Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -19 City / 24 -26 HWY
Horsepower
185
Seats
4 -8
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Davida B
I like the fact the both the back sliding doors are automatic.
It's a great vehicle and has been very reliable. It does need routine maintenance though other than that it's a very great van and I love it.
accountCircle Pamela M
That it is dependable transportation and it will get you from point a and b and that is very important.
It is a very nice ride is comfortable has a little breathing room for longer drives,is fairly good on gas looks good for being a older vehicle.is to bad they don't make them any longer.
accountCircle Ana C
It saves on gas and the inside is very roomy. No bumping elbows.
Gas saver, dependable, and no complaints. Its very roomy inside, i also love the color which is a light gold. No major problems, just the normal wear and tear.
accountCircle Kimberly P
My car is dependable and good on gas.
My vehicle is spacious. It tells me when I need an oil change. My van is good on gas. Van is high enough to step in an out. I have plenty of room for luggage when I travel.
accountCircle Clayton B
Dependability, roomy, stylish, good gas mileage, fun to drive and comfortable on short or long trips.
Love my van. Best vehicle I have ever owned. Dependable, good gas mileage, attractive. Wish they still made them. Will keep this vehicle forever.
accountCircle Craig R
It's very versatile for many uses and comfort!!!
It is very roomy and it is very comfortable to drive. I have used it for shuttling friends around to moving furniture. The long wheel base makes for a very nice ride!!!!
accountCircle Walter B
It is gold and has a great design under the hood.
I love the vehicle it is very reliable for its old age. The mileage is also good and I love the surround sound. Three row seating a great family vehicle. Very roomy comfortable fit. Great for road trips. The back has plenty of space in case you want to grocery shop with the family as a hold a lot of legroom.
accountCircle Susan W
Perfect vehicle for anyone who wants to combine luxury and practicality.
Battery is different from other minivans, and it is placed awkwardly on its side. If you do not do it right when you are charging the van, it could burn up your engine. My van is a warner bros. Edition. It has leather seats, and all the bells and whistles. It is not bad on gas, and it has approx. 135, 000 Miles. I absolutely love it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kris S
My brakes are bad. Do not stop suddenly in front of me.
It is in constant need of repair. The door panels constantly come loose. I constantly have problems with my electric windows. None of the doors close correctly.
accountCircle Nate H
There is nothing good about this car. It is plain and it is bulky and ugly.
It is trash. The car constantly overheats, and does not run well at all. There were brand new headlights put in less than 6 months ago, and the light covers cleaned, and still, the lights are terrible. It is definitely only a budget car, and I wouldn't recommend this.
accountCircle Angel
Constant breakdowns after 80k mi
I have the base model van as a first car for college. Roomy with lots of space, ride quality is ok and if you have a family then it's practical. I have always kept up with regular maintenance but this thing seems to breakdown every month and repairs keep getting more expensive. Had to replace the intake gasket, two new injectors and cleaned the rest, harmonic balancer sheared off in a turn and almost caused an accident since I lost power steering and everything related to the accessory belt in a second. Power steering pump is starting to go. Axles vibration got that fixed as well. Rear lights go out all the time. Gas gauge is innacurate most of the time. And now the front end has extrem vibration at low speed I don't dare to go over 40mph. I have spent way more than what it's worth in repairs but it's my only vehicle and I sort of have to. DON'T GET ONE OF THESE EVER!
accountCircle Cyndi M
Not efficient for commuting back and forth 20 or more miles per day.
It isn't the best quality windows and doors. The switches seem to go out often and the parts are really expensive.
accountCircle Jessica G
Good and old faithful with a few flaws.
Not reliable at all. Breaks down all the time once it is running it will run for a little while then break down again. It does have a ton of miles on it and it was a fairly cheap van and wasn't meant to be a full to be a full time vehicle but it turned out to help me and my 5 children a lot.
accountCircle Heather R
Was good but went bad all at once.
It was a great vehicle at first but here in the past year everything has went bad. All types of fluids leaking, air conditioning broke, windows stopped working, doors are not working properly. Some kind of water leaks on the passenger floorboard. It sounds bad and starting to smell.
accountCircle Ali M
The seats fold down for more storage.
It's awesome in fas and big enough for my whole family. The windows get stuck a lot and the door on the drive side doesn't auto open like it should. The fuse on the tale lights blows way to easy. But it gets us to point A to point B awesome gas mileage.
accountCircle Tamara W
Wheelchair Family Van Love the reliability and how well it run!
I like that it's reliable and comfortable. I have three boys, and my middle son is in a wheelchair. The only thing that is now becoming an issue, is that my 14 year old, and 12 year old who are not in wheelchairs, are getting tall, and it is becoming a little more cramped.

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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Value 1SV Pkg
185 HP 23-23 MPG 4-8 Seats
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1SA Pkg
185 HP 23-23 MPG 4-8 Seats
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Plus 1SB Pkg
185 HP 23-23 MPG 4-8 Seats
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Plus Y3H Mobility Pkg
185 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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LS Y3G Mobility Pkg
185 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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LS 1SC Pkg
185 HP 21-21 MPG 4-8 Seats
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LT 1SD Pkg
185 HP 21-21 MPG 4-8 Seats
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Warner Bros 1SE Pkg
185 HP 21-21 MPG 8 Seats
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2002 Chevrolet Venture Owner Reviews

3.51
35 Reviews
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5 stars 23%
4 stars 29%
3 stars 31%
2 stars 11%
1 star 6%
accountCircle Angel on September 7, 2021
Constant breakdowns after 80k mi
I have the base model van as a first car for college. Roomy with lots of space, ride quality is ok and if you have a family then it's practical. I have always kept up with regular maintenance but this thing seems to breakdown every month and repairs keep getting more expensive. Had to replace the intake gasket, two new injectors and cleaned the rest, harmonic balancer sheared off in a turn and almost caused an accident since I lost power steering and everything related to the accessory belt in a second. Power steering pump is starting to go. Axles vibration got that fixed as well. Rear lights go out all the time. Gas gauge is innacurate most of the time. And now the front end has extrem vibration at low speed I don't dare to go over 40mph. I have spent way more than what it's worth in repairs but it's my only vehicle and I sort of have to. DON'T GET ONE OF THESE EVER!
accountCircle Jessica G on March 8, 2021
Good and old faithful with a few flaws.
Not reliable at all. Breaks down all the time once it is running it will run for a little while then break down again. It does have a ton of miles on it and it was a fairly cheap van and wasn't meant to be a full to be a full time vehicle but it turned out to help me and my 5 children a lot.

Ranks #9 Minivans by Owners

The 2002 Chevrolet Venture has an average owner rating of 3.50 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 9 other Minivans.

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4.34
2
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4.24
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3.5

Ranks #1 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Chevrolet Venture has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #1 of 9 other Minivans.

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26 MPG
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25 MPG
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24 MPG

Is The 2002 Chevrolet Venture A Good Car?

Yes it is! I obtained it from a relative over ten years ago and it’s still driving strong with maintenance level care.
Dyani S.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Chevrolet Venture?

I feel it’s very reliable. The only ongoing issue I've had with it is the starter seems to go out every couple of years.
Stacy G.

Is The 2002 Chevrolet Venture A Good Value?

I honestly have no idea what the current blue book value is. However I’d consider it to be a “good value” in that, cost aside, it’s a dependable vehicle.
Rachel M.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 2002 chevy venture starter relay located?

Answer: The 2002 Chevy Venture starter relay is located in the fuse box. To get to the fuse box look to the left of the steering wheel look for a small seam or crack along the dash. Using a screwdriver or prybar You...

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Safety & Reliability

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Overall

Front

Rollover

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