...	8
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. the front driver's side seat broke. seat broke about one month ago. the	7 ~ 9286 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake rotors rusted. as a result the brakes wore out prematurely. *ak...	7 ~ 15286 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle head on while driving at 25 mph. the seat belt failed to retract. also upon...	7 ~ 15413 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph there was a...	6 ~ 62225 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have a 2004 (bought new) chevy van. we stopped on day and the back wheel was smoking. we called...	6 ~ 39883 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN check engine light stays on - defect with software on pcm that controls egr code 1404. *la...	6 ~ 27021 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS we have had the auto slider door (rt side) fail 3 times. the first time in nov 2001 the door...	6
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT awd and abs light on. rear heater/air conditioning temperature cannot be controlled. car horn beeped when gas pedal in depressed....	6 ~ 21389 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet venture. the contact stated that while refueling fuel sprayed from the filler neck...	5 ~ 51800 miles
WHEELS vehicle vibration upon the road almost undetectable until having vehicle inspection. because of the potential risk and operation of this...	5 ~ 131129 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING there are several problems with my van. the first is the plug at the base of the captains chair on...	5 ~ 12133 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet venture with 65000 miles. the contact stated that the circuit board was bad...	5 ~ 23900 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* - the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet venture van. the defrost does not defrost the front and side windows....	5 ~ 19920 miles
VISIBILITY i bought my van used but noticed right away that the windshield had a defect in the passenger side. if...	5 ~ 58978 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds there was a vibration and noise from the front wheels. the vehicle...	5 ~ 25426 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: 2002 chevrolet venture. consumer is handicapped and has to drive left footed. within the first year of owning the...	5 ~ 31160 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE with over a quarter of tank of gas the automobile was parked on a decline. the front of the automobile...	5 ~ 8960 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS we bought a chevrolet venture new on dec 26 2003. with the last tire rotation i was advised the front...	5 ~ 16433 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM passenger side rear door opens automatically sometimes several times in a row i had the vehicle in for service at...	5 ~ 14191 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION the rear of the vehicle shakes uncontrollably when driving at any speed. vehicle has been serviced and no defects have	5 ~ 9787 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION air conditioner condenser failed gm new of the problem in december 2002 but kept their mouth shut until the warranty...	5 ~ 35000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving at 55 mph the steering became too relaxed. the consumer was compensating with steering trying to keep the...	5 ~ 21723 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs/awd disable light comes on. have replaced left front hub/speed sensor assembly twice. replaced right front hub/speed sensor once. parts	5 ~ 21896 miles
HARNESS RETAINER/CHEST CLIP > CHILD SEAT we have a built in child restraint seat in the middle row of our van. i noticed that the clip...	5
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet venture. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph he attempted to slow...	4 ~ 119000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i was turning through a left bend on a residential road at approximately 45 mph. posted speed 40 mph when...	4 ~ 20809 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY stared hearing a noise back in december of 2005. didn't know where the noise or what it was until last...	4 ~ 30200 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS for the last two years i had to replace the rear wheel cylinders and brakes. replacing the brakes was necessary	4 ~ 36325 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY during cold weather the windshield wipers would stick in the lock position causing a distraction to the consumer. dealer notified.	4 ~ 40000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS verland is an icf/mr facility in sewickley pa. we use our vehicles daily to transport our clients to their programs...	4 ~ 30703 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. the contact stated while making a turn the engine fell on the ground...	3 ~ 41000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact was transporting a 2005 chevrolet venture to a dealer. while driving approximately 40 mph the contact felt a...	3
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE my 2003 chevy venture has a leaking fuel tank. the leak is where the plastic inlet nipple meets the plastic...	3 ~ 62000 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2004 chevrolet venture 65000 miles the coolant temperature gauge started to function erratically then it just goes up even passed...	3 ~ 21783 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: contact stated on 10-15-05 while driving the contact approached a stop sign pressed down on the brake pedal and...	3 ~ 33671 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING i have owned this van for 28 months with multiple mechanical failures. i have had the brakes replaced the rack...	3 ~ 16667 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the gear is suppose to lock for safety and only be applied when the brake is applied as child safety...	3 ~ 41119 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION rear shock absorbers wore out. unde rnormal driving it felt like the bottom was going to fall out. manufacturer will	3 ~ 15270 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN problems with drive train and/or transmission malfunctioning on 2003 chevrolet venture. *mr on two occasions while vehicle is on drive	3 ~ 8667 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2003 chevrolet van purchased new 6/23/2003 from randy marion chevrolet-pontiac-buick inc. mooresville nc 28115. problem: squealing brakes. i have had...	3 ~ 13947 miles
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2003 chevrolet van purchased new 6/23/2003 from randy marion chevrolet-pontiac-buick inc. mooresville nc 28115. problem: squealing brakes. i have had...	3 ~ 12826 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the passenger side power sliding door kept getting stuck. it would not lock or stay closed not even manually. the...	3
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL seatbelts inside of vehicle were sliced and half inch apart. also throttle will get stuck without prior warning. dealership is	3 ~ 64667 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY the vehicle is a rental vehicle. cusotmer rented the van and went out to the lot to put his belongins...	3 ~ 23333 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer smelled strong gas fumes and noticed that gas was pouring out the dealer replaced the fuel regulator. *slc...	3 ~ 25333 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer smelled strong gas fumes and noticed that gas was pouring out the dealer replaced the fuel regulator. *slc...	3 ~ 23000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2001 chevy venture 12 months old approx 14 000 miles radiator seam split right lower corner leaking antifreeze. ac also...	3 ~ 57667 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS vehicle is having a problem with the seat belts. when making a sudden stop driver lunges forward as if he	3 ~ 33830 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when on an incline the transmission fails to hold the car when the brake is released causing the van to...	3
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC traction control system locked in gear and would not shift. dealer inspected vehicle and replaced traction control cluster and then...	3 ~ 41667 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while driving there was a grinding clunking noise accompanied by a whistling sound. the dealer replaced the differential. at 4	3
VISIBILITY/WIPER windshield wipers got tangled up in each other. ice gets on them and they break instantly. i believe that chevy...	2 ~ 31500 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the heater core burst at highway speeds with high pressure which could have scalded my son sitting on the passenger...	2 ~ 37507 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet venture. the contact stated that the brake pedal extended to the floor when depressed....	2 ~ 48000 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*- the contact has a 2003 chevrolet venture in which he had to replace the climate control switch because the...	2 ~ 80000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE 2003 ventura gas tank suffered damage due to there being no road hazard protection for the tank. *ts the vehicle...	2 ~ 55400 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated all three seat belts in the middle seat unbuckle when slight pressure is applied to the...	2 ~ 76277 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: contact stated on 10-15-05 while driving the contact approached a stop sign pressed down on the brake pedal and...	2 ~ 9006 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION purchased vehicle with 99 000 miles. currently has 115 000. found the "sway bar" cracked on the driver side where...	2 ~ 57000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle stalled intermittently without warning while driving. vehicle was taken to the dealer and they founded that the intake manifold	2
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY rear window wiper motor fails creating a driving safety hazard due to obstructed rear view....	2 ~ 20000 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have a 1999 chevy venture. i have had nothing but problems with the injectors causing the check engine light...	2 ~ 52250 miles
LINKAGES > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY on april 30 2003 about 6:30 pm i was driving my 2001 chevrolet venture minivan through a rainstorm near dalton...	2 ~ 24000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer complained of rear end problem. consumer maintained that manufacturer never sealed the back end of the vehicle. as a...	2 ~ 52742 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer states that the wheel sensors are not working causing the abs system to malfunction. dealer stated that there is	2 ~ 20000 miles
FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY > TRAILER HITCHES while a child was sitting in an integrated child seat the childs' hand got caught in the automatic sliding door	2
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT equipment: carrier that holds spare tire broke while driving and tire droped off into traffic. could have caused an accident.*ak...	2
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS power sliding door slammed shut on a child's hand child suffered bruises. while consumer was getting in vehicle power door	2 ~ 2500 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak...	2 ~ 1500 miles
INFANT > HARNESS BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT harness of child safety seat will not tighten any longer. once tightened it will not lock. this part was replaced	2
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING electrical failure caused the steering wheel to lock while my wife was driving the vehicle. the key was in the...	2
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE reported antifreeze smell dealer replaced intake manifold. continued to smell antifreezel however dealer detected no problem. on 3/5/00 on the...	2
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the passenger side mirror will not stay at the fixed position i have to constantly adjust it every time i	2 ~ 10000 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states the anti-lock brake light comes on intermittently. manufacturer notified also the front brake and rotors have been replaced.*tt	2
INTERIOR LIGHTING fluid is leaking from the engine compartment. yh ...	2 ~ 11500 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering pump broke while driving making it very difficult to turn. dealer was contacted. *ak...	2 ~ 43000 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM egr valve failure. *ak...	2 ~ 8021 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (xxxxxxxxx) craigslist lemon law parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom	1 ~ 120011 miles
HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT moved car seats today because i needed to get van ready to take on thanksgiving trip. i strapped my daughter...	1
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet venture. the contact stated that while entering the vehicle there was a strong...	1 ~ 79000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY chevy venture van. unsure of exact year. driving along the highway when the hood and grill flew up resulting in...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i have a 2002 chevy venture that keeps blowing the rear brake lights. i keep changing them about once a	1 ~ 90000 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet venture. the contact stated that the rear trunk door no longer worked. she would...	1 ~ 81817 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC last year i took my venture into the dealer to have it looked over because the check engine light was...	1 ~ 86124 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. the roof of the vehicle is corroding and rusting. the dealer stated that...	1 ~ 89000 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING except for center brake light my brake lights do not work and at the same time took out my cruise...	1 ~ 83900 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE the engine in my 1999 chevy venture van just went out. the van has less than 90 000 miles on...	1 ~ 89500 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY vehicle windshield wipers operate out of "sync" and jam in the middle of the windshield. this has happened 3 times....	1 ~ 59850 miles
NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR 1999 chevrolet venture rear axle broke while consumer was coming to a stop. *mr the consumer was at an intersection...	1
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: middle seat is having a problem with bending backwards on the passenger's side. has been repaired several times and...	1 ~ 30000 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE as i closed the tail gate the rear windscreen explded outwards resulting in minor cuts and abrasions on face neck...	1 ~ 90800 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia) 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i own a 2001 gray chevrolet venture...	1
SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION dt:the contacts states the gas tank scrapes the ground when two or more people sit in the rear seat of...	1 ~ 19000 miles
REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM sylvania bulb in the rear brake light socket on passenger side failed. when i went to replace the bulb i...	1 ~ 3800 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the car would not always start so i took it back to the dealer under warranty and it was discovered...	1
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY under normal driving conditions the air compressor was determined to have cracked. this causes the release of the freon and...	1 ~ 49500 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i have a 1999 chevrolet venture that has experiened 6 clogged fuel injectors. it clogges so often the check engine	1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. while driving at highway speeds of 70 miles per hour the front...	1 ~ 45000 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES the vehicle spare tire could not be release from the storage area under the rear bumper of the consumer's van....	1
BASE (INFANT) > CHILD SEAT while attempting to install the child seat into a new vehicle the base separated from the seat. the child was	1
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY air conditioner condenser failed gm new of the problem in december 2002 but kept their mouth shut until the warranty...	1 ~ 32000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING there are no events leading up to the failure the fans do not operate in the van nor does the...	1 ~ 80000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING broken tie rod + rack and pinion failure causing total steering loss and costly repairs! * cb...	1 ~ 37745 miles
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM > SPRINGS > REAR noise in rear of mini van. dealer has heard the noise and can't find it. they refuse to spend anymore	1 ~ 9254 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN premature failure of automatic transmission on 2001chevrolet venture minivan. believe known engineering or materials defect causes sun gear/thrust bearing on...	1 ~ 44800 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR seat belt front left/right tensioner shorted. will not activate the front airbags in an accident according to christenson chevrolet in	1
HANDLE (INFANT) > CHILD SEAT button to release latch attached to the chest broke and will not stay together. please fill additional information. *ak...	1
DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR coolant level kept dropping and the brakes felt spongy. took to local dealer and found that mainfold gasket was leaking...	1
INDICATOR LIGHT > PARKING BRAKE 2000 chevrolet venture minivan front wiper motor does not return wipers to normal parked position they remain vertical on windshield...	1
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2000 chevrolet venture minivan front wiper motor does not return wipers to normal parked position they remain vertical on windshield...	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR we own a 2002 chevy venture. the hub sensors have failed and had to be replaced three times since we...	1 ~ 8000 miles
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION found left front half shaft seaping fluid on axle seal...	1 ~ 43735 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE while turning left at a light the electric sliding door opened all of the lights came on in the van...	1
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE corrosion on hood. *nm...	1 ~ 64000 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES crancking extensvly brakes front and rear uneven wear and tear hydroplaning noise vibrations steering and unalignments problems emmision repaired and	1 ~ 12000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the passenger side power sliding door kept getting stuck. it would not lock or stay closed not even manually. the...	1
RETRACTOR > CHILD SEAT child seat buckle of chest retractor broke from carseat while traveling. manufacturer is aware of problem.*ak...	1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak...	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE battery acid is corroding the battery pan and surrounding components also positive cable connected to battery has fallen off dealer...	1
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving the throttle cable broke and vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control in the process of trying to stop	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving accelerator cable unraveled and disengaged with no prior warning. accelerator pedal went to floor. consumer s had to...	1
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tailgate either failed to latch or opened - no audible alarm was sounded - subsequent tests showed an audible alarm...	1
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT child "safety" seat is inadequate. child can easily pull apart restraint.*ak...	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT another vehicle struck driver on side of consumer's car and seatbelt behind passenger didn't hold ccs or child in place...	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT while driving at 20mph front end collapsed. dealer is has been servicing vehicle. prior to this incident vehicle was at	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE while driving 15 mph had a frontal impact in which driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy and did not...	1
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while driving vehicle at 30mph steering went out and the engine caught on fire. due to the power steering fluid	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST consumer was driving approx. 35-40 mph when every time she stopped at light or make a turn she saw smoke	1
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING this will be a list of most of the problems. i have complained of smelling anti-freeze since i purchased the...	1 ~ 20000 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while traveling at night with headlights on and they were flashing on and off. also no different between high beam	1
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING consumer heard a rumbling noise when pulling out of parking space. this noise was not heard when vehicle was in...	1 ~ 31620 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dealer notified and claimed the idle had to be set that way to meet environmental requirements and could not be	1
RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2001 chevrolet venture experiencing problems with the engine. *no answer required. mr the starter relay secured next to the radiator	1
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY front windshield leaks. vehicle is experiencing an oil leak from the seal. warranty expired. *ak...	1
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the gas line was under pressure at all times. connector cracked and shot gas beneath vehicle and upon the hood.	1 ~ 34000 miles
LINES AND FITTINGS > AIR SUSPENSION > SPRINGS air filter is emersed with moisture causing vehicle to stall out and die. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak stalling occurred when...	1

FAQ

What year Chevrolet Venture is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 7 years, Chevrolet Venture models of 2005, 2004, 2003 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Chevrolet Venture?

Chevrolet Venture models of 1999 and 2000 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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