Chevrolet Venture years to avoid
The Chevrolet Venture years to avoid are 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1988 is the cleanest year on record.
3,069
Total complaints
21
Recall campaigns
1988–2005
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Venture years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 612 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 518 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 467 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 464 |
Every Venture year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 59 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 146 | 5 | |
| 2003 | 231 | 8 | |
| 2002 | 284 | 6 | |
| 2001 | 284 | 12 | |
| 2000avoid | 464 | 8 | |
| 1999avoid | 467 | 7 | |
| 1998avoid | 518 | 10 | |
| 1997avoid | 612 | 9 | |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Venture years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Venture years to avoid are 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000. The cleanest year on record is 1988.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Venture?
By complaint volume, 1988 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Venture years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Venture have?
Across all model years, the Venture has 21 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,069 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.