2001 Chevrolet Venture Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 20%of 222 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Chevrolet Venture, 20% of the 222 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Our vehicle is a 2001. Has 62,000 miles. The condenser went on the vehicle. We were told that alot of the condenser are going in the 2001 Chevrolet Venture. Have you done any investigating or recalls, or reimbursement ? Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10239286, filed 2008-08, 63,000 miles“Heater suddenly stopped functioning on very cold day was initial indication there was a problem. After having extensive diagnostics done and many repairs later temperature gauge still goes into red and no heat coming into cabin when heater turns on. This seems to be a widespread problem as I have done much research, and people seem to be stuck with high repair bills just like me because they made the unfortunate decision to purchase a vehicle that came off the assemble with a flawed design in the cooling system/ head gaskets.”
NHTSA complaint #10438960, filed 2011-12, 110,000 miles“3.4 v6 gasket for intake manifold failure,coolant leaking at 25,000 miles.took to dealer and fixed it but had to have engine flushed for 300.00,they didnt charge me to fix gasket.dealer knows this is a problem with this engine,his hands are tied.I will get rid of this van[Venture 2001].please check all other cars vans with this engine,alero,impala,montecarlo,Venture ect.... They all have this same problem!!! Gm wake up!!! Stop selling us junk!!”
NHTSA complaint #10098281, filed 2004-11, 25,987 miles“I have been trying to get my A/C condenser fixed with GM. I have gone through many different representatives and all they say is that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle that are no recalls or nothing, but would like to give me a $2000 GM certificate to the next purchase of a GM vehicle. I have been researching my 2001 Chevrolet Venture van and have found that there are many others with the same problem as mine. The condenser is cracked on the right side. A faulty part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073001, filed 2004-05, 50,000 miles“Our 2001 Chevrolet Venture's intake manifold gasket has failed, allowing coolant into the engine oil. We started having trouble with it in january 2007. The check engine light came on and we took it in to our mechanic. He checked the cooling system and found the thermostat was not working properly. It was replaced. In june 2008, we noticed a loss of coolant. We took it in to our mechanic again. He did a coolant system check and found nothing wrong, replaced possible leaking hose. Once again we were losing coolant. We took into our mechanic again (third times a charm). …”
NHTSA complaint #10286848, filed 2009-10, 111,571 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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 2001 Chevrolet Venture
30 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsEquipment
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Venture
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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