1998 Chevrolet Blazer Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 3%of 716 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 3% of the 716 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 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.
“We bought a 1998 chevy Blazer on december 1, 2204, the alternator was bad, the wipers won't work, wiper module, and oil leaks from the oil cooler. Drivers side door leaks air badly. Wipers quit working in the middle of a snow storm, almost causing me to wreck the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10107586, filed 2005-01, 91,000 miles“I own a 1998 chevy Blazer lt (4wd). The driver side front door began to drop an inch or two several months ago every time it is opened. It has gotten to the point that the door won't shut, because the latch is hitting the frame at an awkward angle every time it is closed. Several different body shops have stated that the door is to the point that it has to be welded back on. I have another GM truck in my family (1997 gmc jimmy) that is having the same problem. I have spoken with several other Blazer/jimmy owners and they are experiencing the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10107830, filed 2005-01, 70,000 miles“Complaint 1: hood latch problem!!! This is the same problem GM vehicles have been having for at least 25 years!!!!! The hood will not release unless you pull the release lever and pound on the hood. You would think they would borrow or use fords system of better parts!!!!-----complaint 2: the door panels have a weak area where the knee comes into contact with it on turns, mine cracked real bad!!! Complaint 3: main complaint:--the heater core started leaking and fogged my windshield up so bad I had to pull over to the side of the road. Could have caused a bad accident!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10041332, filed 2003-10, 151,800 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“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10020462Oct 23, 2006Clunk noise felt through the floor pan.
- 10016473Jul 1, 2003Water leak in front floor carpet area. Gm tech link.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 | 12 | 16% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 15 | 5% |
| 2000 | 44 | 7% |
| 1999 | 21 | 5% |
| 1998 | 25 | 3% |
| 1997 | 18 | 2% |
| 1996 | 29 | 3% |
| 1995 | 37 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
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 Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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