Chevrolet Venture Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2,335 owner complaints and 18 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Venture, across 10 model years (1996–2005). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (432). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Chevrolet Venture years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Venture model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1997 Venture: 432 complaints, 6 recalls
- 1998 Venture: 409 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2000 Venture: 350 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1996 Venture: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 Venture: 42 complaints, 1 recall
- 2004 Venture: 124 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Venture problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 514 | 10 | 4 |
| Structure problems | 261 | 9 | 4 |
| Electrical System problems | 248 | 9 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 227 | 9 | 3 |
| Air Bags problems | 175 | 9 | 84 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 165 | 9 | 4 |
| Power Train problems | 159 | 9 | 14 |
| Visibility problems | 147 | 9 | 1 |
| Steering problems | 146 | 9 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 145 | 9 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages problems | 115 | 10 | 1 |
| Seat Belts problems | 111 | 9 | 14 |
| Equipment | 67 | 9 | 1 |
| Suspension | 62 | 9 | 0 |
| Tires | 61 | 8 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 7 | 7 |
| Seats | 47 | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 40 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 33 | 9 | 1 |
| Child Seat | 26 | 8 | 3 |
| Engine | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| Wheels | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chevrolet Venture problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2000: engine and engine cooling (82) · structure (50)
- 1999: engine and engine cooling (114)
- 1998: engine and engine cooling (111) · exterior lighting (59)
- 1997: engine and engine cooling (85) · steering (76) · exterior lighting (62) · electrical system (53)
All Chevrolet Venture model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Venture | 42 | 1 | — | Structure | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 Venture | 124 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 Venture | 185 | 5 | — | Exterior Lighting | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2002 Venture | 220 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2001 Venture | 222 | 9 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2000 Venture | 350 | 5 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 Venture | 349 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1998 Venture | 409 | 7 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1997 Venture | 432 | 6 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1996 Venture | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Venture years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1997 (432), 1998 (409), 2000 (350). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Venture?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 514 complaints across 10 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Venture have?
18 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.