2004 Chevrolet Venture recalls and problems

The 2004 Chevrolet Venture has 3 safety recalls and 124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

124

Crashes / fires

6 / 2

Injuries / deaths

21 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Chevrolet Venture vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Chevrolet Venture recalls

Recall 07V-349: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Aug 8, 2007 · 20,594 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: 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).

Risk: A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. The vehicle population includes buick rendezvous and pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; chevrolet venture and pontiac montana vehicles built from june through august 2002; and all vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico, and hawaii.

Recall 04V-597: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Dec 22, 2004 · 717,302 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: 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 injured.

Risk: If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.

Fix: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, GM advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (Final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668; or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

Recall 04V-177: Equipment

Reported Apr 8, 2004 · 31,301 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Certain minivans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." these vehicles do not have text and formatting on the warning label attached to the available second-row integral child restraint as specified by amendments to the standard.

Fix: Owners will be provided with replacement labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on july 23, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

2004 Chevrolet Venture problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	38
Structure	21
Latches/Locks/Linkages	12
Exterior Lighting	10
Engine and Engine Cooling	9
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7
Visibility	7
Fuel/Propulsion System	7
Air Bags	5
Fuel System, Gasoline	5
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Suspension	3

Most reported parts

Structure › Body › Door — 14
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 11
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 3
Structure › Body — 3
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 2
Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and Attachments — 2
Suspension › Rear — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 66,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Chevrolet Venture complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 59,072 miles · reported Oct 25, 2021

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, when a police officer ran the red traffic light and crashed into the driver's side door, and pushed the vehicle into a school bus. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated she has a broken right foot and did seek medical attention at the hospital and was waiting for a pending surgery. The police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to towing lot. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…

Air Bags · at 270,000 miles · reported Apr 8, 2019

The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet venture. While the contact's vehicle was at a complete stop, it was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 50 MPH. None of the air bags deployed. The contact was pregnant and had to be transported to the hospital via ambulance. A police report was filed. The driver of the other vehicle was intoxicated. There were two passengers who also had to be hospitalized and transported via ambulance. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a junk yard. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure…

Structure · at 120,011 miles · reported Oct 4, 2018

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Electrical System · at 42,000 miles · reported Feb 4, 2016

Dash displays inaccurate or not working gauges. Temperature and speedometer often doesn't work at all or shows 120mph when driving at approx 55mph! Temp will often show hot when car is at normal temp.

Exterior Lighting · at 220,000 miles · reported Oct 20, 2015

The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet venture. While driving 35 MPH, the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.

Other Chevrolet Venture years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Venture have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Venture: 07V-349 (fuel system, gasoline), 04V-597 (latches/locks/linkages), 04V-177 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Chevrolet Venture?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (38 reports), followed by structure (21). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 66,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.