1997 Chevrolet Venture Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 432 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture, 3% of the 432 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“#1. It is very heavy to push up the tailgate without the use of the hydraulics. It goes up easily only part of the way. #2. My seat and pocket should not be ripping as easily as they have. I do not have little kids tugging at them. #3. The cigarette lighter does not work . It has been allegedly fixed several times. #4. The interior side door panels are hard plastic and they are attached by velcro. They don't always stick to the velcro and come loose. One has already broken and replaced. They are still loose. #5. …”
NHTSA complaint #719579, filed 2000-03“Seat belts on the passenger's/drivers/second row, and the last row get stuck, cannot be pull out for buckling up. Sometimes leaving the passengers without protection. Consumer had taken the vehicle five times to dealer for the same problem. In addition, horn extremely hard to beep/alarm system malfunctioned, and second row- rear seat does not lock into place.”
NHTSA complaint #821706, filed 1998-03“Driver lifted the handle of seat and there was a hole which was located underneath handle. This hole caused the consumer to get finger caught and completely cut off. Dealer said when they come up with an idea to fix problem they would contact consumer. Only had the vehicle for 24 hours.”
NHTSA complaint #822285, filed 1998-04“Recall 98v145000. Consumer states that similar problem has occurred with her vehicle. She contacted the dealer and manufacturer, and they stated that VIN does not comply to the recall, dealer will not remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #824955, filed 1998-07“Recall on the safety latch mechanisms on the middle and back row seats, however possible problems with remaining safety latch mechanisms on bucket seat is still present.”
NHTSA complaint #542080, filed 1998-10Related recalls
- 98V145000Jun 26, 1998Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with bucket seats or a split bench seat in the second (middle) or third (back) row. The seat latch…Covers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–1998, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–1998
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture
85 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsExterior lighting
62 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsTires
13 complaints
← 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology