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1996 Chevrolet Venture problems

The most common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Venture is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical Venture model year.

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Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
4
Worst area
Engine

The worst 1996 Chevrolet Venture problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet Venture 4

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1996 Chevrolet Venture owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 12, 2007 · Engine · 70,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet venture. The vehicle was overheating and the antifreeze level was dropping. The failure mileage was 70,000. The mechanic stated that the head gaskets blew out , the head gaskets were replaced. However, the failure recurred and the head gaskets were replaced again. The second failure mileage was 87,000. The manufacturer refused to assist the contact since the warranty was expired.

Filed Oct 7, 2002 · Locks, Visibility · CT

Consumer states that while driving at 45 MPH the hood latch snapped causing the hood to fly open shattering the front windshield. Dealer notified.

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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Venture

Is the 1996 Chevrolet Venture reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Venture, fewer than a typical Venture model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet Venture?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is locks (1).

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Venture have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Chevrolet Venture have bad engine?

The Chevrolet Venture model years with the most engine complaints are 1999 (115 complaints), 1998 (111 complaints) and 1997 (85 complaints).

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