1998 Chevrolet Blazer Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 716 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,945miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 1% of the 716 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,945 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the vehicle I noticed a popping sound from the rear of the vehicle. When I stopped to inspect the vehicle I noticed a whelp in the tire, the size of a tennis ball was protruding from the back passenger tire. As I have a young child and take care of my vehicles I know that it happened suddenly and not over time. I am replacing the tire because I will not chance an accident and am thankful that it did not blow and result in an accident with my 8 month old in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10161325, filed 2006-07, 95,700 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. While driving 50 MPH, the contact heard a loud banging sound and discovered that the rear passenger side tire detached from the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle dropped to the pavement. In addition, all of the bolts sheared off, the lug nut was missing, and the rotor was destroyed. The quarter panel and the bumper were bent. The vehicle was not diagnosed, but the contact was able to re-attach the tire to the vehicle and replace the studs. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 10/03/14 updated 3/10/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10618914, filed 2014-08, 50,000 miles“1998 chevy Blazer with tire failure. Consumer states that the tires blew out and when he went to get them replaced the mechanic said they were dry rotted. He said the brakes engaged on his way home. The consumer stated the brake and ABS light illuminated and the pedal went to the floor. The rear brakes were replaced. After the tire replacement, the consumer was told there was a problem with the rear brakes by another dealer. The first dealer stated every thing checked out and that maybe the master cylinder that was replaced by the previous dealer may have partially failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10212792, filed 2007-12“These tires have approximately 43,000 miles on them. The minimum tread depth is approximately 4/32 of an inch. All four of these tires have a starkly visable crack line just below the tread case on both sides of the circumference of the tires. It is at the depth of where the steel belting would be found. I removed these tires and purchased another set of firestone at tires with the same DOT number and since have found cracking occurring on two of the four replacement tires. The tread on these tires is significantly greater. …”
NHTSA complaint #734694, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
- 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 1% |
| 1997 | 7 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 1% |
| 1995 | 13 | 1% |
| 1994 | 7 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 3 | 8% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 3 | 16% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
| 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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