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2005 Chevrolet Venture problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2005 Chevrolet Venture is among the quieter years of the Venture on NHTSA's books: 59 complaints (79% below the model's median year), 3 recalls, and no open investigations. Reports tied to this model year include 3 deaths and 14 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across fuel system (12), body & structure (9), and latches & locks (8), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

59

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

2

Investigations

11

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

14

Injuries

3

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other Venture years?

Venture NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted612 complaints1988: 1 complaints1996: 3 complaints1997: 612 complaints1998: 518 complaints1999: 467 complaints2000: 464 complaints2001: 284 complaints2002: 284 complaints2003: 231 complaints2004: 146 complaints2005: 59 complaints
Venture NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Chevrolet Venture problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System1220%
Body & Structure915%
Latches & Locks814%
Brakes58%
Airbags58%
Electrical System58%
Engine35%
Steering35%
Transmission23%
Lighting23%
Seat Belts23%
Other12%
Suspension12%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)12%

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Venture have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E005000SteeringFebruary 17, 2009 · 979 units

Defect

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

Consequence

A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.

07E021000Fuel SystemMarch 12, 2007 · 742 units

Defect

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence

FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

04V597000Latches & LocksDecember 22, 2004 · 717,302 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A PASSENGER USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.

Consequence

IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER-SIDE, THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT USE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER CAN OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR FROM SWITCHES AT THE DRIVER'S POSITION OR BY USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE DRIVER SHOULD TELL PASSENGERS TO USE THE SWITCH LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. THE DRIVER SHOULD USE THE OVERRIDE SWITCH TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE POWER DOOR BY CHILDREN OR BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ITS USE. THE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON MAY 31, 2005. THE SECOND PHASE MAILING BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. PHASE 2 BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. PHASE 3 (FINAL PHASE) BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2005, TO ALL REMAINING CUSTOMERS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while his father was driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power. No warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that his father managed to pull over to the shoulder of…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 15, 2025 · fire

“MY WIFE HIT A OLD STYLE VAN THAT HAD STOPPED FOR A DOG CROSSING A THE ROAD. THE WHOLE FRONT END HAD TO BE REPLACED. HOOD, GRILL, LIGHTS, BOTH FENDER HAD TO BE REPAIRED, ALSO THE STEAL TUBE UNDER THE RADIATOR FRAME HAD TO BE CUT OUT AND REPLACED. ON 11/5/2010 I HIT A DEER GOING 30 MPH, AGAIN FRONT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · January 25, 2010 · crash

“RENTED A CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN FROM AVIS IN FLAGSTAFF, AZ ON 10/30/04. THE FOLLOWING EVENING (AFTER DARK) AS MY WIFE WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR HER HAND BECAME CAUGHT BEHIND THE HANDLE. HER ELBOW WAS PINNED AGAINST THE SEAT BACK AND HER WRIST AND THUMB WERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · October 31, 2004

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STEER PROPERLY AND THE BRAKES FAIL IN COLD WEATHER. THE FAILURES CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO AN ELECTRICAL POST. THE POLICE ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · January 6, 2008 · crash

“DT: THE CONTACT STATED HE LEFT THE ROAD VEHICLE STRUCK A TREE AND WENT INTO AN EMBANKMENT. STRIKING THE TREE KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM GOING OVER THE EMBANKMENT. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE SWERVING TO AVOID HITTING A DOG. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · November 11, 2005 · crash

2005 Chevrolet Venture — common questions

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Venture reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 59 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Venture year, with 3 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2005 Venture problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (12 complaints), body & structure (9 complaints), latches & locks (8 complaints).

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Venture have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2005 Chevrolet Venture. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Venture under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chevrolet Venture years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Venture years to avoid are 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000. The cleanest record among Venture years belongs to 1988.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.