2005 Chevrolet Venture: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 42 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is latches/locks/linkages (19% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet venture. While driving approximately 35 mph in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned to the left and then back to its lane. The rear tires rolled off the road and caused the vehicle to crash into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a body shop and deemed destroyed by the insurance company. The failure mileage was 130,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2017
“We have been smelling gasoline fumes in and outside our van. Sometimes it is very potent and other times faint. When we walk into our garage, we can smell it also. It occurs often when making a left-hand turn. When we inspect it, we can't find any leak. We smell this from a half tank to empty. *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2015
“Tl * the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt buckle release mechanism fractured. The dealer ordered a seat belt mounting kit to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 10/24/2014*lj updated 7/14/2015*js”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 2014
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet venture. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact smelled fuel within the cabin of the vehicle. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the fuel odor. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 85,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel sprayed from the filler neck valve. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, who stated that the fuel tank had failed. The contact was also informed by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07e021000 (fuel system, other). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 10/17/13*cn”Owner report · Fuel System, Other · Sep 2013
“The ABS light came on as we were braking. The brakes then started feeling like they were working intermittently. This caused the car to feel like it was not going to stop. We were not even going that fast. We owned a previous 2005 chevrolet venture and it had the same problem. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · May 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that the passenger side power door would not lock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the sliding door lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 145,000.”Owner report · Structure · Feb 2013
“2005 chevrolet ventura. Consumer writes in regards to non-deployment of air bags. *smd the consumer stated his father and step-mother were involved in an accident. His father died from his injuries and his step-mother was injured. The consumer stated his father hit a dirt bank head-on and the air bags failed to deploy. As a result, his father hit the steering wheel with his chest causing damage to his lungs, spleen, kidneys and ribs. His step-mother hit the dash and center console with her head, cutting her across the forehead. *jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2012
“The driver was slowing or stopped when she was rear ended. The front driver seat airbag deployed. It is unclear whether the airbag deployed prematurely or whether it deployed after the vehicle was rear ended. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2012
“My wife hit a old style van that had stopped for a dog crossing a the road. The whole front end had to be replaced. Hood, grill, lights, both fender had to be repaired, also the steal tube under the radiator frame had to be cut out and replaced. On 11/5/2010 I hit a deer going 30 mph, again front end damage. Both times the air bags didn't deploy, and on star didn't respond. I asked two different chevrolet dealers if the air bag sensor could be tested, answer was no.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2010
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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 USE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER CAN OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR FROM SWITCHES AT THE DRIVER'S POSITION OR BY USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE DRIVER SHOULD TELL PASSENGERS TO USE THE SWITCH LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. THE DRIVER SHOULD USE THE OVERRIDE SWITCH TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE POWER DOOR BY CHILDREN OR BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ITS USE. THE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON MAY 31, 2005. THE SECOND PHASE MAILING BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. PHASE 2 BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. PHASE 3 (FINAL PHASE) BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2005, TO ALL REMAINING CUSTOMERS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2005 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2005 Chevrolet Venture reliable?
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2005 Chevrolet Venture. The most complained-about area is latches/locks/linkages (19% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Venture problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 50,000 miles or less.
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Venture have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.