Model Year Problem Record

Chevrolet Blazer 1998 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

715Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

7Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

78Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Visibility267

Seats86

Electrical System81

Power Train76

Brakes76

Engine71

Suspension65

Lighting50

Air Bags39

Vehicle Speed Control35

Steering32

Fuel and Propulsion System31

Vehicle Structure26

Seat Belts18

Equipment17

Latches, Locks and Linkages15

Unknown Or Other12

Tires8

Wheels8

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Visibility267 complaints

267 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats86 complaints

86 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train76 complaints

76 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes76 complaints

76 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 97V218000.

Engine71 complaints

71 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension65 complaints

65 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V053000.

Lighting50 complaints

50 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V220000.

Air Bags39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V220000Reported August 11, 2000 - 14,279 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on August 11, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 14,279 vehicles across all affected models.

97V218000Reported November 24, 1997 - 19,716 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 19,716 vehicles across all affected models.

98V053000Reported March 9, 1998 - 72 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 72 vehicles across all affected models.