Air bag light will not turn off, there is no way to fix it as they don't make the parts anymore, not sure if airbag will deploy if ever needed.
Chevrolet Venture airbag light comes on
62 of the 2,334 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Venture describe airbag warning light, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 62
- worst model year
- 1999
- typical mileage
- 70,000
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Seat belt 5Overheating 3Headlights 3ABS 3Knocking 2Door locks 2Water leak 1
What owners say
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag module assembly on the passenger's side needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 106,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that the driver side airbag light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that he would have to contact a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2002 chevy ventura started running into electrical issues in the dash aug of 08. In late september of 08 the air bag light had come on. Several days after the indicator light luminated the drivers side air bag exploded when starting the vehicle on a dry day. I mention this because I was asked a few times by gm about the conditions) took vehicle to the dealer and contacted gm who sent an inspector out to review the codes and make a determination of the cause. My request was to have gm correct the defect because no impact occurred that would cause the airbag to deploy. The case # 10531887 in gm's records which should state that the case was from water leaking into the floor board that caused the problem, they denied the claim. The passenger side air bag deployed days later when starting the vehicle. Contacted them again and they again denied assistance. Months after this episode the windshield needed replaced from rock chip. Found that the luggage rack was allowing water to leak down though the interpillar on the passenger side and has corroded the pillar frame that it was very difficult to replace the glass. So did gm know about the leak that the luggage rack was creating over the years causing electrical issues on this model??? The reason I bring this up is because I believe the inspector knew what to look for because this vehicle had never had issues with water in the floor boards of carpets. I am the second owner. I purchased the vehicle from a family member in 2006 who garaged it most of the time. I do not. I do want to say on a positive note that the van design and the room that the family enjoys in it on long trips has been great. Disappointed with the findings because the vans value is not worth anything with these problems.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet venture. While driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed that the air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure indicated that both air bags were deactivated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, but they could not inspect the vehicle because the air bag indicator was not illuminated at the time. The failure continued intermittently; however, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and they performed a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the driver's side seat belt latch assembly was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under any recalls; therefore, they were not liable for the repairs. The current mileage was 97,000 and failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 3/16/09 *cn the headlight covers fogged up as well. Updated 03/19/09.
On 10/30/07, my 2003 chevy venture airbag light came on. I brought the vehicle to the local dealer, and was told that the r/s safety deployment module was failing and needed to be replaced. The dealer told me this was not a huge problem and that the vehicle was safe to drive. He told me the repairs could wiat until I had the money in january. On 11/25/07, whicle driving the vehicle, the drivers side (side) airbag deployed and exploded immediately. I phoned the dealer and was told that the problem was unrelated and they were not responsilbe. I filed a product allegation complaint with gm. They sent an inspector to the dealer who reviewed the car and found it was a computer malfuntion of the safety deployment module that caused the airbag to deploy. He stated that their was nothing that I could have done to cause the airbga deployment. The dealer admitted to gm that they told me the vehicle was safe to drive, but gm declined to repair the vehicle. I have since found out that this vehicle was recalled for 2 separate front airbag problems. Gm states that this vehicle has no open recalls on it. The vehicle has not been repaired, and is now off the road. I am paying the loan off and hoping to get some resolution to have this vehicle repared so I can continue to use it.
Air bag light comes on when front sets are moved manually, if I wiggle connector under seat or move seat back and forth I can get the light to go out. It is my understanding that if the light is on airbag system is inoperative?? Have had this problem for last 6 months.
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.
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 -
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.
- Risk
- This could result in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. Also if the air bag inflator ruptured, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on march 11, 2003. 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 buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 03V051000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- 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: frontal
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
- Risk
- Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 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 buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 02V222000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- 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
Questions about the Chevrolet Venture airbag light
Why does the airbag light come on in the Chevrolet Venture?
Owners who report it most often also describe seat belt won't latch or retract, engine overheating and headlights failing or too dim.
Which Chevrolet Venture years have airbag warning light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (21 complaints), 2000 (18 complaints) and 1998 (8 complaints).
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