CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Chevrolet Venture has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA, including 19 crashes, 4 fires, 34 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (32 reports).
2003 Chevrolet Venture recalls
Most common 2003 Chevrolet Venture problems
Problem areas named in the 185 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 32 |
| Structure | 27 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 23 |
| Power Train | 17 |
| Air Bags | 17 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
What owners report
Driving on a driveway (estimated speed 5-10 mph) when I noted that the driver side door didn't seem completely closed. I tugged on the door handle to shut it and instantaneously felt the driver-side side airbag deploy, scraping my left forearm, left ear, and rupturing the left eardrum. There had been no collision or accident involving the car or any other structure. The vehicle has not been in a prior accident, and has not had additional electric work performed to any of its systems since manufacturing. The vehicle is available for inspection, it has not been inspected yet by a manufacturer or dealer, and the airbag affected my safety by causing physical harm due to faulty deployment.
I was adding fuel to my car and noticed a strong fuel smell. I only traveled a few miles but my fuel gauge dropped from 3/4 to 1/4 full in only a few miles. When I got home I told my husband. He checked the vehicle and found that fuel was leaking from the inlet on the fuel tank. My husband searched the issue an found a recall for some 2003 and 2004 Chevrolet and other GM products listed as NHTSA Campaign # 07V349000 and NHTSA Action # EA07006. It does list the same vehicle I have a 2003 Chevy Venture van. The recall covers just certain months of production. From our research it seems that a broader recall in needed
LEFT TURN SIGNAL WIRING SHORTED OUT & AS RESULT ALL LIGHTS ON LEFT FRONT DO NOT WORK NOW. PIGTAILS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS APPLICATION!!!
THE BUTTONS FOR MY CONTROL DASH WHERE RADIO AND HEAT ADJUSTMENT ARE, THE PANEL,. GETS BLAZING HOT TO THE TOUCH. EVERYTIME WE DRIVE IT. IT'S OVERHEATING SO MUCH I AM CONCERNED IT WASN'T FIXED BY A RECALL PREVIOUSLY CLAIMED. THE BUTTONS DECALS HAVE MELTED OFF ON SOME BUTTONS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS ON. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VAN PRIVATELY IN ILLINOIS.
AFTER REFUELING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING FUEL FROM THE TANK NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL INLET ENTERS THE TANK. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL BULLETIN, 06230, AND THE VIN NUMBERS OF VEHICLES AFFECTED DOES INCLUDE MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER GM WILL NOT COVER THE COST TO REPAIR, CLAIMING MY VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED. OBVIOUSLY IT IS AFFECTED OR IT WOULD NOT BE LEAKING FUEL FROM THE EXACT SAME AREA COVERED BY THE RECALL! THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE STATING THE SAME EXPERIENCE. WHY WON'T GM COVER THE REPAIR EVEN WHEN THERE IS A RECALL? TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, GM NO LONGER MAKES THE REPLACEMENT TANK AND I CAN NOT FIND AN AFTERMARKET TANK EITHER.
2003 Chevrolet Venture questions
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Venture have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Venture: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual; Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Venture?
Based on 185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (32), Structure (27), Engine And Engine Cooling (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Chevrolet Venture has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.