MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chevrolet S/T Blazer

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1998 Chevrolet S/T Blazer
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:21:59.039Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet S/T Blazer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 5 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 4 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005
1998: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19944
19951
19961
19972
19984
19995
20003
20012
20024
20032
20041
20053

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

STRUCTURE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Show complaint excerpts

MY DRIVERS DOOR HAS HAD THE PINS AND BUSHING REPAIRED 5 TIMES. I OWN 2 CHEVY BLAZERS , AND HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH BOTH. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ONE MORNING , TURNED A CURVE AND MY DOOR FLEW OPEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131210

SEATS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

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FAILURE # 1, DRIVER & PASSENGER SEAT RECLINER LEVER ATTACHMENT BROKE, NOT THE HANDLE PART BUT WHERE THE HANDLE ATTACHES. FAILURE # 2, CONSISTENT WATER PUMP, OIL LEAKS ON THE VORTEC V6 ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060814

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing brake lights.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Chevrolet S/T Blazer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Chevrolet S/T Blazer reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet S/T Blazer?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet S/T Blazer have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.