2001 Chevrolet Venture Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 222 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Chevrolet Venture, 5% of the 222 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,450 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 3, june, 2011, the right passenger sliding door on our 2001 Chevrolet Venture minivan would not latch on the back latch, resulting in the door only being partially, and dangerously latched by only the front latch. Sometimes it won't latch on the front latch either. This is not a power sliding door; but I've seen several recalls for failed latches on the power sliding doors. We have called, gone to junk yards to no avail, and dealerships say they do not have the parts to repair the latch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10404280, filed 2011-06, 152,300 miles“On two occasions when the automatic sliding door was opening passengers in the seat by the door got their arm caught in the door as they were sitting in the seat and the door was sliding open. Both passengers sustained pulled ligaments from getting their arm caught and jammed in the door as it opened. There is no safety mechanism to stop the door opening should someone get caught in it as it opens. Also, the electronic door opened while we were in a car wash. I had to accelerate and leave before the car wash was done because it was shooting water into the van.”
NHTSA complaint #10049328, filed 2003-12, 26,000 miles“Shift cable broken at transmission. Transmission will not shift to another gear causing vehicle remain in last gear selected. Part is plastic and low quality.”
NHTSA complaint #10356657, filed 2010-09, 68,900 miles“Power sliding door on Chevrolet Venture stops working intermittently, stuck shut on several occasions and now appears to be opening on its own. Rear wheel cylinders have been rebuilt around 20,000 miles. 1st intake manifold gasket replaced around 14,000 miles 2nd around 35,000. Second row passenger seat belt has been replaced 2 or three times due to failing to retract. Second row drivers seat belt has been replaced due to failure to retract.”
NHTSA complaint #10014317, filed 2003-04, 35,000 miles“The power sliding door spontaneously opened on two occasions during a left turn (centrifugal force pulling occupants towards the opening door), an unrestrained passenger would have been ejected. Fortunately no one was hurt, but it was scary. It turns out that one of the door guide wheels broke on the rear part of the door, causing the door to close but not latch properly. The door ajar light was not on and the door appeared closed to casual inspection. Property damage occurred when our video camera rolled out of the car into the street.”
NHTSA complaint #10125202, filed 2005-06, 90,000 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 2001 Chevrolet Venture
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 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