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Chevrolet Venture recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns and 2,335 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Venture, covering model years 1996 to 2005. The 1997 model year drew the most complaints (432), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 18 recall campaigns on file
  • 2,335 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 10 model years with data (1996–2005)
  • most complaints: 1997 (432 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (514 complaints)
  • latest recall 07V349000 (reported Aug 8, 2007)
  • 143 complaints reporting a crash (6.1%)
  • 37 complaints reporting a fire (1.6%)
  • 181 complaints reporting an injury (7.8%)
  • 9 complaints reporting a death (0.4%)

Chevrolet Venture complaints by model year

10 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1997 model year has the most complaints: 432 of 2,335, or 18.5%. Next come 1998 (409) and 2000 (350). The fewest are for 1996, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet Venture owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1996–2005Column chart of 2,335 complaints across 10 model years. The highest is 1997 with 432. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1996: 2 complaints219961997: 432 complaints43219971998: 409 complaints40919981999: 349 complaints34919992000: 350 complaints35020002001: 222 complaints22220012002: 220 complaints22020022003: 185 complaints18520032004: 124 complaints12420042005: 42 complaints422005
Chevrolet Venture complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet Venture complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199620000
1997432810112
1998409273230
1999349225271
2000350255300
2001222173232
2002220124211
2003185194221
200412462160
2005427182
All model years2,335143371819

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet Venture components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 514 complaints (22.0% of all 2,335), followed by Structure (261) and Electrical System (248).

Components named most often in Chevrolet Venture complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Chevrolet Venture complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling51422.0%
Structure26111.2%
Electrical System24810.6%
Exterior Lighting2279.7%
Air Bags1757.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1657.1%
Power Train1596.8%
Visibility1476.3%
Steering1466.3%
Fuel System, Gasoline1456.2%
Latches/Locks/Linkages1154.9%
Seat Belts1114.8%
Equipment672.9%
Suspension622.7%
Tires612.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet Venture recalls

18 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Venture, newest first. The 18 campaigns cover model years 1997 to 2005. The 2001 model year appears in the most campaigns (9).

  • 18 recall campaigns
Chevrolet Venture recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1997: 6 campaigns1998: 7 campaigns1999: 4 campaigns
2000: 5 campaigns2001: 9 campaigns2002: 3 campaigns2003: 5 campaigns2004: 3 campaigns2005: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 07V349000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage

    Model years 2001–2004

    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).

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 04V597000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

    Model years 1997–2005

    On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.

    Consequence:
    If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, GM advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on May 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on July 18, 2005. The recall began on May 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on July 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on August 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668; or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 04V177000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2004

    Certain minivans fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "child restraint systems." These vehicles do not have text and formatting on the warning label attached to the available second-row integral child restraint as specified by amendments to the standard.

    Remedy:
    Owners will be provided with replacement labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on July 23, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 03V250000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Model years 2001, 2003

    Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." The owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.

    Consequence:
    This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. Owner notification began August 18, 2003. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 03V051000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2003

    On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.

    Consequence:
    This could result in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. Also if the air bag inflator ruptured, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on March 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 02V329000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2001

    On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. An air bag without the check valve pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deployment and reduced pressure afterward.

    Consequence:
    This could increase the severity of injury to a person who was not properly restrained and who was close to the passenger air bag at the time of deployment. It could also reduce the AB8ILITY of the air bag to protect a restrained front seat passenger.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. Owner notification began December 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #3.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 02V286000

    Reported

    Steering › Rack and Pinion

    Model years 1997–1998

    Certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between January 1, 1996 and October 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.

    Consequence:
    If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. With the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. In any of these conditions, a crash could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began January 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 02V222000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2002–2003

    Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

    Consequence:
    Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began August 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 01V383000

    Reported

    Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: certain mini vans built with second row 50/50 split bench seats or captain's chairs, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." The seat latch anchor wire diameter is greater than 6.1 mm.

    Consequence:
    If the connector for a latch-type child restraint is not attached correctly to the anchorage points, the restraint will not properly protect a child in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the latch anchor wires and repair those with an improper diameter. Owner notification began April 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 01V264000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

    Model years 1997–2001

    Vehicle description: 1997-2001 Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01V-067) from April to August 2001. Also 2001 Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in January through April 2001. These vehicles have inadequate front welds. If a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.

    Consequence:
    If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on October 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

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  1. NHTSA campaign 01V067000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

    Model years 1997–2001

    Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.

    Consequence:
    An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01V-264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 01V026000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The passenger air bag inflator modules were built without the correct amount of generant, which produces the gas that fills the air bag. Some were built with a double load of generant and some were built without generant.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger air bag deployment, a double load of generant can cause the inflator module to explode. If the air bag module explodes, metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupant. A module with no generant would not inflate the air bag, and the occupants could receive more severe injuries.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Telephone calls were made to owners on January 29, 2001. Follow up owner mailing began on April 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 00V228003

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with TRW seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 99V268000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: mini vans with extended wheelbase. Some of these vehicles have inoperative fuel tank rollover valves and fuel leakage would exceed the permissible amount in a rollover test. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 301, "fuel system integrity."

    Consequence:
    In a vehicle rollover accident, if an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the vehicles to locate and replace those fuel tanks that could have inoperative rollover valves.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 99V071000

    Reported

    Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Sector

    Model year 1999

    Vehicle description: passenger mini vans. The left and/or right front lower insulator to cradle center metal sleeve is collapsed, which can result in loss of clamp load in the joint. If the clamp load is reduced or lost, the bolt can be lost or broken and the joint can separate.

    Consequence:
    If not repaired, separation of the opposite side joint could occur resulting in steering shaft separation.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 98V145000

    Reported

    Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner

    Model years 1997–1998

    Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with bucket seats or a split bench seat in the second (middle) or third (back) row. The seat latch mechanisms on bucket seats and on the 40% portion of the split bench seat in the second and third rows do not have protective covers.

    Consequence:
    When activating the release mechanism to roll a bucket seat forward, a customer's finger(s) could be severely injured or severed in they are not kept clear of the mechanism.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install protective covers on the outboard latch mechanisms on all left and right hand rear bucket seats in the second and third row, and to both inboard and outboard latch mechanisms on the center rear bucket seat and the 40% portion of the split bench seat.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 98V131000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have (1) a broken shift cable fitting or (2) loose shift linkage. Consequently, moving the shift lever to a 'park' position may not shift the transmission to 'park'.

    Consequence:
    The vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the automatic transaxle range selector cable.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 98V072000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

    Model years 1997–1998

    Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with traction control systems. The windshield wiper linkage arm can contact a brake line which is connected to the traction control system modulator valve. This contact can chafe the brake line resulting in a brake fluid leak.

    Consequence:
    Brake fluid leakage can cause reduced brake effectiveness and increased stopping distances.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a brake line clip to ensure proper clearance. Also the brake lines will be inspected to any damage caused by this condition and will replace any damaged lines.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet Venture questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Venture have?

NHTSA lists 18 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Venture, covering model years 1996 to 2005. The most recent, 07V349000, was reported on August 8, 2007 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2001 model year is covered by the most campaigns (9).

Which Chevrolet Venture model year has the most complaints?

The 1997 model year, with 432 of the 2,335 complaints in NHTSA’s file (18.5%). The next are 1998 (409) and 2000 (350). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet Venture complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 514 complaints, or 22.0% of all 2,335. Structure (261) and Electrical System (248) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet Venture?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet Venture complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 2,335 complaints, 143 report a crash, 37 a fire, 181 at least one injury and 9 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.