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2003 Chevrolet Venture seat belts problems

10 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 8,894. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
8,894
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Integrated child seat
    4
  • Rear/other
    1
  • Front: retractor
    1
  • Front: buckle assembly
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Venture seat belts problems in other years

199719981999200020012002200320042005

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Chevrolet Venture owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Seat belts · 170,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. The contact stated the driver side seat belt failed. The contact mentioned that the latch plate failed to fit into the buckle. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. In addition, the contact stated that the rear view mirror adhesive melted and broke off.the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2011 · Seat belts · 123,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that the vehicle was being driven approximately 50 MPH when the driver crashed into a deer. The seat belt did not properly restrain the driver, who sustained a mild concussion. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene and was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that all six seat belts needed to be replaced because they would not properly restrain a person during a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2004 · Seat belts · SC

We have found that due to the angle of the seat belt receiver, a child safety seat cannot be adequately immobilized in either outboard second row position. I am an ex-the federal safety agency car safety seat technician, and know how to install very well. Short of using a latch kit (which we are now using), there is no other way to prevent side to side movement of the child seat.

Filed Apr 28, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · 8,894 miles · GA · crash · 3 injuries

Consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle head on while driving at 25 MPH. The seat belt failed to retract. Also, upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained chin injuries, passenger in the front seat sustained knee injuries, and passenger in the second seat sustained head injuries. Upon inspection of the vehicle dealership indicated that sensor that controls the air bags was damaged.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Seat belts · 56 miles · CA

The mechanism used to tighten and loosen the integrated child seat harness strap was too accessible to the toddlers who were able to access the device and tighten/loosen the straps. It nearly caused serious injuries to the children, but was noticed in time to prevent it. *ak *scc

Filed Nov 3, 2003 · Seat belts · 7,000 miles · OK · crash · 4 injuries

While driving at 35 MPH another vehicle collided with consumer's vehicle on the front passenger's side. The consumer's child was seated in a child seat that was built into the vehicle. The five point harness that was restraining the child became undone. Four persons were in the vehicle at the time of the collision, and three sustained minor injuries.*ak 2003 chevrolet venture was involved in a collision with another vehicle. During the collision the built in child seat five point harness became unbuckled. Four people were in the vehicle at the time of the collision. One of the passengers was a child that was seated in the built in child seat. The four passengers sustained minor injuries.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Seat belts · MI

Child was able to unlatch chest clip to car seat without pushing the two clips together. *mr the consumer owned a 2000 chevrolet venture with a built in car seat and recently purchased a 2003 chevrolet venture which also had a built in car seat and both vehicles had the same problem. *scc

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Seat belts · MI

The vehicle's integrated child seat did not latch properly. Please provide any additional information.

Filed May 30, 2003 · Seat belts · MO

Button to release latch attached to the chest broke, and will not stay together. Please fill additional information.

Filed Jan 10, 2003 · Body, Seat belts · NY

Consumer stated the sliding door will not stay open in the locked position.*jb seat belt guides hold seat belt so tightly it does not retract when pulled out.

Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Venture seat belts

Does the 2003 Chevrolet Venture have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 2003 Chevrolet Venture, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Chevrolet Venture seat belts problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 8,894 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Venture seat belts?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Venture have the most seat belts problems?

The Chevrolet Venture model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1997 (24 complaints), 1998 (21 complaints) and 2000 (20 complaints).

Other 2003 Chevrolet Venture problems

Lights 30Engine 28Body 27Fuel system 23Airbags 17Electrical 17Transmission 16Brakes 12Locks 11Suspension 8Visibility 8Tires 5Acceleration 4Seats 2Steering 2Wheels 1

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