1998 Chevrolet Blazer Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 4%of 716 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 4% of the 716 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Strong gas smell on and off since august 2005. Looked over by mechanic - was told I have a internal gas leak - and that I was driving a fire hazard . Gas leaking in engine - small cup in area of engine - filled with gasoline.”
NHTSA complaint #10142759, filed 2005-11, 63,500 miles“Vehicle: 1998 chevy Blazer 4dr 4x4 4.3l vortec v6 events leading up to failure: normal driving conditions failure(s): there are two primary concerns with this vehicle: 1) fuel gauge does not work, it will report complete full and when varying amounts of fuel the fuel gauge bounces around(usually between half and full, but sometimes between e and full) I am forced to use trip odometer and approximate fuel economy to determine tank level. I have heard several to many anecdotal stories of other chevy vehicles experiencing the same symptoms. 2) the windshield wipers work sporadically. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134899, filed 2005-08, 120,000 miles“Truck immediately stalled while traveling highway speeds 65-75 MPH due to the fuel pump failing. The truck was put in the shop two times before a diagnosis was made. Consumer was appalled that there was no warning device to acknowledge to the owner that fuel pump failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10040501, filed 2003-10, 79,000 miles“Consumer smelled fuel on the outside of the vehicle and on the inside of the garage. Fuel injection system was leaking fuel into the wiring harness and the main computer chip. This could result in an engine fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10067234, filed 2004-04, 50,000 miles“Lots to list... 1998 chevy Blazer zr2 fuel system failure cause still unknown, lever for passenger side seat broke off. Now starting troubles cause still unknown at this time. Help me.”
NHTSA complaint #10146509, filed 2005-12, 68,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10114443Feb 27, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an inaccurate fuel gauge. Technician should drive the vehicle to…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10026704Aug 1, 2008Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 7 | 13% |
| 2021 | 18 | 13% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 56% |
| 2006 | 11 | 58% |
| 2005 | 7 | 47% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 13% |
| 2002 | 22 | 9% |
| 2001 | 33 | 10% |
| 2000 | 84 | 14% |
| 1999 | 30 | 7% |
| 1998 | 29 | 4% |
| 1997 | 84 | 11% |
| 1996 | 36 | 3% |
| 1995 | 112 | 9% |
| 1994 | 45 | 7% |
| 1993 | 22 | 4% |
| 1992 | 11 | 4% |
| 1991 | 7 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1984 | 2 | 22% |
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 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 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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