1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,025

Owner Complaints

58 Crashes 20 Fires 33 Deaths

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER

The 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER has received a total of 1,025 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (91 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (87 complaints), and Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (54 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER, potentially affecting up to 34,067 vehicles.

Recall 00V220000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 14,279 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS BUILT WITH A CANDELA VALUE GREATER THAN 3,000 CANNOT BE MOUNTED HIGHER THAN 864MM ABOVE THE ROAD SURFACE.

Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS THAT CHANGES THE DRL'S FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM DRL'S, AND INSTALL NEW LONG-LIFE LOW BEAM BULBS.

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Recall 98V053000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

| 72 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE OR ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE. ONE OR BOTH OF THE ATTACHING NUTS FOR THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM ARE UNDER TORQUED. THIS CAN ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSEN AND SUBSEQUENT BREAK RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM NUTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

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Recall 97V218000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 19,716 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE CAN OCCUR CAUSING A SLOW BRAKE FLUID LEAK RESULTING IN A SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. IF THE BRAKE PIPE BREAKS, THE DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN DROP IN THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, AND THERE WOULD...

Consequence: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER

1,025 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 91
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 87 10 Deaths
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 54 3 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 39 2 Crashes 5 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 34 8 Crashes 1 Fire 4 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 26 3 Fires 2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 25 1 Fire 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 25
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 21 18 Crashes 11 Injuries 2 Deaths
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 19 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 17 10 Crashes 11 Injuries 1 Death
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 17 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 16
Suspension
Complaints: 15
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 13
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 12
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 12 1 Fire
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 12
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Injury 10 Deaths
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 11
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 10 4 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 10 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 10 10 Deaths
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 10
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 8
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 8
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 7
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 7 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 7
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 7
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 7
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 7
Tires
Complaints: 7
Visibility
Complaints: 7 2 Injuries
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 7 2 Injuries
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 6
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 6
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 6
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 6
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Fire
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 6
Steering
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Seat Belts
Complaints: 5 2 Injuries
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 4
Equipment
Complaints: 4
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 4
Parking Brake
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 4
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 4
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 4
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 4
Wheels
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 3
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 3
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Engine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 2
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 2
Wheelshub
Complaints: 2
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherlabels
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1
Wheelsspace Saver Wheel
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#11366257 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 247,000 miles
AFTER USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE FIRST TIME ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH , IT STUCK AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES TO A DANGEROUS SPEED AND THE BREAKS BARELY HELPED. EVEN AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF TAKING OUT THE BATTERY AND PUTTING IT BACK, IT DID NOT RESET. CRUISE WILL NOT DISENGAGE.
#11289543 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 140,000 miles
MY ABS LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON AS WELL AS MY GAS GAUGE NOT WORKING
#11233253 | AIR BAGS | | 198,000 miles Crash
I HAD A WRECK HIT A DEER ON MY DRIVER SIDE FRONT BUMPER MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IS STILL ON ITS MAKE A POPPING SOUND EVER SINCE THAT HAPPEN AND IT SCARES MEY LIGHT STAYS ON.
#11058358 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 185,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE ENTERING A PARKING LOT AT 20 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE SPEED INCREASED TO 45 MPH. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF A BUILDING. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND DROVE OUT OF THE BUILDING, BUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STILL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STALLED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FOUR FRACTURED RIBS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP BY A TOW TRUCK (PAID FOR BY THE MANUFACTURER) AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING AN INVESTIGATOR TO RENDER A DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 884883. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
#10945370 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 165,000 miles
1998 CHEVY BLAZER DOES NOT BRAKES DO NOT PUMP UP AND HOLD THEY ARE SPONGY.

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Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER

General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

990842004 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON INOPERATIVE DAYTIME RUNNNG LAMPS (DRL) ON SOME MODELS BUILT BETWEEN VIN BREAKPOINTS WK247020 - WK258202. *TT

98005 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

SUBJECT ON STEERING LINKAGE IDLER ARM ATTACHING NUT UNDERTORQUED. *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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