Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 00V220000 · 2000 · reported 08/11/2000
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1998 Chevrolet Blazer Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer — runs 5.5× the fleet median for that category across the 409 model-years tracked on this site.
716Complaints
3Recalls
46Crashes
15Fires
39Injured
13Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer (12.7% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints here are 5.5× the median for that category across the 409 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 91 · 12.7% | No official action | — |
| Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 87 · 12.2% | No official action | — |
| Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 54 · 7.5% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 39 · 5.4% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 34 · 4.7% | Recalled | Recall 97V218000 |
| Electrical System | 26 · 3.6% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 716 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 3 campaigns
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA campaign 97V218000 · 1997 · reported 11/24/1997
PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
NHTSA campaign 98V053000 · 1998 · reported 03/09/1998
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“HAD TRIED TO START VEHICLE THE 1ST TIME & IT FAILED TO CATCH. RETRIED THE 2ND TIME & FINALLY CAUGHT. WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR…”NHTSA complaint 850170 — filed 10/07/1999 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
“WINDSHIELD WIPER DESIGN ALLOWS FOR BUILDING UP OF ICE AND SNOW ON WINDSHIELD AND BLADES RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.”NHTSA complaint 544376 — filed 03/15/1999 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
“THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BALDES DO NOT CLEAR THE WINDOWS, LEAVING STREAKS IN THE WINDOW. WIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES.”NHTSA complaint 833558 — filed 01/14/1999 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer issues are the most-reported category, cited in 91 of 716 NHTSA complaints (12.7%), followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor (87), seats:front assembly:recliner (54), power train:automatic transmission (39). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer have?
716 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 46 involved a crash, 15 involved a fire, and 39 reported injuries. 13 deaths were reported.
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 00V220000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
