Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (door latches, locks, hood and tailgate latches).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Chevrolet Venture owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
We own a 2000 Chevy Venture that we bought used about 4 years ago. When we bought it, the button for the doors to open automatically didn't work as well as the gas gauge. Since, we have replaced the heads, the water pump, rack and pinion, wheel hub, tie rod end, as well as replacing the head lights every couple months and now having problems with the brake lights.when we had the heads replaced, they flushed the radiator and we are still having problems with the low coolant light coming on and the fluid looking cloudy. They told us that the cloudiness sometimes happens, but still doesn't explain the light coming on saying its low!!! We were also notified that the ABS box is bad and needs replaced...also, sometimes there is water that leaks from the weather gauge or the top of the windshield. …
I have had my 2000 Venture in for power sliding door repairs three times. The first two times the dealer attempted to fix the problem according to the safety recall bulletin. The problem still persisted, and was fixed when the dealer installed a new power sliding door motor and clutch assembly. This stopped the door from intermittent binding, and now the power sliding door opens and closes correctly. The dealer replaced the motor, clutch assembly, actuator and retainer. Dan kruse Pontiac (the dealer) was very nice, and I wasn't charged for this service. To whom this bill went to I don't know. But, I have an extended warranty on this van. The reason I have submitted this report is that the safety recall on the 2000 Venture van May not entirely fix this problem. …
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Venture. The contact received recall letter # 04V597000 (latches/locks/linkages: doors:latch). The recall repair was performed on July 12, 2005. The contact stated that on May 15, 2007, the side door failed again. When the contact would close the side door, it would re-open. This failure occurred on several occasions before it would close. Once it closed, the dome light would remain illuminated and the door open indicator constantly chimed. When using the door unlock button, the lock actuator would constantly click until the door was fully open. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer on June 1, 2007 for repair where it currently remains. The current and failure mileages were 95,368. The consumer stated the power sliding door makes a loud clicking noise, which souds like the actuator trying to lock and unlock. Updated 07/19/07.
Passenger side power assist sliding door fell off of the rear sliding roller guide after it froze half open/shut. The door has been making funny sounds when opening and closing for about two weeks. The door has also been opening back up when it tries to close. The outer sliding track has bent somehow? I am guessing it is part of the noise the door has been making. After disassembly of the door and the interior compartment, it was determined to be the actuator cables making most of the noise. The plastic liner on the cables had been stripped off and the cables had been balled up and they are starting to frey. I have rebent the track to accept the sliding rollers and I have removed the cables from the door to allow the door to open and close manually.
It started the second week of June are 2000 Chevy Venture van power sliding door stop working and was in the lock position and could not be unlock either by power or manually.I took it to the dealership and had to pay over 600.00 to get that repaired. My problem is what if this happens again and I get into a wreck there would be no way I could get my kids out of car. So if you can help me with this I would apperiated it. I think that should have been something they could have pay for. Thanks.
Dt*: the contact stated that the power sliding door module was defective on the vehicle and was a different component than what was recalled(01V264000). The dealer offered to fix the recalled component, but stated the sliding door would not function properly unless the contact had the power sliding door module replaced.
Dt: Chevrolet, Venture 2000 Mini van, the passenger side sliding door shuts even when children or anyone is in the way. People have been caught in the door because of this defect, and a child had to go to the emergency room after getting finger caught in the door.
While traveling at approximately 40 MPH drivers side non-powered sliding door came open while there were 5 children in vehicle. Dealership examined sliding door and could not determine a reason for problem. Also, on June 5 2001, non-powered passenger side sliding door came open while vehicle was in motion with 2 children in the vehicle. Dealership again could not determine a reason for defect, and were unwilling to assist consumer. Also, consumer noted that child safety locking mechanisms were active on each occasion that this problem occurred. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Dt: contact states the retractor on the passenger side automatic door will not allow the door close if there is something blocking the door from shutting. The design is suppose to allow the door to retract if there is something blocking the door from shutting. The consumers daughter hand was closed in the door and the door completely shut. The consumer hit the button to open the door, and it did open this way. The vehicle has not been to a service dealer. There was a recall on the door handle of this passenger side door. The consumer does not have the recall number or campaign id number.
Consumer states power sliding door will not close and / or the door still beeps after it is closed. This condition does not exist when parked on a downhill, in which the front of the van is lower than the back of the van. Consumer is aware there is a recall notice 01V067000 relating to this condition. Vehicle has been serviced 3 times, but problem still exist.
Related recalls
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…
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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 to August 2001.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on October 22, 2001.
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but May not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v-264.
Door Lock & Latch complaints in other Venture years
Frequently asked questions
How common are door lock & latch problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Venture?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the locks & latches of the 2000 Chevrolet Venture, 6% of the model year's 350 complaints. The component named most often is doors › latch (18 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chevrolet Venture door lock & latch problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 04V-597 (latch, Dec 22, 2004); NHTSA recall 01V-264 (latch, Aug 21, 2001); NHTSA recall 01V-067 (latch, Mar 8, 2001). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Venture door lock & latch problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 53,000 miles, and 9% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to locks & latches problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.