1998 Chevrolet Blazer Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 5%of 716 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 5% of the 716 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 26 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had a wreck hit a deer on my driver side front bumper my air bag light came on and is still on its make a popping sound ever since that happen and it scares mey light stays on.”
NHTSA complaint #11233253, filed 2019-07, 198,000 miles“1998 Blazer went out road into 2 ditches and had front end damage and bounced around . The frame was bent right where the right air bag sensor is located and it didn't go off. Fender,hood,cow,bumper,grill, motor mount had been replaced that I know of so far. Still at repair shop. I purchased this car because air bags and safety. The 2 people that were in car are okay, they waere bruised and sore.”
NHTSA complaint #10058148, filed 2004-02, 59,342 miles“I am writing concerning a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer that I owned until just recently. I was on my way home and was involved in an accident which destroyed the front end of the Blazer when it struck the median wall. When this happened, neither airbag deployed in the cab of the vehicle. I will be contacting general motors concerning this issue. I also have photos of the vehicle after the accident to verify that the air bags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10008269, filed 2003-02, 92,000 miles“I own a 1998 Blazer on 10-19-o3 it was hit from rear. Since this time the airbag light stays on and everything on that switcc malfunctions. I have noticed on one ocasion that smoke came from the steering wheel. I do not want to continue to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #10045414, filed 2003-11, 86,524 miles“I was a front seat passenger in a 1998 chevy Blazer SUV belonging to my daughter,when an accident occurred the air bags did not deploy. It was a bad crash, but I was the only person injured. Afterwards it was a stunning revolution to find this out about the airbags and it has left me wondering how many people out there think they are protected with airbags, when they may or may not work anyway. This auto had a previous owner and it seems to me the dealership should be responsible for letting the new buyer know if the airbags work or don't work. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10199278, filed 2007-08, 187,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 11% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 18% |
| 2002 | 17 | 7% |
| 2001 | 22 | 7% |
| 2000 | 34 | 6% |
| 1999 | 26 | 6% |
| 1998 | 38 | 5% |
| 1997 | 38 | 5% |
| 1996 | 56 | 5% |
| 1995 | 59 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
259 complaintsSeats
84 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsElectrical system
71 complaintsBrakes
69 complaintsEngine cooling
64 complaintsSuspension
60 complaintsExterior lighting
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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