Child Seat Related Problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture

Table 1 shows two common child seat related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture. The number one most common problem is related to the child seat (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the child seat tether strap (one problem).

Table 1. Child Seat related problems of Chevrolet Venture

Problem Category Number of Problems
Child Seat problems
3
Child Seat Tether Strap problems
1

Recently reported Child Seat problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture

The Child Seat problem

3-year old child undid the css witout pushing the release button. The buckle at the chest could be undone without pinching in the side clasps. Dealer determined it was a design flaw.   Read details...

The Child Seat Tether Strap problem

The built in child safety restraints in the middle seats of the van are defective. The latch which goes across the child's chest, pops open when tugged on. This occurs on both restraints (one restraint has not been used) which makes me believe that it is a manufacturer's defect.   Read details...


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