2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

146

Owner Complaints

8 Crashes 2 Fires

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

13

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE

The 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE has received a total of 146 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (28 complaints), Structurebodydoor (14 complaints), and Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (11 complaints).

Recalls for the 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE, potentially affecting up to 770,918 vehicles.

Recall 09E005000 — STEERING

| 979 vehicles affected

Defect: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.

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Recall 07V349000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

| 20,594 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV).

Consequence: A FRACTURE MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND ALLOW DROPLETS OF FUEL TO ACCUMULATE ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN TWO PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 4, 2007. THE SECOND PHASE WILL BE MAILED ON DECEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET...

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Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

| 742 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

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Recall 04V597000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

| 717,302 vehicles affected

Defect: ON 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 THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.

Consequence: 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 BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER-SIDE, THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE...

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Recall 04V177000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 31,301 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN MINIVANS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE TEXT AND FORMATTING ON THE WARNING LABEL ATTACHED TO THE AVAILABLE SECOND-ROW INTEGRAL CHILD RESTRAINT AS SPECIFIED BY AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPLACEMENT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

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Owner Complaints for the 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE

146 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 28 1 Fire
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 14 9 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 11 2 Injuries
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 7
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 6 1 Fire 1 Injury
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
Visibility
Complaints: 3
Engine
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Child Seatbase
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearsprings
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11592494 | TIRES | | N/A miles
[XXX] 2021, Purchased 4 tires Walmart, Radar Dimax AS-8 size: 225/60R16. June 2023 tire badly separated. Denied warranty because Walmart did not install. Purchase 2 more identical tires and picked up [XXX] 2023 and installed both. Bad tire trashed no longer have in possession. Several months later had another tire separate so installed the extra tire I had. In March 2024 the wife told me the van was shaking again. Found two tires separating. One was from the newer purchase. Tried calling the Manufacture numerous times (800) 725-1482 to let them know of the problems with their tires and possible safety. Received no responses. I have never in my life had tires like the separate. Had a couple trailer tires years ago but probable heavy load and older tires, so expected. I have since purchased some Goodyear tires for replacement and currently have three of the separated tires and the one remaining good tire, which my wife will not let me install on anything she drives. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
#11438037 | AIR BAGS | | 59,072 miles Crash 1 Injury
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, when a police officer ran the red traffic light and crashed into the driver's side door, and pushed the vehicle into a school bus. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated she has a broken right foot and did seek medical attention at the hospital and was waiting for a pending surgery. The police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to towing lot. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,072.
#11318346 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 173,000 miles
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES WENT OUT AND MY ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND I'M IN MOTION
#11318346 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 173,000 miles
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES WENT OUT AND MY ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND I'M IN MOTION
#11194526 | AIR BAGS | | 270,000 miles Crash 3 Injuries
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS PREGNANT AND HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INTOXICATED. THERE WERE TWO PASSENGERS WHO ALSO HAD TO BE HOSPITALIZED AND TRANSPORTED VIA AMBULANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO A JUNK YARD. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 270,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE

General Motors, LLC has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIC5588B — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.

08089-B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

08-03-10-009 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

GMC: TEMPORARY COMPACT SPARE TIRE SIDEWALL CRACKING (US ONLY). 2003-04 CHEVROLET VENTURE, 2004-08 COLORADO, 2004-08 GMC CANYON, 2003-04 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE, 2003-04 PONTIAC MONTANA *PE

040861005 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

REVISED FRAME BOLT (FRT) TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION AND ADDITION OF REAR CROSSMEMBER TO BODY MOUNTING BOLTS FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION. *TT

04022 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

THE CHILD RESTRAINT WARNING LABELS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN THE FORMAT AND TEXT REQUIRED BY THE SAFETY STANDARD. A REDESIGNED CHILD RESTRAINT WARNING LABEL IS TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INCORRECT LABEL. PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL 04022. *TT

040844001 — STRUCTURE:BODY

STATIC OR WHINE NOISE HEARD FROM RADIO SPEAKERS. (NO FIX AT THIS TIME, FIX UNDER DEVELOPMENT). *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES BULLETIN 04-08-44-001, DATED 01/01/2004. *TT

040844007 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS REVERSED. *EH

02182004 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

POWER SLIDING DOOR REPAIRS. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT

040858002 — STRUCTURE:BODY

WHISTLE FROM WINDSHIELD AREA. *EH

01222004 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

HANDLING ROOF CROSSBAR WIND NOISE COMPLAINTS AND SERVICE KIT AVAILABILITY FOR DAMAGED CROSSBAR LOCK CYLINDERS. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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