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1998 Chevrolet Blazer airbags problems

38 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000. 26 crashes reported.

owner complaints
38
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
90,000
crashes
26
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    20
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    2
  • On-off switch assembly
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Blazer airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 12No deployment 11

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Chevrolet Blazer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 18, 2019 · Airbags · 198,000 miles · MS · crash

I had a wreck hit a deer on my driver side front bumper my air bag light came on and is still on its make a popping sound ever since that happen and it scares mey light stays on.

Filed Aug 10, 2007 · Airbags · 187,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

I was a front seat passenger in a 1998 chevy blazer SUV belonging to my daughter,when an accident occurred the air bags did not deploy. It was a bad crash, but I was the only person injured. Afterwards it was a stunning revolution to find this out about the airbags and it has left me wondering how many people out there think they are protected with airbags, when they may or may not work anyway. This auto had a previous owner and it seems to me the dealership should be responsible for letting the new buyer know if the airbags work or don't work. Thanks.

Filed Jul 23, 2006 · Airbags, Body · NY

1998 chevy blazer with multitude of problems, which chevy denies. Including wiper failure, brake failure, complete corrosion of anything touched by dexcool, and on and on. Very unsafe vehicle!!!!!

Filed Sep 4, 2005 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · MD

The air bag light is constantly going on and off. The dealer had supposedly fixed the problem, but it is still not working properly. The vehicle has been taken back to dealership, now they can't find anything wrong with it. I was told that when the warning light is lit, the airbag will not work.

Filed May 19, 2005 · Airbags · 97,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the consumer was involved in a car accident and the air bags failed to deploy.

Filed Mar 28, 2005 · Airbags, Visibility · 40,000 miles · HI

The air bag light comes on intermittently because the air bag sensor is bad and needs to be replaced. Also, at 30,000 miles the windshield wiper turns on and off intermittently without being engaged. There is a recall on this issue for the early model year. *ak the dealership refused to replace the wiper control module. Consumer took the vehicle for replacement of the air bag sensor, which they performed but the air bag is still inoperative. *bf

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Airbags · HI

The air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The consumer drove to the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. The mechanic informed the consumer that the sensor needed to be replaced. The consumer told the mechanic that the problem still happened and has not been resolved. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Apr 8, 2004 · Airbags · OH · crash · 2 injuries

While stopping at a stop sign consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and dealer could not determine the cause of the collision.

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Airbags · PA

While traveling 35 MPH, the driver drove into a ditch and none of the airbags deployed. The dealer had been contacted. Please describe further. *jb

Filed Feb 14, 2004 · Airbags · 59,342 miles · PA · crash · 2 injuries

1998 blazer went out road into 2 ditches and had front end damage and bounced around . The frame was bent right where the right air bag sensor is located and it didn't go off. Fender,hood,cow,bumper,grill, motor mount had been replaced that I know of so far. Still at repair shop. I purchased this car because air bags and safety. The 2 people that were in car are okay, they waere bruised and sore.

Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer airbags

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the airbags of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Blazer airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Blazer have bad airbags?

The Chevrolet Blazer model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (59 complaints), 1996 (56 complaints) and 1997 (38 complaints).

Other 1998 Chevrolet Blazer problems

Visibility 259Seats 84Transmission 74Electrical 71Brakes 69Engine 67Suspension 60Lights 42Acceleration 33Fuel system 29Steering 29Body 24Seat belts 18Locks 15Tires 9Wheels 8

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