Ida Grove grapples with dealer losses May 24, 2009
IDA GROVE, Iowa -- Bob Jochims parked his 2004 Chevy Venture in front of the service department at Don's Chevrolet last Thursday afternoon. Mechanic Steve Korner greeted Jochims shortly after he got out of the minivan. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Ask the Auto Doctor Mar 14, 2009
Dear Doctor: I own a 2000 Chevrolet Venture minivan. The ABS light came on and the dealer said the ABS pump and module assembly was faulty and would need replacement at a cost of 1,500. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Which Used Cars are Worth the Most? Least? Feb 8, 2009
Chrysler Sebring Coupe Chevrolet Venture Van Buick Park Avenue Sedan Oldsmobile Alero Coupe Ford Freestar Van Dodge Intrepid Sedan Oldsmobile Alero Sedan Mercury Monterey Van Oldsmobile Silhouette Van Cadillac Seville Sedan. It should be noted that each vehicle on the lowest value list is no longer in production. (KWTX.com, TX)
GM forms new Chevrolet venture in Malaysia, still eyes alliance with Proton Aug 28, 2007
The Chevrolet venture was agreed upon much earlier and would not affect their Proton bid, he said. DRB-HICOM, which is the distributor of GM vehicles in Malaysia, is aiming to manufacture its own cars within three to five years, he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Harrison County Sheriff Department Accident Reports Aug 17, 2007
In the report filed by the investigating officer, Sgt. Brian Heffernan, Dastrange stated that she was westbound in a 2001 Chevy Venture and started to pass a vehicle. The vehicle she was passing started to pull into the eastbound lane, so Dastrange took the eastbound shoulder in her van, lost control of the vehicle, and rolled the Chevy onto it's top. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Daily Briefing Aug 11, 2007
The recall includes some 2002 to 2004 Chevrolet Venture minivans and Buick Rendezvous SUVs, and 2001 to 2004 Pontiac Aztek SUVs and Pontiac Montana minivans, the Detroit-based company told the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. No injuries or accidents related to the part have been reported, GM spokesman Alan Adler said Friday in an interview. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Seeing triple: Gays Mills couple adjust to life of crying, feeding and changing diapers in multiples of three Aug 5, 2007
When they go visiting, Jo Ellen straps them into their three matching gray and black car seats and settles them into her Chevy Venture minivan with a passie, burp cloth, blanket and hat. Two girls ride in the farthest-back seat, while one is strapped into the middle seat. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fatality reported in county Aug 2, 2007
Davis said the 2003 Chevrolet Venture mini-van headed north went off the road on the left. Barnett overcorrected and hit the guardrail on the right. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Buying an American Car? You've Got to Be Kidding: Doron Levin Jul 19, 2007
A friend traded her Chevy Venture minivan, which had numerous problems, for a Honda Pilot,'' he said. After three years and 126,000 miles the Pilot hasn't needed anything but new brakes and tires. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Two women arrested after crash Jul 4, 2007
A police officer witnessed the crash on 14th Street Northwest, where Jennifer Winfield of LeRoy allegedly drove her green Chevy Venture into Ruth Perales' vehicle. According to court documents, both women were arrested on the scene: Perales, 27, for outstanding warrants, and Winfield, 26, for a driving under the influence. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Flora Police Report Jun 16, 2007
June 1 at 10:30 p.m. the department investigated an accident in the 100 block of W. 5th involving a parked 1997 Chevrolet Venture owned by Paul R. Allen of Xenia and an unknown vehicle. June 4 at 3:05 p.m. the department investigated an accident in the 1300 block of N. State involving a 2007 GMC pickup operated by Loren W. Dunigan, 70, of Clay City and a 2003 Toyota Highlander operated by Tracy L. Scranton, 48, of Fairfield. (Flora Daily Clay County Advocate-Press, IL)
Coping with gas prices Jun 5, 2007
She can't afford the repairs needed on her 10-year-old Chevy Venture minivan, and any hope of putting her 5-year-old in a summer day camp has faded. "There's a lot I'm not able to do now because the funds are just not available," Guzman says. (USA Today -- Money)
Luther woman and Ames man injured in Tuesday's accident Jun 1, 2007
Damages to Miller's 1998 Chevrolet Venture were estimated at $6,000. Hansen's 2004 Ford Taurus, owned by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), was estimated at $9,000 damage. (Boone Today, IA)
BREAKING NEWS: Accident at 250th St. & Quill Tuesday afternoon May 30, 2007
Vehicles involved in the accident were a Chevrolet Venture, and a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Ford Taurus. Both drivers of the vehicles were the only individuals involved in the accident and were transported to Boone County Hospital. (Boone Today, IA)
$4-a-gallon gas enters realm of possibility May 10, 2007
She was filling up her Chevy Venture van with $2. 99-a-gallon gasoline at the BP station on Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
US awaits Autopsy on Campbell Apr 20, 2007
From the helicopter, the body was wrapped with another blue cloth and was moved to a blue Chevrolet Venture (XEY-899) through a stretcher by personnel of the Loyola Memorial Chapel. Instead of taking the body which was reportedly in an advanced state of decomposition to the PNP Crime Laboratory inside Camp Crame, the blue Chevrolet went outside the camp and reportedly proceeded to the Loyola Memorial Chapel in Makati City where the body will be frozen until US pathologists arrive to assist in... (Philippine Star)
Tractor-trailer hits van at Red Bud Road exit Mar 12, 2007
A MDL Logistics truck, carrying empty plastic bottles, ran the stop sign at the exit off the northbound side of I-75 at Red Bud Road and struck the Chevrolet Venture van at about 11:45 a.m. Monday. The drive of the van, Doris McGinnis, 69, of Gordon County had visible injuries and was taken to Gordon Hospital. (Calhoun Times, GA)
More Vehicle Parts Stolen in South Canaan Feb 21, 2007
Between Jan. 24 and Feb. 6, a catalytic converter was reported stolen from a Chevrolet Venture parked at Smokin' Joe's on Route 6 in Canaan Township. A news release lists Smokin' Joe's as the victim. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Inver Grove Heights Girl Kidnapped By Father Feb 13, 2007
Michuda and his daughter are believed to be in a green 1998 Chevy Venture minivan, Minnesota license plate GUB014, with a dent in the driver's side door. Deidre Michuda was described as mixed Asian and white, 5-foot-2 and 110 pounds with brown eyes and dark brown hair that reaches to the middle of her back. (WCCO.com, MN)
POLICE ROUNDUP Feb 9, 2007
Police reports indicated Jeannie K. Birkey, 57, of Canton was driving a 1999 Toyota Camry and struck a 1997 Chevy Venture, driven by Philip M. Svetich, 29, of Canton. Birkey was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Dunsmuir man dies in I-5 vehicle accident Feb 1, 2007
Pamela Ross, a passenger in a 1990 Chevy Venture, sustained major head trauma in the accident, according to a CHP report ... Gary Ross III, 20, also of Happy Camp, was driving a 1990 Chevy Venture westbound on State Route 97 at an unknown speed, according to the report. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Bush pushes for more free-trade deals in Cat speech Jan 31, 2007
to toyota driver wrote on January 30, 2007 7:18 PM:"I have a Toyota minivan....it is assembled in Lafeyette, Indiana and has a higher American parts content than my parents' Chevy Venture. Take heart. You can buy American and still enjoy a superior product.". to Free trade wrote on January 30, 2007 7:16 PM:"You beat me to it.". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Two hurt in 4-car crash Jan 27, 2007
An Oldsmobile Alero and a Chevrolet Venture were traveling east, side-by-side, across Highway 135 on a green light, when Lindner proceeded south into their path, McCaslin said, adding that she reportedly did not see the two vehicles approaching from the west. Her Civic struck the Oldsmobile, driven by Florentino Gallegos, 50, of Santa Maria, which was knocked into the path of the Venture, driven by Karle Whitford, 35, of Santa Maria, McCaslin said. (Santa Maria Times)
Human Society offers reward to find stolen animals Jan 15, 2007
The vehicle is a Silver 2004 Chevrolet Venture with blue Humane Society of Southern Arizona logos on it. The license plate number is C-1153. (FOX 11, AZ)
Rollover accident seriously injures 6 Jan 8, 2007
The driver of the Chevy Venture, Alfredo Villagomez, 30, and all five of the passengers were taken to Texarkana hospitals by LifeNet Ambulance Service and LifeNet Air. They all sustained incapacitating injuries. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
