2002 Chevrolet Venture problems
The Chevrolet Venture is a minivan produced by General Motors for the 1997 to 2005 model years. The Chevrolet Venture, along with most of its General Motors minivan siblings, was built at GM's Doraville, Georgia, assembly plant.
Use of name
The Venture name was first used on a 1988 Chevrolet concept car, in this case a full-sized four-door sedan more aerodynamic than the 1991-1996 Chevrolet Caprice.
History
The Venture was introduced in 1996 for the 1997 model year as a replacement for the radically styled Lumina APV. In the United States, it was also sold as the Oldsmobile Silhouette and the Pontiac Trans Sport, which was later renamed as the Pontiac Montana for 1999 (2000 in Canada). The Venture came in three trim levels, the base, LS, and LT. The base models of the Venture were short wheelbase models which came equipped with cloth upholstery, front bucket seats with fixed head restraints, a 2nd-row 2-passenger bench seat, and steel wheels. The LS came in both short and long wheelbases, and offered aluminum wheels, a varied seating configuration, adjustable head restraints, side airbags, power windows (optional on the base models), and a remote keyless entry system. The LT model was an upscale of the LS and was exclusively a long wheelbase model and offered a power driver seat (optional on the base and LS models), optional leather seats, a roof rack (optional on the base and LS models), and a driver side sliding door (optional on the base and LS models from 1997 to 1999). The anti-lock brakes were standard on all Ventures from 1996 to 2002, but became optional on the base models later on.
The Venture and its siblings were powered by GM's 3.4 L LA1 V6, rated at 180 hp (134 kW). After 1999, the engine was slightly redesigned to produce an extra 5 hp (4 kW), for a total of 185 hp (138 kW), and the alarm system for seatbelts, door ajar, low fuel, etc. have been changed. All Ventures used a four-speed automatic transmission. The Venture was one of the few minivans to have an 8-passenger seating configuration as an option when most minivans seated up to 7 passengers. In 2000, the driver side sliding door became standard on all trim levels, when the passenger side only sliding door models of minivans have rapidly fallen out of favor since the 1996 models of Chrysler minivans. The exterior was refreshed in 2001, a back-up alarm was added to indicate possible obstacles behind the vehicle, and all-wheel drive was introduced in 2002. Also for 2002 was a new steering wheel equivalent to the 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala, replacing the steering wheel equivalent to the 1995-2001 Chevrolet Lumina. New for this generation, cabin air filters were installed, and the filters can be accessed from behind an access panel easily accessed from inside the glove compartment.
The optional 2-3-2 seating configuration was dropped in favor of the more conventional 2-2-3 and 2-3-3 seating configurations. The 2-3-3 was the standard for the Chinese-made Buick GL8, and a 10-seats arranged in a 3-4-3 configuration was used in a Chinese-made version of the Chevrolet Venture for export to the Philippines and Latin America (where it sold alongside the U.S. Venture) where 10-seaters are favored with lower taxes. Reviews and sales were generally lukewarm, especially about the relatively narrow cabin due to being designed for European roads. Models came in both short and long wheelbases, and with optional all-wheel drive. The third row bench seat was designed to fold flat (introduced for 2001 and available on LS and Warner Bros. models), but forming a higher floor unlike the Honda, Mazda and Nissan minivans that folded into a well behind the third row.
The Venture was replaced after 2005 by the Chevrolet Uplander, which was essentially a facelift with one long wheelbase configuration, and a longer nose which served chiefly to improve crush distance and styling more like an SUV. Only the long-wheelbase Venture was sold for 2005 in the US but the short-wheelbase was still offered in Canada. Production of the Chevy Venture ended on June 24, 2005.
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Common 2002 Chevrolet Venture problems
The Chevrolet Venture, produced in the early 2000s, has been known to have several common problems based on complaints from owners.
Another common problem with the Chevrolet Venture is power window switch failure. This issue can cause inconvenience and potentially lead to more significant problems if not addressed promptly.
Transmission pressure control solenoid failure may also cause erratic shifting in the Chevrolet Venture. This problem can affect the vehicle's drivability and may require costly repairs.
Rear lights may not function correctly in some Chevrolet Venture models. This issue can be a safety concern and should be addressed promptly to prevent accidents.
In addition to these specific problems, several owners have reported various issues with their 2002 Chevrolet Venture models. These include noisy vehicles, feeling every bump in the road, engine problems, transmission leaks, coolant leaks, and electrical issues. Some owners have reported that the vehicle has had problem after problem, despite regular maintenance.
The 2002 Chevrolet Venture has also been reported to have issues with the battery placement, making replacement time-consuming and potentially requiring professional assistance.
Overall, the Chevrolet Venture has several common problems that can affect the vehicle's drivability, safety, and reliability. It is essential to address these issues promptly to prevent further damage and ensure the vehicle's longevity.
Is a 2002 Chevy Venture a good car?
Edmunds says
Despite its age, the Venture benefits from continual improvement, which includes an available all-wheel-drive system and DVD video player this year. Not terribly refined, but loaded with value, the Chevy Venture is a solid minivan.
Why is my 2002 Chevy Venture overheating?
The most common reasons a Chevrolet Venture is overheating are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.
When did they stop making Chevy Venture?
2005
Only the long-wheelbase Venture was sold for 2005 in the US but the short-wheelbase was still offered in Canada. Production of the Chevy Venture ended on June 24, 2005.
What are the disadvantages of the Chevy?
Chevrolet Vehicle Issues
For example, some Chevrolet drivers have reported transmission problems, leaks, brake and electrical issues, steering problems, and excessive oil consumption. These problems are spread across the line, with some being more prevalent in certain models than others.
2002 Chevrolet Venture car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Venture problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Fuel system problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2002 Chevrolet Venture vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2002 Chevrolet Venture
The NHTSA has received 235 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2002 Chevrolet Venture. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2002 Chevrolet Venture vehicles.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-28
- VIN: 1gndx03e62d
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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 fuel leaking between the connection of the fuel line and fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-23
- VIN: 1GNDX03E52D
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 ABLE TO COME ON. STARTED THE MOTOR AND IT SOUNDED DIFFERENT SO I POPPED THE HOOD AND THE COOLANT OVERFLOW WAS BUBBLING. NOTICED THE WINDSHIELD STARTED STEAMING UP, AND A VERY ROUGH IDLE. SHUT THE MOTOR OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN. WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE. TURN IT OFF AGAIN AND OPENED THE OIL CAP AND IT HAD THE MAYO LOOK AND SMELLED OF ANTIFREEZE. PULLED THE DIPSTICK AND THE OIL WAS BROWN AND SEPARATED. GOT IT HAULED HOME. DID AN INSPECTION AND ANTIFREEZE WAS ALL DOWN THE BLOCK. TOOK THE MOTOR APART AND THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS JUST DETROYED. CHEVROLET HAS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS OUT OF THESE 3.4 GEN 3 MOTORS. THEY ALL NEED TO BE RECALLED AND THE PROBLEM CORRECTED. DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU KEEP THE COOLANT FLUSHED AND OIL CHANGED. HEAD GASKETS WERE IN THE SAME SHAPE I CHANGED THEM TOO. ALL TOGETHER COST ME OVER $1000 BETWEEN GASKET KITS, HEAD BOLTS, INTAKE BOLTS, COOLANT, OIL, FILTER, FLUSH, AND THAT WAS CHANGING THE HEAD GASKET, LOWER AND UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET COMPLETELY BY MYSELF. THESE MOTORS ARE SO HARD TO WORK ON, I JUST COULDN'T AFFORD TO HAVE SOMEONE DO IT FOR ME. IT'S JUST BAD TO BUY A VEHICLE AND HAVE THIS PROBLEM. MOST VENTURE OWNERS HAVE CHANGED HEAD GASKETS OR INTAKE GASKETS MORE THAN ONCE. TOYOTA RECALLED THEIR 3.0 MOTORS FOR THIS PROBLEM, WHY IS GM NOT MADE TO RECTIFY THIS CONTINUOUS PROBLEM. THE VAN HAS ALOT OF OTHER PROBLEMS AS WELL, BODY RUST, HEADLIGHTS YOU CANNOT SEE WITH, OIL SEAL LEAKS, STEERING KNUCKLE PROBLEMS, SLIDING DOOR ISSUES, RADIO PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SIGNAL LIGHTS, ABS PROBLEMS. FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS. IT'S A LEMON
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-23
- VIN: 1GNDU03E02D
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 INFORMED ME THERE WAS A CRACK IN MY GAS TANK AND IT IS LEAKING SO THAT IS WHY I WAS SMELLING GAS SO BADLY. WE ORDERED ANOTHER 2002 CHEVROLET VENTURE GAS TANK FROM A SALVAGE YARD. THEY SHIPPED THE GAS TANK AND WHEN MY MECHANIC OPENED IT IT WAS BROKE IN THE SAME EXACT PLACE. THIS IS WHY I THOUGHT LOOKING UP FOR POSSIBLE RECALL. I FOUND RECALL 07V349000. STATED THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE CAN CRACK AND LEAK. STATED AFFECTED CHEVROLET VENTURE 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. I HAVE 2002. MY PROBLEM IS IT'S VIN SPECIFIC ACCORDING TO CHEVROLET THE NUMBER THAT I WAS GIVEN TO CALL ABOUT THE RECALL. 18006302438. MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. MY PROBLEM FITS THE DESCRIPTION PERFECTLY BUT THEY CLAIM THEY CAN'T HELP ME. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM FOR ANYONE. I NOW HAVE TO PAY OVER 1,000.00 FOR A NEW GAS TANK OR HAVE NO CAR. I DO NOT HAVE ANY TRANSPORTATION NOW. MY CHEVROLET VENTURE IS SITTING AT MY MECHANICS.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-08
- VIN: 1GNDX03E92D
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: FUEL FILLER NECK CRACKED WHERE IT IS ATTACHED TO THE GAS TANK. FUEL LEAKING OUT OF NECK.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-17
- VIN: 1GNDX03E42D
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 THE TANK WAS CRACKED AT THE INLET CHECK VALVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO OPEN RECALL PER THE VIN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GNDU03E62D
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL I WAS DRIVING AND RAN OFF THE EDGE OF THE ROAD AND OVER CORRECTED MYSELF AN HIT AN EMBANKMENT HEAD ON AND MY FACE WENT INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND THEN WAS THROWN FOR THE VAN OUT THE BACK PASSENGER WINDOW AND THE VAN THEN LANDED ON MY FOOT BEFORE I HIT THE ROAD DUE TO AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYING MY NOSE WAS TORN ABOUT OFF MY FACE AND BROOK 4 RIBS FRACTURED 5 AND MY FOOT AND ANKLE AND FOOT WAS BADLY DAMAGED MY SEAT BELT WAS PUT ON BUT FOR SOME REASON DIDN'T WORK. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-21
- VIN: 1GNDX03E82D
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK EVER SINCE I HAD THIS VAN AND FUEL PUMP UNEXPECTEDLY WENT BAD AT ABOUT 83000 MILES
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-24
- VIN: 1GNDV13E32D
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING SNAPPED AND DISENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. BASED UPON THE CONTACT'S EXAMINATION, THE GEAR BOX WAS FRACTURED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-24
- VIN: 1GNDV13E32D
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: SOMETHING BROKE INSIDE STEERING COLUMN , RACK & PINON. 100% LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN ATTEMPT TO TURN.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-09
- VIN: 1GNDU03E72D
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMALLY STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FUEL PUDDLES UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-21
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1GNDV03E92D
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000. UPDATED 04/06/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPDATED 04/19/2016.*JB
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-03
- VIN: 1GNDU03E32D
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE FUEL FILLER NECKS WERE FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-01
- VIN: 1GNDU23E82D
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INLET CHECK VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-01
- VIN: 1GNDX03E32D
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TEMP GAUGE TRYS GO HOT HAD CHECK NOTHING ENGENE MISFIRE HAD CHECK 7 TIMES NOW. REPLACE MASS AIR TEMP SENSORE TWICE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS. PLUGS AND WIRES TWICE IN ONE MONTH HAS WIRE SHORTAGE FOR AC AND WE HAVE PAID OUT ALOT OF MONEY FROM DAY 2 OF OWNING THIS WAS GOING SELL BUT I WOULD SELL THIS CRAP TO NO ONE.. NOW SAYS O2 SENSORE LEFT WHEEL SENSOR AND MUCH MORE CODES JUNK LIKE THIS DONT NEED TO BE SOLD..
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-01
- VIN: 1GNDX03E73D
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I WAS PULLED OVER DO TO NO REAR BRAKE LIGHT OR TURN SIGNAL ON LEFT SIDE. GOT A TICKET. WENT TO JUNK YARD BOUGHT REPLACEMENT ONLY TO DISCOVER IT WAS ALSO BURNED OUT AND USELESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEEN THROUGH AT LEAST 50 BULBS IN THE LAST YEAR ALONE. I AM SECOND OWNER. ALSO HAVE ANOTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUE AS IN THE SWITCH ABOVE IN BETWEEN FRONT SEATS THAT CONTROL INSIDE LIGHTING. IT MUST STAY IN THE OFF POSITION OR IT RUNS THE BATTERY COMPLETELY DOWN. ALSO THE SIDE DOOR GETS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND IT TAKES A LOT OF STRENGTH TO CLOSE IT. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-25
- VIN: 1GNDU03E92D
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: ICV (IN LINE CHECK VALVE) HOUSING ON FUEL TANK HAS STARTED CRACKING AND LEAKING FUEL. CHEVROLET SAYS THIS UNIT IS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL 07V349000. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME AS MY OTHER VENTURE WE HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED ON LEAKING AT SAME SPOT. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD AND GM SHOULD REPAIR THIS ON ALL VENTURE VANS. I HAVE RUN ACROSS HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN DISCUSSION WITH SAME ISSUE AND NOT WITHIN GM'S VIN BREAKS. I THINK GM NEEDS TO LOOK AT THIS AGAIN. I HAVE PICTURES TO PROVE WHAT IS GOING ON. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-01
- VIN: 1GNDX03E72D
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET VENTURE. UPON REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL STARTED LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SMALL FRACTURE WHICH MAY HAVE ALLOWED FUEL VAPORS AND SMALL DROPLETS OF FUEL TO PASS THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 214,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-26
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
- Summary: ON THE WAY TO TAKING MY SON TO WORK, I NOTICED A LOUD BUZZING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 2002 CHEVY VENTURE VAN. UPON CHECKING THE DASHBOARD FOR A WARNING SIGNAL, THERE WEREN'T ANY WARNING LIGHT'S DISPLAYED.I JUST RECENTLY HAD REAR BRAKE WORK DONE AND I'M NOT SURE IF THAT IS THE PROBLEM. ALSO, I HAVE BEEN NOTICING A LOUD PITCHED WHISTLING SOUND THAT STARTS AT ABOUT 20 MPH AND STOPS AT ABOUT 45 MPH. THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE THAT ACCOMPANIES THE WHISTLING SOUND WHEN THE CAR IS IN ACCELERATION. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-01
- VIN: 1GNDUO3E92D
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED AND DISCOVERED THAT I COULDN'T FILL THE GAS TANK MORE THAN 1/3 OF THE WAY OR IT WOULD LEAK FROM A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC GAS TANK WHERE THE FILLER PIPE CONNECTS TO THE TANK. I LOOKED IT UP ON THE INTERNET AND DISCOVERED IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM; HTTP://WWW.ABOUTAUTOMOBILE.COM/COMPLAINT/2003/CHEVROLET/VENTURE/FUEL+TANK I TALKED TO MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER AND HE SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. NOW WHAT? *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-15
- VIN: 1GNDX13E42D
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING - ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS GO OFF. AFTERWARD, IT CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START, AFTER IT'S TOWED, IT EVENTUALLY STARTS. NO ERROR CODES SHOW IN DIAGNOSTICS. *JS
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-03
- VIN: 1GNDU03E02D
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WAS DRIVING APPROX 45 MPH AND DRIVERS SIDE SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT WHAT SO EVER. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-12-19
- VIN: 1GNDX03E12D
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: I PURCHASED A USED 2002 CHEVY VENTURE WITH ONLY 84,000 AND THE FIRST THING I DID WAS FILL IT WITH GAS FOR THE NEXT DAY OF SCHOOL DROP OFFS AND PICK UPS . I GOT HOME PARKED IT AND THE NEXT DAY A SMALL PUDDLE OF GAS WAS UNDER DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR. I LOOKED ON LINE AND FOUND A RECALL SO I CALLED THE CHEVY DEALER AND THEY SAID MY VIN # WAS NOT ONE THAT WAS COVERED. SO NOW WE HAVE OUR NEW VAN SITTING IN OUR DRIVE WAY WITH NO MONEY TO FIX IT TILL NEXT WEEK. I THINK GM REALLY NEEDS TO STEP UP AND FIX THEIR PROBLEM... I FOND SEVERAL PEOPLE IN THE SAME BOAT. AND STILL AFTER THEY BOUGHT A NEW TANK A WEEK OR TWO LATER THE SAME THING OCCURRED.. SO NOW WHAT... WHO IS KEEPING THE AUTOMOTIVE COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE.. DOES SOME SMALL CHILD HAVE TO BE INJURED OR GOD FORBID LOOSE THEIR LIFE... SOME ONE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING.... *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-02-10
- VIN: 1GNDX03E52D
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS SHOWING 'HOT COOLANT TEMPERATURE' AND WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. AFTER JUST MONTHS THE SAME PROBLEM RETURNED. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-20
- VIN: 1B7HC16Z4SS
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I NOTICED FUEL MILEAGE BEING REALLY OFF AND A VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL AND HAD IT CHECKED @ OUR LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD GAS TANK WELD HAD FAILED; WE WERE ALSO TOLD WE WERE VERY LUCKY THAT WE GOT IT IN AS SOON AS WE DID. VERY DANGEROUS! WAS ALSO TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT THERE HAD BEEN RECALLS ON THIS VERY THING AND ALSO EVEN MORE SERVICE BULLETINS. I CONTACTED GM AND WAS TOLD YES THERE HAD BEEN RECALLS BUT NOT OUR VIN NUMBER GROUP! NOW IT'S TIME TO DO THIS BEFORE SOMEONE DIES OR IS MAIMED. THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE VERY SORRY BUT GLAD NO ONE WAS HURT! I WAS ALSO TOLD TO SAVE ALL MY PAPER WORK JUST IN CASE @ WHICH TIME I TOLD THEM I SAVE EVERYTHING! THEY WERE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT WHY I HAD TAKEN IT TO OUR REPAIR SHOP RATHER THAN ONE OF THEIR DEALERS; I TOLD THEM THAT THE ONLY THING I EVER GOT FROM THEIR DEALERS WERE THAT THEY COULD NOT EVER REPLICATE THE PROBLEM; THEN OUR REPAIRMAN WOULD FIX WHAT THEY COULDN'T EVEN IDENTIFY. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-10
- VIN: 1GNDX03E62D
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING, WENT FROM FULL TO EMPTY IN ABOUT 3 SECONDS. CHEVY REFUSED TO HELP. I HAVE CARRIED A NOTEBOOK IN THE VEHICLE SINCE THAT TIME, WRITING DOWN THE DATE, PLACE OF PURCHASE, MILEAGE, TOTAL COST, COST PER GALLON, AND HOW MANY GALLONS. THIS IS TO MAKE SURE I DON'T RUN DRY, SINCE THE IDIOT GOING GOES OFF WHENEVER IT PLEASES. (CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW, FROM PARAMUS CHEVROLET IN OCTOBER, 2001). *TR
2002 Chevrolet Venture recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2002 Chevrolet Venture.
- Manufacturer: DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONSTM" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
- Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
- Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- Summary: 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).
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: DELPHI
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
- Summary: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
- Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
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Positive 2002 Chevrolet Venture car reviews
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It's great to hear that your wife loves driving this van to work, even in the challenging driving conditions along Lake Michigan's shoreline. As teachers, it's wonderful that you both get to take it on road trips throughout the United States during the summer. It's impressive that this van has performed so well, even in the desert heat of Arizona and New Mexico, and while climbing the Rocky Mountains. It sounds like you've had some amazing adventures cruising around the Great Lakes region. It's understandable that you'll be sad to part with it when the time comes, especially with kids in tow. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with this van!
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I have no regrets about purchasing this vehicle. It drives great, is reliable and very roomy - especially the trunk. I paid a lot less than what an Odyssey or Caravan would have cost. It's a great buy for the money. I only wish I had purchased the Warner Bros option package.
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I'm so glad to hear that you love your vehicle! It's great to know that the DVD player makes long trips easier for your kids and that you find it very comfortable. The eight seat option is definitely a great feature. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
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I bought this car after driving an Outback to Chicago and knowing I couldn't drive it for long rides. So I bought this and 3 weeks later drove to Denver, 1700 miles. Since then I've driven it 4 times to Denver and twice to Dallas. It's extremely comfortable, has reasonable gas mileage, and a huge cargo space. I would definitely buy another one if they still made them.
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No problems yet. You did better than our then brand new 97 Grand Voyager. Chevy did a great job marketing this 8-seater as an excellent kiddie transporter, with the Warner Bros. bells and whistles. Your kids will love the van and the DVD. Overall though, it's a great buy.
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Liam Bergnaum 2024-10-06
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my Venture van. I bought it used with 33K miles on it and overall, I'm really pleased with it. It's super comfortable (even for me at 6ft 6in tall) and the power seat is adjustable enough that my wife and I can both find a good seating position. The cargo capacity is excellent, whether it's people or other items. I've even hauled upwards of 1500lbs worth of concrete blocks (which is only 25lbs less than a standard full-sized truck!) after I took out the seats (which are quite heavy). I've used this van to haul motorcycles, firewood, full-size sheets of plywood, appliances, and more. The back end is cavernous once all the seats are removed, although I will admit that the seats are a bit of a pain to remove compared to the Dodge Flip'n-fold. Thanks for listening to my experience!
Cesar Koelpin 2024-08-22
I have been driving mini vans since 1989, and I must say that my experience with this used van has been less than satisfactory. Despite the attractive price point at the time of purchase, I have been disappointed with the vehicle's performance. The road noise is particularly bothersome, making it difficult to hold a conversation with passengers in the rear seat. Additionally, I had to replace the AC condenser at 42,000 miles due to a faulty mount. While I currently have 55,000 miles on the vehicle, I am concerned about potential issues such as the manifold gasket and head gasket problems that I have read about. As a confident driver, I believe it is best to part ways with this van before any further issues arise.
Werner Lubowitz 2024-07-01
We bought this car for our twins' birth and now they are turning six. Unfortunately, we have had issues with every system of the car. We were initially drawn to the car because of the Onstar feature, but we were later notified that it was no longer being offered due to a change in the analog. Additionally, the electrical system has been problematic and it is a gas guzzler. We hope to find a solution to these issues soon.
Jefferey Wehner 2024-06-09
I narrowed my choices down to this vehicle and the Honda. The Honda dealer was quite arrogant and made it clear that there was no room for negotiation. On the other hand, the Chevy people were very courteous and rated about an 8/10. We have really enjoyed the Venture, especially some of the features that we didn't expect.
Harmon VonRueden 2024-04-25
You bought that car in 2006 when it was already 4 years old and had 35000 km on it. Unfortunately, you had to replace the front wheel bearings in the first year which cost you 500 dollars. In the second year, you had to replace the front brakes which cost you 350 dollars. This year, you had to rebuild the transmission and replace the manifold casket, which is a common issue with all the Ventures sold in North America. Despite all these issues, you decided to keep the car for 2 or 3 more years since it has no resale value.