Overview & Reviews

A new grille and front fascia give the 2001 Venture an updated look, while a rear parking aid system helps keep extended wheelbase drivers from inadvertently updating the tail. OnStar is now standard on all models except the Value Van; a six-disc CD changer and fold-flat captain's chairs are available options on passenger models.

• Car-like ride and handling, power sliding doors, eight-passenger seating option, available in-van entertainment system.

• Uninspired styling, flimsy modular seats, interior fit and finish, coarse engine noise.

User Reviews:

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  A Chevy man - 2001 Chevrolet Venture
  By badbob - November 28 - 4:43 pm

  I have never owned a Ford, but that may change. I have never seen an auto with more problems than this one. My wife bought it used and it was back and forth to the shop with one thing after another to b repaired. Now out of warranty its my job to repair. It tkes more time than the 74 Chevy truck Im restoring. The electric seat is jammed in the foward position making it impossable to drive. The windows always die in the down position. I drive a car to get from point A to point B as most of us do. The more options the more trouble. I dont need a Dolby surround sound theater, global tracking,or a fuse box with 30 miles of paper thin wires leading to useless options. Are You listening GM?

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  Too Many Problems! - 2001 Chevrolet Venture
  By Nora - March 20 - 11:47 pm

  I was happy at first, being that I waited and looked so long for a van. Despite my husband advising me not to buy a van, I did it anyway. First 2 months in, I had to replace the front brakes and something else with the brakes that was expensive. 4 months later, I had to replace the thermostat. The following summer,I had to replace the whole compartment where my rear lights plug in, it burnt out. Over the months I replaced all the bulbs and the thermostat again. Same year, had to replace the radiator and water pump. 2007 had to replace thermostat again, water pump again, gas gauge went out, cruise control went out. 2008 hose leaking antifreeze which led to a rod blowing, back lights acting weird.

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  Dont buy this Van! - 2001 Chevrolet Venture
  By Chevy Venture - March 15 - 9:58 pm

  We bought this van about 2 1/2 years ago with around 34,000 miles on it. It was very nice for the first year but then things started going wrong with it such as brakes needed replacing, tires wearing out too early, alignment off, sound system acting strange, video stopped working, doors not closing right. But the worst part is six weeks ago the transmission went bad and we replaced it for $2600! But it gets worse. Three weeks later the head gasket blew which is another $2000. With only 80,000 miles on this van, I am very disappointed. Weve owned estate wagons for years and never had to put money like this into them. My advice, buy foreign never American. Dont ever buy a Chevrolet.

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  Love my van! - 2001 Chevrolet Venture
  By Ashley - December 20 - 11:54 pm

  I am very impressesd with the overall quality of the vehicle and the ease of use and comfort. It is very quiet while driving, even at high speeds and in wind. I own the Warner Brothers version and with the built in TV and DVD player, its great. I like the fact that you can control the rear heat and air from both the front seat and back seats. You also have the ability to have the front and back seats on separate radio stations, or the cd player. Great for kids and or driving at night so occupants can sleep but driver can listen to music silently. I love this vehicle!

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  Maintenance Nightmare - 2001 Chevrolet Venture
  By familyGuy - March 7 - 11:51 pm

  This has been the worst vehicle Ive ever owned. I bought it used at 45k miles. Intake manafold gasket started leaking at 50k miles ($800 dollar repair), transmision went out at 60k miles ($2000), fuel gage stoped working, cd player stoped working, water pump and heater went out...the list goes on. The only good things Id say is that its comfortable and has good safety features. ..none of which matter if you cant keep it running.

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  Great job for Chevy - 2001 Chevrolet Venture
  By stanley - November 28 - 8:56 am

  This van is great. Its my first van and I drive it all the time. We drove it to on a 500 mile trip and the seats were very comfortable even for the three kids. We have we only stopped for gas one time and for a break. No back problems driving this van and my wife has back problems. Its very fun to drive on a long trip. I never liked minivans until I got this one. We love it.

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  2001 Chevy Venture Plus - 2001 Chevrolet Venture
  By Armstead - October 31 - 3:26 pm

  The look of the van is the best part. Performance is excellent. Changed the fuel pump and very expensive radiator in the first year of ownership. A great family vehicle. The extended version would have been better for groceries.

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  No More GM (Gouge Me) - 2001 Chevrolet Venture
  By Wade Petrishen - June 24 - 5:55 pm

  Have replaced by 50000 miles: steering rack, steering pump, LF hub, cyl head gaskets, intake manifold gaskets NEEDS replacing: electronic level control shocks are leaking and should be replaced. Because of the exhorbitant cost I will probably convert the system, even though I like it, to a regular system.

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  So many positives, a few big negatives - 2001 Chevrolet Venture
  By Daniel DeLamater - March 22 - 10:08 pm

  Well, we have been pleased with our car overall. But thank God we purchased the extended warranty. I would not recommend avoiding this van - I would just say get as much warranty as possible. We stopped at 75,000 miles and it wasnt enough. We are about to replace the 2nd hub assembly, we have had gaskets go out, we have had fuel regulators to replace, etc., etc. The utility of this van is excellent. Its roominess, drivability, and overall reliability are positives. Thankfully we had the warranty as long as we did - and that we have a wonderful dealership to work with. Otherwise I might not be so kind.

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  Keeping Me Broke - 2001 Chevrolet Venture
  By going broke fast - January 14 - 8:31 pm

  I bought the van with 140K on it - salesperson vehicle. No big deal I thought! Ha! Head gastket went in first month (covered under the extended warranty I purchased). A/C didnt work, replaced 3 wheel bearings at $680 each, struts $777, engine light on almost all the time - various things replaced, blower system didnt work - wouldnt switch from one position to another $1000, then wouldnt work in position 1,2 $300. I added it up on Christmas day night and in 2 1/2 yrs Ive spent now $7300.00 in repairs! It has been such a HUGE disappointment. Ive always been a GM person but no more. Oh ya, gas gauge doesnt work AGAIN - this is the third time and it is a $700 fix!