Complaints
284
Crashes
13
Fires
4
Injuries
29
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Venture Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:69,688 mi
Fires:1
#214 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:80,957 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#313 complaints
Gasoline Fuel System
Avg mileage:118,300 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Venture.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 20 | — | 1 | 69,688 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | 1 | 1 | 80,957 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 118,300 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 123,042 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 12 | — | — | 21,121 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 11 | — | — | 63,751 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 11 | — | — | 27,689 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 10 | — | — | 56,203 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 9 | — | — | 15,688 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | — | 53,610 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 8 | — | 1 | 26,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 2 | — | 99,667 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 7 | — | — | 48,088 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 4 | — | 46,710 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 6 | — | — | 31,612 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | 1 | — | 44,288 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Integrated Child Seat | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — |
Engine & Cooling
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,688
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,957
Gasoline Fuel System
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,300
Fuel System
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,042
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,121
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,751
Structure:Body:Door
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,689
Hydraulic Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,203
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,688
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,610
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
26,000
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,667
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,088
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,710
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,612
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,288
Other Equipment
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,000
Air Bags:Side/Window
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Integrated Child Seat
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Chevrolet Venture — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Venture reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Chevrolet Venture has 284 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Venture?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (20 complaints, avg 69,688 mi); Electrical Faults (14 complaints, avg 80,957 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (13 complaints, avg 118,300 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Chevrolet Venture?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 61,680 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Chevrolet Venture?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Venture include 13 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 29 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Venture have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Chevrolet Venture as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Chevrolet Venture?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Venture reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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