I installed a 2000 Venture engine in my 1998 Venture. I had to strip the new engine down to the block and heads and reuse most of the original parts such as exhaust manifold, intake manifold w/fuel injection system, all sensors and engine mounts. The vehicles below use the LA1 engine that are probably interchangeable with some exceptions. In the case of the transmission, the same transmission was used in the ... Read More
When my 2005 Chevy Venture is idling I have warm air blowing out of the vents. When I am moving the temp gage doesn't even make it past the 1/4 mark and I have no heat. What causes this and where do we start with? My husband says it is probably the thermostat?
Re: Thinking of buying 2005 model, problems? [occupant1]
Written by: cabledog on Jun 1, 2010 4:36:13 AM
I have a 2002 Chevy Venture LT and I had the intake manifold gasket replaced along with new anti-freeze, oil, and oil pressure switch. It was replaced under my extended warrantee. I also had to have the air conditioner condenser replaced for $1000 and it is leaking again. The rear wheel cylinders had to be replaced because they were leaking on to the brake shoes causing loud braking noise and slipping. ... Read More
Thinking of buying 2005 model, problems?
Written by: occupant1 on Jun 1, 2010 3:44:46 AM
I am looking at a 2005 Chevy Venture, it's the LS model, long wheelbase, with cloth seats, the 3400 engine, and 192K miles. I've talked the guy down to about $2400 and I'm comfortable paying that, but I want to know what problems the 2004-2005 owners have been having. Was the intake manifold gasket problem licked by then? Are the transmissions still having PCS solenoid failures? Do the fuel pumps still ... Read More
OK, I am no expert, but I have spent several hours researching on the net and calling my two trusted mechanics. The problem is the speedometer cluster. This cluster is common to 2002-2005 Chevy Ventures and I am sure other Chevy vehicles. Google "chevy speedometer cluster problems" or "chevy speedometer cluster recall" and you will find that Chevy has issued bulletins about this problem on other Chevy models, BUT NOT the ... Read More
Written by: geostardust on Jul 31, 2009 1:23:58 PM
I purchased a 2005 Chevy Venture for my mom but, the driver seat does not have the 4 - way adjustment like the 1999 Chevy Venture that she previously owned. The 2005 driver seat only slides forwards and backwards. I need the driver seat to lower or extend further back for entrance into the van. I have searched the internet for seat base extensions to make the driver seat move further ... Read More
Can someone help me figure this out? I see there are many heating problems with these Ventures. I am in Vancouver, BC have a 2005 Chevy Venture with 115,000 kms - since Christmas I have been getting some really weird stuff happening - was on the way to my sisters when my daughter had to go to the bathroom - let the van idle and then noticed that the temp had ... Read More
I have a 2005 Chevy Venture and am very concerned about a recent problem with my Temperature Gauge - normally it's fine, but recently we had a bug dump of snow (not that it's related but I was thinking maybe salt from the road got into something) - when I idled somewhere it climbed into the red really quickly, and then stayed there. With no apparent problems with the coolant or ... Read More
Are you trying to play an audio-only device? Like an mp3 player hooked to the audio RCA jacks? I tried that and it doesn't work for my 2003 Venture. I found on another site a guy who said that it needs an active video input to turn on the aux inputs. Here's what he said: "I need an input to the, "Video In" jack on the factory-installed dvd player in my ... Read More
Re: Chevy Venture - aftermarket DVD player [sandyriver]
Written by: gb5 on Mar 31, 2008 12:21:58 PM
Greetings Sandyr., I also own a 2003 Venture; I replaced the radio with an after-market I bought at Target. It is a VRCD500SDU for $100 two years ago (installation kit from Best Buy) and it worked great. It has an auxiliary input, usb port, SD card port. Go to www.roadmasterusa.com/vr3_auto.html to read about the radio, as well as purchasing direct from the company. You can also call the company and talk ... Read More
Im looking at buying A 2005 chevy venture ls and ran a carfax report on it and seen that the first owner was a rental fleet. they had it for the first 23,000 miles and the second owner had it until it reached 48000 miles. the price is 10,000$. does anyone out there have any suggestions one buying a rental
Re: Anyone have any trouble with their 2002 Chevy Venture [davjuhen]
Written by: stan3plman on Dec 5, 2007 4:47:36 PM
We have a 2001 with 67000 miles on it (108000 km) - at 17000 miles, we replaced the transmission -- under warranty. We had the fan motor for the HVAC replaced at 11000, fuel level sensor at 12000 (apparently this was very common at the time if you bought certain gasoline) -- under warranty. The lower intake gaskets and a wheel hub was replaced at 29000 miles - under warranty. A/C ... Read More
I was wondering if someone could forward the instructions for programming the remotes for a 2005 chevy venture. My children lost one of my remotes and since it only has one key hold, on the driver's door, I thought it was a good idea to get a 2nd one. I've ordered one on ebay, obviously before I found this site, but it doesn't come with instructions. I found some for a ... Read More
Re: Side Airbags safe for kids - Odyssey Sienna? [edgecomb]
Written by: jchan2 on Oct 28, 2006 1:28:49 PM
I would definitely go for one with side airbags, if not side-curtain airbags. The Honda Odyssey, beginning with the 2002 model year, had standard side airbags but not the curtains. (one major reason I bought the 2002 versus the 2001) The curtain airbags were standard in all Odysseys starting with the redesigned 2005 models. The Sienna I am not so sure but I'm pretty sure that side curtain airbags were available ... Read More
I have a 2005 Chevy Venture that I purchased new last year. After a few months, I noticed a mildew smell coming from the vents when I put on the AC or outside vent. After 20 minutes or so the smell seems to go away. I've had the AC and ducts cleaned out twice and the in cabin filter changed twice, but the smell comes back. It seems to happen only ... Read More
Hi everyone, I'm Canadian been reading a lot on this site, but first time posting message. Even so there is many posts regarding minivans, some of them few years old and I would really appreciate your feedback. My current car is now too small for our kids, and yep, my wife almost convince me that we need a minivan. I am looking for a 7 passenger minivan with next essential options ... Read More
We have a Chevy Venture that is a 2005. Also have had numerous problems including the drivers side window not working properly (rolls down only when it wants to), the cup holder does not stay in, the cig lighter plugs where you plug in a cell phone charger not working, the front drivers side door panel falling off, the front head light filled with water, the windshield making this awful noise ... Read More
Chevy Venture's mysteriously shattering glass....
Written by: dmckinney1 on Sep 10, 2005 6:06:11 PM
This has happened three times over about three years with two Chevy Venture vans my parents own(ed), the latest time being this past week. Their 2005 Venture was parked along their front curb. It was about 90 degrees and sunny. The vehicle had been driven on a short trip about an hour prior. My daughter was playing basketball on their driveway when her ball went bouncing away toward the street. By ... Read More
Re: Smaller is fine...for us...for now... [macakava]
Written by: jipster on Jul 15, 2005 12:22:48 PM
"It is only when the American designers were hired...." I doubt that. How then would one explain the Pontiac Transport or the Chevy Venture(an almost evil twin of the pre 2005 Ody)?
Re: seat layout and folding into the floor[rytrom]
Written by: hansienna on Feb 8, 2005 6:20:47 PM
The only 2002 minivans that had fold into the floor were the Mazda MPV and the Honda Odyssey and neither had the split 3rd row. I think some 2002 Chevy Venture had a 2-3-2, 2,2,3 or 2-3-3 layout but NOT the nice fold into the floor 3rd row of the MPV or Odyssey which doubled the cargo space behind 3rd row when all seats were in the upright position. The Chrysler ... Read More
Written by: ronsmith38 on Dec 23, 2004 12:51:23 PM
GM Recalling 717,302 Minivans Thu Dec 23, 2004 09:43 AM ET DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will recall 717,302 minivans because passengers could hurt their arms or wrists when opening a power sliding door, U.S. safety regulators said on Thursday. Vehicles affected by the recall are Chevrolet Venture and Pontiac Montana minivans from the 1997-2005 model years, Oldsmobile Silhouette from the 1997-2004 model years, ... Read More
Written by: tony17112acst on Jul 30, 2004 6:56:56 PM
I am going crazy trying to get an answer to the simple question: "What items make the towing package on the 1998 Venture?" 1st Dealer's Answer: Call Chevrolet. Chevrolet's Ans: Call the dealer. 2nd Dealer's Ans: Swaybar/stableizer and engine oil cooler. 3rd Dealer's Ans: Just a hitch and wire harness! (I'm not joking ..an actual dealer told me this even after I proposed oil coolers, transmission oil cooler, air shocks, etc). ... Read More
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