Complaints
518
Crashes
33
Fires
4
Injuries
50
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Chevrolet Venture Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#147 complaints
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Avg mileage:81,333 mi
#231 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:68,950 mi
#329 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:85,266 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Chevrolet Venture.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 47 | — | — | 81,333 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 31 | — | — | 68,950 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 29 | 1 | — | 85,266 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 25 | — | 1 | 110,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 19 | — | — | 76,402 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 16 | — | — | 84,324 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 6 | — | 99,750 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 14 | 1 | 1 | 88,823 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 14 | — | — | 74,667 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 14 | 1 | — | 102,236 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 13 | — | — | 85,080 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 11 | 11 | — | 60,500 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices | 9 | — | — | 84,333 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 9 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | 1 | 1 | 105,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | — | — | 70,240 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 7 | — | — | 85,750 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 5 | — | — | 69,750 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
47
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,333
Engine & Cooling
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,950
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,266
Structure:Body:Door
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
110,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,402
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,324
Airbags
14
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,750
Electrical System:Horn
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,823
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,667
Steering:Rack And Pinion
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,236
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,080
Air Bags:Frontal
11
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,500
Seat-Related Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,333
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
105,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,240
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,750
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,750
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1998 Chevrolet Venture — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Chevrolet Venture reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1998 Chevrolet Venture has 518 NHTSA complaints, 33 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Exterior Lighting:Headlights with 47 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Venture?
Top reported problems: Exterior Lighting:Headlights (47 complaints, avg 81,333 mi); Engine & Cooling (31 complaints, avg 68,950 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (29 complaints, avg 85,266 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1998 Chevrolet Venture?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 82,651 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Chevrolet Venture?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Venture include 33 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 50 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Venture have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 Chevrolet Venture as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1998 Chevrolet Venture?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Venture reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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