1998 Chevrolet Blazer Recalls

What To Do If Your Blazer Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Chevrolet, so if you own a 1998 Blazer take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Chevrolet to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1998 Blazer Recalls

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 11 2000
  • NHTSA Reference #00V220000
  • Number Affected 14,279

  Summary: Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." The daytime running lights built with a candela value greater than 3,000 cannot be mounted higher than 864mm above the road surface.

  Consequence: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 108.

  Fix: Dealers will install a revised wiring harness that changes the drl's from high beam to low beam drl's, and install new long-life low beam bulbs.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V220000 »

• SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Recall for 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

  • Recall Announced MARCH 09 1998
  • NHTSA Reference #98V053000
  • Number Affected 72

  Summary: Vehicle description: Multi-purpose passenger vehicle equipped with 4-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. One or both of the attaching nuts for the right-hand lower control arm are under torqued. This can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequent break resulting in separation of the lower control arm from the frame.

  Consequence: This condition can result in a loss of vehicle control.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and retighten the right-hand lower control arm nuts to the proper torque specification.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V053000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 24 1997
  • NHTSA Reference #97V218000
  • Number Affected 19,716

  Summary: Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.

  Consequence: Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V218000 »