1998 Chevrolet Blazer Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 259about this part
- Share
- 36%of 716 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 259 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 36% of the 716 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There are 2 recalls for windshield wipers not working/intermittenly working for 1996 Blazer - my 1998 Blazer is having the exact same issue but I can't find any recalls with my 1998. It has been an intermitten problem for 2 years and now they just stopped. The fuse is good and there is a lot dealing with circuit board solder joints for the wipers.”
NHTSA complaint #10237794, filed 2008-08, 123,000 miles“Windshield wipers seem to work when they feel like it. Unfortunately they don't feel like it when it rains. I had to drive 6 miles in heavy rain with no wipers tonight. When I came home I started researching this and am upset to find that this happens frequently to other Blazer owners. I feel this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed by a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10096285, filed 2004-10, 55,000 miles“Windshield wipers sometimes stop on there own. Sometimes they are on intermitent and just start working like the on the normal setting. Sometimes when I shut them off they won't stop. I have called general motors and even though there is a recall for 1997 blazers for this problem, since my Blazer is a 1998(manufacture date 10/97) they will not help me at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10062631, filed 2004-03, 36,000 miles“At night during a pouring rainstorm my windshield wipers stopped working on a narrow two lane road. Think this won't quicken your pulse? Repair was $166.00 and my mechanic says this is a frequent repair in his shop. I see plenty of compaints for this same problem in the 1998 model. This is a real safety issue and a recall should be issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10030468, filed 2003-07, 75,590 miles“Windshield wiper motor fails. Wipers work intermittently or not at all in the rain. My son's 1996 Blazer had the same problem and he received a recall. I called the Chevrolet customer assistance center and was told that they have not had any notification from ntmvs on 1998 blazers yet. I think this recall should be extended to 1998 blazers. This is very serious.”
NHTSA complaint #10047045, filed 2003-11, 40,500 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 12% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 11% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 | 15 | 5% |
| 2000 | 29 | 5% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 259 | 36% |
| 1997 | 129 | 17% |
| 1996 | 182 | 16% |
| 1995 | 178 | 15% |
| 1994 | 50 | 8% |
| 1993 | 16 | 3% |
| 1992 | 14 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
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 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