Pontiac Ventura Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 6 model years of the Pontiac Ventura (1972–1978).

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All Pontiac Ventura recalls (13)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Pontiac Ventura, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Suspension: rear

   NHTSA 77V163000 Reported September 27, 1977 31,979 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   The rear axle shafts on the involved vehicles may have a flaw in the metal. As a result, the shaft may break, which would allow the tire and wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle.

   Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install one or both new rear axle shafts, without charge to owner.

   Model years: 1977, 1978

2. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

   NHTSA 76V132000 Reported September 7, 1976 55,564 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Model years: 1977

3. Cables (vehicle speed control)

   NHTSA 75V095000 Reported May 22, 1975 16,098 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Model years: 1975

4. Recliner (seats)

   NHTSA 74V162000 Reported September 26, 1974 358 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Model years: 1975

5. Suspension: lower arm

   NHTSA 74V159000 Reported September 23, 1974 11,962 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Model years: 1975

6. Arm (steering)

   NHTSA 74V034000 Reported February 26, 1974 260 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Model years: 1974

7. Vacuum (service brakes)

   NHTSA 74V027000 Reported February 15, 1974 1,218,387 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Model years: 1973, 1974

8. U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)

   NHTSA 73V245000 Reported December 19, 1973 12,703 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Model years: 1974

9. Storage (fuel system)

   NHTSA 73V186000 Reported September 14, 1973 685,434 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Model years: 1973

10. Warning light/devices (seat belts)

    NHTSA 72V305000 Reported December 11, 1972 3,225 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

11. Suspension: upper arm

    NHTSA 72V290000 Reported November 24, 1972 330 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

12. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 72V265000 Reported October 31, 1972 544 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

13. Axle shaft (power train)

    NHTSA 72V130000 Reported May 23, 1972 1,082 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1972

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.