At a glance

Reported mileage142,550 mi

LocationFl, USA

ColorBlack

Last listed price$1,300

Open recalls6

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Venture

Year

2002

Trim

Warner Brothers

Body style

Minivan

Vehicle type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Engine

3.4L 6-cyl

Cylinders

6

Fuel type

Gasoline

Drivetrain

4x2

Doors

4

Assembly plant

DORAVILLE, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES (USA)

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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Safety recalls 6

STEERING

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 REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

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 DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.

NHTSA Campaign #09E005000 · 17/02/2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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 WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

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.

NHTSA Campaign #08E050000 · 11/08/2008

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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 SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.

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 BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT

NHTSA Campaign #04V597000 · 22/12/2004

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

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 CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. THE VEHIC

NHTSA Campaign #07V349000 · 08/08/2007

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

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 UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

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.

NHTSA Campaign #07E021000 · 12/03/2007

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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 ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CON

NHTSA Campaign #02V222000 · 09/08/2002

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 235 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Chevrolet Venture, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 2 reported injuries

Fuel/propulsion System 8 reports

🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Engine 2 reports

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Air Bags 2 reports

🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Steering 2 reports

🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Electrical System 2 reports

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel System 1 report

🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 235

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2002 Chevrolet Venture.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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. The contact's neighbor, an independent mechanic, diagnosed that there was fuel leaking between the connection of the fuel line and fuel …

NHTSA ODI #11439369

ENGINE

BLOWN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE AN OVERHEATING ISSUE, AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED SINCE I'VE OWNED IT. DROVE ACROSS A STEEP 7 MILE HILL, TEMP GAUGE STARTED MOVING ABOVE NORMAL. I STOPPED AND LET IT COOL DOWN, MOTOR GOT TO ABOUT 245 DEGREES WELL BEFORE ANY WARNING LIGHTS WERE ABLE TO COME ON. STARTED THE MOTOR AND IT SOUNDED DIFFERENT SO I…

NHTSA ODI #11378031

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SUDDENLY MY VEHICLE HAD A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR WHEN I WALKED UP ON IT IN THE MORNING I SMELLED IT 3 FEET AWAY FROM MY VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED JUST LIKE THAT ALL OF A SUDDEN. I SCHEDULED MY INSPECTION WITH MY MECHANIC AND I TOLD HIM I SUDDENLY WAS SMELLING A STRONG ODOR OF GAS. MY MECHANIC CALLED AND INFORMED ME THERE WAS A CRACK IN MY GAS TANK AND IT IS LEAKING…

NHTSA ODI #11123646

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL FILLER NECK CRACKED WHERE IT IS ATTACHED TO THE GAS TANK. FUEL LEAKING OUT OF NECK.

NHTSA ODI #11022916

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS STRONG FUEL ODOR EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A PUDDLE OF FUEL WAS SEEN ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT'S BROTHER, A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE TANK WAS CRACKED AT THE INLET CHECK VALVE AND NEEDED TO BE …

NHTSA ODI #10980552

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

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 FOOT BEFORE I HIT THE ROAD DUE TO AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYING MY NOSE WAS TORN ABOUT OFF MY FACE AND BROOK 4 RIBS …

Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #10938325

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK EVER SINCE I HAD THIS VAN AND FUEL PUMP UNEXPECTEDLY WENT BAD AT ABOUT 83000 MILES

NHTSA ODI #10891897

STEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING SNAPPED AND DISENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. BASED UPON THE CONTACT'S EXAMINATION, THE GEAR BOX WAS FRACTURED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. TH…

NHTSA ODI #10881493

+ 227 more complaints on record.