2003 Chevy Venture Review

Name: 2003 Chevrolet Venture Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Price: 1698 USD
Rating: 4.0 (97 reviews)

2002 Chevrolet Venture LT AWD 4dr Ext Minivan

2003 Chevrolet Venture Cargo Van Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan

2003 Chevrolet Venture Warner Bros. Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan

2002 Chevrolet Venture Warner Bros. Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan

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Pros

Carlike ride and handling, power sliding doors, eight-passenger seating option, available DVD entertainment system.

Cons

Flimsy modular seats, poor interior fit and finish, coarse engine character, mixed crash test results.

What’s new

The Venture remains relatively unchanged for 2003. Base vans now have additional color options but many previously standard features are now optional to keep prices down.

Edmunds says

Despite its age, the Venture benefits from continual improvement. Not terribly refined, but loaded with value, the Chevy Venture is a solid minivan.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chevrolet Venture Value Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$217/mo

$183/mo

Avg. Compact Minivan

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Consumer reviews

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4 (30%)

3 (13%)

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4.0

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Tail lights and headlights

sherrington, 12/15/2013

2003 Chevrolet Venture LS AWD 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

I see numerous complaints about tail lights and headlights for the Venture here. I've had and cured both issues. The brake lights burn out becuase of water collecting in the tail light assembly. The seals are unable to keep it out at highways speeds. Drill a 1/4 inch hole in the bottom of the tail light assembly to drain water out. Be sure and drill through the bottom bulb chamber as …

Reliable Van, Some Mechanical Probelms

akk050708, 02/05/2014

2003 Chevrolet Venture LS Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

I bought my van in 2010 with 100,000 miles on it already. Here it is Feb.2014 and I have put almost 71,000 miles on it. When I bought it, it had a transmission slipping problem. I drive it daily with this problem & as long as you don't gun it at a dead stop, & give it time to shift from reverse to drive it doesn't slip. But does have tranny issues. I have also had my ABS go out at about …

not bad

thisguy3, 09/05/2012

2003 Chevrolet Venture LS Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Recived this car with 95000 miles from family member, and have a mostly possitive experience. The V6 has plenty of low end torque, so much that we used to use it as a pickup for lumber and things, steering has very good feel for a minivan, although is a bit heavy at low speeds, and is fairly comfortable.

Decent Car

ZeusCharles, 02/18/2010

2003 Chevrolet Venture LT Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Bought this car new. Now has 112,000 miles on it. Only major repair was the manifold gasket, but GM covered this. Outside of normal maintenance, no other issues. Steady performer and still idles as smooth as when bought. I expect to run this to 200,000 miles.

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2003 Venture Highlights

Trim:

Value

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$21,365
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$217/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	19.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Poor
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

2003 Chevy Venture Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chevrolet Venture Value Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Edmunds says

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chevrolet Venture Value Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Tail lights and headlights

Reliable Van, Some Mechanical Probelms

not bad

Decent Car

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chevrolet Venture Value Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}