1998 Chevrolet Blazer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 4%of 716 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,925miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 4% of the 716 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,925 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.
“The turn signal on my1998 chevy Blazer won't stop clicking. I've already replaced the combination flasher/signal part that's behind the glove box with no result. Today I saw wisps of smoke coming from the steering console. I checked the fuses and they are fine. I'm afraid my car is going to catch on fire!”
NHTSA complaint #10098228, filed 2004-11, 60,925 miles“My wife and I have had to make major repairs to our 1998 Blazer. We had to replace the water pump ($294.55) in october 2002. Then, the transmission started slipping and got worse. We took it to aamco, where we were informed that it had to be rebuilt. This was in july of 2002. The total cost was ($2077.37). I inquired that same month at Chevrolet about recalls, and they said that there were none. …”
NHTSA complaint #10098912, filed 2004-11, 73,939 miles“Suspension - rides rough: replaced shocks electrical - interior/exterior problems with the horn, headlights, directional, windshield wipers, and caution lights. Replaced: electrical unit inside steering column and oxgen sensor. Steering - replaced: wheels, tires, rotors, ball joints, and several attempts to balance tires and front end alignments with no real difference. Idles - rough.”
NHTSA complaint #10159032, filed 2006-06, 118,000 miles“Loud sound during acceleration (catalytic converter shot again not replaced, contacting GM, no assistance), oil leak on front of engine (power steering pully shaft seal), noisy AC compressor(replace), fluid leak on front of rear differential (replace yoke and seal [2nd seal]), rear differential clunks on acceleration (change case and shaft bearing), dash grill cracked, ideler arm replaced again.”
NHTSA complaint #10045691, filed 2003-11, 88,736 miles“Without any warning driver could not steer the vehicle. It was towed to a dealer, who found that the rack and pinion had to be replaced. Also, windshield wipers operated intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #10053761, filed 2004-01, 60,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 6 | 14% |
| 2022 | 8 | 15% |
| 2021 | 15 | 11% |
| 2020 | 43 | 19% |
| 2019 | 28 | 15% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2004 | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 14 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 2000 | 23 | 4% |
| 1999 | 18 | 4% |
| 1998 | 29 | 4% |
| 1997 | 24 | 3% |
| 1996 | 28 | 2% |
| 1995 | 19 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 8% |
| 1988 | 4 | 10% |
| 1987 | 6 | 20% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 5 | 17% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology