Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 42 | −86% | 1 | Fuel System | Good |
| 2004 | 124 | −60% | 3 | Electrical | Good |
| 2003 | 185 | −42% | 5 | Headlight | Good |
| 2002 | 220 | −28% | 3 | Engine | Average |
| 2001 | 222 | −23% | 9 | Engine | Average |
| 2000 | 350 | 1.7× | 5 | Engine | Caution |
| 1999 | 349 | 1.8× | 4 | Engine | Caution |
| 1998 | 409 | 2.1× | 7 | Engine | Avoid |
| 1997 | 432 | 2.2× | 6 | Engine | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median Venture year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet Venture problems
Latest Chevrolet Venture recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
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).
Remedy: 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.
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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.
Remedy: 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…
Equipment › Other › Labels
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.
Remedy: 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.
Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." the owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or…
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on March 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet Venture should you avoid?
1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Venture years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 1997.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Venture?
2005 has the fewest complaints compared with other Venture years at the same age, followed by 2004 and 2003. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Chevrolet Venture problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (529), body & structure (261) and electrical system (248). Engine complaints peak in the 1999 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Venture had?
18 recalls across 1997–2005. The model year with the most is 2001. See all Chevrolet Venture recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.