Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Chevrolet Venture

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 464 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V597000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
717,302
Reported to NHTSA
2004-12-22
Owners notified
2005-05-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V264000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
248,737
Reported to NHTSA
2001-08-21
Owners notified
2001-10-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1997-2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA/TRANSPORT, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS THAT WERE SERVICED IN CAMPAIGN 01013 (01V-067) FROM APRIL TO AUGUST 2001. ALSO 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS ASSEMBLED IN JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 2001. THESE VEHICLES HAVE INADEQUATE FRONT WELDS. IF A FRONT WELD FAILS, THE ACTUATOR CAN JAM IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION AND, WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES, IT WILL NOT BE LATCHED.

Safety risk

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE. AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, INSTALL A NEW POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V067000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
477,011
Reported to NHTSA
2001-03-08
Owners notified
2001-04-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE DOOR CLOSES BUT MAY NOT BE LATCHED. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE.

Safety risk

AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN CONTINUED UNDER SAFETY RECALL 01V-264. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V228003

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
156,305
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-07
Owners notified
2000-08-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V268000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
235
Reported to NHTSA
1999-09-29
Owners notified
1999-10-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS WITH EXTENDED WHEELBASE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INOPERATIVE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVES AND FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD EXCEED THE PERMISSIBLE AMOUNT IN A ROLLOVER TEST. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Safety risk

IN A VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO LOCATE AND REPLACE THOSE FUEL TANKS THAT COULD HAVE INOPERATIVE ROLLOVER VALVES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body: door3265,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2859,000 mi
Air bags1985,000 mi
Electrical system1967,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1848,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1653,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1660,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1449,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1357,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1240,200 mi
Exterior lighting11103,000 mi
Unknown or other1170,911 mi
Air bags: frontal1045,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline9104,700 mi
Seat belts968,000 mi
Structure: body876,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump738,480 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system780,000 mi
Tires7119,680 mi
Vehicle speed control7103,000 mi
Structure651,980 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments660,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt688,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls680,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer690,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery539,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip562,000 mi
Child seat467,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood469,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4102,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system488,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly46,000 mi
Power train442,000 mi
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip3—
Electrical system: wiring354,485 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights370,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights342,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3—
Power train: manual transmission376,000 mi
Seats387,500 mi
Suspension363,800 mi
Visibility: windshield380,000 mi
Air bags: side/window242,700 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel2130,000 mi
Electrical system: horn260,013 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers270,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Engine2115,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal2103,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings258,211 mi
Fuel system, other2—
Fuel/propulsion system2130,000 mi
Interior lighting223,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2—
Seat belts: front245,690 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: retractor274,000 mi
Seat belts: integrated child seat2—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust25,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders230,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly241,000 mi
Structure: frame and members263,800 mi
Suspension: front240,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal287,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs299,300 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module182,000 mi
Child seat: harness buckle: infant1—
Child seat: retractor1—
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch123,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment1—
Equipment: electrical165,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices149,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Latches/locks/linkages1120,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Parking brake: indicator light1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly1132,553 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes1137,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1103,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid137,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering1120,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump148,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments170,000 mi
Structure: body: hood164,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing141,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1—
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core175,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1140,000 mi
Wheels1150,000 mi

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.