Used 1997 Chevrolet Venture Minivan Consumer Reviews
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daddy d, 07/14/2003
1997 Chevrolet Venture 3dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After owning the car for five months and it being at 70000 miles the engine blew a head gasket. I was told it was caused by the dexcool system not being properly taking care of before I bought.
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jbrewer, 05/16/2002
1997 Chevrolet Venture 3dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have had no problems with this vehicle. Now have over 80K miles and it handles as well now as it did when purchased. For a large car the gas mileage is excellant and the ride is smooth and comfortable.
Waste of money, constant problems,
kb, 01/11/2007
1997 Chevrolet Venture LS 3dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Nice to drive. Very unreliable, intake gasket, transmission, waterpump, door handles, drink holder, windshield washer system, power sliding door, power window switches, oxygen sensors X3, trim falling off doors and floor, headlight lens blew off at like 25 mph, heater quite. This is what I remember happened to mine by 79,000 miles with scheduled maintenances haveing been performed. I will never by another GM product because of owning this vehicle unless they greatly improve product. Bought vehicle with 59,000 miles and sold at 80,000 miles and had owner 4.5 years. I paid $11,725 for vehicle and sold for $500 because of its mechanical shortcomings. Real waste of money.
Love this van!
jackie-pooh, 07/22/2005
1997 Chevrolet Venture LS 3dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the first mini-van and the first Chevrolet of any kind that I've owned, and it is the most reliable used vehicle I've owned. It's very comfortable to drive, flexible to configure (remove seats, etc.) and handles great in snow and any bad weather. The traction control and ABS braking are a super combo. It's also very fun to drive.
Ventured Trany
GWERBI, 11/25/2002
1997 Chevrolet Venture 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Transmission is going, going, gone. GM once made one of the best transmissions going. But now thats a thing of the past.
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