2003 Chevrolet Venture Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,228miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Chevrolet Venture, 6% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,228 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The power slidinig door on my 2003 Chevrolet Venture is staying shut and is coming open while driving down the road. The dealership says nothing is wrong with it!”
NHTSA complaint #10116568, filed 2005-04, 12,000 miles“Dt: received a recall for 2003 Chevrolet Venture. Husband took vehicle to dealer to have the right hand sliding door handle replaced. When husband brought vehicle home consumer got inside and closed door with power button and then manually tried to open this new latch handle and it would not open. Consumer felt that the electrical power has been switched out from this unit, the only way one can now open door was through power-not manually. Feels this was more of safety hazard now. If the electrical system failed or in the event of a crash it could not opened manually. …”
NHTSA complaint #10125795, filed 2005-08, 21,455 miles“My 2 year old son was climbing in the right side of the car when the automatic door starting closing. The door did not stop when it hit him closing him in the door. It took my entire weight to push the door back off of him. Dealerships system there is no problem with the door, that the 2003 ventures do not have a sensor in the door like the new models.”
NHTSA complaint #10132105, filed 2005-08“Electrical problems when turn blinker on it locks and unlocks doors. When vehicle is off the buzzer stays on continuously, been told that it could possibly catch fire.. Possible ground wire.. Need to know what I can do .. This shouldn't be doing this .. Just purchased this vehicle a year ago.. Paid cash no extended warranty .. Should this be happening .. I'm taking it to york ford in houlton maine to have a diagnostic test done on it .. This vehicle is only 5 years old .. Why would it have any electrical problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10224709, filed 2008-04“Passenger side sliding door does not stay shut properly. Dealer has worked on it many times resulting in re-painting door. Last time dealer had the car they were going to call chevy technical to have someone come look at it. I received a phone call two hours later saying that the vehicle was fixed and to come get it. All they did was put a piece of rubber on the door to keep it from hitting. When I asked why they did not call chevy technical as promised they said they didn't have to. …”
NHTSA complaint #10165111, filed 2006-08Related recalls
- 04V597000Dec 22, 2004On 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…Covers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–2005, Pontiac Montana 1997–2005, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2004 +1 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 19% |
| 2004 | 12 | 10% |
| 2003 | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 20 | 6% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Venture
30 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
12 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