1998 Chevrolet Blazer electrical system problems
82 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 82 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 10
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Wipers don't work then work won't shut off for a long time, usually shut off during a downpour, cruise control quit working, flashers sound erratic won't shut off unless brake is pressed, passenger side seat adjustment handle broke off, I have cut my leg numerous times as well as others. Passenger side seat belt won't lock just pulls out. Drivers side seat recline broke off only used that about 5 times.
Smoking from the steering column when turn signal is being used and then the turn signals refuse to turn off. Seems as though there is some kind of a short in the blinker system. If this is not fixed a fire could be in the near future.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 268 complaints
- Seats 84 complaints
- Brakes 77 complaints
- Suspension 67 complaints
- Transmission 56 complaints
- Lighting 50 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Air bags 41 complaints