DecodedCarsChevrolet Venture
1 model years from 2005 to 2005, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2005
- Class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.4L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (5)
The 2005 Venture in brief
The 2005 Chevrolet Venture is a minivan offered with a 3.4L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 201 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,838 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 2% better than the 2005 minivan average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.
The Chevrolet Venture has 1 model year in our data, from 2005 to 2005.
Owners most often report problems with the fuel/propulsion system (1), structure › body (1), exterior lighting (1).
2005 Venture pros & cons
Full 2005 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints5 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 20 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.4L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 200.8 in | 3,838 lb | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
Alternatives to the 2005 Venture
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | 19 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2005 Kia Sedona | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2005 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →