Chevrolet Venture Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Chevrolet Venture across 9 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “transmission failed” (8% of reports).
- 159power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $3,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%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.
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 13 of 159 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the Chevrolet Venture at $3,700, and half of them between $1,750 and $5,300.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 79 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 159 complaints, 14 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Chevrolet Venture power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Venture | 2 | 5% | 31,235 |
| 2004 Venture | 2 | 2% | 142,500 |
| 2003 Venture | 16 | 9% | 70,000 |
| 2002 Venture | 11 | 5% | 47,765 |
| 2001 Venture | 30 | 14% | 52,000 |
| 2000 Venture | 27 | 8% | 63,000 |
| 1999 Venture | 30 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 1998 Venture | 17 | 4% | 130,000 |
| 1997 Venture | 24 | 6% | 93,888 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have (1) a broken shift cable fitting or (2) loose shift linkage. Consequently, moving the shift lever to a 'park' position may not shift the transmission to 'park'.
Risk: The vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Transmission slips and jerks when driving , gas sometimes spups.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. While driving 55 mph, the gear shifter failed to remain in drive and park. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 98v131000 (power train). Manufacturer was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet venture. While driving approximately 65 mph, a loud noise was coming from the engine. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. And the vehicle failed to change gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift from the park position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa…
Rough shifting from beginning now 2nd gear out after lights were left on by accident and drained battery. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Ventures have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 159 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Chevrolet Venture?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,700 (half paid between $1,750 and $5,300), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Chevrolet Venture?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission failed”, in 13 of 159 complaints.
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