Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
220Complaints
6Recalls
12Crashes
4Fires
26Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling (9.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Engine And Engine Cooling
20 · 9.1%
No official action
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Electrical System
14 · 6.4%
No official action
—
Fuel System, Gasoline
13 · 5.9%
Recalled
Recall 07V349000 · Recall 07E021000
Fuel/propulsion System
13 · 5.9%
Recalled
Recall 07V349000 · Recall 07E021000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
12 · 5.5%
No official action
—
Structure:body:door
11 · 5%
Investigation closed
PE04064 → recall 04V597000
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP12 · 5.5%
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR11 · 5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM11 · 5%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC10 · 4.5%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH9 · 4.1%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE8 · 3.6%
Percentages are the share of the 220 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THROTTLE TO THE ACCELERATOR LOCKED IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. VAN ACCELERATED ON THE HIGHWAY. BRAKES STARTED TO FADE BADLY, UNABLE TO HOLD THE ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10160653 — filed 06/24/2006 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“BOUGHT MY VENTURE AS DEALER DEMO WITH 1400 MILE ON 6/18/02. IN APRIL 2004 A/C DID NOT WORK. TRIED RECHARGING SYSTEM FOUND LEAK. TOOK TO…”NHTSA complaint 10127574 — filed 07/06/2005 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“HEARD A RUMBLING/GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION WHEN PULLING OUT OF PARKING SPACE, MORE SPECIFICALLY WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THIS NOISE WAS NOT HEARD WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 10110692 — filed 02/17/2005 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Venture?
Engine and engine cooling issues are the most-reported category, cited in 20 of 220 NHTSA complaints (9.1%), followed by electrical system (14), fuel system, gasoline (13), fuel/propulsion system (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet Venture have?
220 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 26 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Venture have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E005000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2002 Chevrolet Venture's reported problems?
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
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