2000 Chevrolet Venture Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 6%of 350 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,800miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Chevrolet Venture, 6% of the 350 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,800 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“It started the second week of june are 2000 chevy Venture van power sliding door stop working and was in the lock position and could not be unlock either by power or manually.I took it to the dealership and had to pay over 600.00 to get that repaired. My problem is what if this happens again and I get into a wreck there would be no way I could get my kids out of car. So if you can help me with this I would apperiated it. I think that should have been something they could have pay for. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10080500, filed 2004-07, 52,800 miles“Automatic sliding door closed on my daughter's hand. It did not stop closing, and I had to forcefully open it to free her hand. Her hand was smashed between door edge and door frame.”
NHTSA complaint #10093270, filed 2004-09, 39,000 miles“I have had my 2000 Venture in for power sliding door repairs three times. The first two times the dealer attempted to fix the problem according to the safety recall bulletin. The problem still persisted, and was fixed when the dealer installed a new power sliding door motor and clutch assembly. This stopped the door from intermittent binding, and now the power sliding door opens and closes correctly. The dealer replaced the motor, clutch assembly, actuator and retainer. Dan kruse pontiac (the dealer) was very nice, and I wasn't charged for this service. To whom this bill went to I don't know. …”
NHTSA complaint #10008770, filed 2002-04, 46,656 miles“Dt: Chevrolet, Venture 2000 mini van, the passenger side sliding door shuts even when children or anyone is in the way. People have been caught in the door because of this defect, and a child had to go to the emergency room after getting finger caught in the door.”
NHTSA complaint #10124969, filed 2005-06, 8,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V597000Dec 22, 2004On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using…Covers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–2005, Pontiac Montana 1997–2005, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2004 +1 more
- 01V264000Aug 21, 2001Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding…Covers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–2001, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2001, Pontiac Montana 1998–2001 +1 more
- 01V067000Mar 8, 2001Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding…Covers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–2001, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2001, Pontiac Montana 1998–2001 +1 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 19% |
| 2004 | 12 | 10% |
| 2003 | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 20 | 6% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Venture
82 complaintsBody and structure
50 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsOther or unknown
22 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology