2002 Chevrolet Venture Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Chevrolet Venture, 5% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 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.
“Air conditioner condenser failed, GM new of the problem in december, 2002, but kept their mouth shut until the warranty expired. The gas gauge does not work, it flips from full to empty, I have to keep a mileage notebook in order to know when to fill up. My warning light on the dash continues to flash rear hatch ajar, side door ajar, low brake fluid. There is nothing wrong with any of the items. The front brakes went bad at 32,000, requiring new pads and rotors. The window button on the driver side will put the passenger window down, but not up. The rear window washer does not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10268960, filed 2009-05, 32,000 miles“I had a traumatic experience with our 2002 Chevrolet Venture mini-van. When the van is turned off and the keys are out, the power windows and radio are still functional for several minutes or until the door is opened. My 3 year old son and I were sitting in the van today with the windows rolled down waiting for preschool to start. My son was in the front passenger seat with his head out the window when he accidentally hit the power window switch. The window started to raise up and close with his head still in the window. …”
NHTSA complaint #10043417, filed 2003-10, 47,420 miles“Front brakes failed prematurely--rotors were destroyed at 34,000 miles. Air conditioner condenser failed, GM knew of problem in dec. Of 2002 but kept quiet until warranty ran out. Needed to replace condenser and dryer with new parts, GM would not help. Fuel gauge doesn't work, have to keep paper ecord of fuel consumption. Rear window washer has failed, does not spray.”
NHTSA complaint #10239574, filed 2008-08, 43,000 miles“Under normal driving conditions, the air compressor was determined to have cracked. This causes the release of the freon and over a $1,000 in repairs. It appears that other GM vehicles are having the same problem with their compressor's as well. The vehicle involved is a 2002 Chevrolet Venture.”
NHTSA complaint #10098215, filed 2004-11, 49,500 miles“The windshield wipers deposited all the snow and water from the upper portion of the windshield down into the bottom area which created a major ice build up and caused the defroster not to heat the bottom portion of the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10015290, filed 2003-04Related service bulletins
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Venture
42 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsEquipment
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSeat belts
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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