Complaints
146
Crashes
8
Fires
2
Injuries
21
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Chevrolet Venture Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#128 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:93,522 mi
Fires:1
#214 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
Avg mileage:29,026 mi
#311 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Avg mileage:24,443 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 28 | — | 1 | 93,522 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 14 | — | — | 29,026 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 11 | — | — | 24,443 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 7 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 127,810 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | 1 | 23,536 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 97,614 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 84,110 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Child Seat:Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
93,522
Structure:Body:Door
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,026
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,443
Instrument Cluster
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,000
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,810
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
23,536
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,614
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,110
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat:Base
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Chevrolet Venture — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Venture reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Chevrolet Venture has 146 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 28 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Venture?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (28 complaints, avg 93,522 mi); Structure:Body:Door (14 complaints, avg 29,026 mi); Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch (11 complaints, avg 24,443 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 2004 Chevrolet Venture?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,197 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Chevrolet Venture?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Venture include 8 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 21 injuries, and 0 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 2004 Chevrolet Venture have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 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 2004 Chevrolet Venture?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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