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2002 Chevrolet Venture
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 220
- Received Nov 2001 to Nov 2021
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Rear door latch fails to open or close22 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up17 complaints · 7.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline14 complaints · 6.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #07V349000On 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).
- Recall #04V597000On 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 12 crashes, 4 fires, 26 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 42 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 220 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 22 | 10% | – | NHTSA recall #04V597000 |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 17 | 7.7% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 14 | 6.4% | – | NHTSA recall #07V349000 |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 11 | 5.0% | – | |
| Plastic intake manifold cracks and leaks coolant | 11 | 5.0% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 10 | 4.5% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 10 | 4.5% | – | |
| Tail light sockets melt and burn | 10 | 4.5% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 9 | 4.1% | – | |
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 6 | 2.7% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 6 | 2.7% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 5 | 2.3% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Brake lights fail or stay on | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Power window regulator fails and window drops | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 3 | 1.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #07V349000August 8, 200720,594 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: storage
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).
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.
NHTSA recall #04V597000December 22, 2004717,302 vehicles affected
latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #02V222000August 9, 2002133,221 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal
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.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2002 Chevrolet Venture.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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