1998 Chevrolet Blazer suspension problems
67 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 67 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Dt: without warning the cruise control stuck and increased in speed over about two miles. He tried to stop the car, and it would not slow down. Driver burned up the brakes trying to stop, and crashed into a house. The speed censor wires burned. Manufacturer sent an inspector to look at the car, and he indicated because of wheel bearing problem he could not drive it. They never looked at the cruise control ,and they said there was nothing wrong with the car.
When turning the steering wheel, there is a vibration and a loud groaning sound. This began in march 01, and continues. At this point it is almost constant. A GM service manager said it was the ball joint and that he was surprised that there was not a recall. We have tried to keep up with the recalls, but there haven't been any regarding this matter. We are concerned that it might be a safety hazard, but at this point we have no other option than to drive this vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 268 complaints
- Seats 84 complaints
- Electrical system 82 complaints
- Brakes 77 complaints
- Transmission 56 complaints
- Lighting 50 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Air bags 41 complaints