1997 Chevrolet Venture Extended review from North America
"A Reliable Mini-van"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
High pressure power steering hose went out at 90,000 miles. This cost $500.
Coolant intake valve was leaking at 105,000 miles. This cost $600. At the time I also had them replace the fuel filter, belts, plugs and wires for $300.
The headlight cover (glass part) broke twice, which the dealer said happens a lot. The dealer charged $210 to change this. The second one my brother in law helped to replace it, and the cost was $65.
General comments?
The van still looked very new after 107,000 miles.
The engine provided a lot of power, and did well towing a larger pop-up camper.
It got 22 miles per gallon.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 6 cylinder. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 39000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 107000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 7th May, 2004 |