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2003 Chevrolet Venture Fuel system Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
12%of 185 total for the year
Median mileage
90,300miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Chevrolet Venture, 12% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,300 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“About a week after I got my mini van the fuel gauge quit working, the ignition switch started staying on in the start position, and I've got a rattle in the engine that nobody can seem to find. All of my friend's have heard this sound in the engine, but the techs keep telling me it's normal.”

NHTSA complaint #10639215, filed 2014-09, 90,300 miles

“The fuel gauge floats all over the place you never know how much gas is in the van, and I can smell gas fumes real strong while sitting still and some times they are strong enough to smell while driving, was reading the recall list from GM on this 2003 chevy Venture and I don't think my van has been recalled I am going to notify the dealership (mans chrysler ) and see why they never told me about all the recalls before they sold me the van. …”

NHTSA complaint #10605430, filed 2014-06, 141,000 miles

“After refueling, the vehicle began leaking fuel from the tank near the area where the fuel inlet enters the tank. There is a safety recall bulletin, 06230, and the VIN numbers of vehicles affected does include my vehicle. However GM will not cover the cost to repair, claiming my vehicle is not affected. Obviously it is affected or it would not be leaking fuel from the exact same area covered by the recall! There are several complaints on the NHTSA website stating the same experience. Why won't GM cover the repair even when there is a recall? …”

NHTSA complaint #11268257, filed 2019-10, 99,000 miles

“On or around this date my vehicle started to leak fuel from the fuel tank inlet check valve weld.there appears to have been a recall/special coverage # 07203 for this problem dated 8/7/07.I am informed by GM that this expired last year?? I also realize that despite fairly low mileage my vehicle is 11 years old but it is in very good condition and currently registered and has passed safety inspection in ma. My question to you is how can something as dangerous as this have a expiration date??”

NHTSA complaint #10654497, filed 2014-11, 81,600 miles

“My 2003 chevy Venture has a leaking fuel tank. The leak is where the plastic inlet nipple meets the plastic tank. I called GM and was told that my VIN did not qualify for the recall. The tank will have to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10208207, filed 2007-11, 120,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20051024%
20041512%
20032312%
20023817%
20012411%
20003711%
1999165%
1998287%
1997235%

Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Venture

Exterior lighting
30 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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