Major Problems with 2003 Chevrolet Venture Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Chevrolet Venture

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

2003 Chevrolet Venture INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT Victims: 4 Mileage: 7000 miles

2003 Chevrolet Venture AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 40238 miles

Browse 2003 Chevrolet Venture complaints by category

Problems with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, DOOR and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Venture owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
EXTERIOR LIGHTING flashing of lights and fuel gauge floats drastically constantly. *bf the vehicle also experienced problems with low brake fluid the	19 ~ 62608 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE we rented a 2003 chevrolet venture van in kona hawaii. as a backseat passenger on the second day i started...	12 ~ 12730 miles
AIR BAGS electrical system: battery light and air bag light come on for a few seconds for no reason while driving down	10 ~ 86913 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...	10 ~ 45604 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES when opening the power door the passengers wrist became caught in the handle. as a result her right wrist was	8 ~ 10682 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while turning vehicle stalled. vehicle was restarted with no problem. took vehicle to the dealership but problem recurred. *ak...	8 ~ 78458 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle stalled causing the consumer to pull off the road. dealer	8 ~ 35913 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC awd and abs light on. rear heater/air conditioning temperature cannot be controlled. car horn beeped when gas pedal in depressed....	8 ~ 32608 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. the contact stated there were gas fumes outside the vehicle. the vehicle...	7 ~ 98843 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i previously submitted a complaint in december odi id number 10051011 concerning our 2003 chevy venture and the engine cutting...	7 ~ 40186 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have a 2003 chevy venture mini-van. the gas tank has come apart at the filler neck assembly. this is...	6 ~ 69346 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph she noticed that the...	5 ~ 91180 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated condensation built up inside the headlights causing the bulb to blow. the contact has replaced the	5 ~ 29602 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE due to rusted rear right brake line vehicle lost all brake fluid without warning and prevented vehicle from stopping in...	4 ~ 95742 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. the contact stated that the vehicle has a fuel leak where the nipple...	4 ~ 87469 miles
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT > SEAT BELTS the vehicle's integrated child seat did not latch properly. please provide any additional information. *nlm...	4 ~ 1764 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS the vehicle was involved in a collision and the side air bags did not deploy. *jb...	4 ~ 73749 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY consumer stated the sliding door will not stay open in the locked position.*jb seat belt guides hold seat belt so	4 ~ 6000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL engine raced up to 70 mph and consumer had to hold the brake pedal down to stop the engine from	4 ~ 60650 miles
POWER TRAIN i was stopped with the car in park when the engine started revving up and the car started lounging forward....	3 ~ 126486 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have owned this van for 28 months with multiple mechanical failures. i have had the brakes replaced the rack...	3 ~ 42000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt: the automatic sliding door on the mini van will open it but did not have sensor to retract. it...	3
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
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...	3 ~ 71000 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
TIRES problems with steering on 2003 chevrolet venture. *mr the steering became loose. the service dealer found the pump pressure was...	3 ~ 8500 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
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY consumer complained of rear end problem. consumer maintained that manufacturer never sealed the back end of the vehicle. as a...	3 ~ 11161 miles
STRUCTURE consumer complained of rear end problem. consumer maintained that manufacturer never sealed the back end of the vehicle. as a...	3 ~ 11161 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer complained of rear end problem. consumer maintained that manufacturer never sealed the back end of the vehicle. as a...	3 ~ 36161 miles
SEAT BELTS consumer stated the sliding door will not stay open in the locked position.*jb seat belt guides hold seat belt so	3 ~ 97667 miles
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING both headlights have condensation forming on the inside. this will cause the headlights to be less effective. *jb...	2 ~ 28000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING on my 2003 chevy venture extended i have had to replace both tail light braking bulbs. my concern is that...	2 ~ 53250 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM re defective 2003 chevy venture horn requesting a defect investigation for possible service bulletin fm nhtsa. *bf the horn did...	2 ~ 6712 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle experienced an electrical problem. the dashboard lights began to illuminate and went out. this occurred repeatedly for about 45...	2 ~ 13668 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving at 55 mph the steering became too relaxed. the consumer was compensating with steering trying to keep the...	2 ~ 34766 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES passenger front tire blew out causing vehicle to hit guardrail. *mr the consumer lost control went off to the right	2
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...	2 ~ 739 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER awd and abs light on. rear heater/air conditioning temperature cannot be controlled. car horn beeped when gas pedal in depressed....	2 ~ 51600 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers are inadequate in cold weather. the windshield wipers both swing into the middle of the windshield. if in...	2 ~ 33250 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...	1 ~ 100000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER windshield wipers got tangled up in each other. ice gets on them and they break instantly. i believe that chevy...	1 ~ 48000 miles
CHILD SEAT moved car seats today because i needed to get van ready to take on thanksgiving trip. i strapped my daughter...	1
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
SERVICE BRAKES emergency brake cable is hanging loose under van due to brackets holding cable having rusted out. the rocker panel on	1 ~ 161000 miles
WHEELS vehicle vibration upon the road almost undetectable until having vehicle inspection. because of the potential risk and operation of this...	1 ~ 169743 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
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i bought my chevy venture new with 10 miles on it in 2003 thought this van was safe had a...	1 ~ 103000 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...	1 ~ 60667 miles
SEATS there are several problems with my van. the first is the plug at the base of the captains chair on...	1 ~ 60667 miles
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...	1 ~ 120000 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 > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*- the contact has a 2003 chevrolet venture in which he had to replace the climate control switch because the...	1 ~ 75000 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...	1 ~ 110800 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
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds there was a vibration and noise from the front wheels. the vehicle...	1 ~ 56000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE for nearly 6 months my minivan engine would shut-off while i was idling while parked waiting to pickup and transport...	1 ~ 44800 miles
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...	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY i have owned this van for 28 months with multiple mechanical failures. i have had the brakes replaced the rack...	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING i have owned this van for 28 months with multiple mechanical failures. i have had the brakes replaced the rack...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE we have 28 braun enter van that have experienced failures of the engine cradle mounts. one was a complete failure...	1 ~ 100000 miles
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
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER flashing of lights and fuel gauge floats drastically constantly. *bf the vehicle also experienced problems with low brake fluid the	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES firestone tire had a inside sidewall bowout. model number fr680 size p215/70r15. *ak...	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS we have found that due to the angle of the seat belt receiver a child safety seat cannot be adequately...	1
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...	1
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY drivers side wiper arm nut keeps comming loose makeing the wipers unable to work...	1 ~ 5862 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	1
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...	1 ~ 8894 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...	1 ~ 8894 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
STEERING problems with steering on 2003 chevrolet venture. *mr the steering became loose. the service dealer found the pump pressure was...	1 ~ 500 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS button to release latch attached to the chest broke and will not stay together. please fill additional information. *ak...	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
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v349000 (fuel...	1
SUSPENSION consumer complained of rear end problem. consumer maintained that manufacturer never sealed the back end of the vehicle. as a...	1 ~ 33484 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...	1 ~ 33484 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT awd and abs light on. rear heater/air conditioning temperature cannot be controlled. car horn beeped when gas pedal in depressed....	1

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