The service and repair manual for the 1998 Chevrolet Venture — the 3.4L V6 engine, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.4L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | LS Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · Base Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · LS Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 518 complaints · 73 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Venture manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 94
- General Information 1,682
- Accessories & Equipment 448
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 169
- Body & Frame 266
- Maintenance 45
- Brakes 337
- Restraints 279
- Drivelines & Axles 15
- Steering 69
- Electrical 232
- Suspension 98
- Engine Mechanical 182
- Transmission 287
- Engine Performance 1,275
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 118
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
- Oil Pressure 50
- Pa) at 1,200
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Venture
- Seats — front assembly › recliner · 98V145000When activating the release mechanism to roll a bucket seat forward, a customer's finger(s.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 04V597000If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 01V264000If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particula.
- Steering · 09E005000A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash wi.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 08E050000Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibl.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 98V131000The vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 518 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 73 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Venture. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 Venture manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 Venture?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 3.4L V6 across the LS Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, Base Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, LS Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1998 Venture problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 Venture, covering seats, latches/locks/linkages, steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 1998 Venture wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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