1998 Chevrolet Venture: airbag warning light

Filed Sep 18, 2006 · Airbags, Steering · 140,000 miles · NM

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 fracture. The repair shop also determined due to the unique fracture of the rack and pinion and the illumination of the airbag warning light, the airbag should have deployed. The manufacturer was not alerted.

Filed Apr 8, 2004 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · CA

Airbag light stayed on for a while. This was an indication that the front passenger side air bag may or may not deploy. Dealer was contacted.

Filed Nov 2, 2003 · Airbags · 18,052 miles · PA

Airbag light comes on indicating a problem with the airbag. Chevy diagnosed and repaired on six separate occasions over the next four years, but in each case the problem returned within a month or two. The airbag has not worked properly since this date, according to the indicator light, except for short time periods after repair. We have asked chevy to find a permanent solution with no success.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · 32,000 miles · NC

Air bag warning lights came on and stayed on. *ak the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated shortly after the vehicle was purchased. The dealer repaired it, however two weeks later the light illuminated again. The consumer was told the air bag module on the passenger side was bad. Also the vehicle had brake problems.

Filed May 7, 2002 · Airbags · NY

Airbag light stays on.

Filed May 7, 2002 · Airbags · NY

Air bag light intermittently comes on. When light comes on, air bag system is shut down so if there is an accident, air bag will not deploy. Van is going in for the 6th time to have this fixed. This has been an on going problem since 1 month after purchase. Gmc will not buy back van and this is a major safety issue as van is uncomfortable to drive with fear of the air bag not deploying in case of an accident. Looking into filing lemon law as safety is #1 priority, gmc doesn't seem to care. *ts *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****761634

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Airbags · GA

Side passenger and driver air bags were reported to us by service department at dealership to be defective, after the vehicle was taken in for another recall and I asked them to check out why the airbag light stayed on nearly continuously. This is a problem that the vehicle has had 3-4 months since we took ownership. The vehicle was taken once to the dealer (5/14/1999) and we asked the dealership to check out the problem. The vehicle was returned and it was noted that codes were checked and that customer concern not duplicated. We are concerned that because the airbags are defective we could receive more serious injury in the event of an accident.

Filed Jan 16, 2001 · Electrical · KY

Electrical system:when driving thru puddles/hard rain battery light on, loss of all steering/brakes/etc and then power "pops" back on-do not need to restart engine. Has occurred at stop and while driving. Dangerous in regards to instrument panel: engine coolant light comes off/on, coolant levels normal, car not overheating-will see dealer; at same time air bag deployment light on same side of panel comes off/on at intermittent times. Sometimes engine coolant light and airbag light are on at same times, sometimes they alternate. Seriously think there is wiring defect in vehicle. Also--instrument panel very hot to touch at radio area, high risk to burn. Also, have experienced flickering of overhead interior lights when key removed from ignition--not the normal "stay on for so many seconds" ?wiring problem will seek dealer attention, but of course out of warranty and concern of family safety is 1st and foremost. Any info you have to asst is appreciated.