Venture
Chevrolet Venture: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Chevrolet Venture1996–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | July 1996 – June 24, 2005 |
| Model years | 1997–2005 |
| Body styles | 3-door minivan 4-door minivan |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | U-body/GMT200 |
| Engines | 3.4 L LA1 V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T65-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,845 mm 3,048 mm |
| Length | 4,747 mm (SWB) 5,103 mm (LWB) |
| Width | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,712 mm (SWB) 1,730 mm (LWB) |
| Class | Minivan |
| Assembly | Doraville Assembly, Doraville, Georgia, United States Shanghai, China (Buick GL8 and a 10-seater version of the Chevrolet Venture exclusive for the Philippines) |
| Designer | Wayne Cherry (1993) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2004 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2002–2004 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Minivan |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2005 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 9 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2005 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 223 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 161 | 2000, 2003, 2004 |
| Body and structure | 160 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 154 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Lights | 100 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Airbags | 98 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 94 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Brakes | 93 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Latches and locks | 74 | 2000, 2002, 2004 |
| Visibility and wipers | 63 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2005: 1225 complaints, 91 with a crash and 20 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.