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Expensive Chevrolet Venture repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 21 repairs.
Chevrolet Venture repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (100%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan, ext.
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 113000 mi US $300 |
Replaced the faulty air suspension rear shock system with gas shocks. |
| 114100 mi US $373 |
Replaced LF Hub Bearing Assembly |
| 116000 mi US $330 |
Steering cooler sprung a leak and needed replacement. |
| 118700 mi US $488 |
Entire exhaust corroded, replaced extension pipe, muffler, tail pipe, and resonator. Catalytic converter was left in place. |
| 120300 mi US $103 |
EBrake cable connector replaced due to failure. (We use the parking brake all the time in this vehicle). |
| 122500 mi US $700 |
RF Hub/Bearing assembly failed, replaced. LF Outer Tie Rod failed, replaced. |
| 133000 mi US $1100 |
Brake lines corroded and fully replaced. Thank you, road salt! |
2003 Chevrolet Venture
Engine not specified
| 92380 mi C $2200 |
Rear cylinder head cracked. Suddenly no heat, running rough, and temp gauge spiked. Replaced both heads. |
| 155000 mi C $2350 |
head gasket gone |
2003 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan, ext.
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 94860 mi C $1500 |
intake manifold gasket replacement |
| 102300 mi C $1000 |
Alternator and battery, as well as alternator computer control module |
| 105400 mi C $800 |
Needed new bushings in front and 3 wheel bearing hubs. |
| 121520 mi C $2000 |
Front wheel bearings, brakes, tires, alignment, outer tie rods. rear axle |
| 124620 mi C $500 |
Drive shaft and left front wheel bearing replaced under warranty. |
| 128960 mi C $200 |
replaced brake pads, rotors, calipers. Right tie rod needs repair but not completed yet. |
| 130200 mi C $120 |
Replaced right outer tie-rod. |
| 145800 mi US $500 |
The 6-disc CD player failed. Replace with a non-GM car CD player. |
| 166000 mi US $125 |
Vacuum leak in Evap Control System. Probably poor gas cap seal (3rd replacement). |
| 178000 mi US $1400 |
Clogged radiator, replace the radiator. Leaking windshield wiper pumps. Replace the pumps. |
| 181000 mi US $1053 |
Replace front left headlight and right turn signal assemblies due to water intrusion. Replace front right turn signal light socket. |
| 188000 mi US $500 |
Replace water pump and lower radiator hose. |
| 191000 mi US $1405 |
Replace both driver and passenger window regulator, tracks, motors, and insulator clips. |
2002 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan, ext.
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 74400 mi C $1000 |
Lower intake manifold gaskets (again) dealer damaged the lower intake years ago and never told me! had to replace the intake as well |
2001 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan, ext.
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 75620 mi C $2200 |
Had the head gasket & intake manifold gasket replaced. |
| 157000 mi US $2200 |
Nerw A/C compressor, condenser, dryer. New tie rods, new Front Wheel Bearing |
| 203000 mi US $1000 |
Engine was overheating repeatedly and leaking from the head. The shop agreed to exchange our other car (2001 PT Cruiser) for a replacement engine and installation, since we could not afford to fix either. |
| 203000 mi US $900 |
The van had a serious stalling problem that continued to get worse. Also, since changing the engine our mpg dropped from 22 to 13. Finally it stalled and wouldn't start again, so it was towed in. The air control sensor was deemed bad. Problem continued after repair the previous week, but a bit better. It turned out that when the used engine was installed it's air passages were not cleaned, and three wires were damaged (one pinched, two melted). GRRRR. Air flow almost completely blocked. Once this was cleaned the van ran much better and our mpg went from 13 back to 22-23 (former engine when it worked well got this). |
| 96000 mi US $350 |
AC compressor mechanical failure, Remove compressor, dryer/accumulator, front & rear expantion valves, All o-ring seals. Flush all lines, installed all new mentioned parts and seals add necessary oil, pull vachuum two hrs. Recharged system. |
| 135000 mi US $1600 |
Coolant & oil mixing from inner-cooling gasket failures. Removed & completely rebuilt engine & heads, Bored .020, pistons, crankshaft, camshaft & lifters, all pumps, bearings, rings and seals. Install engine with new lubracation and coolant |
| 165200 mi US $200 |
Replaced AC compressor, dryer, associated orings. Pulled vacuum recharged system with 134a + 2oz of 12a. The 12a brings the vent temp to 35 degrees on a 84 degree day. |
| 169200 mi US $130 |
Vehicle towed in, Heater coolant supply "T" for frt.& Rear Fractured, Disconnected steering, Dropped frt. of engine subframe for access, removed "T" fabricated new one from copper sweat fittings, Reassembled all, filled with coolant & test |
2000 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan, ext.
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 178000 mi US $1100 |
Right CV shaft failed. Failure damaged wheel bearing and tie rod end. Parts replaced. |
| 181000 mi US $500 |
2 brake hard lines corroded and failed. Left rear wheel cylinder failed. New lines fabricated. Brake drums and shoes replaced. Brakes bled. Right rear shock corroded and fractured in half, leveling compressor failed. Replaced shocks with standard ones and disabled air suspension. |
2000 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 42000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced broken tie rods. Repaired oil leak from oil pan. |
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