1998 Chevrolet Blazer engine and engine cooling problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the engine overheated. She took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where the radiator and the heat and coolant thermostat were replaced, but the failure wasn't corrected. The manufacturer will be notified. The failure mileage…”
filed Aug 12, 2010
“1998 chevy blazer caught fire while driving. Consumer pulled over on the shoulder and car burned to the ground. *kb the consumer stated the transmission and head gasket was leaking previously, but it was fixed. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0315-90. *jb updated 04/15/10 *bf remailed 05/27/10 *bf”
filed Jun 17, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Blazer | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Blazer | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Blazer | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Blazer | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Blazer | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 Blazer | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Blazer | 20 | 8% |
| 2001 Blazer | 23 | 7% |
| 2000 Blazer | 63 | 11% |
| 1999 Blazer | 62 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.