1997 Chevrolet Venture Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1997 Chevrolet Venture. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchCovers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–2005, Pontiac Montana 1997–2005, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2004 +1 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: 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.
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…
- Steering › Rack and pinionCovers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–1998, Cavalier 1996–1998, Pontiac Sunfire 1996–1998 +4 more
Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.
Possible consequence: If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began january 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchCovers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–2001, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2001, Pontiac Montana 1998–2001 +1 more
Reported issue: 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…
Possible consequence: 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.
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…
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchCovers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–2001, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2001, Pontiac Montana 1998–2001 +1 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
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…
- Seats › Front assembly › ReclinerCovers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–1998, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–1998
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with bucket seats or a split bench seat in the second (middle) or third (back) row. The seat latch mechanisms on bucket seats and on the 40% portion of the split bench seat in the second and third rows do not have protective covers.
Possible consequence: When activating the release mechanism to roll a bucket seat forward, a customer's finger(s) could be severely injured or severed in they are not kept clear of the mechanism.
Remedy: Dealers will install protective covers on the outboard latch mechanisms on all left and right hand rear bucket seats in the second and third row, and to both inboard and outboard latch mechanisms on the center rear bucket seat and the 40% portion of the split bench seat.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › LinkagesCovers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–1998, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–1998, Pontiac Trans Sport 1997–1998
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with traction control systems. The windshield wiper linkage arm can contact a brake line which is connected to the traction control system modulator valve. This contact can chafe the brake line resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Possible consequence: Brake fluid leakage can cause reduced brake effectiveness and increased stopping distances.
Remedy: Dealers will install a brake line clip to ensure proper clearance. Also the brake lines will be inspected to any damage caused by this condition and will replace any damaged lines.
NHTSA investigations
- DP04002Rack and pinion steering unit failureClosed · Feb 3, 2004
- EA02032Safety belt assembly failureClosed · Nov 18, 2002
- PE02017Shoulder harness clipClosed · Feb 11, 2002
- SQ00014Unexpected opening of sliding doorClosed · Jul 25, 2000
- PE98030Finger cutting/pinchingClosed · May 15, 1998
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Venture
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.