How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer have?

The 1998 Chevrolet Blazer has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Chevrolet Blazer has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?

Of 1,025 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is visibility.

1998 Chevrolet Blazer Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1998 Chevrolet Blazer has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 34,067 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1,025 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 00V220000 2000-08-11 14,279 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS BUILT WITH A CANDELA VALUE GREATER THAN 3,000 CANNOT BE MOUNTED HIGHER THAN 864MM ABOVE…

Consequence

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS THAT CHANGES THE DRL'S FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM DRL'S, AND INSTALL NEW LONG-LIFE LOW BEAM BULBS.

SUSPENSION 98V053000 1998-03-09 72 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE OR ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE. ONE OR BOTH OF THE ATTACHING NUTS FOR THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM ARE UNDER TORQUED. THIS CAN ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSEN AND SUBSEQUENT BREAK RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE…

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM NUTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 97V218000 1997-11-24 19,716 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE CAN OCCUR CAUSING A SLOW BRAKE FLUID LEAK RESULTING IN A SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. IF THE BRAKE PIPE BREAKS, THE DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN DROP IN THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE…

Consequence

PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

311

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

814

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SEATS

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

18112

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints1,025

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“After using the cruise control the first time on the highway at 65mph , it stuck and would not shut off. The vehicle accelerates to a dangerous speed and the breaks barely helped. Even after turning the car off taking out the battery and putting it back, it did not reset. Cruise will not disengage.”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2020-10-24

“My abs light is always on as well as my gas gauge not working”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-10-23

“I had a wreck hit a deer on my driver side front bumper my air bag light came on and is still on its make a popping sound ever since that happen and it scares mey light stays on.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-06-22

“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. While entering a parking lot at 20 mph, the accelerator pedal traveled all the way to the floorboard and the speed increased to 45 mph. The contact attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle did not stop. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2017-12-20

“1998 chevy blazer does not brakes do not pump up and hold they are spongy.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-09-13

“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. While driving with the cruise control activated at 50 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. Instead, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned off the…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-07-25

“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. While driving with the cruise control activated at 50 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. Instead, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned off the…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-07-25

“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. While driving with the cruise control activated at 50 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. Instead, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned off the…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2016-07-25