1997–2005 · 9 model years

Chevrolet Venture recalls & problems by year

68 recalls and 2,333 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints1997432 complaints

Most recalls200112 recalls

Crashes reported143in owner complaints

Injuries reported25610 deaths

Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year

Model year	NHTSA stars	EPA mpg	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Deaths
2005 Venture	—	19 mpg	3	42	7	1	9	2
2004 Venture	—	18–20 mpg	5	124	6	2	21	0
2003 Venture	—	18–20 mpg	8	185	19	4	34	2
2002 Venture	—	18–20 mpg	6	220	12	4	26	1
2001 Venture	—	20 mpg	12	222	17	3	38	2
2000 Venture	—	19 mpg	8	350	25	5	42	0
1999 Venture	—	18 mpg	7	349	22	5	34	1
1998 Venture	—	19 mpg	10	409	27	3	39	0
1997 Venture	—	19 mpg	9	432	8	10	13	2

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

Engine and engine cooling537
Structure271
Electrical system262
Exterior lighting255
Service brakes, hydraulic187
Air bags181
Power train169
Steering156