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by jhawkmama
Apr 21, 2004 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No 
Pros: Great engine power, flexible seating arrangements
Cons: Cheap plastic with expensive replacement parts, bum power slider, electrical gremlins=expensive repairs
The Bottom Line: Stay far, far away! The only good thing about it was the engine, and even that was ready to blow a gasket before 90,000.
The positive reviews from '99 and '00 were one of the reasons that we chose to buy a used '98 Chevy Venture off a lease with about 35,000 miles on it. It was pretty, comfortable, and had a cool power slider on one of the sides. Best of all, we could ... read more
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by kiad
Jan 28, 2004 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Double slide doors, attractive
Cons: Brakes, cheap plastic accessories, faulty computer, too many to mention here!
The Bottom Line: Don't buy it. Has many problems and Chevy dealers either don't know how to fix or don't care to.
We bought this van when I was pregnant with my 3rd child. We needed something larger and more dependable, so we opted for the Venture. Bad idea. It has been nothing but problems. While under warranty, the brakes were replaced three times (I am not hard ... read more
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by mommyr
Nov 5, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Love the van
Cons: air compressor doesn't work
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend the Chevy Venture. I love mine and wouldn't own anything else.
My husband and I said we would never own a mini-van I now say I will never not own one while I have children at home. Ok I know no one will ever tell you hey nice car but I love mine so much I don't care. The room is great and it is unbelievable how ... read more
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by angel183
Nov 16, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: combines sufficient room, gas mileage,and comfort for the price
Cons: Battery in a hard to get at area.
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this van because of comfort, smooth handling, and gas economy. It is large enough to travel in comfort!
For years my husband and I planned to travel the areas of the USA that interested us. We went looking for a van with a price limit that we could afford and wanted a nice looking van that got good gas mileage and had eliminated the colors that we didn't ... read more
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by mom2sea
Nov 14, 2001 - Updated Dec 23, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Almost everything
Cons: cup holders, rattling noises
The Bottom Line: This has been a great vehicle so far. I highly recommend it for any one who needs a minivan but doesn't want to feel like they are driving one.
With the birth of our third child we needed a bigger vehicle (we had a 1996 Ford Taurus before)but I was not looking forward to driving a minivan. I have heard bad things about the way they drive but thankfully this one feels almost like driving a car! ... read more
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by tkeats
May 13, 2001 - Updated May 21, 2005 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: This Van i find spacious, and the seats are easy to remove and replace quickly.
Cons: Some repairs can be costly, The dealer wanted to maintain too many things.
The Bottom Line: Find one, buy one, save it as a hand me down. Someone will love this one after upgrading from decade old mod's of transport.
All my life I wanted a sports car. I can remember sitting on the street corner watching the 'Knight Riders' drive by. After a decade of owning subpar vehicles, from my first 1985 Buick to the 85 Ford Ranger, i never thought i would own a van. ... read more
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by funkybeef307
Jan 27, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: two doors (well...the automatic one is a little disfunctional)
Cons: it broke down on me a few times already
The Bottom Line: I wouldn't recommend this car. It has too many flaws and the seats the way the seats are arranged makes it difficult to get in and out.
This car is absolutely terrible. I don't know why so many people would recommend it. Obviously, I won't! I'll explain. First of all, the door doesn't cooperate at all. The seats are terribly uncomfortable and the things that you push down to keep ... read more
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by neeblic
Dec 6, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: lots of room, good engine
Cons: removal of seats could be easier
It was quite a shock to realize our compact car was too small for all the friends our son has.
We bought our Venture because you never have just one child( as we do), he or she always has a few friends that need rides, carpooling to ... read more
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by kjkst
Nov 16, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Seating, door, power, drive
Cons: Door, wipers, seat adjusting arm
After driving the Caravan, Windstar, and the Odyssey we ended up opting for the GM minivan trio. After checking around and speaking to other owners, we found out the Ford is the safest, but that's the only thing it has going for it. The Dodges we drove ... read more
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by wingdman
Nov 6, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: convenient dual side doors, easily removed or moved seats, great mileage for a van
Cons: I look like a soccer dad
... even if he isn't even a dad yet!
Have you ever noticed how sometimes life has its little ways of playing tricks on you? As I continue on into the adventure known as adulthood, I find life playing wicked little tricks. You see, I used to ... read more
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by charssi
Oct 23, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: easy access seats, drives like a car, functionality of full size van
Cons: nothing
Last summer, we purchased a used 98 Venture. It is the extended version with 8 seats, rear air, rear stereo controls, cd player, full power and all other options, excluding the power doors. It's a lovely fire engine red and has aluminum wheels.
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by mom2jolake
Oct 11, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: remote door, plenty of room
Cons: horn is hard to honk
We bought this van when my middle daughter was 6 months old. At the time we had one car and we were quickly outgrowing it. We did our research and this van stood out.
There were 4 things that caught our eye:
-It has a remote door, ... read more
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by briarbear
Jul 23, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good driving view, large windows
Cons: Vibration
I purchased my 4 door, 1998 Venture because of the roominess, ease of entry, and ease of handling. However, beginning two months after purchase it began to have a very noticeable vibration, at least to the driver and riders, but never to the mechanics. ... read more
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by delwyn
Jul 18, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: sporty,economical,spacious
Cons: none
After our third child was born,we realized we had to go to something bigger than a car. We knew it had to be a mini-van. We looked at every mini-van made. But,when it came to our final choice it had to be the Chevy Venture.The remote control door and the ... read more
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by MamaLoya
Jul 8, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: flexible seating, big cargo area
Cons: awkward cupholders
We had a 1996 Ford Windstar minivan but after the birth of our third child it began to feel too small. (Our stroller took up the entire cargo area.) Our van also had no headrests and were advised that our 9 year old son could sustain neck injuries ... read more
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by Sallhu
May 27, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Easy to Drive, Auto. Sliding Door, Roomy
Cons: None
When I started shopping for a mini-van I was currently driving a Taurus Wagon. I was used to a long vehicle so I was not concerned about the size of it, I just wanted something that everyone could sit in and not TOUCH each other. I have 2 children and my ... read more
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by jesscuz25
Apr 10, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Lots of leg room
Cons: deciding where to set , it has great room
We just bought a used 1998 Venture. We had a 2 door suv, and loved the idea of 4 doors on a mini-van. We did not get the electric sliding doors, because in the rain or wind they take to slow to close. This is also the extended venture, which means ... read more
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by ronhes
Apr 6, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handy, Good Ride
Cons: Price, City gas mileage
In August of 1998 we purchased a Brand New Chevrolet Venture Mini-Van (Extended LS)well equipped with remote power sliding door and rear heat and a/c. This vehicle is extremely handy for all our needs (we have two kids 10 & 13). My wife uses the ... read more
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by jlmccormick
Mar 17, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy, great features
Cons: minor squeaks when driving
What a great vehicle for a family! The Chevy Venture has it all. It's roomy, yet it drives easily and I have no problems getting around in it. We purchased our Venture because we were looking for a vehicle to pull our popup camper with and we have ... read more
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by 4KIDS
Feb 20, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: everything!! roomy!!!!
Cons: nothing
We lease a 1998 Chevy Venture, and I love driving it. I can hold the 3 kids and suitcases plus 2 DOGS!!!! I have driven from Mass to New Jersey and it was wonderful. It doesn't guzzle gas. Mine has a big tank so less fill ups!! People that have large ... read more
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by lisa0143
Jan 28, 2000 (Not Yet Rated)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy, attractive, affordable, reliable
Cons: none I've found
We purchased our first mini-van a year and a half ago and after test-driving almost everything on the market considered no other vehicle! The choice was an easy once I resigned to the fact that I would be driving a total "mommy car". I put my ... read more
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by pmamaclr
Jan 26, 2000 (Not Yet Rated)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: great motor,comfortable seats
Cons: not enough cargo room
I got my Venture two years ago, and I am still as happy with it as I was the day I bought it. This van has enough "family friendly" features to convince even those most adamantly opposed to minivans.
Just a few of the great ... read more
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by wednesdazechil
Jan 25, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything
Cons: None so far and it's been 1 1/2 years
My dh and I purchased the Venture LS in June 1998. Little did we know we would really need it when I got pregnant again 4 months later. We looked everywhere at all different models before deciding on this van. The financing was wonderful (1.9%),but ... read more
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by esposa13
Jan 25, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Nice features, reliable
Cons: None to mention
Purchasing the 1998 Chevrolet Venture was the best vehicle decision we have made thus far. We have 2 children full time and 5 occasionally so to travel anywhere without using a bus was impossible until we purchased the Chevrolet Venture. We got the ... read more
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by fixxxerny
Jan 22, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: seats 7, comes with 3 or 4 doors, power everything
Cons: only a v6? give me power! Back seats not very comfortable
This minivan is Chevy's jump into the world of minivans. I suppose that Chevy figured if every other company can sell a minivan, so could they. Well, I suppose a minivan is a minivan, but the 1998 3-door version left much to be desired.
The ... read more
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by merryann
Jan 21, 2000 - Updated Oct 18, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Mileage, Built in Child Safety Seats!
Cons: Can't change seat configuration in ours
When I became a rep for HP, we decided that although my Honda Accord was a terrific car, that there just wasn't enough room for all the boxes of POP I had to carry and a stoller and a portacrib for my one year old at the time. Plus her car seat looked ... read more
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by zawadzka
Jan 14, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: price, value, roominess, removable chairs
Cons: seats don't fold into car, but have to be left in garage
This mini-van has helped me live through college life! My family purchased this vehicle new mid-year of 1998. We purchased it thinking we needed a "family" car to help us haul things. As it turned out I have been happily driving it for ... read more
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by ClaraNielsen
Dec 29, 1999 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything!
Cons: None
There is no doubt how much I love this van. Our family had out grown our Buick Regal and it was time for a new car. I wanted a van because of all the trips we like to take as a family and the work I do.
So I went in search of the perfect van . I ... read more
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by stublue
Dec 24, 1999 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Lots of Room,
Cons: many visits to shop for minor repairs
Venture offers a comfortable roomy ride. I took my Venture on a trip from NY to FLA. Very nice ride good air conditioning handles road well. Good fuel economy. Handles well in heavy rain. My model has rear Captain seats which make it difficult to get ... read more
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by choice
Dec 21, 1999 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy
Cons: CD player near floor
We love our 1998 Chevy Venture. It's great when you need to seat 7 or remove the seats for more storage room.
When we got out for lunch at work, I'm the designated drive when there's more than 2 of us. As passengers they all love it.
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by millswe
Dec 21, 1999 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Versatile and Durable
Cons: Could roll easily if overcorrected
We have driven our '98 Venture 75,000+ miles since we bought it in May of '98. It has been durable and versatile, from taking our teenagers rock climbing, our family backpacking and camping, fishing and sightseeing. We have been able to take my husband's ... read more
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by lupchine
Dec 18, 1999 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Almost everything
Cons: Air bags, my wife is small, and we worry about the explosive trigger system.
After six months of car shopping, we settled on the chevy venture. we got the model with most of the accessories, CD player, A/C,anti-theft, everything except, for the automatic side door opener.( which I really wanted). Appearance, was A major factor ... read more
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by ctbowling
Dec 12, 1999 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy, easy to use, good gas mileage
Cons: Molding, cup holders, condensation
The 1998 Chevy Venture makes a mother's, or father's life, much easier. The power sliding door acts as the third hand that parents often need in everyday life. Trying to juggle a crying infant and a struggling toddler leaves only a finger or two to ... read more
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by thefoyboy
Dec 11, 1999 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Engine power and gas mileage, Interior room, multiple amenities
Cons: Vehicle service, luggage rack weakness
Having now owned this vehicle for a little more than a year, I can honestly say that this was the right vehicle for the family and it has performed well.
We originally selected this van over the others because of superior features, bargain ... read more
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by huntfish25
Dec 7, 1999 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: alot of power and room
Cons: cost
i drove one for work for about 3 months befor my van cmae in it was a dodge van i love it it has amazing power and drove great the engine was quite and smoth it was roomy and i drove in all day with no cramps the radio was also nice and it has alot of ... read more
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by dfdurant
Nov 16, 1999 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: power sliding side passenger door, dual climate control, large cargo capacity.
Cons: awkward to move seats in and out for the full cargo capacity.
My wife and I purchased a 98 Chevy Venture in Dec '98. This is an outstanding vehicle. Easy to handle and easy to maintain.
I agree that it is an excellent vehicle to commute. This vehicle was purchased as we have always been a fan of the GM ... read more
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by Ralphf
Oct 23, 1999 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Solid, reliable, easy to drive and live with
Cons: Changing back seats is tough
As one who was reluctant to buy a GM vehicle, and a little put off by the size of vans, I'll admit our purchase of a '98 Chevy Venture has been a pleasant surprise. We've put 30,000 miles on the van in 21 months, and it continues to be a quiet, ... read more
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by jtfourh
Sep 17, 1999 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: 7-passenger seating, power door
Cons: must buy rear heat & air ducts, pop out passenger window hard for kids
As a former owner of the "dustbuster" series of GM vans (Pontiac Transport) we were excited when GM introduced this updated style. We have six members in our family so a sedan just would not cut it. The Venture is very flexible as family needs ... read more
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Great Van
by rhanneman
Jul 2, 2007 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 40
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, Seats remove to open up entire vehicle. The auto leveling system works great.
Cons: The only problem was a engine oil leak. After repairing it, things have been fine.
I have had this vehicle since it was new in Sept. 98. It is a good vehicle for trips and local needs. Back in 98 it already had the side curtain air bags. The AC has extra blower speeds (5 front, 4 rear) and does a good job of cooling in the 110
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A car with soul and comfort!
by ejrb
Mar 6, 2005 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 50
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfort, Roominess, Quality, Handling, Equipment, Petrol tank, Electric door, front seats, service schedule
Cons: Back wiper, back electric window openers, headlights
Well, we bought our Venture (Trans Sport in Norway) in 2002 with 90k`s on the meter, and were passing now 130k`s on it. This car has brought the kids, the dogs, the camping gear, a trailer at several times, a boat, a whole lot of things when we moved to
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Droved it ,loved it
by tmustang
Apr 2, 2004 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 50
Recommended: Yes
Pros: good handling,powerful 3.4L engine,versatile seats
Cons: no tachometer,low seats
As my uncle was leaving the country for spring break,he landed me his caramel 98 Venture ext LS.Just by looking at the size,it seems bigger then a windstar and hard to park it but after you drive it,its not.Its smooth engine that you can berely tell its
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