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Liked It!
JGERM30, 03/01/2002
1998 Chevrolet Venture LS 3dr Ext Minivan
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We liked it enough that we traded it in for a 2002 model.
Solid Family Fun
TKDdad, 06/24/2002
1998 Chevrolet Venture 3dr Ext Minivan
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After four years and over 50,000 miles with four kids in the family, it is still going strong. We have had no significant problems after the dealership took care of a few nuisance noises. Now the problem is keeping my wife from buying a new one with the video screen for the kids.
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tjben, 02/20/2003
1998 Chevrolet Venture 3dr Ext Minivan
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On Consumer Reports, reliability for the Venture was listed as sub-par, but better than the most other American models. Since the legendary reliability of the Sienna and Odyssey comes with a hefty price tag, we opted for the Venture. Because of cross-country trips, we've put 5-6000 miles on this van since we bought it 4 months ago, and it runs and drives great. Our only concern was a check engine light for the tranny, which problem we cured with a few ATF changes to clean the fluid out.
Very Disappointed
Poor sucker, 02/22/2003
1998 Chevrolet Venture LS 3dr Ext Minivan
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We bought our van 2 years old with 38,000 miles and have had unbelievable problems. Headlight lens "fell off" driving on highway, cost to replace was $500. Also, nearly everything inside the vehicle is plastic and is falling apart, door latch on sliding door snapped off ($80 repair), rear taillight lens broke off, have replaced water pump, currently in shop for $2,000 engine repairs on blown head gasket. Will never own another GM product.
A Die Had Van!!
judgeman6691, 03/07/2009
1998 Chevrolet Venture 3dr Ext Minivan
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I love my venture! After 11 years and 125,000 miles she is still going strong. The only thing I ever had to replace is the water pump which I did February 2009 and my right window motor. This truly is a good vehicle. It offers a quiet, smooth and comfortable ride, perfect for family outings. The ext wheel base version is larger than most vans and even today fits my mother, my grandbaby, my 17 year old, my 21 year old and my 23 year old all comfortably on our many trips across the vast state of Texas. I love my venture! Chevrolet is truly "like a rock"
Venture Sold!
Venture sold!, 08/15/2003
1998 Chevrolet Venture 3dr Ext Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this van in 2000 at 24,000 miles, currently has almost 90,000 and still no rust. No major repairs except at 83,000 the intake gasket seal leaked (about $700). We live in snowy midwest and traction is better than other FWD's we've owned. Mileage is about 16/23. The flexible seating continues to be the best part of owning this van. Driver's seat is not comfortable on long trips if you need low back support. A recurring annoyance: having to grab cups over 16 oz. when cornering. Overall, I am sad to be saying good-bye to my old friend but I'll be test-driving the 2003-04 models before the weekend is over.
Just OK
TXEng, 06/12/2008
1998 Chevrolet Venture 3dr Ext Minivan
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Bought the Venture new, fortunately with extended warranty, which paid for itself. Under warranty the AC compressor failed (defective from factory). I had the same intake gasket problem others have mentioned. The dash climate control failed and had to be replaced. There are indeed too many plastic parts and not solidly attached. Passenger side electric window is not working now. But have about 120,000 miles on it, and it is comfortable and roomy and otherwise served our family well.
Chevy Venture
TimiCJ, 08/04/2003
1998 Chevrolet Venture LS 3dr Ext Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Up until it was 5 years old, this car has been very reliable. Now, we're having problems with the front end.
I Love my MV!!!
MURO, 12/28/2002
1998 Chevrolet Venture LS 3dr Ext Minivan
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The Venture rules!! I love this MV. I have test driven every van out there, and nothing handles or drives like the Venture. This van is tops for comfort, room, style, and power. As for reliability, my 1998 Venture has just hit the 79k mile mark, and the only repair has been a the replacement of the water pump. The only thing more reliable in life is my loving wife . . . get this van!!!!!
Sweet Van
drivetilldie, 11/20/2008
1998 Chevrolet Venture 3dr Ext Minivan
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Not the coolest car for a guy in his early 20's but, I would buy another one. First off, the extended version is huge, able to fit a piece of plywood flat with the seats out. Second, I have put no money into this thing except a new tranny at 170K. I drive around with all the rear seats out and it get 20/26 almost as good as my Saturn. I've got 200K on her now and looking forward to rolling over 300. Because of this vehicle, I would buy another Chevy despite many problems friends have had.