Model year record

1999 Chevrolet Venture

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 467 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V597000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
717,302
Reported to NHTSA
2004-12-22
Owners notified
2005-05-31

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A PASSENGER USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.

Safety risk

IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER-SIDE, THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT USE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER CAN OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR FROM SWITCHES AT THE DRIVER'S POSITION OR BY USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE DRIVER SHOULD TELL PASSENGERS TO USE THE SWITCH LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. THE DRIVER SHOULD USE THE OVERRIDE SWITCH TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE POWER DOOR BY CHILDREN OR BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ITS USE. THE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON MAY 31, 2005. THE SECOND PHASE MAILING BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. PHASE 2 BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. PHASE 3 (FINAL PHASE) BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2005, TO ALL REMAINING CUSTOMERS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V264000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
248,737
Reported to NHTSA
2001-08-21
Owners notified
2001-10-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1997-2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA/TRANSPORT, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS THAT WERE SERVICED IN CAMPAIGN 01013 (01V-067) FROM APRIL TO AUGUST 2001. ALSO 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS ASSEMBLED IN JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 2001. THESE VEHICLES HAVE INADEQUATE FRONT WELDS. IF A FRONT WELD FAILS, THE ACTUATOR CAN JAM IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION AND, WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES, IT WILL NOT BE LATCHED.

Safety risk

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE. AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, INSTALL A NEW POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 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 OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V067000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
477,011
Reported to NHTSA
2001-03-08
Owners notified
2001-04-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE DOOR CLOSES BUT MAY NOT BE LATCHED. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE.

Safety risk

AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN CONTINUED UNDER SAFETY RECALL 01V-264. 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 OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V071000

Steering: gear box: shaft sector

Component
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
59
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-12
Owners notified
1999-05-05

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS. THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT FRONT LOWER INSULATOR TO CRADLE CENTER METAL SLEEVE IS COLLAPSED, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD IN THE JOINT. IF THE CLAMP LOAD IS REDUCED OR LOST, THE BOLT CAN BE LOST OR BROKEN AND THE JOINT CAN SEPARATE.

Safety risk

IF NOT REPAIRED, SEPARATION OF THE OPPOSITE SIDE JOINT COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT LOWER CRADLE-TO-SUSPENSION INSULATORS AND THE ATTACHING BOLTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling4456,348 mi
Structure: body: door2720,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2559,650 mi
Air bags2370,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2060,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2060,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1859,999 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1337,158 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13
Air bags: frontal1280,000 mi
Electrical system1132,334 mi
Unknown or other1165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline860,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner73,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights720,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls740,000 mi
Visibility: windshield6
Power train5
Seats: front assembly: recliner5
Suspension593,056 mi
Vehicle speed control5
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer5
Air bags: side/window4
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices449,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings460,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor459,000 mi
Steering4111,000 mi
Tires: sidewall4
Tires: tread/belt4
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system4
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module320,000 mi
Child seat3
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3
Exterior lighting: tail lights320,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system365,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Seats337,158 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads33,000 mi
Structure33,000 mi
Suspension: rear3
Tires3
Visibility: glass, side/rear390,800 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor34,000 mi
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: horn2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Exterior lighting: brake lights220,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline218,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2104,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2101,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)283,124 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Seat belts: rear/other2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Steering: rack and pinion250,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments298,000 mi
Structure: frame and members293,056 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior220,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel197,900 mi
Electrical system: ignition197,585 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine184,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly177,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys189,500 mi
Equipment167,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch120,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap120,000 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: driveline1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts1
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1
Service brakes, air: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: column1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system13,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump138,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body: tailgate190,800 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: lines and fittings1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Suspension: multiple axle143,735 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1107,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core113 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: linkages1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring120,000 mi
Wheels182,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.