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Chevrolet Venture repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (31%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 85 repairs.
Chevrolet Venture repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 71 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Chevrolet Venture
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Venture in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014215000 mi | Leaking power steering rack. | ||
2004 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan, ext.
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Venture in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 2013113000 miUS $300 | Replaced the faulty air suspension rear shock system with gas shocks. | ||
| Feb 2014114100 miUS $373 | Replaced LF Hub Bearing Assembly | ||
| May 2014116000 miUS $330 | Steering cooler sprung a leak and needed replacement. | ||
| Aug 2014118700 miUS $488 | Entire exhaust corroded, replaced extension pipe, muffler, tail pipe, and resonator. Catalytic converter was left in place. | ||
| Oct 2014120300 miUS $103 | EBrake cable connector replaced due to failure. (We use the parking brake all the time in this vehicle). | ||
| Jan 2015122500 miUS $700 | RF Hub/Bearing assembly failed, replaced. LF Outer Tie Rod failed, replaced. | ||
| May 2016133000 miUS $1100 | Brake lines corroded and fully replaced. Thank you, road salt! | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Nebraska, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2010105000 miUS $450 | The air compressor controlled suspension leveling feature failed. Replaced with heavy duty shocks and springs. | ||
| Jun 2016207000 miUS $75 | Catalytic converter needs replacement. | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jul 2011192200 miC $20 | dead batterie... replace with one from scrap yard for $20.00. | ||
| Oct 2011199020 miC $225 | Front wheel bearing Front wheel bering | ||
| Nov 2011203360 miC $275 | battery was not charging anymore.... Alternator had to be replaced | ||
| Mar 2012212660 miC $175 | The front spring was broken... Replaced with another one from the scrapt yard. One week after the second front spring broke also. Again replace with one from the scrap yard. | ||
| Oct 2012226300 miC $175 | replace a tie-rod and re-alligned | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Sep 2014109000 miUS $220 | Passenger window stopped working, needed new switch | ||
| Feb 2015118700 miUS $300 | Van started missing, needed new ingnition coil | ||
2004 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Venture in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014160000 miUS $75 | Power Steering began to make noise. Took it to a reputable mechanic who indicated it would be a $1,400 repair. Will be junking the car soon. | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Manitoba, Canada - Oct 2008 | |||
| Oct 200849600 mi | Gasket replaced. Rebuilt engine under GMC warranty. Over $1,000 CAD bill sent to GMC | ||
2003 Chevrolet Venture
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Venture in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012149000 miUS $25 | Replaced rear 3 sparkplugs 3.4 v-6 front 3 already replaced the only way you can get to these plugs was on a lift with long arms. Still misses, replaced #3 cyl coil (cyl #3 miss fire). Next is plug wires. | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Apr 201092380 miC $2200 | Rear cylinder head cracked. Suddenly no heat, running rough, and temp gauge spiked. Replaced both heads. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan, ext.
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Venture in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010155000 miC $2350 | head gasket gone | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Quebec, Canada Dec 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jan 201194860 miC $1500 | intake manifold gasket replacement | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in California, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2022 | |||
| Jul 2012145800 miUS $500 | The 6-disc CD player failed. Replace with a non-GM car CD player. | ||
| Aug 2013166000 miUS $125 | Vacuum leak in Evap Control System. Probably poor gas cap seal (3rd replacement). | ||
| Sep 2014178000 miUS $1400 | Clogged radiator, replace the radiator. Leaking windshield wiper pumps. Replace the pumps. | ||
| Dec 2014181000 miUS $1053 | Replace front left headlight and right turn signal assemblies due to water intrusion. Replace front right turn signal light socket. | ||
| May 2015188000 miUS $500 | Replace water pump and lower radiator hose. | ||
| Dec 2015191000 mi | Replace both driver and passenger window regulator, tracks, motors, and insulator clips. Interior lights would not come on. | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010102300 miC $1000 | Alternator and battery, as well as alternator computer control module | ||
| May 2010105400 miC $800 | Needed new bushings in front and 3 wheel bearing hubs. | ||
| Dec 2010121520 miC $2000 | Front wheel bearings, brakes, tires, alignment, outer tie rods. rear axle | ||
| Mar 2011124620 miC $500 | Drive shaft and left front wheel bearing replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 2011128960 miC $200 | replaced brake pads, rotors, calipers. Right tie rod needs repair but not completed yet. | ||
| Jul 2011130200 miC $120 | Replaced right outer tie-rod. | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201077500 miC $650 | Replace fron wheel bearings | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Virginia, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011124000 miUS $275 | Right Front Hub Assembly | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Ohio, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Mar 201164000 miUS $370 | speedometer failed - instrument cluster replaced with refurbed GM equipment by dealer. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Venture in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jun 2011142891 mi | transmission solenoid solinoid transmission | ||
2003 Chevrolet Venture 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Venture in Georgia, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Nov 2010112000 mi | The power sliding door would often stop in the middle of opening or closing, or just not open or close at all. Had this problem entire time owned car. Never replicated in shop. We also had an issue with the front headlight shorting out due to water leaking into the headlight. We repaired this a few times also, but it never was fully resolved. The rear windshield wiper also stopped functioning properly. | ||
2002 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan, ext.
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Venture in Ontario, Canada - Jan 2009 | |||
| Jan 200974400 miC $1000 | Lower intake manifold gaskets (again) dealer damaged the lower intake years ago and never told me! had to replace the intake as well | ||
2002 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Venture in California, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011151000 miUS $750 | fuel pump failure | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012126300 miUS $70 | Rear LH shock absorber blew out a seal--left a puddle of oil on the pavement. | ||
| Jul 2013130300 miUS $300 | Sway bar had cracked and rusted. Was close to complete failure. | ||
2001 Chevrolet Venture
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Venture in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Nov 201097340 miC $530 | engine vibration - engine mount torn | ||
2001 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan, ext.
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Venture in Saskatchewan, Canada Jan 2011 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Apr 201175620 miC $2200 | Had the head gasket & intake manifold gasket replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010157000 miUS $2200 | Nerw A/C compressor, condenser, dryer. New tie rods, new Front Wheel Bearing | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Alabama, United States Nov 2008 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 200896000 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 2010135000 miUS $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 | ||
| Apr 2014165200 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 2014169200 miUS $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 | ||
| Jan 2015170000 miUS $30 | Replaced blown power steering hydraulic return line hose to the pump. refilled with fluid and tested. | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Connecticut, United States Apr 2015 - May 2015 | |||
| May 2015187000 miUS $110 | relay for radiator fans | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Florida, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 2011192000 miUS $257 | CV axles had to be replaced - boots were torn, axles worn. Owner ordered parts, shop installed them. | ||
| Dec 2011198000 mi | Transmission is straining intermittently. When the car was taken to the shop, it was not having the problem. | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Virginia, United States Nov 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Dec 2013203000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 2014203000 miUS $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). | ||
2001 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Venture in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Dec 201088040 mi | leaking gaskets - not worth fixing as cost of repair equals value of vehicle | ||
| Mar 201188040 mi | Broken AC when sold. Broken wipers when sold. | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Oct 201398580 miC $700 | Broken sway bar end | ||
| Jan 201499200 miC $650 | Corroded electrical connector | ||
| Apr 201499820 mi | Lost main computer. Considered unrepairable. | ||
2000 Chevrolet Venture
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201186000 mi | Significant brake problems that progressively got worse: ABS, Traction control. Shop VERY concerned that vehicle was unsafe. ABS (pulsating) would engage around corners, especially after it rained | ||
2000 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan, ext.
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Venture in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010178000 miUS $1100 | Right CV shaft failed. Failure damaged wheel bearing and tie rod end. Parts replaced. | ||
| Jul 2011181000 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 2011181000 mi | Left rear drum could not be removed to access wheel cyclinder. Parking brake cable sheared due to corrosion. Car was donated to a public radio station. | ||
2000 Chevrolet Venture 4dr Minivan
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Venture in Montana, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016 | Noisy Valve or Lifter, Started to miss. | ||
| Chevrolet Venture in Michigan, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201342000 miUS $1000 | Replaced broken tie rods. Repaired oil leak from oil pan. | ||
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