2002 Chevrolet Venture Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 9%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,153miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Chevrolet Venture, 9% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,153 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On the way to taking my son to work, I noticed a loud buzzing sound coming from the rear passenger side of my 2002 chevy Venture van. Upon checking the dashboard for a warning signal, there weren't any warning light's displayed.I just recently had rear brake work done and I'm not sure if that is the problem. Also, I have been noticing a loud pitched whistling sound that starts at about 20 MPH and stops at about 45 MPH. There is a rattling noise that accompanies the whistling sound when the car is in acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #10606095, filed 2014-06, 195,000 miles“Paint peeling on the body's exterior along with surface rust that was denied repair because chevy and the GM dealer informed us after 3 years 36,000 miles the corrosion must be rusted through the body it self resulting in a hole. Warranty expired 08/2008 and now 02/2009 there are signs of rust through corrosion that could possibly bear the consequence of failing a safe pa state vehicle inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10257142, filed 2009-02, 78,306 miles“Owner states that front doors do not unlock from the inside of vehicle. Dealership has been notified. The door could not be unlocked by using the remote or door switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The dealer cleaned the electrical contacts and advised the consumer to return if the problem persist.”
NHTSA complaint #10042310, filed 2004-01, 12,256 miles“The sliding door would not reopen when a object is in the path of closing as designed to do. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Consumer sustained injuries to the lower torso.”
NHTSA complaint #10108951, filed 2005-01, 38,000 miles“The sliding door does not retract as it should. The dealer stated the vehicle functioned as designed. Excessive pressure to reverse door when closing.”
NHTSA complaint #10096694, filed 2004-11, 35,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9 | 21% |
| 2004 | 21 | 17% |
| 2003 | 27 | 15% |
| 2002 | 19 | 9% |
| 2001 | 25 | 11% |
| 2000 | 50 | 14% |
| 1999 | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 | 30 | 7% |
| 1997 | 44 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Venture
42 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsEquipment
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Venture
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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