1998 Chevrolet Blazer steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 33 complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 61,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Consumer was driving at approximately 70 MPH ,tried to change lanes and vehicle slid. Attempted to go back into original lane and vehicle rolled over, causing injuries.
I recently had to replace the ball joints and idler arm on my 1998 chevrolet blazer. I was advised by the dealership that this is a constant problem. I do not understand that if the manufacturer knows that there is a problem with the steering components becoming defective, then why don't they solve the problem. This is the third set of balljoints that have needed to be instaledl on the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 268 complaints
- Seats 84 complaints
- Electrical system 82 complaints
- Brakes 77 complaints
- Suspension 67 complaints
- Transmission 56 complaints
- Lighting 50 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints