2002 Chevrolet Venture Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2002 Chevrolet Venture. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 07V349000Aug 8, 200720,594 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
  Covers: Chevrolet Venture 2001–2004, Pontiac Aztek 2001–2004, Montana 2001–2004 +1 more

  Reported issue: On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).

  Possible consequence: A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. The vehicle population includes…

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• 04V597000Dec 22, 2004717,302 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
  Covers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–2005, Pontiac Montana 1997–2005, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2004 +1 more

  Reported issue: On 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 the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.

  Possible consequence: If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, gm advises owners to not use the interior door…

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• 02V222000Aug 9, 2002133,221 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Chevrolet Venture 2002–2003, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2003, GMC Envoy 2002–2003 +10 more

  Reported issue: Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

  Possible consequence: Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at…

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NHTSA investigations

• PE04064Power-sliding doorClosed · Sep 17, 2004

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