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1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER

9 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints

#10349027 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE RADIATOR AND THE HEAT AND COOLANT THERMOSTAT WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE WASN'T CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
#10231768 | Fire
1998 CHEVY BLAZER CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER ON THE SHOULDER AND CAR BURNED TO THE GROUND. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION AND HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING PREVIOUSLY, BUT IT WAS FIXED. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0315-90. *JB UPDATED 04/15/10 *BF REMAILED 05/27/10 *BF
#10163219 |
1998 CHEVY BLAZER WITH MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, WHICH CHEVY DENIES. INCLUDING WIPER FAILURE, BRAKE FAILURE, COMPLETE CORROSION OF ANYTHING TOUCHED BY DEXCOOL, AND ON AND ON. VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE!!!!! *NM
#10144141 |
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT A MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE WATER PUMP. AFTERWARDS, THE THERMOSTAT CONTINUED TO ELEVATE, AND SHE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AND ADDED COOLANT. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN HOT. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED A LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR IT BY FLUSHING THE INTAKE AND ADDING MORE COOLANT. ALTHOUGH MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM IT CONTINUED TO PERSIST. *AK
#10135266 |
I OWNED A 1996 CHEVY BLAZER. THE SEAL ON THE ENGINE WENT AT 70K MILES. HAD TO REPLACE ENGINE. I NOW OWN A 1998 CHEVY BLAZER, REPLACED THE SEAL IN DEC '04 AND THE ENGINE BLEW AT 67K MILES. HAD TO REPLACE (REBUILD) THIS ENGINE. I HAVE SERVICE RECORDS FOR BOTH VEHICLES. NO REASON TO HAVE TWO ENGINES GO. I WROTE GM AND GOT NO ANSWER. *JB
#10093615 |
1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER, LT MODEL INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER SUDDENLY LOST READINGS ON FUEL GAUGE, TEMPERATURE GAUGE, AND SHIFT SELECTION. BEFORE THIS HAPPENED, THE REAR WINDOW RELAY STOPPED WORKING AND SO DID THE FIRST SPEED OF THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER. HAD VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. THIS DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE FOR ANOTHER DIAGNOSIS AND FOUND COMPUTER AND WIRING HARNESS TO BE OK. ALL GROUNDS WERE CHECKED. VEHICLE OPERATES BUT WITHOUT A FUEL GAUGE, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY SHIFT SELECTOR.*AK
#10071173 |
MY WIFE WAS IN DANGER DRIVING THE TRUCK WHEN SHE BROUGHT IT TO ANOTHER ROUTE (ANOTHER SHOP), WHICH WAS HUTCHENS CHEVROLET. THEY TOLD MY WIFE AND GAVE HER THE PAPER WORK STATING THAT, THE TRUCK WAS UNSAFE AND SHE COULD HAVE BEEN IN DANGER IF CONTINUED DRIVING IT. WHEN HE WAS TOLD OF THE BRAKE PROBLEMS, (THE CAR DEALERSHIP OWNER) HE INSTRUCTED MY WIFE TO TAKE IT TO HIS OWN AUTO REPAIR SHOP, WHEN MY WIFE GOT THE TRUCK BACK, IT WAS IN THE SAME STATE NOT EVERYTHING WAS FIXED. THE WORK WAS COMPLETED AT HUTCHENS. THE WORK HAD TO HAVE COST ABOUT $378.00. AND THERE ARE MORE TROUBLES WITH THE TRUCK, I SEE SIGNS OF RUST AND CORROSION, THERE ARE VIBRATIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCESS OF 60 MILES.
#10000592 |
CONSISTENT AND REPEATED HEATING/COOLING PROBLEMS; CORROSION OF THE COOLANT; EROSION OF THE RADIATOR; LACK OF HEAT FOR 4 WINTERS, ETC.
#758160 |
BOTH SETS OF OIL COOLER LINES BEGAN LEAKING. THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON GM VEHICLES WITH THE SAME TYPE OF OIL FILTER ASSEMBLY.

Other 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER Problem Areas

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