1998 Chevrolet Venture seat belts problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1998 Chevrolet Venture — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Seat belts fail to latch on rear removable passenger seats (7 pass. Option) 3 seats usable out of 5. 2nd row rh outer belt will not release from retractor - it's stuck. Inquired with chevrolet dealer, sadler motors - s.s.m. Mi gm said no recalls issued, or will be issued. I took the latch from the…”
filed Jun 4, 2008
“Rear seatbelts fail due to the buckle slipping down exposing the parts inside. These parts come apart when exposed. 2 have failed so far...rendering 2 seats as unusable and unsafe for travel in vehicle. A third seat is in process of failing...buckle has to be kept up with duct tape.*ak”
filed Apr 16, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Venture years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Venture | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 Venture | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 Venture | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 Venture | 10 | 5% |
| 2001 Venture | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 Venture | 20 | 6% |
| 1999 Venture | 10 | 3% |
| 1997 Venture | 24 | 6% |
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.