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SteeringPart report

2002 Chevrolet Venture Steering Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
4%of 220 total for the year
Median mileage
44,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Chevrolet Venture, 4% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,500 miles.

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.

“I took my 2002 Chevrolet Venture in for a wheel alignment, my mechanic called back and said the front tie rods were in imminent danger of failing. He recommended that they be replaced, and they were. Another example of shoddy, we don't care workmanship from GM.”

NHTSA complaint #10268961, filed 2009-05, 44,000 miles

“Crancking extensvly, brakes front and rear, uneven wear and tear, hydroplaning noise, vibrations, steering and unalignments problems, emmision repaired and treated, as the created sulphur odors, and stalling. Uneven driving, ABS light coming on at speed exceeding 60 MPH.”

NHTSA complaint #10105875, filed 2005-01, 12,000 miles

“Consumer heard a rumbling noise when pulling out of parking space. This noise was not heard when vehicle was in normal driving motion. Vehicle had been at the dealer at least 4 times. However, dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10061528, filed 2004-03, 31,620 miles

“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the steering snapped and disengaged. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and was towed to the contact's residence. Based upon the contact's examination, the gear box was fractured. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10881493, filed 2016-06, 145,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated while making a turn the engine fell on the ground, the steering column and sub frame broke. The insurance company towed the vehicle to an auto body shop. The vehicle was in the process repairing the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted. The failure and current mileage was 123,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10404179, filed 2011-06, 123,000 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200537%
200411%
200321%
200284%
200121%
200072%
1999113%
1998369%
19977618%

Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Venture

Engine cooling
42 complaints
Fuel system
38 complaints
Brakes
30 complaints
Air bags
20 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Body and structure
19 complaints
Exterior lighting
18 complaints
Equipment
12 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Venture

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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