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2004 Chevrolet Venture recalls and problems

3 recalls and 124 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Chevrolet Venture.

3
recalls
124
owner complaints
6
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Chevrolet Venture recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

NHTSA campaign 07V349000 · reported August 8, 2007 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 20,594 vehicles potentially affected

The 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).
The 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.
The 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.

Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch

NHTSA campaign 04V597000 · reported December 22, 2004 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 717,302 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 04V177000 · reported April 8, 2004 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 31,301 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 4, 2024 · Tires

[…] 2021, Purchased 4 tires Walmart, Radar Dimax AS-8 size: 225/60R16. June 2023 tire badly separated. Denied warranty because Walmart did not install. Purchase 2 more identical tires and picked up […] 2023 and installed both. Bad tire trashed no longer have in possession. Several months later had another tire…

Oct 25, 2021 · Air bags · 59,072 miles · crash reported

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…

Mar 16, 2020 · Service brakes · 173,000 miles

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES WENT OUT AND MY ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND I'M IN MOTION

Apr 8, 2019 · Air bags · 270,000 miles · crash reported

TL* 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…

Dec 8, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system · 215,000 miles

TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND JERKS WHEN DRIVING , GAS SOMETIMES SPUPS.

Venture model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2001 9222173
2002 3220124
2003 5185194
2004 312462
2005 14271

Across all years, the 2000 Venture has the most complaints (350). All Chevrolet Venture years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Venture have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Venture, the most recent reported on August 8, 2007 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Venture?
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (37 complaints), followed by structure (21).
How many 2004 Chevrolet Venture complaints mention a crash or fire?
6 of 124 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 21 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 4, 2024.