1998 Chevrolet Venture Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 409 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture, 3% of the 409 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“Was rear-ended. I was not moving at the time, was hit at approx 35-40mph. My(driver) seat flew back and collapsed, twisted. I was injured, resulting in possibly permanent nerve damage. Never occurred to me that this was a design flaw that contributed to my injury. Tv news program indicated there was a problem with GM seats and just this type of collision. I thought I should speak up! My van was totaled, as was the vehicle of the person who hit me. Very lucky that my pregnant passenger's seat did not suffer the same fate as mine, or her beautiful son might not be here.”
NHTSA complaint #747700, filed 2001-07“A child was sitting in the front passenger's seat. When the seat was pushed back, about 3 inches, that the seat slid back and forth on the railing. The sharp edge of the railing, cut the child's ankle. Dealer contacted and said that sharp edge should be covered with duct tape. Manufacturer contacted and was not aware of the problem.ak”
NHTSA complaint #827932, filed 1998-09“Can raise bucket seat in 2nd row on passenger side. However, seat would not be locked on track, in position. Also, whenever brakes are applied, they would move either up or down & then squeal. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have it checked.”
NHTSA complaint #838291, filed 1999-05“Metal seat support wear through and contacts drivers lower back bone and hip. Mfg. Says normal wear and tear and will not repair seat cushion to prevent harm. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #768712, filed 2002-10“Consumer states vehicle was involved in a collision, upon impact the drivers seat collapsed. The dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #8014726, filed 2002-07Related 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 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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