Complaints
1,025
per 10K Sold
46.6
US Sales
219,710
Crashes
58
Fires
20
Injuries
55
Fatalities
33
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Chevrolet Blazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#191 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Avg mileage:72,590 mi
#287 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
Avg mileage:78,398 mi
#354 complaints
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Avg mileage:53,327 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 91 | — | — | 72,590 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 87 | — | — | 78,398 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 54 | 3 | 1 | 53,327 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 39 | 2 | — | 65,066 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 34 | 8 | 1 | 86,750 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 26 | — | 3 | 93,911 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 25 | — | 1 | 98,250 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring | 25 | — | — | 79,124 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 21 | 18 | — | 74,845 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 19 | 3 | — | 125,142 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 10 | — | 104,544 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 17 | 1 | — | 81,152 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 16 | — | — | 69,994 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 15 | — | — | 50,400 mi | |
| Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer:Motor | 13 | — | — | 75,771 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 12 | — | — | 36,100 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 | — | 1 | 63,976 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 12 | — | — | 53,800 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 12 | 1 | — | 76,500 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 11 | — | — | 69,611 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 10 | — | 4 | 86,833 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 10 | — | — | 98,889 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment | 10 | — | — | 76,934 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | 1 | 77,000 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 8 | — | — | 29,467 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 7 | — | — | 62,298 mi |
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
91
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,590
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
87
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,398
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
54
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
53,327
Automatic Transmission
39
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,066
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
34
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Avg Miles
86,750
Electrical Faults
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
93,911
Seat-Related Issues
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
98,250
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,124
Air Bags:Frontal
21
complaints
Crashes
18
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,845
Unintended Acceleration
19
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,142
Airbags
17
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,544
Suspension:Front
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,152
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,994
Suspension Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,400
Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer:Motor
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,771
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,100
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,976
Structure:Body:Door
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,800
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,500
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,611
Electrical System:Wiring
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
86,833
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,889
Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,934
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
77,000
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,467
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,298
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1998 Chevrolet Blazer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1998 Chevrolet Blazer has 1,025 NHTSA complaints, 58 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer with 91 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?
Top reported problems: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer (91 complaints, avg 72,590 mi); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor (87 complaints, avg 78,398 mi); Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner (54 complaints, avg 53,327 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,421 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer include 58 crash-related reports, 20 fire reports, 55 injuries, and 33 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1998 Chevrolet Blazer shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Blazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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