2003 Chevrolet Venture problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2003 Chevrolet Venture have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Venture. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2003 Chevrolet Venture get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2003 Chevrolet Venture at about 19 mpg combined (17 city / 23 highway).

Q: How much is a 2003 Chevrolet Venture worth?

Comparable 2003 Chevrolet Venture listings run roughly $600–$2,650, typically around $1,418 (from 49 vehicles).

2003 Chevrolet Venture at a glance

Safety recalls8

Owner complaints212

Combined19 mpg

Typical price$1,418

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2003 Chevrolet Venture recalls 8

Steering NHTSA Campaign #09E005000 · 17/02/2009

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.

Fix: 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.

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #08E050000 · 11/08/2008

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."

Fix: 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.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch NHTSA Campaign #04V597000 · 22/12/2004

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.

Fix: 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…

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage NHTSA Campaign #07V349000 · 08/08/2007

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).

Fix: 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 VEHI…

Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices NHTSA Campaign #07E021000 · 12/03/2007

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.

Fix: 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.

Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual NHTSA Campaign #03V250000 · 15/07/2003

CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.

Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CO…

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #02V222000 · 09/08/2002

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.

Fix: 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 CO…

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #03V051000 · 14/02/2003

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2003. 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 CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2003 Chevrolet Venture common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 212 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System

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

Air Bags

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.

Electrical System

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

Exterior Lighting

Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

Engine

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.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

2003 Chevrolet Venture MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg

City17 mpg

Highway23 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,250

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2003 Chevrolet Venture worth?

Low

$600

Typical price

$1,418

High

$2,650

From 49 comparable 2003 Chevrolet Venture listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2003 Chevrolet Venture costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,250

Depreciation (5 yrs)$1,300

Total$17,550

Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($1,418) with the same model 3 model-years older ($650), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2003 Chevrolet Venture trims & engines on record

Trims

LS · Base · LT Entertainer · LT · Value

Engines

3.4L 6-cyl

2003 Chevrolet Venture vehicles on record

2003 Chevrolet Venture LS1GNDX03EX3D197879 2003 Chevrolet Venture LT1GNDX03E83D204277

2003 Chevrolet Venture Base1GNDX03E83D196021

2003 Chevrolet Venture LS1GNDX03E83D251552 2003 Chevrolet Venture LT Entertainer1GNDX13E53D284207

2003 Chevrolet Venture LS1GNDX03E53D255803 2003 Chevrolet Venture LT Entertainer1GNDX13E33D247849

2003 Chevrolet Venture LS1GNDX03EX3D209853 2003 Chevrolet Venture LS1GNDX03E93D148463

2003 Chevrolet Venture LS1GNDX03E43D213994

2003 Chevrolet Venture LS1GNDX03EX3D199602 2003 Chevrolet Venture Base1GNDU03E93D264934

2003 Chevrolet Venture LT Entertainer1GNDX13E93D224043

2003 Chevrolet Venture LT Entertainer1GNDX13E13D132487

2003 Chevrolet Venture Base1GNDU03EX3D259984

2003 Chevrolet Venture Base1GNDX03E13D291133 2003 Chevrolet Venture LT Entertainer1GNDX13E13D187425

2003 Chevrolet Venture LT Entertainer1GNDX13E63D318302

2003 Chevrolet Venture LS1GNDX03E03D314692

2003 Chevrolet Venture LT1GNDX03E13D258522

2003 Chevrolet Venture LS1GNDX03E63D104887 2003 Chevrolet Venture LS1GNDX03E13D135562

2003 Chevrolet Venture LS1GNDX03E03D229576

2003 Chevrolet Venture Base1GNDX03E03D253747

Other Chevrolet Venture model years

2005 2004 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

2003 Chevrolet Venture — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Chevrolet Venture have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Venture. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Venture?

Based on 212 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system, air bags, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Chevrolet Venture get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2003 Chevrolet Venture at about 19 mpg combined (17 city / 23 highway).

How much is a 2003 Chevrolet Venture worth?

Comparable 2003 Chevrolet Venture listings run roughly $600–$2,650, typically around $1,418 (from 49 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.