2002 Chevrolet Venture power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Chevrolet Venture — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission failed in january of 2005 at 50,000 miles. Had it rebuilt for $3,000.00. Failed again at in august 2009 115,000 miles and at the same time the lower intake manifold gasket failed. Had it replaced and the gasket replaced for another $3,000.00. Still overheats in city traffic. Left…”
filed Jun 14, 2010
“We own a 2002 chevrolet venture with 80,000 miles and the wheel bearing hubs have been replaced three times. The last time was two months ago and the light is back on again. The last time the dealer changed the hub assembly, they said that they change them all the time. The air conditioning also…”
filed Aug 16, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other Venture years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Venture | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 Venture | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 Venture | 16 | 9% |
| 2001 Venture | 30 | 14% |
| 2000 Venture | 27 | 8% |
| 1999 Venture | 30 | 9% |
| 1998 Venture | 17 | 4% |
| 1997 Venture | 24 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.