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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Chevrolet Venture steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Chevrolet Venture Owner Comments

problem #8

Jun 022002

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When driving and making left turns, the steering wheel locks up and owner could not control vehicle. Rack and pinion failed. After replacement, air bag light remains on.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

problem #7

Nov 152001

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At 10 mph, while trying to make a left turn, steering wheel made a popping noise, then it locked up on consumer. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

problem #6

Dec 082000

(reported on)

Venture

  • miles
While making a left turn steering wheel locked up, causing loss of control.

- Hubbardston, MA, USA

problem #5

Sep 262000

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While going around a curve steering wheel completely locked up, resulting in loss of control. Van had to be towed to dealership. A broken steering rack assembly was found. Dealership and owner split repair cost.

- Katonah, NY, USA

problem #4

Feb 072000

Venture

  • miles
Steering column stopped functioning. Also, bearings broke somewhere under driveshaft.

- New Hope, PA, USA

problem #3

Sep 301998

Venture

  • miles
Pad over the air bag is too thick. Horn button difficult to push. Dealer say's no problem

- Westville, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jun 221999

Venture

  • miles
Steering wheel broke of at 35mph, resulting in loss of control. The vehicle is being repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Kalamozoo, MI, USA

problem #1

Sep 131998

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Design of steering wheel makes it difficult to find and activate the horn.

- Westville, NJ, USA

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