1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs 1998 Isuzu Trooper
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 1998 Isuzu Trooper |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 716 | 42 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 26 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–18 | 15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,097 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Blazer | Isuzu Trooper |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 256 | 2 |
| Seats | 84 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 64 | 19 |
| Power Train | 74 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 71 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 59 | 2 |
| Suspension | 60 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 40 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 11 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
1998 Chevrolet Blazer
1998 Isuzu Trooper
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.