1998 Chevrolet Venture seats problems

12 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front assembly: recliner
2

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 1998 Chevrolet Venture owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 22, 2002 · Seats · GA · 1 injury

Metal seat support wear through and contacts drivers lower back bone and hip. Mfg. Says "normal wear and tear" and will not repair seat cushion to prevent harm. Dt

Filed Jul 25, 2002 · Seats · OH · crash

Consumer states vehicle was involved in a collision, upon impact the drivers seat collapsed. The dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.

Filed May 10, 2002 · Seats · CT

When brakes are applied seats dislodge, they do not hold in place. Passenger was thrown forward. *ak dealer not willing to do anything.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Seats · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Was rear-ended. I was not moving at the time, was hit at approx 35-40mph. My(driver) seat flew back and collapsed, twisted. I was injured, resulting in possibly permanent nerve damage. Never occurred to me that this was a design flaw that contributed to my injury. Tv news program indicated there was a problem with gm seats and just this type of collision. I thought I should speak up! My van was totaled, as was the vehicle of the person who hit me. Very lucky that my pregnant passenger's seat did not suffer the same fate as mine, or her beautiful son might not be here.

Filed Aug 16, 2000 · Electrical, Seat belts · SC

Rear window washer failed.

Filed Jul 12, 1999 · Seats · DE

Riser assembly difficult to install properly causing consumer to get left index finger pinched while trying to remove the right rear seat resulted in loss of the finger nail. Nlm

Filed Jun 19, 1999 · Seats · PA · 11 injuries

Seat tracks are very sharp causing injury to child when he fell down in the car and hit his knee on the track, causing injury which required 5 stiches. Nlm

Filed May 21, 1999 · Brakes, Seats · OH

Can raise bucket seat in 2nd row on passenger side. However, seat would not be locked on track, in position. Also, whenever brakes are applied, they would move either up or down & then squeal. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have it checked.

Filed Oct 2, 1998 · Seats · NY

Driver's side seat is poorly designed and leans on consumer's back. This problem is creating severe back problemsfor consumer. Manufacturer and dealer notified. However, dealer refused to return consumer's calls.

Filed Sep 16, 1998 · Seats · AR · 1 injury

A child was sitting in the front passenger's seat. When the seat was pushed back, about 3 inches, that the seat slid back and forth on the railing. The sharp edge of the railing, cut the child's ankle. Dealer contacted and said that sharp edge should be covered with duct tape. Manufacturer contacted and was not aware of the problem.ak

Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Venture seats

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Venture have seats problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Venture seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 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).