MYRModel Year Report

2005 Chevrolet Venture

▲ Better than typical
2005 Chevrolet Venture
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:52.375Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
42
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

21% 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 2001 2002: 220 complaints 2003: 185 complaints 2003 2004: 124 complaints 2005: 42 complaints 2005 42
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 2003: 185 complaints 2003 2004: 124 complaints 2004 2005: 42 complaints 2005 42
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 2003: 185 complaints 2003 2004: 124 complaints 2004 2005: 42 complaints 2005 42

2005: 42 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.

Structure

21% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.

CRASHINJURY
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On Friday, November 12 2004, I entered the middle row of my son-in-law?s new 2005 Chevrolet Venture. This vehicle is equipped with an automatic sliding rear side door. After I sat down and closed the door, it seemed to not close completely.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-29

Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages

Latches/locks/linkages

19% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

INJURY
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Rented a Chevrolet Venture van from avis in flagstaff, az on 10/30/04. The following evening (After dark) as my wife was attempting to exit the vehicle through the power sliding door her hand became caught behind the handle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-27

Fuel system, gasoline

19% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and storage.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while his father was driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power. No warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-06

Air bags

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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2005 Chevrolet ventura. Consumer writes in regards to non-deployment of air bags. *smd the consumer stated his father and step-mother were involved in an accident. His father died from his injuries and his step-mother was injured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-10

The driver was slowing or stopped when she was rear ended. The front driver seat airbag deployed. It is unclear whether the airbag deployed prematurely or whether it deployed after the vehicle was rear ended.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-08

Also filed under Steering

Service brakes

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    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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    2007-08-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-12-11 Power sliding door opening
  4. I
    2007-12-11Engineering analysisClosed 2009-02-23 Power sliding door
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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

2005 Chevrolet Venture — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V597000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Venture reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Chevrolet Venture is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Venture?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Venture have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.