1998 Chevrolet Blazer Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 256 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 36% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (59% of reports).
- 256visibility complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $320typical repair cost reported by owners
- 61%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 151 of 256 complaints (59%)
- Wiper motor: mentioned in 34 of 256 complaints (13%)
- Work intermittently: mentioned in 17 of 256 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer at $320, and half of them between $260 and $470.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2001–2005), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 145 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 256 complaints, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Blazer visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Blazer | 1 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2005 Blazer | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2004 Blazer | 2 | 4% | 6,500 |
| 2003 Blazer | 4 | 5% | 23,750 |
| 2002 Blazer | 16 | 7% | 24,125 |
| 2001 Blazer | 15 | 5% | 35,500 |
| 2000 Blazer | 28 | 5% | 64,200 |
| 1999 Blazer | 24 | 6% | 70,000 |
| 1998 Blazer | 256 | 36% | 70,000 |
| 1997 Blazer | 129 | 17% | 94,000 |
| 1996 Blazer | 182 | 16% | 78,500 |
| 1995 Blazer | 178 | 15% | 86,225 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. While driving 60 mph, the windshield wiper blades stopped working without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. The windshield wipers were previously repaired by the dealer on two occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The…
Intermittent windshield wiper. Fault due to faulty circuit board which fixed problem. Gm was aware of defect but refused to guarantee repair on this make and model since they only covered up to year prior to 1998. *tr
First noticed excessive activation of abs under normal driving conditions on icy pavement. Now intermittent activation of abs under normal driving conditions on dry pavement & on wet but not standing water pavement. Faulty abs activation is occurring several times a week. Have not corrected…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1998 Chevrolet Blazers have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 256 owner complaints about visibility for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (36% of the 716 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer visibility?
No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners report a typical cost of $320 (half paid between $260 and $470), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 151 of 256 complaints, followed by “wiper motor” (34).
Other 1998 Chevrolet Blazer problems
See all 1998 Chevrolet Blazer problems or visibility problems across all Blazer years.