Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the engine overheated. She took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where the radiator and the heat and coolant thermostat were replaced, but the failure wasn't corrected. The manufacturer will be notified. The failure mileage was 30,000. The current mileage was 60,000.
1998 Chevrolet Blazer: engine overheating
7 of the 715 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine overheating by model year
What owners say
Dt: the contact complained about a multiple problems with vehicle. The vehicle overheated. She took the vehicle to an independent repair shop, and the mechanic replaced the water pump. Afterwards, the thermostat continued to elevate, and she returned the vehicle to the repair shop. The mechanic replaced the thermostat and added coolant. The vehicle continued to run hot. The contact took vehicle to a different repair shop, and mechanic determined a leak in the intake manifold gasket. The dealer attempted to repair it by flushing the intake and adding more coolant. Although multiple attempts have been made to remedy this problem it continued to persist.
I have had a problem with the transmission slipping and overheating in my 1998 chevy blazer. I installed a transmission cooler hoping that would stop the problem, but it hasn't even touched the problem. I would like something none about the transmission problems in blazers.
Chevrolet dexcool coolant not good for 100,000 miles as advertised. Two previous radiator flushes, one was one month prior to engine failure. Told due to overheat despite no signs of overheat. Chevy dealer says no signs of cooling system having ever been flushed despite another chevy dealer flushing system approximately 1000 miles previously. Chevy and texaco state vehicle must be driven for extended periods (20,000 miles) with low coolant levels to start corrosion clogging up cooling system. Not so in this case. System had been flushed and filled by chevy dealer on 6-11-2. Aproximately 1000 miles later, on 7-8-2, chevy dealer notes buildup in cooling system again. Coolant system had not been low, and had not been extended period. Remanufactured engine and new radiator being installed, chevy denies any knowledge of problems of this sort with dexcool.
The torque converter on the transmission does not lock out at highway speeds and the transmission overheated.
Vehicle experienced overheating.
Defective engine cooling system: radiator, causing vehicle to overheat.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine and engine cooling
- Rattle noise in engine
- Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery
- 4.3 L35 LU3 rattle or buzz noise from engine
- Some customers may comment on an exhaust boom / groan noise in the passenger compartment
- Subject regarding rust in cooling system, heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats (flush...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 RPM
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?
7 of 715 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (1%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
Wipers 240Ball joint 29ABS 17Fire or smoke 15Adaptive cruise 13Brake failure 13Airbag light 12Headlights 12No deployment 11Stalling 10Grinding brakes 9Seat belt 9Harsh shifting 8Slipping 8Transmission failure 8Door locks 7Jerking 6Engine failure 5Fuel gauge 5Fuel smell 5Power steering loss 5Won't start 5
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