Sell your 2004 Chevrolet Venture for cash

The 2004 Chevrolet Venture is a minivan that came with a 3.4L 6-cyl engine. At 22 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2004 Chevrolet Venture at a glance

Body styleMinivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD
Engines3.4L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy16–17 city / 22–24 highway / 18–20 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,350–$3,700 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂444–494 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations: Venture FWD, Venture AWD
Age22 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 22 years old, most of a 2004 Venture's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a minivan, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Venture. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 80,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2004 Chevrolet Venture recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2004 Chevrolet Venture. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Fuel System, GasolineAug 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V349000

On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).

Risk: A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Latches/Locks/LinkagesDec 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V597000

On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.

Risk: If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may resu

EquipmentApr 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V177000

Certain minivans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." these vehicles do not have text and formatting on the warning label attached to the available second-row integral child restraint as specified by amendments to the standard.

Common 2004 Venture problems

Owners have filed 124 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Venture with NHTSA. 6 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 21 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System28
  • Structure14
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages11
  • Electrical System7
  • Fuel/Propulsion System7
  • Engine and Engine Cooling6

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System80,000 mi
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages29,000 mi
  • Electrical System81,000 mi
  • Fuel/Propulsion System136,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling5,000 mi

2004 Chevrolet Venture service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 475 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2004 Chevrolet Venture. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment60
  • Equipment59
  • Electrical System44
  • Engine and Engine Cooling29
  • Equipment23
  • Equipment22

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · PIP5601C

    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2025 · PIP5358D

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpo

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2024 · PIP4723J

    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2024 · PIT5099H

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling Gene

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2004 Chevrolet Venture.

StructurePE04064 · opened Sep 2004, closed Dec 2004Led to recall 04V597000

Power-sliding door

Subject vehicles are available with an optional power sliding door.the interior handle is oriented in the vertical position in the door panel and lines up at the elbow level when the occupant is seated in the 2nd-row outboard position.if the occupant holds the interior handle in the thumb up position during power-assis

Selling a 2004 Venture: questions

How much is a 2004 Chevrolet Venture worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2004 Venture that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2004 Ventures that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2004 Venture with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Venture; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2004 Venture?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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