2000 Chevrolet Venture Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 82about this part
- Share
- 23%of 350 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 82 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Chevrolet Venture, 23% of the 350 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have gotten the same problem fixed on my chevy Venture van (2000) this will be the third time...the intake gasket keeps blowing out...I would hope if any other GM vehicle with this same problem would come forward so there can be a recall on this, so we can get it fixed...trust me it is not a cheap fix at all. This has been fixed within the last 4 years...3 times...the car starts leaking antifreeze, and over heating the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10226046, filed 2008-04, 85,000 miles“We have spent 3 years flushing radiator with dexcool--still having overheating which causes problems with our transmission--every time seeing sludge in overflow tank within a month after fresh flush--this month we have replaced water pump, and replacing radiator, oil cooler, and going back to regular green antifreeze after hearing of similar problems and worse in Chevrolet models using dexcool!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10155122, filed 2006-04, 60,000 miles“We purchased this van from a local dealer about 5 months ago. It had just 40,000 miles on it. Since then we have had the oil changed twice and in between oil changes we have had to add over 6 quarts of oil. At 600 miles we had put in 2 quarts of oil. There is no sign of leaking and no sign of smoke from the exhaust. We purchased an extended warranty and will be taking it to the dealer, hopefully, next week.”
NHTSA complaint #10068995, filed 2004-01, 40,000 miles“The manifold gasket has been leaking intermittently since the vehicle was new. We have returned it to the dealer for service and we were told that no problem existed. I have a friend who has had the same problem with his 2000 montano and ending up replacing the manifold gasket at great expense. My Venture has 55,000 miles on it and this is far to soon in it's life for major repairs like this.”
NHTSA complaint #10045076, filed 2003-10, 25,000 miles“We own a 2000 chevy Venture that we bought used about 4 years ago. When we bought it, the button for the doors to open automatically didn't work as well as the gas gauge. Since, we have replaced the heads, the water pump, rack and pinion, wheel hub, tie rod end, as well as replacing the head lights every couple months and now having problems with the brake lights.when we had the heads replaced, they flushed the radiator and we are still having problems with the low coolant light coming on and the fluid looking cloudy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10365536, filed 2010-11, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10228888Dec 14, 2022This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10227056Nov 9, 2022This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10222796Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 7% |
| 2004 | 9 | 7% |
| 2003 | 23 | 12% |
| 2002 | 42 | 19% |
| 2001 | 44 | 20% |
| 2000 | 82 | 23% |
| 1999 | 114 | 33% |
| 1998 | 111 | 27% |
| 1997 | 85 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Venture
50 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
20 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsTires
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Venture
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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