2000 Chevrolet Venture from North America - Comments

Intake manifold gasket failed at 40000K

Head gasket failed at 65000K

Front brakes replaced twice

Fuel level sender unit replaced under warranty

Wipers stuck in up position

Rear brake hydraulic leak at 50000K

Rear door sliding mechanism replaced

Rear hatch handle broke.

This is the worst car I have ever seen. Everything has broken that could break. But even worse, these problems are common for all owners of this vehicle. The Internet is littered with websites full of complaints about this car.

General Motors has acknowledged the severe problem with intake manifold gaskets (they will pay for the replacement if you ask nicely), yet they have refused to make a recall. It is shameful that in this day and age a car so completely unreliable could be sold to hundreds of thousands of families in the world. It is only a matter of time before one of these vans stalls in the middle of the highway causing a preventable fatality.

OK, I have nothing, but good things to say about these vans. we bought a 98' new and have not had any problems to speak of. I still drive it everyday, averaging about 150miles/day. the van has 170k now, and still runs strong. I did replace the radiator at about 120k, and just replaced some wheel bearings,& tie-rod ends this week. the brakes I've always done myself, simple enough.

We bought a new 2004 venture in oct 03' for my wife,30k on it now, no problems yet.. we feel these vans are a great buy at their price.

If you read the rest of the comments on this board, you will realize that you are part of a very small minority. Most people that own this van hate it and have had nothing, but problems. Check out the postings for the Hyundai Santa Fe if you want to see what a well built car really performs like.

My van is a 2000 and has 155K on it. other than the intake manifold being replaced under warranty, it been a great van.

A Hyundai Santa Fe is a much worse vehicle than any Venture. Hyundai's are extremely low quality vehicles, you get what you pay for.

Wow. Sometimes it's nice to know you're not alone. My 2000 Venture also had the intake manifold problem, the wiper sticking problem, the rear hatch handle problem, the rear door sliding problem. I also had a problem with my tail lights burning out requiring a new tail light assembly. And as I write this, the van is at the garage with transmission problems.

I am definitely not happy with this van - if only I'd leased for 3 years!!!

Well it seems as though these Vans have a lot of differing opinions. My wife and I bought our 2000 Venture used at 86 thousand miles. We do like the van like most do who haven't had problems yet. I do believe we are about to experience the dreaded intake gasket problem. We have Antifreez fluid loss and cooling problems.

How long has Chevrolet been building cars? When do they learn there is a fine line between saving a dollar on the production of thier vehicles, and cost of turning off new customers and alienating long time ones?

We live in a very greed oriented society for sure. I hate to say it because I have always loved Chevrolet and do own a 1970 Chevelle, but we will go back to Honda and Toyota after this for the family transportation.

I don’t know what you guys are talking about any cars van or truck you bye must do your regular check. Change oil don’t drive it like a race car. I had Chevy’s all my life including Chevy venture 2000. Sure ad to change head gasket at 100.000 k. I was warn about this problem. All you have to do is change transmission oil every 50.000 k. Engine oil every 4000 k and air filter. Maintain your vehicle and it will keep you on the road.

My mom has been driving her 1998 chevrolet venture for 8 years. It has about 99,000 miles. Right when our van hit 99,000 miles, the water pump broke, antifreeze started leaking, and the intake manifold gasket is letting coolant into the engine. We have never had any problems ever with this van. We've bought 2 sets of tires, new tie-rods, 2 sets of brakes, new headlight, fixed the automatic sliding door, the sliding door handles. All in 8 years. To fix the gasket, and install a thermostat, and do all the other regular maintenance, is going to cost almost 1200 dollars. Do yall think its worth it to replace all that stuff, or just buy a new car?

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about 6 years ago I bought a Chevrolet venture with 42,000 miles.

I have spent less than $300.00 on repairs so far.

Now it's almost 235,000 miles, going fishing every weekend

to Galveston about 110 miles each way. average speed on freeway 70 to 80mph. with all the abuse,

this is a one great Vehecle. (hoping for 65,000 miles more)

Your mom's 1998 Venture with over 99,000 miles on it is probably paid for so $1200 repair bill to keep it going is better than buying a $22,000 plus new car for her. Think of all the extra cash.

I bought a 2000 Venture in April 2003 with 30K on it I have replaced the intake gasket at 85k, The alternator, water pump. two fuel injectors, cooling fan, tie rods, both front wheel bearing assemblies, power steering pump, relays, both front axles and the list goes on. I have not been happy with this van and will not buy another one.

I forgot to mention the transmission rebuilt at 89k.

Fuel gauge is bad.

As of today, I have 127k on it. I have spent over 4 grand and done most of the work, but not the transmission.