MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chevrolet Venture

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Chevrolet Venture
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
349
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 432 complaints 1997 1998: 409 complaints 1999: 349 complaints 1999 349 2000: 350 complaints 2001: 222 complaints 2001 2002: 220 complaints 2003: 185 complaints 2003 2004: 124 complaints 2005: 42 complaints 2005
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 432 complaints 1997 1998: 409 complaints 1998 1999: 349 complaints 1999 349 2000: 350 complaints 2000 2001: 222 complaints 2001 2002: 220 complaints 2002 2003: 185 complaints 2003 2004: 124 complaints 2004 2005: 42 complaints 2005
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 432 complaints 1997 1998: 409 complaints 1998 1999: 349 complaints 1999 349 2000: 350 complaints 2000 2001: 222 complaints 2001 2002: 220 complaints 2002 2003: 185 complaints 2003 2004: 124 complaints 2004 2005: 42 complaints 2005

1999: 349 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
19962
1997432
1998409
1999349
2000350
2001222
2002220
2003185
2004124
200542

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

34% · 119 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.

CRASHFIRE

Air bags

12% · 42 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle was involved in an accident. Hit a deer at approximately 65 MPH, all four air bags did not deploy ( Both frontal & side ). Dealer/manufacturer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-05-06

The airbag went off when I slammed the front passenger door while sitting in my driveway. Hurt my arm and my kids' ears.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-04-07

Structure

10% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing door and frame and members.

INJURY
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Consumer states that after dealership repaired the recall for the sliding door for the 3RD time,the door slide open, and child fell out off vehicle.dealer/manufacturer contacted.they are not helpful, do not want to take responsibility.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-22

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic and steering

Visibility

10% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

INJURY

Service brakes

10% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

INJURY

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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    1999Complaint volume 349 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1999-05-05Steering99V071000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.

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    2000-07-25SQClosed 2001-10-22 Unexpected opening of sliding door
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    2000-11-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-01-11 Air bag tear during deployment
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    2001-04-18Latches/locks/linkages01V067000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2001-10-22Latches/locks/linkages01V264000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2002-02-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-08-02 Shoulder harness clip
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    2002-11-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-09 Rear axle trailing arm failure
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    2003-04-23Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-12 Rear axle trailing arm failure
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    2004-09-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-12-22 Power-sliding door
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    2005-05-31Latches/locks/linkages04V597000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

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    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

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    2009-02-23Steering09E005000 Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "Oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" Brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for…

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact…

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Chevrolet Venture — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 119 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 42 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 36 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V071000 · Steering
  • Recall 01V067000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 01V264000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 04V597000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Venture reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Chevrolet Venture is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Venture?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Venture have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.