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.
2002 Chevrolet Venture fuel system problems
38 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 88,000.
- owner complaints
- 38
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 88,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly3
- Storage3
- Storage: fuel gauge system2
- Fuel injection system2
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Venture fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Chevrolet Venture fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- 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).
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 07V349000 · Recall details
What 2002 Chevrolet Venture owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 filler neck cracked where it is attached to the gas tank. Fuel leaking out of neck.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
Fuel level gauge does not work ever since I had this van and fuel pump unexpectedly went bad at about 83000 miles
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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
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.
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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
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..
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.
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Venture fuel system
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Venture have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Chevrolet Venture, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Venture fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 88,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Venture fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 07V349000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Venture have the most fuel system problems?
The Chevrolet Venture model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2002 (38 complaints), 2000 (37 complaints) and 1998 (28 complaints).
Other 2002 Chevrolet Venture problems
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