1998 Chevrolet S/T Blazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S/T Blazer years
- Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet S/T Blazer. That ranks 2nd out of 11 S/T Blazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet S/T Blazer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | 87,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet S/T Blazer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet S/T Blazer.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Turn signal/hazard makes clicking noise when not on. Computer climate control won't shut/open vents and only blows hot
My drivers door has had the pins and bushing repaired 5 times. I own 2 chevy blazers , and have this problem with both. I was driving to work one morning , turned a curve and my door flew open. Was un able to close door, drove to work holding my door shut. I work in a metal shop, one of our welders…
Windshield wipes work intermittently, run and cut off with no warning or don't work at all. *tr
Failure # 1, driver & passenger seat recliner lever attachment broke, not the handle part but where the handle attaches. Failure # 2, consistent water pump, oil leaks on the vortec v6 engine. Failure # 3, 3rd brake light leds burn out within a year or two. Vehicle has less than 80,000 miles and has…
Other Chevrolet S/T Blazer years
← 1997 S/T Blazer · 1999 S/T Blazer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 S/T Blazer | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 S/T Blazer | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 S/T Blazer | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 S/T Blazer | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 S/T Blazer | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 S/T Blazer | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 S/T Blazer | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 S/T Blazer | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 S/T Blazer | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 S/T Blazer | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet S/T Blazer?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet S/T Blazer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet S/T Blazer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S/T Blazer model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.