2003 Chevy Venture Review
2003 Chevy Venture Review
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Pros
- Carlike ride and handling, power sliding doors, eight-passenger seating option, available DVD entertainment system.
Cons
- Flimsy modular seats, poor interior fit and finish, coarse engine character, mixed crash test results.
What’s new
The Venture remains relatively unchanged for 2003. Base vans now have additional color options but many previously standard features are now optional to keep prices down.
Edmunds says
Despite its age, the Venture benefits from continual improvement. Not terribly refined, but loaded with value, the Chevy Venture is a solid minivan.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chevrolet Venture Value Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$208/mo for Venture Value
Venture Value
vs
$178/mo
Avg. Compact Minivan
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2003 Chevrolet Venture.
5 star(44%)
4 star(30%)
3 star(13%)
2 star(9%)
1 star(4%)
97 reviews
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3.5 out of 5 stars
Tail lights and headlights
sherrington, 12/15/2013
2003 Chevrolet Venture LS AWD 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
I see numerous complaints about tail lights and headlights for the Venture here.
I've had and cured both issues.
The brake lights burn out becuase of water collecting in the tail light assembly.
The seals are unable to keep it out at highways speeds.
Drill a 1/4 inch hole in the bottom of the tail light assembly to drain water out.
Be sure and drill through the bottom bulb chamber as … well.
Headlights come filled with nitrogen.
Don't as why.
If the nitrogen leaks out they will fog up.
You can change the bulbs without draining the nitrogen, but a new head light assmebly is available online for about the cost of a new bulb.
That said, my Venture is reliable, comfortable and roomy.
4 out of 5 stars
Reliable Van, Some Mechanical Probelms
akk050708, 02/05/2014
2003 Chevrolet Venture LS Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
I bought my van in 2010 with 100,000 miles on it already. Here it is Feb.2014 and I have put almost 71,000 miles on it. When I bought it, it had a transmission slipping problem. I drive it daily with this problem & as long as you don't gun it at a dead stop,
& give it time to shift from reverse to drive it doesn't slip. But does have tranny issues. I have also had my ABS go out at about … 140,000 miles. I still can drive it daily & has never failed me even with those issues. I have had some break repairs done, but other than that it's been regular routine maintenance. I would buy this van again if they had newer models. It's been extremely reliable, never stranded me & my family.
3.88 out of 5 stars
not bad
thisguy3, 09/05/2012
2003 Chevrolet Venture LS Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Recived this car with 95000 miles from family member, and have a mostly possitive experience. The V6 has plenty of low end torque, so much that we used to use it as a pickup for lumber and things, steering has very good feel for a minivan, although is a bit heavy at low speeds, and is fairly comfortable.
3.63 out of 5 stars
Decent Car
ZeusCharles, 02/18/2010
2003 Chevrolet Venture LT Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Bought this car new. Now has 112,000 miles on it. Only major repair was the manifold gasket, but GM covered this. Outside of normal maintenance, no other issues. Steady performer and still idles as smooth as when bought. I expect to run this to 200,000 miles.
2003 Venture Highlights
Value
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $21,365 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $208/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 19.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalPoor
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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