2005 Chevrolet Venture Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Venture years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 9th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Venture. That ranks 9th out of 10 Venture model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (9 complaints, 21%), typically at around 44,178 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 42owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 21% | 44,178 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 19% | 69,250 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 17% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 12% | 31,235 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 12% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 7% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 7% | 70,670 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 7% | 30,083 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 7% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 5% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% | 60,349 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | 31,235 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% | 45,950 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 225,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 236,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Venture recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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 (EA07019) — opened Dec 11, 2007, closed Feb 23, 2009.
- Power sliding door opening (PE07044) — opened Aug 16, 2007, closed Dec 11, 2007.
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 2005 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while his father was driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power. No warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that his father managed to pull over to the shoulder of…
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was making a rattling sound coming from the front passengerâs side of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who…
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet venture. While driving approximately 35 mph in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned to the left and then back to its lane. The rear tires rolled off the road and caused the vehicle to crash into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The…
My wife hit a old style van that had stopped for a dog crossing a the road. The whole front end had to be replaced. Hood, grill, lights, both fender had to be repaired, also the steal tube under the radiator frame had to be cut out and replaced. On 11/5/2010 i hit a deer going 30 mph, again front…
We have been smelling gasoline fumes in and outside our van. Sometimes it is very potent and other times faint. When we walk into our garage, we can smell it also. It occurs often when making a left-hand turn. When we inspect it, we can't find any leak. We smell this from a half tank to empty. *tr
Other Chevrolet Venture years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 42 | 1 |
| 2004 Venture | 124 | 3 |
| 2003 Venture | 185 | 5 |
| 2002 Venture | 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 2005 Chevrolet Venture?
Owners most often report structure, latches/locks/linkages, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Venture?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.