Faults:

Motor was replaced by 2nd owner around 50,000 miles in '03.

Both rear cylinders were replaced after 2 weeks of us owning in Mar '04, a front one was replaced in May '06.

Replaced front brakes in May '06.

Replacement engine is shot - needs rebuilt.

Torque converter starting going out in Mar '06 - no drive, must run in 3rd gear or no go - needs replacing.

Transmission is now slipping, needs replacing - Sept. '06.

Catalytic converter went out in May '06.

Overheating, replaced thermstat in july '06.

Muffler is going out now.

Drivers side power window falls going up.

PS power mirror won't move since bought.

Driver side sliding door won't close fully due to adjustment needed - keep locked (8/06).

Struts and shocks are shot - too much hauling mowers (8/06).

General Comments:

Even with the van now falling apart, she can't be faulted or beat.

Very strong vehicle.

For last 2 yrs had hauled family and equipment.

Handles curves with no slipping or squealing.

Heater will crank.

Excellent a/c.

Seats 7 comfortably even if you're 6'4".

I can do 0-60 in 8 sec. in 1/8 mile - no lie had her timed.

Great cargo room once seats are removed.

You can fit a 20HP riding mower, 46" cut (deck on) in rear with back 4 seats removed.

It might the replacement engine is very strong, but the torque converter and transmission seem underpowered.

We have a 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 1500 4X4 and this Venture out maneuvers it in the curves at same speeds.

Interior has no signs of wear and she's used like a work truck hauling things.

The torque converter and transmission are getting replaced, but the engine will get rebuilt.

She stops on a dime.

Has no body roll.

The Venture is like having a sport car and a P/U combined.

At present, everything is original except the front brakes, engine, and 3/4 brake cylinders.

Suspension was excellent until this summer, but do you expect after hauling 700/800 lb mowers every wk over the last 18 months.

Faults:

Interior lights are not working (bulbs are fine). Interior lights don't come on when the doors are open. Also when I try to turn them on from the instrument panel the door ajar light comes on this also happens when I open by glove compartment.

My gas gauge moves sporadically from full to empty regardless of how much fuel is in tank.

Faults:

Intake manifold gasket failed at 35,600 miles. Thank goodness it was still under warranty.

Battery failure at 35,000 and 85,000. Can't fault GM for failure, but battery is a nightmare to replace yourself.

Clogged fuel injectors at 50,000.

Broken rear gate strap at 88,000.

General Comments:

The Venture is a lot like the refrigerator in my kitchen. It works, I'm glad I've got one, but it will never have a song written about it. No personality at all.

It's been an OK vehicle and has been pretty reliable so far. No tranny problems at 90,000 miles (fingers crossed).

The cup-holder in front is just plane silly and was stepped on and broken by one of the kids. Interior quality is not what it should be.

Transmission when in overdrive feels disconnected from the engine until it downshifts.