1997 Chevrolet Venture electrical system problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Chevrolet Venture — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Needs replaced frontend hubs ,tierod,pinion repairs/recall this van needs a new owner!!! Nothing but costly repairs chevy needs to recall all them ventures. *tr”
filed Mar 15, 2009
“Dt: the contact stated the vehicle was parked for approximately 30 minutes and busted into flames. The fire started in the driver's side door panel. The fire department was called to extinguish the vehicle. The fire inspector determined it was an electrical fire. The vehicle was still at her…”
filed Nov 16, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Venture years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Venture | 5 | 12% |
| 2004 Venture | 37 | 30% |
| 2003 Venture | 17 | 9% |
| 2002 Venture | 20 | 9% |
| 2001 Venture | 20 | 9% |
| 2000 Venture | 44 | 13% |
| 1999 Venture | 21 | 6% |
| 1998 Venture | 31 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Venture
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.