2001 Chevrolet Venture Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 11%of 222 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Chevrolet Venture, 11% of the 222 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2001 chevy Venture that had a recall on the fuel tank because it could leak fuel and a cause a fire. On april 19th my wife took the van in to chapman Chevrolet in tempe,az to get the tank replaced because it has been leaking fuel for some time now. We were never notified of this recall. We looked it up online. When she got there she was told that we were over the mileage for the free tank replacement and would have to pay a $1000 to have it replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10326799, filed 2010-04, 160,000 miles“The fuel tank leaks at the fuel tank, leak at the fuel tank filler tube attachment point to the tank. There is a rubber grommet on the tank that the tube attaches to the tank where the leak is. Defiantly a fire hazard. Leaks when tank is more than 1/2 full. This tube is metal and the fuel tank filler tube attaches to with a rubber hose and clamp. The Chevrolet dealer says the VIN was exclude from NHTSA campaign id number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage), although the failures were identical. The dealer stated have to replace the fuel tank which not covered.”
NHTSA complaint #10915570, filed 2016-10, 160,000 miles“- the contact called regarding the 2001 Chevrolet Venture. The seam came loose in the fuel system, which caused a slow fuel leak. The leak occurred when the tank was full. Also, the contact smelled gas fumes. The failure mileage was 46,000. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new fuel system. The dealer refused to replace the fuel system for free. The consumer stated the leak was where the fill neck attached to the fuel tank. Update 03/20/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10183489, filed 2007-02, 46,000 miles“Fuel tank leak from neck or stem. Dealer declared unrepairable. Replaced tank at cost of$834 (after 10% discount granted because of low mileage on vehicle).”
NHTSA complaint #10269866, filed 2009-05, 16,752 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, an odor of fuel was present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank was cracked causing fuel to leak out. The fuel tank was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10947291, filed 2017-01, 117,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V349000Aug 8, 2007On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve…Covers: Chevrolet Venture 2001–2004, Pontiac Aztek 2001–2004, Montana 2001–2004 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service 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 or…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This 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…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This 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…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10 | 24% |
| 2004 | 15 | 12% |
| 2003 | 23 | 12% |
| 2002 | 38 | 17% |
| 2001 | 24 | 11% |
| 2000 | 37 | 11% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 28 | 7% |
| 1997 | 23 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Venture
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBody and structure
25 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 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