Vehicle Safety Data

1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER Visibility Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibility Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER

7 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Visibility Complaints

#10275258 |
FIRST NOTICED EXCESSIVE ACTIVATION OF ABS UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON ICY PAVEMENT. NOW INTERMITTENT ACTIVATION OF ABS UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON DRY PAVEMENT & ON WET BUT NOT STANDING WATER PAVEMENT. FAULTY ABS ACTIVATION IS OCCURRING SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. HAVE NOT CORRECTED PROBLEM. INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. OCCURS OCCASIONALLY. THEY WILL NOT WORK AT ALL & THEN WILL START WORKING AT SOME POINT LATER. HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *TR
#10265601 |
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTINUALLY FAIL. SOMETIMES THEY STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CYCLE, OTHER TIMES THEY DO NOT TURN ON AT ALL. THIS HAS HAPPENED DOZENS OF TIMES, OFTEN WHEN I AM DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TR
#10262539 |
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING WITHOUT NOTICE. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW IN 1998 IT ONLY HAS 80,000 MILES. THE WIPERS HAVE BEEN DOING THIS SINCE 2003. WHEN WIPERS QUIT WORKING WE ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE ROADWAY AND THIS PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE READ ABOUT OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD THIS REPAIR DONE BECAUSE I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A DEFECT THAT CHEVROLET KNOWS ABOUT. IF THIS DEFECT SHOULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT I WILL ACQUIRE AN ATTORNEY AND FILE SUITE AGAINST CHEVROLET FOR FAILURE TO REPAIR SAID DEFECT. *TR
#10253704 |
WIPERS DON'T WORK THEN WORK WON'T SHUT OFF FOR A LONG TIME, USUALLY SHUT OFF DURING A DOWNPOUR, CRUISE CONTROL QUIT WORKING, FLASHERS SOUND ERRATIC WON'T SHUT OFF UNLESS BRAKE IS PRESSED, PASSENGER SIDE SEAT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE BROKE OFF, I HAVE CUT MY LEG NUMEROUS TIMES AS WELL AS OTHERS. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WON'T LOCK JUST PULLS OUT. DRIVERS SIDE SEAT RECLINE BROKE OFF ONLY USED THAT ABOUT 5 TIMES. NOW ONE OF THE REAR HATCH SHOCKS BROKE OFF THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE SHOCK IN PLACE CRACKED OFF, HATCH DOOR IS REALLY HEAVY. THE RIGHT FLASHER FLASHES REAL FAST EVEN THOUGH IT STILL WORKS. I WILL NEVER EVER BUY A CHEVY BLAZER AGAIN OR ANYTHING EVEN CLOSE THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A PAIN IN MY BUTT FOR 10 YEARS. I ABSOLUTELY HATE IT!! IT'S BECOMING A HAZARD TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF THE WIPERS ACTING SPORADIC ALL...
#10245813 |
WIPERS FAILED TO WORK. *TR
#10245207 |
1998 CHEVY S-10 BLAZER WITH 97K MILES AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS WOULD UNFORTUNATELY OCCUR WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WASHER BUTTON WOULD BE PRESSED LEAVING THE WINDSHIELD COMPLETELY COVERED IN SOAPY SOLUTION AND MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. AFTER VISITING SEVERAL WEBSITES THE ANSWER TO OUR PROBLEM WAS ON THIS LINK HTTP://WWW.AUTOMOTIVEHELPER.COM/TOPIC130258.HTM. THE CONTROL CIRCUIT CARD ATTACHED TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY HAD CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON 7 PINS OF THE HARNESS CONNECTOR. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SOLDER FATIGUE PROBLEM DUE TO VIBRATION AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING AND THE FACT THAT THE HARNESS CONNECTOR BODY IS LONG AND MADE OF A DIFFERENT MATERIAL THAN THE CIRCUIT CARD LEAVING THE SOLDER JOINTS UNDER STRESS DUE TO MISMATCH OF THERMAL EXPANSION COEFFICIENTS. CONSEQUENTLY, AFTER TEN YEARS THE SOLDER JOINTS FINALLY GAVE UP. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT THE CIRCUIT CARD IS EASY TO REMOVE (3 TORQUE SCREWS) AND THE...
#10117169 |
THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND THE CONSUMER COULD STILL HEAR THE CLICKING NOISE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE HEATER WAS LEAKING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WERE INOPERATIVE, THE REAR END HAD GONE OUT AND THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. A NEW SWITCH WAS PLACED ONTO THE TRANSFER CASE AND THE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. *SC *JB

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 Engine And Engine Cooling 9 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 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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