Two problems related to seats have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Venture. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Daughter entered passenger side of van through large sliding door. Front passenger seat was fully forward. Fell on exposed seat adjustment rails. Required 13 stitches to close wound just below knee. Rails were manufactured with sharp 90 deg corners and no protection. Rails are exposed by approx 4 inches when front passenger seat is fully forward. Same problem exists on driver's side.
Consumer had noticed when covers on seats get hot they will open, side air bags and wires could be seen. Consumer believed it was a safety concern. Right third row seat was bent, dealer made adjustment. Vehicle is extremely hard to stop.
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