Used 2003 Chevrolet Venture Consumer Reviews
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Great Purchase as a used car
djustice, 10/01/2008
2003 Chevrolet Venture LT Entertainer Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th mini-van. Three Plymouth Voyagers were huge headaches. Purchased this vehicle used, new vans are out until the last of three daughters are out of college. The van is very comfortable with 8 passenger seating. The second row middle seat can be folded down to reveal cupholders and doubles as an armrest. Storage is great. Handles well and is very nice to drive. Our grandchildren love the DVD player. Great on vacations. About 24 MPG highway, loaded with people and luggage. At about 65,000 miles it required a transmission overhaul but was covered by my extended warranty. Have had some problems with drivers side power window. Overall we love this vehicle. Great buy as a used car.
MONEY PIT
moneypit10, 01/14/2014
2003 Chevrolet Venture Value Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Since I bought this van at 22,000 miles it's needed a $1200 engine seal, new windshield wiper motor, new headlights because they leak water into them. Now it's at 50,000 miles and it needs a tune up. I wonder what else will go wrong with it. It just keeps costing me money. This has not been a good vehicle to own. The only good thing about this van is that it's 11 years old with only 50,000 miles on it and the interior and exterior look like new. Too bad what's under the hood can't be more reliable. I give this 10 thumbs down and 20 raspberries. I will never buy another chevy.
Functional, But Boring
Papi, 10/12/2010
2003 Chevrolet Venture LT Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
We bought this van with low miles and the dealership was willing to do anything to get us into this van. We had zero problems except for the seat trim falling off, headlights full of water, and a loose windshield seal, until about 70K miles. Then the wheel bearings went, the transmission started shifting erratically, and the headlights were completely opaque. Sometimes the radio won't shut off, and the electric door is wonky. Windshield washer tank leaks. Have replaced 12 bulbs in 4 months and the light sockets were melted! Brake lights come and go. Acceleration is measured with a calendar.
For The love of God this is Bad!!!!!!!
Joe Smith , 09/08/2009
2003 Chevrolet Venture LS Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We purchased this van and have had nothing but problems. At 60k miles the headgaskets blew that was 3 grand then the front end had all types of problems. Next at 97k miles the radiator went, another 700 bucks down the drain and on top of that the transmission is starting to slip. My suggestion is don't buy a gm! My 1994 Jeep grand Cherokee has never had to have any Major repairs so from now on if I buy American I'm buying Chrysler
Greatness
D.AustinNwokolo, 12/07/2018
2003 Chevrolet Venture Warner Bros. Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My cars name is Matilda I bought her six years ago used. At that time she had 145,000 miles she currently has 230,945 miles. Even though she’s a bit rusty underneath she always starts. unless of course I believe left some lights on. Oops I put maybe $1000.00 in her. I have been with her everywhere New York South Carolina Georgia Texas. She has not one let me down. Right now though I’m starting to have electrical problems the control panels on the roof I pushed it too hard broke one of the knobs and now my doors don’t open without me manually doing it and I can’t find that part. Maybe I need to go to the junkyard. But we love Matilda been thinking about getting a newer car but I’ll guess I’ll drive this until I can no longer drive it love you Matilda
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md2011, 09/20/2011
2003 Chevrolet Venture LS Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought this car used in Dec 05'. Had 30K on it. it has been a very dependable vehicle for the past 6 years. Impressed with the mpg even when the van is loaded and have the ext version (gotten 28mpg traveling from NYC to North Carolina). Maintenance has been: oil changes every 4 months, cabin air filter, air intake filter replaced at 45K, transmission fluid and filter changed at 45K. Things that have broke are, glovebox handle, headlights are fogged, rear seatbelt stuck. The only issues I have with the vehicle are, poor headlight illumination, mushy brakes (no matter what we've done to improve them), and taillight keeps burning out. Overall a great vehicle!!
Good for about 55K
gotribe2, 04/23/2011
2003 Chevrolet Venture LS Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought in 2003 from dirtbag Bob Serpentini's now defunct Aurora dealership. The rust on the passenger side rear wheelwell is epic. The windshield wiper motor and wiper transmission have a mind of their own since 45K, 2 replacements at $300 a piece. Now the windshield has a leak somewhere too. Once this thing was out of warranty it started crapping out. NO GM HERE EVER AGAIN.
Excellence performance for 110000 miles
AlwaysChevy, 08/14/2009
2003 Chevrolet Venture LS Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought the car brand new. Liked the 8 seats. Computer shows average gas mileage as 25 mph. Reliable performance for all these years. I strongly recommend a Chevrolet minivan if you want a good vehicle for carrying 8 people for long distances.
THIS VAN SUCKS
CHILLER, 04/08/2003
2003 Chevrolet Venture Warner Bros. Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
THIS VENTURE SUCK ITS THE FULLY EQUIPED VAN AND EVERYTHING IS NOT WORKING. THE POWER DOOR LOCKS OPEN AND CLOSE, THE WINDOWS GET STUCK THE REAR PARKING AID DOES NOT WORK THE DVD SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK THE POWER SLIDING DOORS DOESNT WORK ITS HAS ONLY HALF LEATHER HAVE CLOTH SEATS CHEAP LOOKING DASHBOARD AND UGLY 16' WHEELS YOU GET RIPED OF BECAUSE MINE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 13 TIMES AND IT IS GOING BACK CAUSE ITS DOESNT EVEN TURN ON. WHATS THE USE OF HAVING A FULLY EQUIPED CAR IF NOTHING WORKS!!!
DON'T BUY CHEVROLET
JETAMIS, 07/25/2003
2003 Chevrolet Venture Cargo Van Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
tHE POOREST FIT AND FISISH I HAVE EVER SEEN ON AN AUTOMOBILE. POOR BRAKES...HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 12000 MILES, POOR ENGINE IDLE...YOU NAME IT THIS CAR HAS A PROBLEM WITH IT. THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT/WILL NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM WITH ENGINE IDLE.
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