Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that while making a left turn at approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09e005000 (steering). The failure mileage was 122,000.
1998 Chevrolet Venture steering problems
36 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 36
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Rack and pinion14
- Hydraulic power assist system14
- Steering wheel/handle bar2
- Rack and pinion: rack1
- Linkages1
- Hydraulic power assist: pump1
- Column1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Venture steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Chevrolet Venture steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Steering: rack and pinion
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. With the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. In any of these conditions, a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began january 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 02V286000 · Recall details
What 1998 Chevrolet Venture owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet venture. While making a left turn at 20 MPH, the steering column locked and almost caused a crash. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v286000 (steering:rack and pinion). The vehicle would have to be repaired at the contact's expense. He is currently in the process of repairing the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 132,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet venture. While attempting to make a left turn at 5 MPH, the steering wheel would only turn right. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and has not been inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 02v286000 (rack and pinion). The current and failure mileages were 138,000. Updated 01/02/08. *lj the consumer stated the parts were purchased from autozone. She was not able to use her vehicle for several days, while the vehicle was being fixed. Updated 12/12/07.
Steering makes noticeable thumping when you turn the steering wheel at times, especially when backing up and turning the steering wheel.my mechanic told me that's the problem..the steering is failing at this time....
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to make a left turn at 20 MPH the steering column locked. The vehicle was then pulled to the side of the highway. The vehicle was towed to a local independent repair shop. The mechanic determined there was failure to the lower bearing plate. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 02v286000, regarding the steering rack and pinion. The VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer has been alerted.
I experienced power steering failure making left turns only. Dealer told me that my vehicle is not in the recall scope even thou it has the exact problem as the recall vehicles of 1998 (the federal safety agency id # 02v28600). They replaced the power steering gear at my cost. They kept the core gear assembly dn/26065144 - rv 26065041-78091. They told me they could not tell what caused the failure because it is a sealed unit.
I have a 1998 chevy venture van that is displaying the same defects of the rack and pinion recall for the same listed vehicle and year. Chevy tells me that mine was not included in this. I feel that this is too much coincidence. The vehicle has only 76,000 miles on it.
Manifold intake gasket had to be replaced twice now on my 1998 chevrolet venture (2003 and 2005). Also the rack and pinion needs to be replaced for turning left.
The federal safety agency recall 02v286000 concerning lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly failed. The retainer tabs were not crimped properly.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Venture steering
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Venture have steering problems?
Owners have filed 36 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Venture steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Venture steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V286000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Venture have bad steering?
The Chevrolet Venture model years with the most steering complaints are 1997 (76 complaints), 1998 (36 complaints) and 1999 (11 complaints).
Other 1998 Chevrolet Venture problems
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