1999 Chevrolet Venture Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 349 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,158miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Chevrolet Venture, 4% of the 349 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,158 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The latch on our power sliding door is not latching. I was advised that this problem has already been fixed, but the same problem that the recall was sent out for is what the latch is doing again. The door has opened up on us when we was driving on the road. We shut the power off to the door, locked the door and do not allow any one of the kids to use the door.”
NHTSA complaint #10114762, filed 2005-03, 67,000 miles“Vehicle side sliding door does not stay shut while driving. The dealership had been contacted on three separate occasions. The service dealer said that it was okay. The consumer was not notified that the door was under recall. The dealer claimed they performed recall#01v26400. The A/C had an odor at times, the dealer cleaned debris from the A/C drain. The cushion was coming apart.”
NHTSA complaint #10034326, filed 2003-09, 37,158 miles“I have had so many problems 1. The inner brake pads wore down to the steel ruining the inside of both rotors about 3,000 miles. Under warranty. But the brake pads. 2. Battery acid is corroding about 4,000 miles the dealership pay all still under warranty 3. Battery again but it turn out to be the alternator about 6,500 the dealership pay under warranty. 4. The tread completely separated from the sidewall. P215/70r15, fire stone on all four tires. Dealership did not cover tire have no warranty on new vehicle 7,000 miles 5. …”
NHTSA complaint #10157702, filed 2006-05, 3,000 miles“6/99: repair to automatic, power sliding door as per recall. 2/00: serviced for automatic, power siding door bounces back when attempting to close. 5/01: repair to automatic power sliding door as per recall. 12/01: repair to automatic, power siding door as per recall 01059. 6/02: serviced for automatic, power siding door bounces back when attempting to close. 3/03: serviced for automatic, power siding door bounces back when attempting to close. 5/03: serviced for automatic, power siding door bounces back when attempting to close.”
NHTSA complaint #10018653, filed 2003-05, 1,500 miles“Recall 01v067000 concerning power sliding doors. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer to have recall repairs performed. Since then the sliding doors did not work intermittently. Currently, dealer wanted to charge consumer $440.00 to repair what should have been done correctly the first time. Consumer then called the manufacturer for assistance. Manufacturer refused assistance because the vehicle had 133, 000 miles, and that the problem was wear and tear. Consumer was very upset and felt that if the work was done correctly the first time this would not have happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10099710, filed 2004-11, 44,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V597000Dec 22, 2004On 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…Covers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–2005, Pontiac Montana 1997–2005, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2004 +1 more
- 01V264000Aug 21, 2001Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding…Covers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–2001, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2001, Pontiac Montana 1998–2001 +1 more
- 01V067000Mar 8, 2001Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding…Covers: Chevrolet Venture 1997–2001, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2001, Pontiac Montana 1998–2001 +1 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 19% |
| 2004 | 12 | 10% |
| 2003 | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 20 | 6% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Venture
114 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsSteering
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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