NHTSA investigationRQ02012
Investigation RQ02012: 1998–2000 Chevrolet Blazer
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Sep 10, 2002
- Closed
- Mar 7, 2003
- Model years
- 1998–2000
Subject
Front control arm ball joints
Component: Suspension › Front › Control arm
Summary
See attached page.
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 2000 Chevrolet Blazer589 complaints
- 1999 Chevrolet Blazer436 complaints
- 1998 Chevrolet Blazer716 complaints
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.