Chevrolet Venture Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Chevrolet Venture years to avoid

No model year of the Chevrolet Venture stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2005	87	42	Fuel system	50,000	1	7
2004	81	124	Electrical	66,000	3	6
2003	71	185	Lights	64,688	5	19
2002	68	220	Engine	50,000	3	12
2001	62	222	Engine	57,241	9	17
2000	-	350	Engine	65,000	5	25
1999	-	349	Engine	65,000	4	22
1998	-	409	Engine	82,000	7	27
1997	-	431	Engine	78,000	6	8
1996	-	2	Engine		0	0

What years of the Chevrolet Venture should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chevrolet Venture has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Venture?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Venture?

Engine, with 529 complaints across all years, followed by body (261) and electrical (248).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Venture have?

18 recalls between 1996 and 2005. The 2001 model year has the most, with 9.

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