2005 Chevrolet Venture Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Chevrolet Venture recalls

Most common 2005 Chevrolet Venture problems

Problem areas named in the 42 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	9
Latches/Locks/Linkages	8
Fuel System, Gasoline	8
Electrical System	5
Air Bags	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Engine And Engine Cooling	3
Fuel System, Other	3
Steering	3
Seat Belts	2

What owners report

2026-03-06, Fuel System, Gasoline
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 the road, and upon further inspection, white/blue smoke was seen coming from under the vehicle, and the vehicle later caught on fire from the fuel pump/tank. The fire had leaked onto the floor; however, it had extinguished on its own. A police report was not filed; however, Law Enforcement arrived on scene to direct traffic. The local fire department did not arrive on scene. No injuries were sustai

2022-10-26, Steering
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was making a rattling sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the wheel bearing hub assembly, brakes, rotors, struts, and tires. The failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to another certified mechanic who performed a front-end alignment however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a third mechanic who identified that the noise seemed to be coming from the steering wheel; however, the mechanic could not verify the cause of the failu

2017-05-23, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED TO THE LEFT AND THEN BACK TO ITS LANE. THE REAR TIRES ROLLED OFF THE ROAD AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND DEEMED DESTROYED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

2015-08-11, Structure
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 END DAMAGE. BOTH TIMES THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND ON STAR DIDN'T RESPOND. I ASKED TWO DIFFERENT CHEVROLET DEALERS IF THE AIR BAG SENSOR COULD BE TESTED, ANSWER WAS NO.

2015-02-15, Fuel/Propulsion System
WE HAVE BEEN SMELLING GASOLINE FUMES IN AND OUTSIDE OUR VAN. SOMETIMES IT IS VERY POTENT AND OTHER TIMES FAINT. WHEN WE WALK INTO OUR GARAGE, WE CAN SMELL IT ALSO. IT OCCURS OFTEN WHEN MAKING A LEFT-HAND TURN. WHEN WE INSPECT IT, WE CAN'T FIND ANY LEAK. WE SMELL THIS FROM A HALF TANK TO EMPTY. *TR

2005 Chevrolet Venture questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Venture have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Venture: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Venture?

Based on 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (9), Latches/Locks/Linkages (8), Fuel System, Gasoline (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.