1998 Chevrolet Venture Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 409 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture, 3% of the 409 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles.
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.
“When sitting still and turning the steering wheel, there is a low frequency loud groaning noise. It sounds like it is coming from the steering mechanisms outside of the passenger compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #10017078, filed 2003-05, 74,000 miles“I am surprised no TSB exists for this problem that I can find. My 1998 Chevrolet Venture van had a problem with the headlight - the lens on the headlight housing fell off! Discussing the issue with a number of automotive professionals, I learned this is apparently a common occurrence. Now if the lens falls off, the headlight bulb is exposed and can easily be damaged and not function - is this not a safety concern? Should not this issue be addressed as a possible threat to safety in the operation of a motor vehicle? Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10007871, filed 2003-02“I reported a defect last week on my integral child safety seat - the latch which goes across the child's chest pops open when pulled on - since then I have been told by bob tagg the service manager for lawrence hall Chevrolet that the safety restraints on the new chevy Venture vans do the same thing - and therefore they will not replace mine. I was horrified to find that there are thousands of children on the road whose parents (like I was) thinking that their child is safely strapped in and they are far from it. I implore you to please check into this defect for the welfare of these children.”
NHTSA complaint #740450, filed 2001-02“Since purchasing this van I have had numerous problems, with the most recent being an engine replacement. This problem stems from the bad design of GM's intake gasket which breaks down and causes anti-freeze to leak into the engine causing premature wear and/or replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10068939, filed 2004-01“Consumer is unable to put a css facing foward in rear bucket seat of vehicle. Dealer/manufacturer. Notified and unable to resolved the problem. Consumer will be sending a copy of a video for odi concerning this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #826260, filed 1998-08Other or unknown: other model years
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 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
16 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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