2003 Chevrolet Venture Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -19 City / 24 -26 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
185
Seats
2 -8
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tasha A
Through built-in carseat it's an amazing feature for those with small kids.
Top of the line safety features like built-in carseat, great mileage, electric doors on both sides. Very great van for a small family.
accountCircle Jim C
It's a roomy five passenger vehicle, and has plenty of legroom.
Nothing i dislike, i love everything about it.
accountCircle linda L
Great gas mileage, lots of room
It is very roomy with lots of legroom, love it but the drink holders are too small
accountCircle PEARL M
THAT IT IS READY TO GO WHEN YOU ARE. I LOVE DRIVING MY CAR
MY CAR IS ALWAYS READY TO GO WHEN I AM. IT HAS NEVER ASK FOR ANYTHING EXCEPT GAS, IT IS VERY RELIABLE.
accountCircle Michelle B
The van is great no complaints.
We have not had any issues we paid next to nothing for it and it has been great. The gas gauge does not work but.
accountCircle Marge M
It runs well and has a lot of room for travel
I can see better by being up higher and it is easy to enter and exit the door
accountCircle Amy D
Great vehicle. Low problems.
Our venture is very reliable. Starts at -20 degrees. And runs well. Is has a nice ride and has seating for 8. Wish it had more cup holders and charging ports, but it is an older vehicle! We have had issues with the electrical system. Seems to be a common problem.
accountCircle Laurie M
Great mileage,Great seats,color and reliability and very roomy
I don't have any complaints. I love my Chevrolet. This is the best thing bought myself

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Steve H
Chevy no way unless you love rust.
Major rust problems. The vans is rusting on the side panels underneath on the quarter panels on the hood on the doors. The frame that holds the radiator is even rusting to where it has to be wired on. When I had a flat tire I had to use a reciprocating saw to cut the spare tire off it was so rusted on to the frame. Chevrolet obviously did nothing to prevent corrosion on this vehicle. If I could I would just haul it to the junkyard but it is the only vehicle I have.
accountCircle Billy P
Ok chevy venture with a great big storage compartment
The headlights have a problem with melting but other than that love the seats and ac plenty of room for a family
accountCircle Mary W
I love that the van provides a DVD player.
My van has major and minor issues, it needs a new transmission and the radiator needs to be repaired. Also, the van has been cutting off due to the gas chamber. Every time I turn the car on, I have to keep my foot on the gas while in park to help increase energy before driving.
accountCircle Barbara B
Reliable and roomy family vehicle
We bought the car in 2006 after the Goodwill games and it has been a very reliable vehicle. Loves having the built in car seat in one of the seats for when we didn't have a car seat for a child. Very roomy and comfortable. Love being able to take seats in and out as needed.
accountCircle Pistol G
It's a good family vehicle. Safe and fun to take anywhere.
There is not a lot of problems with the actual vehicle, that aren't due to upkeep and maintenance. It's got us from Utah to Alabama. Gas mileage is good. Very roomy. The gas gage doesn't work but it's an older model. All and all, it's a great family vehicle.
accountCircle Cassidy S
It is very roomy and reliable.
It drives smoothly and has only needed minimal repairs. There is tons of room and I like the fact 7 people can ride together. The trunk is reasonably sized. It's a little tough to climb to the back to buckle the seats and I dislike how the muddle windows open. Seats fold down and can be taken out for cleaning. A lot of rust and I can't figure out how to get the interior lights to come on when a door us open so have to use the button near the mirror.
accountCircle Sally A
Second row problem of the Chevy venture.
For the most part, I like the minivan. One of the things I do not like is the middle row of seats. The seat is short too short! I know it is short to allow for passengers to get to the 3rd row of seats. It makes it very difficult for anyone a little older to get in or out of the vehicle, from the second row, on the right hand side. I also do not like the spare tire being stored under the car. It hard to get to.
accountCircle Tom B
Well kept up with good records.
Like the way it drives. The upkeep is OK. 15 years and still going.

Chevrolet Venture Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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w/1SV Pkg
185 HP 23-23 MPG 4-8 Seats
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Base
185 HP 23-23 MPG 2-4 Seats
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w/Y3H Mobility Pkg
185 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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w/1SA Pkg
185 HP 23-23 MPG 4-8 Seats
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w/Y3G Mobility Pkg
185 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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w/LS 1SC Pkg
185 HP 21-21 MPG 4-8 Seats
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w/LT 1SG Pkg
185 HP 23-23 MPG 4-8 Seats
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w/LT 1SD Pkg
185 HP 21-21 MPG 4-8 Seats
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w/Warner Bros 1SE Pkg
185 HP 21-21 MPG 8 Seats
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2003 Chevrolet Venture Owner Reviews

3.96
54 Reviews
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5 stars 31%
4 stars 41%
3 stars 22%
2 stars 4%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Pistol G on February 15, 2021
It's a good family vehicle. Safe and fun to take anywhere.
There is not a lot of problems with the actual vehicle, that aren't due to upkeep and maintenance. It's got us from Utah to Alabama. Gas mileage is good. Very roomy. The gas gage doesn't work but it's an older model. All and all, it's a great family vehicle.
accountCircle Tammy A on January 27, 2021
Worth the trouble to repair because the ride is very nice.
Many costly repairs with this engine made of aluminum. I currently need an engine. I would consider a new engine because the van is super nice to drive and travel with. It seatbelts 8 people with plenty of space for luggage. The steering is tight and like new. The radio is very loud!
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Ranks #4 Minivans by Owners

The 2003 Chevrolet Venture has an average owner rating of 3.96 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 8 other Minivans.

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2003 Toyota Sienna
4.34
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2003 Chrysler Voyager
4.27
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2003 Honda Odyssey
4.22
4
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2003 Chevrolet Venture
3.96

Ranks #1 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2003 Chevrolet Venture has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #1 of 8 other Minivans.

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2003 Chrysler Voyager
26 MPG
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2003 Chevrolet Venture
26 MPG
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2003 Dodge Caravan
25 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety