Chevrolet Venture recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 13 recalls and 1,143 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Venture (model years 2000–2005). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (203 complaints), followed by structure (150 complaints). The 2001 model year has the most recalls (9).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 42 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 124 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 185 | 19 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 220 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 9 | 222 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 350 | 25 | 5 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (350), 2001 (222) and 2002 (220). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (42).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Venture model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 203 | 6 of 6 | |
| Structure | 150 | 6 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 143 | 6 of 6 | |
| Air bags | 93 | 6 of 6 | |
| Exterior lighting | 91 | 6 of 6 |
Latest 8 of 13 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V349000 | Aug 8, 2007 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage | 2001–2004 | 20,594 |
| 04V597000 | Dec 22, 2004 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2000–2005 | 717,302 |
| 04V177000 | Apr 8, 2004 | Equipment: other, labels | 2004 | 31,301 |
| 03V250000 | Jul 15, 2003 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2001, 2003 | 1,707,825 |
| 03V051000 | Feb 14, 2003 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2003 | 130 |
| 02V329000 | Dec 9, 2002 | Air bags: frontal | 2001 | 272 |
| 02V222000 | Aug 9, 2002 | Air bags: frontal | 2002–2003 | 133,221 |
| 01V383000 | Dec 13, 2001 | Seats: front assembly, recliner | 2001 | 75,816 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 86 complaints and a fire in 19 complaints; 170 people injured and 7 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.