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#BS-1998-CHEBLA-4CAA

1998 Chevrolet Blazer

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
58
Fires
20
Recalls
3
TSBs
78
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 58 crashes, 20 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.3x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

combination flasher clicking erratically

9 complaints • Severity 6.7/10

$X,XXX
2

loss of power

4 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission slips

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:windshield Wiper/washerHIGH

90 owners reported visibility:windshield wiper/washer issues — failures commonly reported around 70K miles.

!Inspect the Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motorMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

27
0–30K
109
30–60K
119
60–90K
72
90–120K
32
120–150K
16
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (119 reports) • Median: 70K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer (90 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer90 (9%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor85 (9%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner53 (5%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission39 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip34 (3%)
Seats25 (3%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring25 (3%)
Air Bags:frontal21 (2%)

1998 Chevrolet Blazer: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, with 90 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 70,193 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 70K-mile mark.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, with 85 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats:front Assembly:recliner Issues

Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, with 53 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:front assembly:recliner-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, with 39 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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109
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96
02
230
03
138
04
72
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31
06
12
07
11
08
5
09
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10
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1
13
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14
4
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4
16
1
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1
18
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19
1
20

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

00V220000Sep 2000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS BUILT WITH A CANDELA VALUE GREATER THAN 3,000 CANNOT BE MOUNTED HIGHER THAN 864MM ABOVE THE ROAD SURFACE.

97V218000Dec 1997

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE CAN OCCUR CAUSING A SLOW BRAKE FLUID LEAK RESULTING IN A SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. IF THE BRAKE PIPE BREAKS, THE DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN DROP IN THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, AND THERE WOULD BE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE.

98V053000Jan 1998

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE OR ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE. ONE OR BOTH OF THE ATTACHING NUTS FOR THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM ARE UNDER TORQUED. THIS CAN ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSEN AND SUBSEQUENT BREAK RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Blazer is the 1994 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

1,000

Class avg

437

2.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical special purpose vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1998 Chevrolet Blazer: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is related to the visibility:windshield wiper/washer, with 90 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
The 1998 Chevrolet Blazer has 1,000 complaints, 58 crash reports, and 20 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1998 Chevrolet Blazer problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Blazer problems start?
Based on 375 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 70,193 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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