The 2003 Chevrolet Venture has a fuel tank capacity of 20.0 to 25.0 gallons (76–95 liters), depending on the trim. The most common size is 25.0 gallons, used on 9 trims.
A full tank is good for roughly 480–600 highway miles or 340–425 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.
020 gal40 gal
25.0 gal · Bigger than 76% of 2003 models we list.
Warner Bros. AWD 4dr Ext Minivan3.4L 6cyl 4A · AWDMPG 16 / 22Range 400 / 550 mi
3.4L 6cyl 4A
AWD
25.0 gal95 L
16 / 22
400 / 550 mi
Warner Bros. Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan3.4L 6cyl 4A · FWDMPG 17 / 24Range 425 / 600 mi
3.4L 6cyl 4A
FWD
25.0 gal95 L
17 / 24
425 / 600 mi
No trim matches all of these filters.
Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.
How far a 2003 Chevrolet Venture goes on a tank
Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 20 MPG, a full 25.0-gallon tank covers about 500 miles.
Gauge
Gallons
Highway miles
City miles
Full
25.0
600
425
3/4
18.8
450
319
1/2
12.5
300
213
1/4
6.3
150
106
1/8
3.1
75
53
Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 750 gallons, roughly 30 full tanks.
In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 21.5 MPG in the Venture (14 drivers), about 538 miles on a full 25.0-gallon tank.
Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.
At 25.0 gallons, the Venture's largest tank ranks fourth of the seven 2003 minivans compared here. The Ford Windstar Cargo carries the most (26.0 gal) and the Chrysler Town and Country the least (20.0 gal).
Other 2003 minivans of a similar size, one model per brand.
2003 Chevrolet Venture fuel system recalls
NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2003 Chevrolet Venture, out of 5 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. The vehicle population includes buick rendezvous and pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; chevrolet venture and pontiac Montana vehicles built from june through august 2002; and all vehicles registered in Nevada, Arizona, virgin islands, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii.
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2003 Chevrolet Venture?
The 2003 Chevrolet Venture holds between 20.0 and 25.0 gallons, depending on the trim. 25.0 gallons is the usual size; the smaller 20.0-gallon tank is on the Fwd 4dr Minivan.
How many gallons and liters does the 2003 Chevrolet Venture gas tank hold?
The 2003 Chevrolet Venture tank holds 76–95 liters, or 20.0–25.0 gallons in US gallons.
Which 2003 Chevrolet Venture has the biggest gas tank?
The 25.0-gallon tank is on the Cargo Van Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan, Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan, LS AWD 4dr Ext Minivan and 6 other trims. The smallest tank, 20.0 gallons, is on the Fwd 4dr Minivan.
Does AWD change the 2003 Chevrolet Venture gas tank?
Yes. FWD: 20.0–25.0 gal; AWD: 25.0 gal.
How far can a 2003 Chevrolet Venture go on a full tank?
About 480–600 miles on the highway and 340–425 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.
How many miles can a 2003 Chevrolet Venture go on a quarter tank?
About 150 highway miles or 106 in town from the 25.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 6.3 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.
How many miles does a 2003 Chevrolet Venture really get on a tank?
Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 21.5 MPG in the 2003 Chevrolet Venture (14 drivers), which works out to about 538 miles on a full 25.0-gallon tank.
What gas does the 2003 Chevrolet Venture take?
Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.
How much does it cost to fill up a 2003 Chevrolet Venture?
At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 25.0-gallon tank from empty costs $106.75. It ranges from $92.50 in the Gulf Coast to $147.25 in California.
How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2003 Chevrolet Venture?
About 155 pounds for the 25.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Venture have a bigger gas tank than the Pontiac Montana?
No. The 2003 Pontiac Montana holds up to 25.5 gallons; the 2003 Chevrolet Venture holds up to 25.0.
Has the 2003 Chevrolet Venture had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2003 Chevrolet Venture: 07V349000 (storage). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.
Sources
Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).