Chevrolet Venture Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet Venture across 10 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (20). The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (56% of reports).
- 115latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 18mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 64 of 115 complaints (56%)
- Open close: mentioned in 7 of 115 complaints (6%)
- Side power: mentioned in 6 of 115 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 115 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 18 an injury.
Chevrolet Venture latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Venture | 8 | 19% | 69,250 |
| 2004 Venture | 12 | 10% | 29,000 |
| 2003 Venture | 11 | 6% | 19,228 |
| 2002 Venture | 12 | 5% | 22,000 |
| 2001 Venture | 10 | 5% | 79,450 |
| 2000 Venture | 20 | 6% | 52,800 |
| 1999 Venture | 13 | 4% | 37,158 |
| 1998 Venture | 16 | 4% | 99,559 |
| 1997 Venture | 12 | 3% | 75,500 |
| 1996 Venture | 1 | 50% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v-067) from april to august 2001. Also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in january through april 2001. These vehicles have inadequate front welds. If a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.
Risk: If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on october 22, 2001. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.
Risk: An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
Fix: Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v-264. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On 3, june, 2011, the right passenger sliding door on our 2001 chevrolet venture minivan would not latch on the back latch, resulting in the door only being partially, and dangerously latched by only the front latch. Sometimes it won't latch on the front latch either. This is not a power sliding…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. While driving approximately 25 mph the rear passenger side automatic sliding door opened on its own. The contact noticed the door had not latched and had returned to the open position. The failure occurred intermittently and over time it would not latch…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that the passenger sliding door automatically opened on its own after it was closed. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign id number…
1997 chevrolet venture, unit 1 was eastbound in the far right lane. The hood apparently was not latched properly, flew up and back, shattering the windshield. Updated 04/04/2011 *bf (ohio traffic crash report #10-0175-90)*jb updated 04/22/11 *bf
We own a 2000 chevy venture that we bought used about 4 years ago. When we bought it, the button for the doors to open automatically didn't work as well as the gas gauge. Since, we have replaced the heads, the water pump, rack and pinion, wheel hub, tie rod end, as well as replacing the head lights…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Ventures have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 115 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Chevrolet Venture. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Venture latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet Venture?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 64 of 115 complaints, followed by “open close” (7).
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