1998 Chevrolet Venture air bags problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1998 Chevrolet Venture — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Van was traveling at approx 65 mph..ford quad cab truck pulled out in front of me..I locked the brakes, some skid marks down the highway, and completely broadsided the truck. Damage to truck was on driver side door, and front corner panel. Several of trucks airbags deployed. Impact was at a high…”
filed Jan 10, 2016
“Dt*: the contact stated after pulling into a parking space and straightening the steering wheel, the steering wheel rack and pinion fractured without warning. Soon after, the airbag light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who confirmed the steering rack and pinion…”
filed Sep 18, 2006
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% |
| 1997 Venture | 15 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.