general problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture

Metal seat support wear through and contacts drivers lower back bone and hip. Mfg. Says "normal wear and tear" and will not repair seat cushion to prevent harm. Dt.

When brakes are applied seats dislodge, they do not hold in place. Passenger was thrown forward. Dealer not willing to do anything.

Was rear-ended. I was not moving at the time, was hit at approx 35-40mph. My(driver) seat flew back and collapsed, twisted. I was injured, resulting in possibly permanent nerve damage. Never occurred to me that this was a design flaw that contributed to my injury. Tv news program indicated there was a problem with gm seats and just this type of collision. I thought I should speak up! my van was totaled, as was the vehicle of the person who hit me. Very lucky that my pregnant passenger's seat did not suffer the same fate as mine, or her beautiful son might not be here.

Can raise bucket seat in 2nd row on passenger side. However, seat would not be locked on track, in position. Also, whenever brakes are applied, they would move either up or down & then squeal. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have it checked.

Driver's side seat is poorly designed and leans on consumer's back. This problem is creating severe back problemsfor consumer. Manufacturer and dealer notified. However, dealer refused to return consumer's calls.

A child was sitting in the front passenger's seat. When the seat was pushed back, about 3 inches, that the seat slid back and forth on the railing. The sharp edge of the railing, cut the child's ankle. Dealer contacted and said that sharp edge should be covered with duct tape. Manufacturer contacted and was not aware of the problem. Ak.

Seat tracks are very sharp causing injury to child when he fell down in the car and hit his knee on the track, causing injury which required 5 stiches. Nlm.