Overview & Reviews
The Venture becomes the first minivan to offer a factory-installed DVD video player; it comes standard on the popular Warner Bros. Edition. The WB and LT models get an all-new AWD option package. Two new colors and LATCH child safety-seat anchors sum up the changes for 2002.
- Car-like ride and handling, power sliding doors, eight-passenger seating option, available DVD entertainment system.
- Uninspired styling, flimsy modular seats, interior fit and finish, coarse engine character.
User Reviews:
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2002 Chevy Venture Mini-Van - 2002 Chevrolet Venture
By banjowyatt - September 19 - 2:11 pmYes, this van has some "minor issues" like no interior light when the door opens, windshield wipers sticking in the upright position and some rear tail-turn signal-brake light problems, but this is a damned good reliable vehicle. It has almost 190,000 miles on it and she is still running smooth.
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Road trip - 2002 Chevrolet Venture
By Road trip - February 17 - 10:06 pmPurchased new, Made several trips to the east coast and down south. Gas mileage around town about 14-15 and on highway loaded with gear and 4 passengers got around 19. Replaced intake gaskets twice, cooling fan ,rack and pinion, fuel sensor were replaced under extended warranty, replaced myself a/c condenser, water pump, motor supports, rear wheel cylinders 02 sensor. Kept it well maintained. Was totaled out last month. Side air bag did itÂ’s job protecting the wife. If you take care of both they will take care of you. The family will miss the van.
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Intake Manifold Leak / Blown Head Gasket - 2002 Chevrolet Venture
By Chevrolet Venture - February 3 - 6:18 amI bought it new in 2002. My wife drives it to work till now, and she has been using my own 2001 Venture to work now. I took it to Hogan. All they did advise me was to do an engine flush and replace the thermostat. I keep getting warm and cold from my heater even I have it on the higher at all times. I took it to shop, and hopefully will get it in a few days for the Manifold leak and blow head gasket. I have spent about $2,500 for the last couple of months. I will not own any more GMs vehicle in the future.
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No complaints - 2002 Chevrolet Venture
By Telling the truth - December 5 - 3:11 pmBought new. In 90,000 miles, Ive only had to replace a power steering pump. Everything else has been routine maintenance. The original tires were noisy, but thats easy to fix. We love it, and dont know what well get when its time to get something else. I think a lot of people just like to complain. Not everyone is having bad luck with these vehicles.
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overall Good Vehicle - 2002 Chevrolet Venture
By 10Lb Dad - June 18 - 10:50 amI bought my Venture used with 33K Miles on it. Overall I am pleased with the van, it is comfortable (I am 6ft 6" tall) and the power seat is adjustable enough that my wife and I can both find a good seating position. Cargo capacity is excellent, whether people or other. I have hauled upwards of 1500Lbs worth of concrete blocks (the payload rating is 1450 Lbs which is 25lbs less than a std full sized truck!) after I took out the seats(which are quite heavy). I have used this van to haul motorcycles, fire wood, full size sheets of plywood, appliances, etc. The back end is cavernous once all the seats are removed but the seats are a pain to remove compared to Dodge Flipn-fold.
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I am going to miss my van! - 2002 Chevrolet Venture
By LOVED IT! - January 12 - 10:14 amI bought my Venture Van in 2004 with 65,000 miles on it. I absolutely loved my van. Had no major issues, plenty of space, the kids loved the DVD player, drove down the East Coast twice! Now with over 142,000 miles the van was totaled in a car accident. Both airbags deployed but everyone including my 13 year old who was sitting in the front passenger seat walked away without injury. I would highly reccommend this vehicle. My only complaint, may be some of the cheaper plastic pieces on the interior, but the safety and reliability win over a few cosmetic pieces on the seat.
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Two Transmissions in 150K - 2002 Chevrolet Venture
By Heather Thurs - January 13 - 12:25 pmOverall, I love the Venture. No problems with entertainment system, power doors, or comfort etc. Dissappointed to replace transmission at 104,000 miles. Extremely disappointed to have replaced again at 150,000. Proper maintainance schedules have been followed.
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Nice features, mechanical problems - 2002 Chevrolet Venture
By mom3 - April 17 - 8:45 pmLots of nice features to enjoy, but would really like to see more rear seating options like a split 3rd row seat. The spare tire is a real hassle to get to. Poor performance going up a hill.
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Nice Van - Gaskets stink - 2002 Chevrolet Venture
By Lorne - June 22 - 10:14 pmTypical thing with GM vehicles I have ever purchased. Always something wrong that is notorious with it. Rear disc brakes seizing in the early 90s cars. Now with this engine the head hasket and/or intake gasket is crap. Seems everyone has this problem. But GM wont fix it. No wonder people are buying foreign. I would love to stay domestic, but I cant afford the $3000 repair bills on something they know is a problem. This problem really takes away a comfortable van with lots of room and good gas economy.
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OK, but no big trophy - 2002 Chevrolet Venture
By Dale Dzielski - August 2 - 5:20 pmWhen we drove it off the lot we had problems. The tire was bad to begin with, the OnStar antenna was missing, the lug covers were missing. We had messages coming up on the dash several times for brake sensor problems. The air conditioner went bad in only over 20K miles. Cargo area is nicely converted from 6 passenger to open hull. Didnt like the turn off switch for backing warning. My daughter turned off the warning because it was beeping and my wife backed into a wall. I believe there was a recall for the automatic doors. We seemed to constantly have something wrong with it. Rides nice on interestate. Washy handling around curves (live in WV). Overall OK, but not the best auto.
