1998 Chevrolet Blazer Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 6%of 716 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 6% of the 716 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,750 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1998 chevy Blazer 2-door s10. I have a problem w/ my turn signals. The turn signals work fine, but the clicking sound that goes w/ the turn signal is constantly clicking, it began when the truck only had about 35,000 miles on it, just after the warranty ended. I've replaced 2 different parts on it and it has still continued.”
NHTSA complaint #10058309, filed 2004-02, 35,000 miles“Attempted to drive vehicle in light rain. Wipers would not turn on. On a later occasion, friends were following behind my vehicle and noticed that the brake lights were inoperative (third brake light was working). Also noticed that hazards lamps were not working either.”
NHTSA complaint #10200044, filed 2007-08, 130,900 miles“The turn signal switch would not shut off and the consumer could still hear the clicking noise. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The heater was leaking, the windshield wiper were inoperative, the rear end had gone out and the 4 wheel drive was not working properly. A new switch was placed onto the transfer case and the differential assembly was removed and replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10117169, filed 2005-04, 57,000 miles“Turn signal indicator continues to click after turn signal has been shut off. It clicks randomly while driving when the turn signal has not been activated. As with other 1998 blazers, the windsheild wipers work intermittently, usually they do not shut off for several minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #10049072, filed 2003-12, 117,750 miles“Issues one would not expect from a 20k plus vehicle including windshield wiper blade failure today ( near miss accident from heavy rain and traffic), smoke emitting from steering column, continuous intermittent repetitive sounds emitting from turn signal controller(s). Signs and symptoms have all previously been described in great detail by other owners as: an instrument cluster issue, wiper control board, various connectors and or harness, multi-function switch, smoke concerns etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10166638, filed 2006-08, 120,829 milesRelated recalls
- 00V220000Aug 11, 2000Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps…Covers: Chevrolet Blazer 1998, GMC Sonoma 1998, Chevrolet S10 1998
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2007 | 2 | 22% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 54 | 22% |
| 2001 | 68 | 21% |
| 2000 | 79 | 13% |
| 1999 | 30 | 7% |
| 1998 | 40 | 6% |
| 1997 | 15 | 2% |
| 1996 | 21 | 2% |
| 1995 | 12 | 1% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
259 complaintsSeats
84 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsElectrical system
71 complaintsBrakes
69 complaintsEngine cooling
64 complaintsSuspension
60 complaintsAir bags
38 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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