1998 GMC BLAZER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 GMC BLAZER
The 1998 GMC BLAZER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Child Seat (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 GMC BLAZER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 GMC BLAZER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 GMC BLAZER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 GMC BLAZER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Seat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT DID NOT INCLUDE A TETHER. THE SEAT WAS INSPECTED BY A CHILD SAFETY SEAT TECHNICIAN, WHO DETERMINED THAT A TETHER WOULD NEED TO BE INSTALLED IN ORDER TO MAKE THE CHILD SEAT SAFE. THE SAFETY SEAT MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND EXPRESSED THAT THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT TECHNICIAN'S SUGGESTION WAS INCORRECT AND THERE WAS NO TETHER AVAILABLE. THIS WAS AN EVENFLO, MODEL: AURA TRAVEL SYSTEM, REAR FACING INFANT SEAT. THE MODEL # WAS 5501616A.
VEHICLE KEPT STALLING OUT. IT STALLED WHEN CONSUMER STOPPED AT STOP SIGNS AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS. SHE HAD IT TOWED 3 TIMES, BECAUSE SOMETIMES WHEN IT STOPPED IT DID NOT RESTART. ONCE SHE WAS GOING UP A HILL AND HAD A LOT OF TRAFFICE BEHIND HER AND THE CAR DIED, SHE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT RESTART AND NO ONE KNEW WHY THIS KEPT HAPPENING.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 GMC BLAZER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 GMC BLAZER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 GMC BLAZER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 GMC BLAZER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC BLAZER
- 1998 GMC BLAZER (current)
- 1999 GMC BLAZER — 2 complaints
- 2000 GMC BLAZER — 9 complaints
- 2001 GMC BLAZER — 1 complaint
- 2002 GMC BLAZER — 5 complaints
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