1999 Chevrolet Venture: airbag warning light

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Airbags · 97,500 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light would flash 7 times then remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a diagnostic was performed, which located a failure code for the air bags. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,500.

Filed Nov 3, 2006 · Electrical · 97,900 miles · CA

I have experienced numerous electrical problems, including the ABS, tcs, and air bag lights coming on intermittently, and the dealer has said there's nothing wrong and reset it. My electric passenger side door would open for no reason when I'm trying to shut it. Now, my brake light was out, so I replaced the bulb. That did not solve the problem. My husband then looked at it and determined that the wire pins/plugs are burnt and exposed on both sides. Now I have no brake or tail lights, no blinkers, no reverse lights, and at night the top brake light is the only light and it stays on all the time. When I put the brakes on the dash lights dim and the radio lights turn off, the emergency lights come on, and the blinker goes at different speeds. When I called the dealer, they told me to call gm. When I called gm I explained even though it's out of warranty, I feel electrical problems that I haven't done anything to make, should be covered by the manufacturer. They said I need to pay for a diagnosis, and they may reimburse me, if they feel it's a manufacturers defect. Then call them back and they'll determine if they will cover any repairs. In the mean time, I'm concerned about a fire if the wire plugs/pins are burnt and exposed.

Filed Oct 19, 2006 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a stop light during wet road conditions, the vehicle was impacted on the front driver side by another vehicle traveling 45 MPH. The contact's vehicle was pushed into oncoming traffic and collided with 3 other vehicles causing damage to the whole front end and front passenger door. None of the air bags deployed, and the contact sustained injuries to the leg, shoulder, and chest. The seat belt was worn, and the airbag warning light was not illuminated prior to the incident. A police report was taken and pictures were available. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, and was deemed totaled. Updated 1/26/2007 -

Filed Mar 2, 2006 · Airbags, Lights · 79,000 miles · OH

I have had 3 main problems transmission, headlight moisture and airbag light illumination my 99 venture has 79k miles on it and that transmission is shifting hard (dealer suggest a drain and flush) at 60k I had a valve in the transmission replaced for 800 dollars. I am afraid we will be replacing a transmission at 85000 miles. I can not believe it. The air bag light has been coming on since we bought the vehicle. We have had it in 7-9 times fixes ranged from clearing the code to tightening up a plug. The head light units have been taking on water and burning out lights for the last 20k miles. Sounds like a manufacturer defect. From what I have read on the internet a lot of people are having the same exact problems and I cannot believe gm would produce a vehicle like this and not stand buy there product.

Filed Nov 29, 2005 · 64,000 miles · NY

Dt: the contact stated airbag light illuminated intermittently, and the power door lock on the driver's side stopped working. He took the vehicle to an independent repair shop who performed a diagnostic test. No codes were found by the diagnostic test. Upon further inspection, condensed water from the air conditioning had leaked around the wiring and under the carpet on the front floor. The mechanic determined the water had shorted out the power door lock and affected the airbag wiring as well. The mechanic replaced the wire for the door lock assembly, however no repairs were made to the airbag wiring at that time. *ak updated 12/27/05.

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Airbags · 70,500 miles · PA

Air-bag warning light I just bought another 1999 chevy venture because I really liked my other one, but it had too many problems. My old one was a ls and this one is a lt. Now the air bag light is on with this one too! I do not understand why such an important component is such a problem.

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · SC

While driving turn signal lights/ABS, and SRS lights flashed on and off the dashboard. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and the mechanic could not be duplicate the problem.

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Airbags · PA

Air bag light will flash or not go off on a daily basis. Has been a problem for 3 years. In the past, I had been told it was just dirty contacts.the dealer's service dept. Just had my van for almost a week did not even mention the light as a concern. While looking up other info. I have discovered this could be a major problem, especially since this van has a "poor" frontal crash rating even with air bags!

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 70,000 miles · IL

I have discovered coolant in the engine oil. My coolant is disappearing, and I have been forced to top it off. The engine is making ticking noises, and running roughly. I have done a quick check on the internet to see if others are experiencing this problem, and found that it seems to be a common problem, and that gm is aware of this. They have redesigned the head gasket to correct this problem, but have not offered to fix this problem on my car. Chevy denied that there is a widespread problem, and refused to help cover the necessary repair (they said that because I had around 70,000 miles it was too far out of warrantee). It cost in the range of $815 to replace the head gasket. As a side note, the air bag light turned on intermittently after I got the car back, and now is on steady. I told my next door neighbor about it, and it turned out they also had the same problem. They had an even larger bill ( I don't remember how much), and they have another friend who has the same problem...

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · 48,000 miles · MI

My 1999 chevrolet venture minivan has had numerous problems. The one I am most concerned with is the automatic transmission. The transmission makes the car jerk when I either slow down or stop in heavy traffic. This happens when I press on the accelerator to gain speed again. It doesn't happen every time but more often than not. There are also times when driving down the road it whines. Also have a problem with what I figure is electrical. Sometimes the ABS light stays on and then eventually goes off. Also, the air bag light comes on intermittently.

Filed Oct 5, 2003 · Airbags, Engine · ME

My husband and I own a 1999 chevrolet venture. We bought it august of 2002. With in the first month my airbag light came on. Called the dealer and we had to have the seat belt tension replaced on the drivers side. About a year later the samething happens again this time on the passengers side. About a month ago our antifreeze light keeps coming on and shutting off. We notice no leaking on the ground however the antifreeze is slowly disappearing. Well this weekend my husband took the van on a trip and comes back the next day and the engine is making a ticking noise. We found out that the antifreeze is leaking into the oil causing the gasket to be replaced and the hydraulic lifts to be replaced. This could of resulted in the engine freezing up. This has obviously been an issue with this vehicle and I want to know why anything has not been done about this. Just because someone was not injured does not allow the company to overlook the fact that they have a defect with this year of ventures.

Filed May 9, 2003 · Airbags · MO

Intermittently, the air bag light illuminated on the dash board. A recall was issued for the problem, however the recall failed.