general problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture

Three problems related to seat belt have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Venture. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2004

Consumer's son got entangled in the seat belt which then tightened around his waist/lower abdomen. Although the release button was press the seat belt would not unlatch. The consumer was forced to cut the seat belt to alleviate the pain it was causing to the child. The consumer request that the seat belt be replaced free of charge.

2 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2000

Middle rear seat belt will not latch and lock into position.

3 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 06/30/1997

Second row seat belts jam.




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