1997 Chevrolet Venture seats problems

13 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front assembly: recliner
6
Front assembly: power adjust
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Venture seats problems in other years

Related recalls

Seats: front assembly: reclinerReported June 26, 1998 · 125,990 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with bucket seats or a split bench seat in the second (middle) or third (back) row. The seat latch mechanisms on bucket seats and on the 40% portion of the split bench seat in the second and third rows do not have protective covers.
Risk: When activating the release mechanism to roll a bucket seat forward, a customer's finger(s) could be severely injured or severed in they are not kept clear of the mechanism.
Remedy: Dealers will install protective covers on the outboard latch mechanisms on all left and right hand rear bucket seats in the second and third row, and to both inboard and outboard latch mechanisms on the center rear bucket seat and the 40% portion of the split bench seat.

Recall number 98V145000 · Recall details

What 1997 Chevrolet Venture owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 20, 2000 · Seats · UT

Passenger's side rear split seat will not lock properly in the down position. Dealer notifed. Please provide any further details.

Filed Mar 2, 2000 · Body, Seat belts · FL

#1. It is very heavy to push up the tailgate without the use of the hydraulics. It goes up easily only part of the way. #2. My seat and pocket should not be ripping as easily as they have. I do not have little kids tugging at them. #3. The cigarette lighter does not work . It has been allegedly fixed several times. #4. The interior side door panels are hard plastic and they are attached by velcro. They don't always stick to the velcro and come loose. One has already broken and replaced. They are still loose. #5. The front seatbelts don't retract all the way on their own and the front passenger's seatbelt twists on a regular basis. #6. The range of distance on the remote keyless entry is being basically on top of the vehicle. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle since the day I bought it . It is my first american made vehicle and probably my last. I think I really bought a lemon.

Filed Mar 2, 1999 · Seats · PA · 1 injury

Reported to dealer and showed my deep cut to my finger, no response from gm

Filed Oct 19, 1998 · Seats · PA

Recall on the safety latch mechanisms on the middle and back row seats, however possible problems with remaining safety latch mechanisms on bucket seat is still present.

Filed Jul 2, 1998 · Seats · LA

Recall 98v145000. Consumer states that similar problem has occurred with her vehicle. She contacted the dealer and manufacturer, and they stated that VIN does not comply to the recall, dealer will not remedy the problem.

Filed Jun 17, 1998 · Seats · NJ

Electronic sliding door locking system malfunctioned due to a faulty seat cable. Dealer has repaired problem 4 different times. Problem reoccurs.

Filed Apr 27, 1998 · Seats · VA · crash

In rear impact 10-15 MPH the rear left side bench seat collapsed due to a poorly designed weld to the floor that broke off during the rear impact.

Filed Apr 21, 1998 · Seats · IN · 1 injury

While opening the side seat latch assembly, consumers finger was partially amputated.

Filed Apr 7, 1998 · Seats · TX · 1 injury

Driver lifted the handle of seat and there was a hole which was located underneath handle. This hole caused the consumer to get finger caught and completely cut off. Dealer said when they come up with an idea to fix problem they would contact consumer. Only had the vehicle for 24 hours.

Filed Mar 20, 1998 · Seat belts, Seats · UN

Second row seat belts jam.

Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Venture seats

Does the 1997 Chevrolet Venture have seats problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Chevrolet Venture seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Venture seats?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V145000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Venture have bad seats?

The Chevrolet Venture model years with the most seats complaints are 1997 (13 complaints) and 1998 (12 complaints).