1999 Chevrolet Venture: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1999 Chevrolet Venture. The newest campaign is 04V597000. NHTSA received the report on 22 Dec 2004. The NHTSA record gives the component Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch. NHTSA has 349 complaints on file for this model year. 6 NHTSA investigations name this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 04V597000, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, GM advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668; or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
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Recall campaigns
4 campaigns, newest first. 1,443,109 units in total.
- 04V597000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- 01V264000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- 01V067000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- 99V071000Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector
04V597000Received . 717,302 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On 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 the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, GM advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668; or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 04110. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
01V264000Received . 248,737 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v-067) from april to august 2001. Also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in january through april 2001. These vehicles have inadequate front welds. If a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on october 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 01059. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
01V067000Received . 477,011 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v-264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 01013. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
99V071000Received . 59 units.
Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: passenger mini vans. The left and/or right front lower insulator to cradle center metal sleeve is collapsed, which can result in loss of clamp load in the joint. If the clamp load is reduced or lost, the bolt can be lost or broken and the joint can separate.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If not repaired, separation of the opposite side joint could occur resulting in steering shaft separation.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 99014. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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Complaints by component
349 complaints, 467 component mentions.
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
- 1999 Chevrolet Venture
- All 1999 vehicles
| Component | 1999 Venture | All 1999 vehicles | Venture, all years | Mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 254.8 | 120.2 | 175.6 | 119 |
| Air Bags | 89.9 | 52.3 | 59 | 42 |
| Structure | 79.2 | 52.6 | 88.3 | 37 |
| Visibility | 74.9 | 42.9 | 50.8 | 35 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 68.5 | 130.8 | 60.9 | 32 |
| Power Train | 68.5 | 91.9 | 55.1 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 49.3 | 84.5 | 85.4 | 23 |
| Exterior Lighting | 38.5 | 21.6 | 83.1 | 18 |
| Suspension | 32.1 | 89.8 | 20.9 | 15 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 30 | 10.3 | 38.4 | 14 |
The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 25.
- Complaints that report a crash
- 22
- Complaints that report a fire
- 5
- Injuries in the complaints
- 34
- Deaths in the complaints
- 1
- Date of the newest complaint
- 24 May 2018
These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE04064 | Preliminary evaluation | POWER-SLIDING DOOR | Structure / Body / Door | 17 Sep 2004 | 22 Dec 2004 | 04V597000 |
| EA03005 | Engineering analysis | REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM FAILURE | Suspension | 23 Apr 2003 | 12 Jan 2004 | |
| PE02086 | Preliminary evaluation | REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM FAILURE | Suspension | 18 Nov 2002 | 9 Apr 2003 | |
| PE02017 | Preliminary evaluation | SHOULDER HARNESS CLIP | Seat Belts | 11 Feb 2002 | 2 Aug 2002 | |
| PE00045 | Preliminary evaluation | AIR BAG TEAR DURING DEPLOYMENT | Air Bags | 3 Nov 2000 | 11 Jan 2001 | |
| SQ00014 | Safety query | UNEXPECTED OPENING OF SLIDING DOOR | Structure | 25 Jul 2000 | 22 Oct 2001 | 01V067000 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 1999 Chevrolet VentureThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 1999 Chevrolet Venture: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/chevrolet/venture/1999/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1999 Chevrolet Venture?
- 1,443,109 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Chevrolet Venture have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Venture, model years 1988 to 2005. 4 of them name the 1999 model year.
- Which component do the complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Venture name most often?
- Engine and Engine Cooling: 119 of 467 component mentions, or 254.8 per 1,000. For all 1999 vehicles the figure is 120.2 per 1,000.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1999 Chevrolet Venture open?
- No. Each of the 6 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.