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2000 Chevrolet Venture

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Venture.

Body VANTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Chevrolet Venture is a van that requires 4.5 qt of 5W‑30 API engine oil and is matched with an automatic four‑speed transmission, delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 17/24 /19 mpg. It carries eight recalls and a total of 384 owner complaints, with the most frequent issues occurring in the engine and engine‑cooling system. Compared with the rest of the 1996‑2005 Venture lineup—where complaint totals ranged from a low of just two in 1996 to a high of 477 in 1997—the 2000 model falls in the middle of the spectrum, indicating an average reliability standing for the generation.

Model year2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731175. Note the factory front wiper blades, serpentine belt and cabin air filter are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731175 alt 25322835
Engine air filter	19166106
Fuel filter	10290491
Spark plug	19301813
Front wiper blades	10329206 discontinued · alt 10329207
Serpentine belt	19172683 discontinued
Thermostat	24507563 alt 10226107
Cabin air filter	19238408 discontinued · alt 52495815

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	187 in
Overall width	72 in
Overall height	67.3 in
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Curb weight	3770 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.4 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 24 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Venture of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.9–10.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.90 sec — 1998 LS

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2001	LS 3.4L V6	10.40 sec	17.70 sec	185 hp	FWD
1998	LS 3.4L V6	9.90 sec	17.30 sec	180 hp	FWD
1997	LS 3.4L V6	10.70 sec	17.60 sec	180 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	76 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	118 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	192 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	5000-7000 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Type	AC 41-940
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	59.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	52-59
RPM	42-56 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance	11.4-12.6 @ 50-95 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH DISC
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Brake Application	WITH DISC
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.43 in / 1.27 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.43 in / 1.27 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.41 in / 1.224 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	44 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	95

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

5 ft. lbs., step 2: bolts 1-4, 9.6 ft. lbs., step 3: bolts 5-8, 18 ft. lbs., upper 18

5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 model recorded 384 complaints, 8 recalls, 3 investigations and 322 TSBs, a complaint level that exceeds the 1999 count of 368 but falls short of the 1997 peak of 477, while its recall count of 8 exceeds the 1999 figure of 7 and is below the 2001 total of 12. Complaints, recalls and investigations peaked in the 1997‑1999 window and then declined steadily through 2005, placing the 2000 year at the tail end of the high‑issue period. The primary complaint categories for 2000 were engine & engine cooling (65), structure (49), electrical system (30), with 26 crash‑related and 6 fire‑related complaints documented. Although investigations numbered only 3 in 2000, the volume of engine and structural complaints remains elevated relative to later model years. Therefore, the 2000 Venture represents a marginal purchase that may be acceptable only if the vehicle has a complete service history and no outstanding recalls; otherwise, a later‑year example is preferable.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

322

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

384

Owner complaints

26 involved a crash · 6 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’96 ’97 ’98 ’99’00’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 384 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling65

Structure49

Electrical System30

Air Bags22

Latches/Locks/Linkages16

Power Train16

Fuel System, Gasoline15

Seat Belts14

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E005000SteeringReported 17/02/2009

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE… Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009…

08E050000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 11/08/2008

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF… Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 322 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIP4723J	2024-10-25	Electrical System	This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIT5099H	2024-09-12	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5099H	2024-09-12	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
General Communication	2024-08-26	Electrical System	Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It…
24-NA-141	2024-07-24	Power Train	GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 78 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt Engine oil filter 12731175 Engine air filter 19166106 Fuel filter 10290491 Spark plug 19301813

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Venture take?

4.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Venture have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Venture get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.