2004 Chevrolet Venture electrical system problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Chevrolet Venture — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dash displays inaccurate or not working gauges. Temperature and speedometer often doesn't work at all or shows 120mph when driving at approx 55mph! Temp will often show hot when car is at normal temp.”
filed Feb 4, 2016
“Cigarette lighter shorted with the phone charger plugged in. The fuse did not blow, which caused an electrical fire which totaled the van. *tr”
filed Apr 21, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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Electrical System problems in other Venture years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Venture | 5 | 12% |
| 2003 Venture | 17 | 9% |
| 2002 Venture | 20 | 9% |
| 2001 Venture | 20 | 9% |
| 2000 Venture | 44 | 13% |
| 1999 Venture | 21 | 6% |
| 1998 Venture | 31 | 8% |
| 1997 Venture | 53 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.