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 AND 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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Chevrolet Venture.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 47 | — | — | 81,333 mi | |
| ENGINE AND 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 | |
| AIR BAGS | 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 | |
| SEATS | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | 9 | — | — | 84,333 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 9 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 | 1 | 1 | 105,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 | — | — | 70,240 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | — | — | 54,667 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 7 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 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 SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 89,117 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 44,400 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 60,617 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | — |
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