1998 Chevrolet Venture Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 6%of 409 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture, 6% of the 409 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10031945, filed 2003-09, 32,000 miles“The ABS system was inoperative. The rear ABS motor needed to be replaced. The ABS warning light cames on and stayed on. While driving the ABS light and brake light illuminated. When the brake pedal was applied it felt hard. The dealer indicated that the brake were fine buthte ABS was disabled.”
NHTSA complaint #10031944, filed 2003-08, 81,000 miles“Sudden and complete brake failure. It was discovered that the rear brake lines had rusted to the point of failure. No warning...just complete failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10439236, filed 2011-12, 67,000 miles“Anti-look brake system light came on and stayed on. Other lights are now flashing whem brakes are used. The main brake, signal and running lights have stipped working. The only brake lights working now are the LED lights on the rear door. System is acting like it has a short or grounding condition. Unable to use this vehicle and is parked. Unable to repair this due to being on a fixed income. Vehicle was inspected and past the last part of april 2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10072990, filed 2004-05, 188,888 miles“1998 chevy Venture. Rear brake line failure. Brake line was rusted through-midway from front to back on both rear brake line's. These lines are made of metal and have several 90 degree bends along the frame of the vehicle. There were no events leading up to equipment failure. I was backing the vehicle out of the driveway when the brake pedal went to the floor and lost all resistance. Should this have occurred while traveling at legal speed limit and proper following distance the results could be catastrophic for the vehicle occupants and other motorist involved. …”
NHTSA complaint #10265223, filed 2009-04, 143,468 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 12% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 30 | 14% |
| 2001 | 15 | 7% |
| 2000 | 16 | 5% |
| 1999 | 30 | 9% |
| 1998 | 23 | 6% |
| 1997 | 42 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture
111 complaintsExterior lighting
59 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
16 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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.
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