Used 1998 Chevrolet Blazer Consumer Reviews
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It's Okay.... could be worse
lnorris, 12/28/2003
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I find the steering wheel very stiff; when we traded the Astro van off for it I actually had sore arms for several days from driving it; I could whip that van around with one finger- not this Blazer. Haven't had many problems but the one big one is the ABS, which I find scary. Brakes lock up with no warning. Have replaced nearly every part of the brake system except the brain stuff. Wiper motor is sporadic. Gas mileage could be better. 4WD is fun, no probs. I actually drive it in 4H in the rain in speeds below 35-40; it disengages the ABS so I don't rear- end someone. Oh, and the passenger side plastic adjustment handle broke off.
Love My Truck
GWEN, 08/23/2006
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love driving my truck. It took 8 years for any major repair. Fuel pump, rear end bearing, brakes, water pump. Cost $4000 to fix, but I have not found another truck or any vehicle that I would rather have. I get 20 mpg.
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No more Blazers for me
No More Blazers, 02/22/2004
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This SUV has been nothing but trouble. In addition to lots of small things (three horn relays, transmission seals bad at 40,000 miles, etc.) I just foudn out that I need a new transmission and oil coolant lines. I trading in this piece of junk for a foreign car. I'll never buy another Chevrolet again and will be sure to tell everyone I know about the poor quality and even poorer service that I received from Chevy.
Glad to be rid of it.
jh98, 02/16/2004
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Not much good to say about this vehicle. Had to replace the seat recliner handles (twice), thermostat, and wiper motor. Brakes are terrible and lock up for no reason. Radiator and oil leaks have also been a problem. By far the cheapest interior I've seen in any vehicle. Traded it in before having to spend more cash on repairs.
Solid First Vehicle
ncergnul, 05/08/2013
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is a beast! I got this from my father 5 years ago. It has 170,000 miles and I have only had minor problems with it. They are known to leak oil but it wasn't too expensive of a fix. About 4 years ago I rolled my Blazer and had a lot of cosmetic damage as well as a few minor engine problems that we my own fault. It has ran perfectly since though. Great first car!
If you can keep it running, its great!
indy mom, 09/03/2005
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Blazer has a lot of interior room & is easy to drive (when it is not being worked on). 4WD works great; however, engine uses environmentally friendly (orange colored) coolant, which historically causes problems with the gaskets - I ended up dropping a new engine in it at 90,000 miles & now the computer is history at (110,000 miles). Good luck.
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gmorris, 02/24/2003
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car has been very reliable, starting emediately. I had to have to 4 wheel drive worked on because I did not use for over a year. I now try to put it into 4 wheel drive at least 2 times a month. It has been working well. It still feels "tight" after over 88,000 miles and uses no oil. I'm using Amsoil 10-30 and changing oil yearly. Oil still looks almost new after 15000 miles.
Good Camping Vehicle
Anonymous, 12/08/2010
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this Blazer in 2008 (with 55,000 actual miles) to take camping and on long trips. I also own a 1999 Blazer two-door which was a trick to pack with tents, gazebos, coolers, and supplies for camping trips. This vehicle has tons of room for 2 of us and all our stuff. We looked at newer vehicles, and most of them do not hold nearly as much. The seats are not as comfortable as the 2-door, the ride is rougher, and it is a bit like a barge with respect to tight turns, but as a utility and camping vehicle - I have no major complaints.
Never GM again
LemonAid, 02/18/2003
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car was a huge disappointment. I bought it very excited. It was nice on the outside and the inside was great. I was extremely happy and loved my Blazer, for about a month. Then the problems came. One after another. I bought the car with only 36k on it, and brought it back to the dealer again and again and again etc.. Problems ranging from switches, seats, blower motor, oil leaking, heater core, water pump, etc. Problem was not always fixed after the 1st, 2nd, or even 3rd time I brought it back to the dealer.
Old Reliable
Bill, Chris & Debbie, 02/09/2003
1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I know that others may have had some issues with their Blazers but we have had nothing but routine maintenance and total reliability. Heck, even the original equipment tires look like they could go another 20K miles and they already have run 62K miles. Nothing but kudos for our Blazer!