MYRModel Year Report

Chevrolet Venture — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

4 model years to watch and 3 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution4 years

Best bets3 years

Complaint history

1988: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1988 1991 1994 1996: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1997: 432 complaints, Caution 1997 1998: 409 complaints, Caution 1999: 349 complaints, Caution 2000: 350 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 222 complaints, Recommended 2002: 220 complaints, Recommended 2003: 185 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 124 complaints, Recommended 2005: 42 complaints, Recommended 1997 · 432
1988: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1997: 432 complaints, Caution 1997 1998: 409 complaints, Caution 1999: 349 complaints, Caution 2000: 350 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 222 complaints, Recommended 2002: 220 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 185 complaints, Recommended 2004: 124 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 42 complaints, Recommended 1997 · 432
1988: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 432 complaints, Caution 1997 1998: 409 complaints, Caution 1998 1999: 349 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 350 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 222 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 220 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 185 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 124 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 42 complaints, Recommended 2005 1997 · 432
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

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YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2005 ▲ Recommended 42 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2004 ▲ Recommended 124 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ▲ Recommended 185 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ● Recommended 220 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ● Recommended 222 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2000 ◆ Caution 350 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ◆ Caution 349 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ◆ Caution 409 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ◆ Caution 432 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989–1995 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1988 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

21

recalls on file across every Chevrolet Venture model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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