DT: THE CONTACT STATED HE LEFT THE ROAD VEHICLE STRUCK A TREE AND WENT INTO AN EMBANKMENT. STRIKING THE TREE KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM GOING OVER THE EMBANKMENT. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE SWERVING TO AVOID HITTING A DOG. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRE BLEW OUT AS WELL. UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB
2005 chevrolet Venture airbags problems
critical 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
2005 CHEVROLET VENTURA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NON-DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS FATHER AND STEP-MOTHER WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. HIS FATHER DIED FROM HIS INJURIES AND HIS STEP-MOTHER WAS INJURED. THE CONSUMER STATED HIS FATHER HIT A DIRT BANK HEAD-ON AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. AS A RESULT, HIS FATHER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH HIS CHEST CAUSING DAMAG…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2005 chevrolet Venture?
It's a serious issue. 3 complaints have been filed, including 3 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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