2004 Chevrolet Venture Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Chevrolet Venture, 7% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“I have been stopped & warned by others constantly since I have owned the vehicle about having no brake lights, except for the third brake light, above the rear glass. I replaced two bulbs 3057 in the tail eights at least every 3 weeks. The bulbs looked fine. I have to remove, sometimes replace, sometimes just reset the bulbs. Been to the dealership countless times ,to no avail! Very frustrating & dangerous. Will cause cruise control to fail - generally the first warning I have to alert me of the tail light failure. Just waiting to be rear ended!”
NHTSA complaint #10188220, filed 2007-04, 23,000 miles“During annual vehicle safety inspection mechanic determined that headlights where not bright enough for inspection rules. Headlights filling with moisture behind clear plastic lenses of both headlights. Chrome reflective material on reflector oxidizing in back of headlight. Two headlights had to be replaced for vehicle to pass safety inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10263315, filed 2009-03, 49,671 miles“Lights in front keep shorting out(turn signal and night). Assembly fell apart (both front). Rear lighting assembly insides burned up 3 of the 6 connectors. Have replaced lights, fuses, etc at least once a month for the last year for the front lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10493498, filed 2013-01, 50,000 miles“- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Venture with 65000 miles. The contact stated that the circuit board was bad on both sides of the vehicle, which caused the brake lights to fail. The contact replaced the brake lights four times, and has had four different mechanics checking at the vehicle, and they advised the contact of the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10186560, filed 2007-03, 49,500 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Venture. While driving 35 MPH, the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10783630, filed 2015-10, 220,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 7% |
| 2003 | 30 | 16% |
| 2002 | 18 | 8% |
| 2001 | 13 | 6% |
| 2000 | 19 | 5% |
| 1999 | 15 | 4% |
| 1998 | 59 | 14% |
| 1997 | 62 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Venture
37 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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