1998 Chevrolet Blazer seat belts problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The back seat middle buckle broke into two pieces and now it is broken, then the right side back seat buckle is in some kind of locking mode and then the right side passenger belt locked up too a few days later. Now I have only two seat belts that work in the suv. I have called the local chevy…”
filed Oct 5, 2012
“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…”
filed Jan 4, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Blazer | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 Blazer | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 Blazer | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 Blazer | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 Blazer | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 Blazer | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 Blazer | 26 | 3% |
| 1996 Blazer | 30 | 3% |
| 1995 Blazer | 31 | 3% |
| 1994 Blazer | 16 | 3% |
| 1993 Blazer | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 Blazer | 9 | 3% |
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.