What are the worst Chevrolet Venture years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Chevrolet Venture years are 1997, 1998 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The year with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2005.

Chevrolet Venture: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 1997, 1998

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2005

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2005solid year42 complaints · 3 recalls 2004124 complaints · 5 recalls 2003185 complaints · 8 recalls 2002220 complaints · 6 recalls 2001222 complaints · 12 recalls 2000350 complaints · 8 recalls 1999349 complaints · 7 recalls 1998worst year409 complaints · 10 recalls 1997worst year431 complaints · 9 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.