2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

58

Owner Complaints

11 Crashes 3 Deaths

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE

The 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE has received a total of 58 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (5 complaints), Structurebodydoor (5 complaints), and Air Bags (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE, potentially affecting up to 719,023 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 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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Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE

58 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 5 3 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 2 Injuries 2 Deaths
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Death
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11490992 | STEERING | | 236,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was making a rattling sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the wheel bearing hub assembly, brakes, rotors, struts, and tires. The failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to another certified mechanic who performed a front-end alignment however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a third mechanic who identified that the noise seemed to be coming from the steering wheel; however, the mechanic could not verify the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 236,000.
#11490992 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | | 236,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was making a rattling sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the wheel bearing hub assembly, brakes, rotors, struts, and tires. The failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to another certified mechanic who performed a front-end alignment however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a third mechanic who identified that the noise seemed to be coming from the steering wheel; however, the mechanic could not verify the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 236,000.
#10991158 | AIR BAGS | | 130,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED TO THE LEFT AND THEN BACK TO ITS LANE. THE REAR TIRES ROLLED OFF THE ROAD AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND DEEMED DESTROYED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
#10747955 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 49,357 miles Crash 1 Injury
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 END DAMAGE. BOTH TIMES THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND ON STAR DIDN'T RESPOND. I ASKED TWO DIFFERENT CHEVROLET DEALERS IF THE AIR BAG SENSOR COULD BE TESTED, ANSWER WAS NO.
#10747955 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 49,357 miles Crash 1 Injury
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 END DAMAGE. BOTH TIMES THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND ON STAR DIDN'T RESPOND. I ASKED TWO DIFFERENT CHEVROLET DEALERS IF THE AIR BAG SENSOR COULD BE TESTED, ANSWER WAS NO.

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Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE

General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

030091001H — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING

This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.

07-08-49-020J — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide Season Odometer Programming Methods in Use Today 1. IPC reprogramming and setup using the service programming system (SPS). 2. Odometer setup at the electronic service center (ESC) when using an exchange IPC/DIC. 3. Tech 2® – The Tech 2 is used to set...

11-00-89-005H — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty bulletin clarifies the use of dealer empowerment to satisfy the customer.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE

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

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