Chevrolet Venture recalls and problems
13 recalls and 1,143 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
13
Complaints
1,143
Crashes reported
86
Fires reported
19
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Chevrolet Venture by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Venture | 1 | 42 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 Venture | 3 | 124 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| 2003 Venture | 5 | 185 | 19 | 4 | 34 | 2 |
| 2002 Venture | 3 | 220 | 12 | 4 | 26 | 1 |
| 2001 Venture | 9 | 222 | 17 | 3 | 38 | 2 |
| 2000 Venture | 5 | 350 | 25 | 5 | 42 | 0 |
Most reported Chevrolet Venture problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 209 | |
| Structure | 157 | |
| Electrical System | 152 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 98 | |
| Air Bags | 94 | |
| Power Train | 92 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 91 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 79 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 73 | |
| Seat Belts | 55 |
All Chevrolet Venture recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V-349 | Aug 8, 2007 | 2001–2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (Icv). |
| 04V-597 | Dec 22, 2004 | 2000–2005 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be… |
| 04V-177 | Apr 8, 2004 | 2004 | Equipment | Certain minivans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-250 | Jul 15, 2003 | 2001, 2003 | Equipment | Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-051 | Feb 14, 2003 | 2003 | Air Bags | On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. |
| 02V-329 | Dec 9, 2002 | 2001 | Air Bags | On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. |
| 02V-222 | Aug 9, 2002 | 2002–2003 | Air Bags | Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment. |
| 01V-383 | Dec 13, 2001 | 2001 | Seats | Vehicle description: certain mini vans built with second row 50/50 split bench seats or captain's chairs, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 01V-264 | Aug 21, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v-067) from april… |
| 01V-067 | Mar 8, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. |
| 01V-026 | Feb 1, 2001 | 2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. |
| 00V-228 | Aug 7, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. |
| 99V-268 | Sep 29, 1999 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: mini vans with extended wheelbase. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Venture?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Chevrolet Venture has the most reports (350). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Venture have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls covering Chevrolet Venture model years 2000–2005.
What are the most common Chevrolet Venture problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, structure, electrical system problems most often.