2001 Chevrolet Venture airbags problems

15 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 13 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 50,000
crashes: 13
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Frontal
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At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

50k-75k

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125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Chevrolet Venture airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Chevrolet Venture airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 8

Related recalls

Air bags: frontalReported December 9, 2002 · 272 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. An air bag without the check valve pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deployment and reduced pressure afterward.
Risk: This could increase the severity of injury to a person who was not properly restrained and who was close to the passenger air bag at the time of deployment. It could also reduce the ab8ility of the air bag to protect a restrained front seat passenger.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. Owner notification began december 16, 2002. 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, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000, prompt #3.

Recall number 02V329000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported February 1, 2001 · 38 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The passenger air bag inflator modules were built without the correct amount of generant, which produces the gas that fills the air bag. Some were built with a double load of generant and some were built without generant.
Risk: In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger air bag deployment, a double load of generant can cause the inflator module to explode. If the air bag module explodes, metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupant. A module with no generant would not inflate the air bag, and the occupants could receive more severe injuries.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Telephone calls were made to owners on january 29, 2001. Follow up owner mailing began on april 17, 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 saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000.

Recall number 01V026000 · Recall details

What 2001 Chevrolet Venture owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that while involved in a crash, the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and minor injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 10/2/14*cn updated 05/12/2015

Filed Nov 29, 2012 · Airbags · 135,596 miles · OR · crash · 2 injuries

We were traveling north bound going about 60 MPH on hwy 99 just north of sacramento. An ambulance cut in front of us and slowed down. The right front of the 2001 chevy venture struck the left rear end of the ambulance. The air bags did not deploy my daughter injured her hand and legs. I injured my sternum, bruised my stomach, and injured my right leg. We do have pictures showing that the air bags did not deploy.

Filed Jul 26, 2006 · Airbags · 106,000 miles · CA · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH approaching an intersection the vehicle in front made a u turn which resulted in a collision. The consumers vehicle impacted the other vehicle on the rear left side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed at the scene of the accident. The fire department was also present. Updated 08/29/06.

Filed Jun 21, 2005 · Airbags · 6,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

Had intermitant airbag light, repaired by dealer under warranty. Dealer fixed drivers side seat belt retractor. Then had 40 MPH front end crash, front and side airbags failed to deploy. Sdm has history of failure on this van. Contacted gm, they stated 'no issue - case closed'. Needs to be addressed. I am an automotive engineer, all conditions should have been met in this crash for airbag deployment.

Filed Mar 12, 2004 · Airbags · MI

I have a 2001 venture with an airbag light that occasionally comes on. Dealer says that it is a faulty sensor in the seat belt. Dealer and gm customer service both claim no responsibility for a defective SRS on a vehicle with less than 48,000 miles. I contend that the safety restraint system should last the life of the vehicle if it is not damaged due to wear or abuse. I contend that gm is liable if my SRS fails.

Filed Jan 9, 2004 · Airbags · 25,635 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 30 MPH the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, the driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained a fractured sternum and was hospitalized. *ak another vehicle also hit the consumers vehicle in the rear. The vehicle was declared totaled. *sc

Filed Sep 10, 2003 · Airbags · MO · crash

The consumer was involved in a collision with a trailer that became detached from another consumer's vehicle and none of the air bags deployed.

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Airbags · MO · crash · 2 injuries

My daughter and I were involved in a collision at approx 65mph with a 24' flatbed trailer that detached itself from a vehicle headed the opposite direction. My van had severe frontal/right frontal damage. On star was notified upon impact-by the air bag deployment sensors-and dispatched ems for me. The driver, passenger and side air bags did not deploy. The on star system shows they did.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Airbags · TX · crash · 3 injuries

I was involved in a accident in my 2001 chevrolet venture. We where driving at a speed of 45 MPH, when a car pulled out in front of us. We hit him broadside at 30-45 MPH. Our vehicle then spun around and was hit broadside on the drivers side by another vehicle. The front nor the side passenger airbags deployed. Our vehicle was totaled.

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Airbags · AR · crash · 6 injuries

Traveling 45-50 MPH with green light in 2001 chevy venture mini-van, car turned abruptly in front of us, we struck them in the passenger side. All 4 in our vehicle wearing seat belts but neither airbag deployed. Both vehicles were totaled.

Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Venture airbags

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Venture have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the airbags of the 2001 Chevrolet Venture, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Chevrolet Venture airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Venture airbags?

Yes, 2 recalls: 02V329000, 01V026000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Venture have bad airbags?

The Chevrolet Venture model years with the most airbags complaints are 1999 (40 complaints), 2000 (31 complaints) and 1998 (27 complaints).