The headlight assemblies had to be replaced, due to the lens covers popping out and the headlamps blowing out, the problem was due to a defective venting system in the headlamps, and that the manufacturer was aware of the problem.
1998 Chevrolet Venture visibility complaints
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When it rains it goes into vehicle where dome light and electronic computer were mounted on the ceiling which may cause an electrical short. Also, on middle rear seat both seatbelts jammed and would not lock in place, which wont protect child in event of a crash. Dealer replaced passenger's side seatbelt, and fixed driver's rear seatbelt. Finally, rear middle window pin kept falling, which allowed the windows to stay open. Dealer fixed the problem 3 times, but on the fourth time, they replace the whole unit. Please provide further information.
Rear window washer failed.
The air vent / defroster / defogger does not remove the frost or ice off the front side windows. Vehicle has been to the dealer three times. Problem still exists.
During cold weather defogger doesn't perform well when activated. It fogs up the side windows, blocking the view of the exterior mirrors. Dealer has been contacted.
Pin fell out of attachment to the push out window on right side of sliding door, this prevent the window from opening or closing and also ratlles while driving. Nlm
Vehicle was parked in the driveway when the rear window exploded, causing the rear windshield to shatter, which almost resulted in an injury. Causes unknown.
Rear windshield wiper goes off when shutting the automatic passenger door/all electronics an dashboard goes off when using headlight controls/headlights goes off by themselves every 10 seconds/driver's control for door locks has completely gone out/evaporative emission canister vend solenoid valve assembly failed prior to recall, van is not idling properly.
Intermittent operation of windshield wipers. In addition, all electronics on dashboard goes on and off/headlights go off by themselves every 10 seconds/driver's controls for door locks failed/evaporative emission canister vend solenoid valve assembly failed prior to manufacturer's recall/poor idling and vehicle is sluggish/driver's information center fails to work properly, and air bag wires are still exposed to rear passengers' feet.
While driving 10 MPH the rear windshield exploded, causing the rear windshield to shatter, which almost resulted an injury. Cause unkown. Please provide details.
Windshield wipers failed to operate prorely, especially during inclement weather, affecting visibility.
Windshield wipers intermittently go off by themselves when hitting a normal bump in the road, and when the front/rear heater or air conditioner controls are used. In addition, driver's information message center in the extended overhead console has never worked properly. Temperature gauge increases at least 1/8 to 1/4 inches and stayes there. Air bag wires are still exposed to rea rpassenger's seat. Drover's/passengers door locks failed. Headlights go off by themselves every 10 seconds. Finally, evaporative emission canister failed prior to recall. 780180 dup of 533715; posted on 09-07-1999.
Having alarm installed. Rug pulled back & notice d 1/2 in water. Mechanic said moisture under windshield dripped inside vehicle. Took to dealer & told problem existed 3 times before another vehicle was offered.
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