Overview & Reviews

Complete redesign of Chevy's minivan results in a new name, a left-side sliding door, optional traction control, a powerful standard engine and a fun-to-drive demeanor.

• Fun to drive, optional power sliding door, optional traction control, standard ABS, powerful standard engine

• Toothy chrome grille, uncomfortable modular seating

User Reviews:

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  scary - 1997 Chevrolet Venture
  By jholt - May 18 - 2:00 am

  Do not get this car! At 95,000 miles it needed a new engine. About 10,000 miles later, it needed a $300-$400 repair every month or so. I have now decided to just buy another car. Take my advice, DO NOT GET THIS CAR!

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  problems with dexcool and manifold gaske - 1997 Chevrolet Venture
  By no more chevys - August 14 - 2:00 am

  bought new. had to dealer 3 times for muddy antifreeze. Now the manifold gasket is leaking, and waterpump. all problems noted on other reviews. I love driving it, but cant stand the maintenance problems. 6 years old, only 53,000 mi. Why cant chevy build a vehicle to last. Im looking into Toyota next time.

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  Booooooooring - 1997 Chevrolet Venture
  By Jesse Venture - March 11 - 2:00 am

  Bought my ho-hum minivan after my 3rd child was born. Drives like a cargo van, even the frills arent anything great. Brakes needed to be done quickly, full, all four. Built by Chevy as a "throw away", I think, since it was relatively inexpensive and the resale value is next to nothing. Dont expect to resell it once youve owned it and make a profit, if not break even!

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  First American Auto Experience - 1997 Chevrolet Venture
  By sgrobbo - March 15 - 6:56 pm

  With a new family, we felt it important to get a minivan. Got a great deal on a Venture. My wife and I have never owned an American vehicle, and frankly are not used to the # of times weve had to take it in for non-scheduled service. So far, weve had 3 recalled parts, a faulty fuel gauge, and several build-quality issues with accecories (window latches, lighter outlet, etc.) Though it drives nicely, Im growing weary of seeing the service dept (though they have been wonderful). If problems continue, a trade-in for a Siena or Honda is imminent....