2002 Chevrolet Venture: check engine light

6 of the 220 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Venture describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 73 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2004
1
2003
2
2002
6
2001
11
2000
4
1999
6
1998
9
1997
3

What owners say

Filed Dec 17, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 143,000 miles · WA · 1 injury

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.

Filed May 2, 2012 · Fuel system · IL

Chevy venture 2002 w/83732 miles. To whom it may concern: on april 28, 2002 I took van to have it test it for the emissions. It failed with p0446 code, evap vent performance. On may 2, 2002, I took the van to my local dealership to have it diagnosed for service engine light and ABS light on. They advised me that in order for them to further diagnosed this issue, that they would need to remove the fuel tank for a total of $776.51 cost. Service advisor requested an immediate payment of $345.00 for them to further diagnose the issue which I declined. I then called gm to inquired about any service bulletins and/or recalls on my minivan, gm found none and they declined to assist with this repair. Based on my research, it seems that a lot of chevy venture owners are experiencing the same issue with the emissions system. I do feel that there is a defective part within the emmisions system and more specifically the vent valve and or the fuel tank pressure sensor in the fuel tank. I will not be buying another gm product. I would be very happy to see a recall on this issue. Customer shouldn't have to be put in a financial position where the fuel tank on the vehicle needs removal in order to have a fuel emissions system diagnosed. Thank you very much for your attention to this matter. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Apr 3, 2012 · Engine · 123,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to overheat and the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the oil pressure sending unit, water pump, thermostat and radiator cap was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired yet the repair failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who advised the contact that the motor also needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 123,000 and the current mileage was 126,000.

Filed Nov 28, 2011 · Fuel system · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. The contact smelled gasoline fuel from the vehicle while parked. When he attempted to refuel the vehicle, it would take thirty minutes to add two gallons to the tank. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v349000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were unknown.

Filed Feb 27, 2008 · Brakes · 86,124 miles · MD

Last year I took my venture into the dealer to have it looked over because the check engine light was on, all of a sudden I had 3 lights on. I had no traction control or ABS. After having the service dept. Look at my vehicle, I was told it was a sensor in the left rear wheel. Since I have discovered that other owners have had similar problems, I think gm should get involved. The part was extremely expensive so I've had to go without for the last year.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Fuel system · MI

The light saying "check engine soon" went on. I was due for an oil change anyway so took the car to the dealer. Parts manager said it needs a new thermostat and intake gasket. Gasket takes 6.6 hrs labor and will therefore cost over $500. This is a 2002 chevrolet venture van model sv; 42000 miles. This seems an unusual costly repair for this vehicle. What do you think?