no report yet
Doors: latch
Risk. IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY…
2005 Chevrolet VentureProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Venture, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Chevrolet Venture has problems
42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Structure3 crash/fire/injury
8Latches/locks/linkages3 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system
3Engine and engine cooling
3Fuel system, other
3Service brakes, hydraulic
3Steering
127 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 1 |
| Air bags | 5 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
| 7 other systems | 12 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2005 Chevrolet Venture recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Venture year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Venture median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Chevrolet Venture safety ratings
2005 Chevrolet Venture w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Chevrolet Venture, and the recalls they led to.
- POWER SLIDING DOORNo recall
- POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Venture owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY WIFE HIT A OLD STYLE VAN THAT HAD STOPPED FOR A DOG CROSSING A THE ROAD. THE WHOLE FRONT END HAD TO BE REPLACED. HOOD, GRILL, LIGHTS, BOTH FENDER HAD TO BE REPAIRED, ALSO THE STEAL TUBE UNDER THE RADIATOR FRAME HAD TO BE CUT OUT AND REPLACED. ON 11/5/2010 I HIT A DEER GOING 30 MPH, AGAIN FRONT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR LOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…
THE SLIDING DOORS WANT OPEN AND WHEN IT DOES, IT IS HARD TO CLOSE. THE LOCKS GET STUCK OFTEN ON BOTH DOORS; THE AUTOMATIC DOOR & WINDOW CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. THE OVER ALL QUALITY IS POOR. HAVE AIR POCKETS AND THE DRIVER SEAT IS BROKEN. *TR
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