2003 Chevrolet Venture Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,332miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Chevrolet Venture, 4% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,332 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.
“Had a suspension rattle and dealer inspected it on 6/28/05 and found two bad trailing arm bushings and a bad shock absorber (dealer replaced the parts). On 8/24/05 I had a banging noise again in the rear and the dealer found the other shock absorber no good (dealer replaced). On 9/8/05 I started having a bad rattle that sound like metal on metal in the rear. The dealer changed the rear hatch shock absorbers but that was not the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136600, filed 2005-09, 30,811 miles“Consumer complained of rear end problem. Consumer maintained that manufacturer never sealed the back end of the vehicle. As a result, water leaked into the vehicle. The manufacturer refused to repair the defect. However, the manufacturer was willing to dry out the vehicle. Also, a moldy mildew smell lingered within the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10067121, filed 2004-05, 33,484 miles“While driving at 55 MPH the steering became too relaxed. The consumer was compensating with steering, trying to keep the vehicle from drifting to the left. The independent mechanic examined the vehicle and replaced the left hub assembly. Now the right hub assembly needs replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10065561, filed 2004-05, 36,200 miles“Rear shock absorbers wore out. Unde rnormal driving it felt like the bottom was going to fall out. Manufacturer will not cooperate, they stated it was normal for shocks to wear. Dealer heard the same noise upon driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10095392, filed 2004-10, 15,000 miles“The contact stated while driving various speeds there was a vibration and noise from the front wheels. The vehicle was seen by a dealer for inspection. The dealer determined the front wheel bearings failed and needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10154499, filed 2006-04, 56,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Suspension: other model years
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 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.
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