2002 Chevrolet Venture Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Venture years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Venture. That ranks 6th out of 10 Venture model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (42 complaints, 19%), typically at around 60,765 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 4 fires, 26 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 220owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Venture problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 42 | 19% | 60,765 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 12% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 10% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 20 | 9% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 20 | 9% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 19 | 9% | 58,153 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 8% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 6% | 136,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 12 | 5% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 12 | 5% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 5% | 47,765 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 5% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 5% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 4% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 3% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | 29,300 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 2% | 6,124 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | 152,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | 23,510 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Venture recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
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).
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
Risk: Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Power-sliding door (PE04064) — opened Sep 17, 2004, closed Dec 22, 2004, led to recall 04V597000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a fuel odor was detected inside the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. The contact's neighbor, an independent mechanic, diagnosed that there was…
Blown intake manifold gasket. Vehicle did not have an overheating issue, and has been well maintained since i've owned it. Drove across a steep 7 mile hill, temp gauge started moving above normal. I stopped and let it cool down, motor got to about 245 degrees well before any warning lights were…
Suddenly my vehicle had a strong gasoline odor when i walked up on it in the morning i smelled it 3 feet away from my vehicle. It happened just like that all of a sudden. I scheduled my inspection with my mechanic and i told him i suddenly was smelling a strong odor of gas. My mechanic called and…
Fuel filler neck cracked where it is attached to the gas tank. Fuel leaking out of neck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. While the vehicle was parked, there was strong fuel odor emitted in and around the vehicle. Each time the vehicle was parked, a puddle of fuel was seen on the ground. The contact's brother, a certified mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle and stated that…
Other Chevrolet Venture years
← 2001 Venture · 2003 Venture →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Venture | 42 | 1 |
| 2004 Venture | 124 | 3 |
| 2003 Venture | 185 | 5 |
| 2002 | 220 | 3 |
| 2001 Venture | 222 | 9 |
| 2000 Venture | 350 | 5 |
| 1999 Venture | 349 | 4 |
| 1998 Venture | 409 | 7 |
| 1997 Venture | 432 | 6 |
| 1996 Venture | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Venture?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 42 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Venture?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet Venture a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Venture model years, the 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.