1997 Chevrolet Venture air bags problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1997 Chevrolet Venture — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed that the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. This caused the horn to become inoperative. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. *ak. Vehicle wa srecalled for steering rack and pinion replacement. After it was replaced the air…”
filed Dec 13, 2004
“My 1997 chevrolet venture was in the driveway no one in it and not running when the passenger air bag suddenly deployed. I was told it was a wiring defect and would cost more than the car was worth to fix it!! Apparently water got into the wire harness. How is this my fault? Thank god my kids were…”
filed Aug 9, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Venture years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Venture | 5 | 12% |
| 2004 Venture | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 Venture | 17 | 9% |
| 2002 Venture | 20 | 9% |
| 2001 Venture | 15 | 7% |
| 2000 Venture | 31 | 9% |
| 1999 Venture | 40 | 11% |
| 1998 Venture | 27 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Venture
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.