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.
1999 Chevrolet Venture: doors won't lock, open or latch
7 of the 349 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Venture describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
Passenger side rear sliding door will close, but will not latch from the outside or the inside. Dealer installed a sliding door latch actuator.
The sliding door would not unlock remotely or manually from the inside. *jb
Defective module componet, window motor and door locks. I have had problems with automatic electrical components. Dt
Consumer's hand was on the door handle and the door was knocked into movement, consumer could not get arm out, consumers arm was broken. *jb pe04064.pco
When the sliding door is placed in locked position the door will not open from either inside or outside of the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details.
Sliding door lock does not stay open on hilly surfaces, resulting in slamming of the door.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.
- Risk
- If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, gm advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668; or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.
Recall number 04V597000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v‑067) from april to august 2001. Also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in january through april 2001. These vehicles have inadequate front welds. If a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.
- Risk
- If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on october 22, 2001. 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 01V264000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.
- Risk
- An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v‑264. 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 01V067000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Venture door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Venture?
7 of 349 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Venture (2%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chevrolet Venture?
There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Chevrolet Venture
Airbag light 21Overheating 16ABS 13Engine failure 13Headlights 11Transmission failure 11Wipers 11Knocking 9Stalling 9No deployment 8Brake failure 6Check engine light 6Water leak 5
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