2000 Chevrolet Venture Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 6%of 350 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the seat belts of the 2000 Chevrolet Venture, 6% of the 350 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've had my seat belt for 2nd row seats fixed several times. The seat belts become lock and wrapped around the seat. The dealer has had to physically remove the seat to get the seat belt to retract. I currently cannot use the seat belt until I get it back into the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10120754, filed 2005-05, 68,000 miles“The drivers side sliding door came off the hinge at the back. The door will not close properly now, and can not be used. The brake light burns out everytime it is replaced and looks like it melts the base of the bulb and the socket looks like it has been melted also. The middle section, drivers side seat belt will not release.”
NHTSA complaint #10245299, filed 2008-10, 13,000 miles“Vehicle was rear-ended and knocked approximately 39 ft. Driver's seat belt did not lock and driver was thrown about like a rag doll according to witness of accident resulting in head and neck injuries. Drivers seat broke loose on one side.”
NHTSA complaint #10151792, filed 2006-03, 45,690 miles“Shoulder harness clips springs open,does not stay fastened. Dealer ordered new seats witch had the same problem. These clips need to be replaced and there needs to be a total recall on this item for chevy ventures before someone dies. I run a state licensed daycare in which I need to transport my children. The manufacture and dealership has not been will to help me resolve my promblem.”
NHTSA complaint #757178, filed 2002-01“The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the seat belt warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in recall NHTSA campaign id number: 00v228003 (seat belt). The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10633147, filed 2014-09, 186,000 milesRelated recalls
- 00V228003Aug 7, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle…Covers: Chevrolet Venture 2000–2001, Impala 2000–2001, GMC Jimmy 2000–2001 +13 more
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Venture
82 complaintsBody and structure
50 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
20 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsTires
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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