1998 Chevrolet Blazer brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 77 complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 77 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 99,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 99,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Entering highway and getting prepared to move into another lane, another truck pulling a trailer pulled in front of the car ahead of the consumer's vehicle. He hit the brakes and so did the consumer, but brakes failed. Consumer was on her way to the cobbs chevrolet because of transmission problems. Contacted the dealer.
Dt*: the contact stated when attempting to stop at low speeds the brake pedal went to the floor and there was an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was seen by an independent repair shop. Both wheel speed sensors of the antilock brakes were replaced.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 268 complaints
- Seats 84 complaints
- Electrical system 82 complaints
- Suspension 67 complaints
- Transmission 56 complaints
- Lighting 50 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Air bags 41 complaints