MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chevrolet Venture

● Typical for this model
2002 Chevrolet Venture
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
220
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 432 complaints 1997 1998: 409 complaints 1999: 349 complaints 1999 2000: 350 complaints 2001: 222 complaints 2002: 220 complaints 2002 220 2003: 185 complaints 2004: 124 complaints 2005: 42 complaints 2005
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 432 complaints 1997 1998: 409 complaints 1998 1999: 349 complaints 1999 2000: 350 complaints 2000 2001: 222 complaints 2001 2002: 220 complaints 2002 220 2003: 185 complaints 2003 2004: 124 complaints 2004 2005: 42 complaints 2005
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 432 complaints 1997 1998: 409 complaints 1998 1999: 349 complaints 1999 2000: 350 complaints 2000 2001: 222 complaints 2001 2002: 220 complaints 2002 220 2003: 185 complaints 2003 2004: 124 complaints 2004 2005: 42 complaints 2005

2002: 220 complaints

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YearComplaints
19881
19962
1997432
1998409
1999349
2000350
2001222
2002220
2003185
2004124
200542

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing cooling system and engine.

FIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. While the vehicle was parked, the driver and passenger side air bags suddenly deployed without warning. The contact sustained injuries, but did not require medical attention.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-17

Also filed under Air bags

Service brakes

14% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Electrical system

10% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and horn.

CRASHFIRE

Fuel system, gasoline

10% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and storage.

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The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a fuel odor was detected inside the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-04

Air bags

9% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Takata recall I was driving and ran off the edge of the road and over corrected myself an hit an embankment head on and my face went into the steering wheel and then was thrown for the van out the back passenger window and the van then landed on my...

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-12-28

2002 chevy Venture VAN with two front, and two side air impact bags. Drivers side of van was t-boned accross the entire side of the van and the side impact bag did not go off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-07

While driving at 30 MPH, vehicle was in a frontal collision and none of the air bags deployed upon impact. This resulted in injuries to passenger and driver.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-30

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2002-08-15Air bags02V222000 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.

    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…

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    2004-09-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-12-22 Power-sliding door
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    2005-05-31Latches/locks/linkages04V597000 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…

    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…

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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

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    2007-12-04Fuel system, gasoline07V349000 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).

    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…

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    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

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    2009-02-23Steering09E005000 Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "Oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" Brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for…

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact…

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Buy-smart checklist

2002 Chevrolet Venture — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 45 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V222000 · Air bags
  • Recall 04V597000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 07V349000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
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FAQ

Is the 2002 Chevrolet Venture reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Chevrolet Venture is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Venture?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Venture have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.