Used 1999 Chevrolet Venture Consumer Reviews
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Decade Van
Daisy, 03/12/2010
1999 Chevrolet Venture LS 4dr Ext Minivan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought used (9 mo. old) w/14k miles. Initial problem: A/C had funny smell when used 1st time each spring. Very roomy. Love the features incl. elec. pkg; seating for 8; 2 built-in child seats. Had it now exactly 10 years. Issues with automatic door lock - was a recall issue. Pretty reliable given we've put 100,000 mi on it. Good family vehicle. 10 day Family trip (1200 mi ea way) last summer with no problems. over the years we have done only handful of repairs (water pump, manifold gasket,belt tension gear) Left rear tail light bulb out every 3 mths; driver's airbag light intermittently on; Our other car is a CAMRY -- which we LOVE
Low Mileage Transmission Failure
Janet, 08/12/2002
1999 Chevrolet Venture LS 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased my 99 Chevy Venture after much research on the internet and after test driving many different manufacturers minivans. I have been very happy with this vehicle until my transmission abruptly broke. The vehicle only had 40,000 miles and I was advised that this was one of the top of the line transmissions built to last at least 100,000. The only findings were "mechanical breakdown". The repair shop advised that this was probably due to faulty workmanship when the car was put together.
Chevy Venture - great 2nd car!
jeeplover, 12/28/2002
1999 Chevrolet Venture LS 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Extended cab gives owner the ability to drive and have lots of space. Good and reliable. Good inner space and has few maintenance problems. Mine has 86K miles and has been no trouble. Front wheel drive requires a slower than normal start - no kicking this into 0- 60 in 6 seconds!! People confuse that issue for trans problems.
Manifold Gasket Failure
mariposaken, 05/08/2002
1999 Chevrolet Venture LT 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Until now, I've been pretty happy with my 1999 Chevrolet Venture LT. But on May 6, 02, I found out that the manifold gasket has failed & replacement gaskets are on a nation wide back order. Service at Anderson Chev. in Los Gatos, CA have no idea when the repair will be made. I have a rental car for the duration. I was told the manifold is made of aluminum & the engine block is made of cast iron. The two metals expand and contract at different rates stressing the manifold gasket. Long term prognosis: frequent manifold gasket replacement.
Underrated Minivan
TheKidd, 06/02/2002
1999 Chevrolet Venture LS 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have been shopping for a minivan for the last 6 months. I've done tons of research, test drove many vans.When I drove the Venture I was sold. Chevrolet has done a poor job of marketing this vehicle, I think it is a more sturdy and solid vehicle than the Dodge and Chryslers I drove.
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