Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Chevrolet Blazer has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 715 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #00V220000 GM/FMVSS 108/DRL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V053000 GM/LOWER CONTROL ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V218000 GM/BRAKE HOSE FRACTURE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility 252 complaints
- Seats 81 complaints
- Power Train 73 complaints
- Electrical System 68 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 60 complaints
- Suspension 58 complaints
Of the 715 complaints on file, 46 report a crash and 15 a fire; across all 715 complaints, owners report 39 injuries and 13 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Chevrolet Blazer has a high number of owner complaints, predominantly about visibility and seat issues. With 715 complaints and 3 recall campaigns, it shows signs of potential reliability problems. The limited recall data suggests notable concerns with suspension and braking systems, though the complaints indicate other areas of concern.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| visibility | Unknown | $100–$300 | very common |
| seats | Unknown | $50–$250 | common |
| power train | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $150–$400 | common |
| suspension | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and replacements
- Cooling system flush
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Transmission fluid changes
- Suspension checks
- Battery testing and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Soft brake pedal
- Unusual suspension noises
- Power loss
- Persistent electrical problems
- Seat mechanism failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.