1998 Chevrolet Blazer Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 3%of 716 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,005miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 3% of the 716 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,005 miles. 1 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.
“Seat recliner handles just break off this is common on all Blazer with the same reclining bucket seats the part is 70 bucks a side 2 hours labor per side! And the passenger side has hardly ever been used that just broke off I have addressed this problem with GM and they coz my car is a 98 there is nothing they can do this is a big safty issue and every Blazer person I have talked too has had the same problem”
NHTSA complaint #10071151, filed 2004-01, 40,010 miles“Wipers don't work then work won't shut off for a long time, usually shut off during a downpour, cruise control quit working, flashers sound erratic won't shut off unless brake is pressed, passenger side seat adjustment handle broke off, I have cut my leg numerous times as well as others. Passenger side seat belt won't lock just pulls out. Drivers side seat recline broke off only used that about 5 times. Now one of the rear hatch shocks broke off the bracket that holds the shock in place cracked off, hatch door is really heavy. The right flasher flashes real fast even though it still works. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253704, filed 2009-01, 50,000 miles“Front driver's side door does not latch due to the body of the strike plate on driver's side caving in. There was a crack around the sticker plate. The dealer adjusted the driver side sticker plate. The problem remained the same after adjustments were made. Two months after purchase the consumer would hear rattling on the passenger and the drivers side door. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072019, filed 2004-06, 400 miles“The rear seat belt was inoperative. The consumer was unable to fasten the seat belt, as a result of the buckle being inoperative. The seat belt latch plate did not go into the buckle. The dealership replaced the part. (part unknown).”
NHTSA complaint #10003996, filed 2003-06, 77,000 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 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 26 | 3% |
| 1996 | 30 | 3% |
| 1995 | 31 | 3% |
| 1994 | 16 | 3% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 | 9 | 3% |
| 1991 | 26 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 16% |
| 1989 | 7 | 18% |
| 1988 | 12 | 30% |
| 1987 | 5 | 17% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 3 | 10% |
| 1984 | 3 | 33% |
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 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSteering
29 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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