Chevy Venture 2005 van
I have a 2005 Chevy Venture and I just replace the wheel bearings and it's still squeaking and rubbing sounds like my wheel bearings are going out again
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2005 Chevrolet Venture Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Venture will journey no more after 2005. Set to refresh its minivan lineup for late 2005, GM releases limited versions, and the 2005 Chevrolet Venture will be replaced by the Uplander mid-year. As such, regular wheelbase models have been dropped, along with the AWD option. All trims are now front-wheel drive and come with the extended 120-inch wheelbase. Trim designations remain the same -- a utility Cargo Van, base Plus, LS, and LT. Dual front airbags are standard, with front-side offered on the higher trims. ABS is also standard on all but the Plus, and the LT adds traction control. A 3.4-liter, 185-hp V6 gets 210 lb-ft of torque and is matched to a 4-speed automatic.
Though somewhat plain and unassuming, the 2005 Venture is plenty roomy. Seating seven or eight in three rows, depending on whether you replace the second row bench with three bucket seats, the cargo area starts at 31 cubic feet. When the 50/50 split bench third row is removed and the second row flipped and folded flat, that space increases to 141 cubic feet. Tie-downs and a triple compartment with wet storage is standard. Another nice feature for families is the dual sliding doors. A power passenger door is standard on the LT, and a dual power doors are optional. The base Plus starts with power features and cruise control, and as you move up the line you add a CD player, second row captain's chairs, power driver's seat, and leather trim. A Sport Package for the LS is new in 2005 and includes an automatic-leveling suspension, a rear touring suspension, 16-inch aluminum wheels, a tachometer, and an air compressor.
The 2005 Venture never made a huge splash on the minivan front, though its roomy interior and 8-person seating capacity stood out from its competitors and was popular with kid-toting families. Drivers were surprised with its responsiveness, performance, and car-like handling and also appreciated the 19/26 mpg for such a large van. It was also one of the more affordable minivans on the market. Though it rates four stars in crash tests, owners had concerns about safety issues and problems with the seals around doors and windows.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2005 Chevrolet Venture
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by Judith M
Dec 01, 2023
This van was awesome. I loved having both back doors controlled up front automatic.Dec 01, 2023
by Jennifer R
Jul 27, 2009
This car gets good gas mileage for a van. It handles well on the roads. I havent had too many major repairs needed to be made, just regular maintenance mainly. The inside is built well for families with kids, which includes a TV that comes in handy for long trips. I like it overall and would recommend this particular model to any family.Jul 27, 2009
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Van over heating
the cooling fans are not coming on until the van temp get to 3/4 and then it will back down to just above 1/2. Witch can cause a problem when you have been driving it for a loge time because the fans can not keep up with it and it overheats at a light or just slow in town traffic.
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Dead 2005 Chevy Venture
Hello everyone...... Seasons greetings and happy holidays to all!! Las week I went out driving during the weekend. Parked my car at the Mall and when I came back 5 hrs later and tried to start the car.....it was D.E.A.D. dead!!! No power, no dash lights, nothing! Just a click when I tried to start the car. I thought the bat may be dead. So I called my insurance for a boost. The man arrived, gave me a boost and about 5 to 10 min after, the car died again. So he gave me a boost again, and this time within 3 minutes or so the car went DEAD again. At his time the gentleman helping said it was not a batt. issue and that I should have the car towed. The following day after the tow, I took out the Batt and took it to get tested, the result was that the battery was fine. (As it should have been, since the bat and Alt are new. Less than 6 months) Now having said all that, I would like to know if anyone can point me to the right direction as to what can possibly be wrong. I live on a very tight and low income, so if I can fix the problem myself, I always try to. Besides I'm good with mechanical work and I like to learn, so I do the research and watch the videos, and if I think I can do it myself I do. if not, then I'll look for the correct person for the job. I would like to give it a shot myself due to financial reasons, but I do not know where to start. Alternator fuse? Fusible link? I know it's electrical related, or at least I think it is. Help please. Im paying insurance to keep my car parked on the street. I live in NY and don't have a driveway and can't afford storage, and most important.......I like my Chevy Venture!! Thank you all once again. Alex.
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Chevy Venture Van 2005 - intermittent brake pedal vibration - intermittent ABS warning light - brakes in good condition
My ABS light is intermittent and sometimes vibration is present in the brake pedal - brakes are good
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2005 Chevrolet Venture Pricing
Original MSRP
$23,880 to $31,475Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Doors
Side door type: power sliding
Exterior Features
Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Child seat: built-in
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Doors
Side door type: power sliding
Exterior Features
Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Child seat: built-in · Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: captains chairs · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Doors
Side door type: power sliding
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: captains chairs · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent