1998 Chevrolet Venture air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 29 complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Venture, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 6% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 17 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 21 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 17 crashes, 21 injuries.
What owners wrote
While traveling east approximately 35-40MPH, another vehicle traveling west, entered eastbound lane. Both vehicles collided head-on on driver's side. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Driver's seat belt was intact, but driver suffered minor injuries. Children, in rear, sustained some bruises from seat belts, but no treatment. Vehicle was totaled.
Air bag warning lights came on and stayed on. The consumer stated the air bag light illuminated shortly after the vehicle was purchased. The dealer repaired it, however two weeks later the light illuminated again. The consumer was told the air bag module on the passenger side was bad. Also the vehicle had brake problems.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Venture
- Engine 95 complaints
- Lighting 67 complaints
- Steering 37 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Fuel system 31 complaints
- Body & structure 30 complaints
- Brakes 29 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 25 complaints