1998 GMC Blazer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1998 GMC Blazer has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1998 GMC Blazer recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 GMC Blazer.

Most common 1998 GMC Blazer problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Child Seat1

What owners report

2006-12-14, Child Seat
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT DID NOT INCLUDE A TETHER. THE SEAT WAS INSPECTED BY A CHILD SAFETY SEAT TECHNICIAN, WHO DETERMINED THAT A TETHER WOULD NEED TO BE INSTALLED IN ORDER TO MAKE THE CHILD SEAT SAFE. THE SAFETY SEAT MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND EXPRESSED THAT THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT TECHNICIAN'S SUGGESTION WAS INCORRECT AND THERE WAS NO TETHER AVAILABLE. THIS WAS AN EVENFLO, MODEL: AURA TRAVEL SYSTEM, REAR FACING INFANT SEAT. THE MODEL # WAS 5501616A.
2003-06-02, Electrical System
VEHICLE KEPT STALLING OUT. IT STALLED WHEN CONSUMER STOPPED AT STOP SIGNS AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS. SHE HAD IT TOWED 3 TIMES, BECAUSE SOMETIMES WHEN IT STOPPED IT DID NOT RESTART. ONCE SHE WAS GOING UP A HILL AND HAD A LOT OF TRAFFICE BEHIND HER AND THE CAR DIED, SHE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT RESTART AND NO ONE KNEW WHY THIS KEPT HAPPENING.*AK

1998 GMC Blazer questions

Does the 1998 GMC Blazer have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 GMC Blazer at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC Blazer?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Child Seat (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 GMC Blazer has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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