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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  Love it! - 1997 Chevrolet Venture
  By johnboy - February 15 - 11:49 am

  I bought this van used in 2001 and I must say its the most reliable car I ever owned. I just hit 100000 miles and the only issue Ive had was having to replace the ac which cost $900. The gas mileage is great for a van.

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  Love this van! - 1997 Chevrolet Venture
  By jackie-pooh - July 22 - 3:57 pm

  This is the first mini-van and the first Chevrolet of any kind that Ive owned, and it is the most reliable used vehicle Ive owned. Its very comfortable to drive, flexible to configure (remove seats, etc.) and handles great in snow and any bad weather. The traction control and ABS braking are a super combo. Its also very fun to drive.

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  REVIEW2003 - 1997 Chevrolet Venture
  By jbrewer - July 5 - 2:00 am

  I NOW HAVE OVER 102k MILES ON THIS CAR AND HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS. I DO REGULAR MAINTENANCE WHICH I BELIEVE IS THE KEY TO THE LONGEVITY OF ANY PIECE OF MACHINERY. WE HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM A 3700 MILE TRIP WHERE OUR HIGHWAY GAS MILEAGE AVERAGED 28MPG. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

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  Good Buy - 1997 Chevrolet Venture
  By A Good Van - March 13 - 2:00 am

  We bought our Venture after having Twins and it was the best purchase we made. This was our first mini-van, but it has held up to a lot of abuse from family trips. Anytime we go anywhere as a family, we take "the Van". It has been very reliable, except for the bad intake manifold gasket, that should be recalled on a number of GM vehicles (there is a petition online regarding this). We have over 75,000 miles on it with very little complaints.

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  buy it - 1997 Chevrolet Venture
  By saidpour - January 29 - 2:00 am

  This is a good family car as well as load capacity. reliability is great since purchased a year and a half ago 23000 miles done and no problem just oil changed.

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  A great van - 1997 Chevrolet Venture
  By gough_1200 - September 17 - 2:00 am

  Great vehicle to drive, performs very well. I have owned and driven two other models of vans, this one takes the cake. Doesnt seem like your driving a "van". Comfortable and reliable. No mechanical problems. Did have to replace brake shoes twice.

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  1997 Chevy Venture - 1997 Chevrolet Venture
  By pod43 - August 29 - 2:00 am

  I love this van. Very roomy.

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  Great Value - 1997 Chevrolet Venture
  By Iver - July 15 - 2:00 am

  Great space and the split folding seats make it flexiable for family stuff. Hauling people and the folding table and chairs. Popular SUVs are less spacious (unless huge) and more expensive then (1997) & now.

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  BrewChevVen97 - 1997 Chevrolet Venture
  By jbrewer - May 16 - 2:00 am

  Have had no problems with this vehicle. Now have over 80K miles and it handles as well now as it did when purchased. For a large car the gas mileage is excellant and the ride is smooth and comfortable.