1998 Chevrolet Blazer suspension problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. While driving 50 mph, the contact heard a loud banging sound and discovered that the rear passenger side tire detached from the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle dropped to the pavement. In addition, all of the bolts sheared off, the lug nut was…”
filed Aug 5, 2014
“When applied the brakes there is some roughness under the vehicle brakes has been changed and some time getting jammed. *tr”
filed Mar 3, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Blazer | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Blazer | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Blazer | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 Blazer | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 Blazer | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 Blazer | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 Blazer | 40 | 12% |
| 2000 Blazer | 100 | 17% |
| 1999 Blazer | 72 | 17% |
| 1997 Blazer | 105 | 14% |
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.