Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Chevrolet Venture
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Chevrolet Venture has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 219 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V349000 FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE WELD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V597000 GM/POWER SLIDING DOOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V222000 GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 42 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 21 complaints
- Air Bags 20 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 18 complaints
Of the 219 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 219 complaints, owners report 26 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Chevrolet Venture has significant reliability concerns with 220 owner complaints and six recall campaigns. Notably, issues with the engine, brakes, and fuel system suggest multiple potential failure points. Although some areas like steering and suspension have fewer complaints, the vehicle's overall reliability is below average due to frequent problems in critical systems. The recall campaigns further underscore these reliability challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| air bags | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Coolant system flush
- Brake pad and rotor changes
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter change
- Tire rotations and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating engine
- Brake pedal vibration
- Fuel smell in cabin
- Airbag warning light
- Stiff steering wheel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Venture at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.