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.
Vehicle safety record
1998 GMC Blazer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 GMC Blazer with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the seats & seat belts (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1999 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Blazer year, for its age
#293 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 GMC Blazer problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1998 GMC Blazer
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 GMC Blazer. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1998 GMC Blazer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
GMC Blazer: every year compared
All Blazer years1998 GMC Blazer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 GMC Blazer | 2 | 0 | B | |
| 1998 GMC C/K Pickup | 11 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1998 GMC C Series | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1998 GMC C/K Series | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1998 GMC C10753 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1998 GMC C/K 3500 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1998 GMC C/K Suburban (GMC) | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 GMC Blazer
Does the 1998 GMC Blazer have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 GMC Blazer right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC Blazer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 GMC Blazer had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 2, 2003 and the latest on December 14, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 GMC Blazer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical GMC Blazer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC Blazer years have the most complaints?
2000 (5), 2002 (3), 1998 (2). See every GMC Blazer year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 GMC Blazer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data