1998 Chevrolet Blazer equipment problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had numerous incidents with two very troubling issues. One was that my windsheild wipers would quit working. Of course you only use them when it rains, so it created a terrifying situation. I almost had an accident! I missed going off a bridge by a mere foot! I replaced the wiper motor and…”
filed Oct 18, 2004
“I recently had to replace the ball joints and idler arm on my 1998 chevrolet blazer. I was advised by the dealership that this is a constant problem. I do not understand that if the manufacturer knows that there is a problem with the steering components becoming defective, then why don't they solve…”
filed Aug 12, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
17-NA-073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 21, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 22, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
17NA073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 18, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 5, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
17NA073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 15, 2019
Equipment problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Blazer | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Blazer | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 Blazer | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 Blazer | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 Blazer | 18 | 3% |
| 1999 Blazer | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 Blazer | 14 | 2% |
| 1996 Blazer | 29 | 3% |
| 1995 Blazer | 13 | 1% |
| 1994 Blazer | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 Blazer | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 Blazer | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.