NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Venture FWD; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 42 complaints, most often about fuel system. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #6 for number of recalls.
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fuel system, other — Pressure relief devicesCampaign 07E021000 · 12 Mar 2007
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Latches/locks/linkages — LatchCampaign 04V597000 · 22 Dec 2004
Problem: 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.
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 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 vehicle is serviced, gm advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668; or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Fuel system10 · 25%
Structure8 · 20%
Gasoline7 · 18%
Latches/locks/linkages6 · 15%
Air bags5 · 12%
Electrical system5 · 12%
Service brakes5 · 12%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
I have a 2005 chevy venture. There's a bar that attaches my automatic sliding door to the van and makes the door open and close. When the door is closing, it causes a triangular gap between the door, van and bar. The automatic door has a sensor that if someone is in between the door and van, it will stop and open the…
Individual broke wrist when automatic door opened in 2005 chevrolet venture van.*ak
I have a 2005 chevrolet venture mini van that has developed a fuel leak around the area where the filler tube connects to the fuel tank. Having researched this, it is apparent that this has been a problem for these vehicles as early as 2003. This the third time this has happened on my van. I have attempted to repair…
Tl*the contact was transporting a 2005 chevrolet venture to a dealer. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact felt a gust of wind and the hood detached from the vehicle and shattered the windshield and the grill. The vehicle was towed back to his establishment. The driver was uninjured. The dealer and the…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.