1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE Structure Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE

2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Structure Complaints

#10055639 | January 22, 2004

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS ANTIFREEZE WAS MIXED IN WITH THE OIL. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THIS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO BREAK. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE RUBBER TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, WATER WOULD GET INTO THE TRUNK WHEN IT RAINED, AND THE REAR WINDSHIELD DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. *SC

#10023298 | June 18, 2003

I OWN A 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE LS VAN. THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES' SEALS DON'T KEEP THEM FROM FILLING FROM WATER CAUSING THE LIGHTS (HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS) TO SHORT OUT. FURTHER, DUE TO THE KNOWINGLY DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLIES, THE HEADLIGHT CRYSTALS POP OFF (DUE TO THE POOR SEAL). THIS OCCURRED TO ME WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND I SUBSEQUENTLY RAN OVER THE CRYSTAL SPRAYING DEBRIS BEHIND ME. IN CONTACTING CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER'S TOLL FREE NUMBER, THEY SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS DEFECTIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND THEY DON'T SEE A PROBLEM WITH THESE SCENARIOS. IN DOING FURTHER RESEARCH, I'VE DISCOVERED THAT THESE DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLIES WERE VERY COMMON, CHEVROLET HAS IN FACT ISSUED A TSB HIGHLIGHTING THIS COMMONLY KNOWN DEFECT, AND IN TALKING WITH A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP SERVICE WRITER HE RELATED THAT HE HAS SEEN FAR MORE OF THESE PROBLEMS THAN HE WOULD LIKE TO EVER SEE. DOES THE NTSB...

Other 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE Problem Areas

Exterior Lightingheadlights 47 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 31 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 29 complaints Structurebodydoor 25 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 16 complaints Air Bags 14 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 14 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 14 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 14 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 14 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 13 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 11 complaints Seats 10 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 9 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 9 complaints Unknown Or Other 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 7 complaints Tires 7 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 5 complaints Electrical System 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Child Seat 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Child Seattether Strapwebbing 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint

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