1998 Chevrolet Blazer: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 127,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and would stall intermittently. In addition, the power door locks would lock and unlock and the windshield wipers activated independently while the vehicle was in motion. The contact further stated that the dimmer switch failed to work, which resulted in a lack of visibility when using the low beam headlights. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v220000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2004 · Electrical, Locks · 48,000 miles · AL

10/10/2001 replaced the alternator - it was over charged and went bad! Noticed several complaints about this too! 12/20/2001 windshield wipers stopped working in heavy rain. Then when motor turned off and on again they worked, this has been happening on and off since that time, but today 06/26/2004 they just stopped all together - nothing helped. Had to have the same soldering repair done as in the 1995 -1997 chevrolet s-10 / blazers - which I might add was a recall. The same parts are used in most 1998's as well. The recall needs to include all of the components, not just a few of them! Also I have had several dash parts break loose - like the hatch door release / back wiper control is just sitting there - nothing holding it in. The passenger side seat recliner handle fell off - had it put back on at dealer - then it broke off. (makes being a passenger in my blazer very uncomfortable) I have noticed several complaints about this too! The drivers outside door handle - one of the screws that holds it in place is not able to put back due to plastic is stripped- so the door handle wabbles. The heat from the sun has bowed up the front windsheild vent until it is cracked and broken now too. I have always driven chevrolet's - but here latley with all of the plastic they are using - I am beginning to wonder if my money wouldn't be better spent in another make of vehicle. I love the design and ect. Of the blazer - but the plastic is not holding up - this is some expensive plastic to be made so cheap. If you shut the doors hard at all the whole top of the arm rest pops up and has to be popped back in place.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Locks · PA

My '1998 chevrolet blazer's electric door locks started lockin g/unlocking themselves 3 months ago. Happens when driving, vehicle on/off. Also has prevented manual lock/unlock at times preventing exit/entry to vehicle. Dealer has had five times now and still cannot determine problem.

Filed May 22, 2003 · Electrical, Lights · MO

Bought car brand new. Drivers side mirror consistently vibrates - had replaced twice - dealer would not replace a third time due to bug shield being installed. It still vibrates. June 2001 - door locks went nuts. They would lock and unlock themselves while driving down the road or while parked - with keys in it. March 2003 - blinker switch went crazy. It would not stop clicking - whole dash had to be taken out to replace switch - not a cheap thing! May 2003 - alternator went out and ruined battery. Almost caused a car fire. Transmission fluid leak. Not yet fixed because of unknown cause of problem.

Filed Mar 31, 2003 · Brakes, Fuel system · 40,000 miles · MI

Nar 03-31-2003 *mr consumer experienced problems with wheel bearing, heater control switch, gas gauge, right door lock, brakes, and oil sending hoses.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Locks · WV

While unlocking passenger door inside door latch broke, unable to close passenger's door. Dealer was notified, and informed that any repairs would be at consumer cost due to vehicle b eing out of it warranty, and no manufacturer's recall on that part. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Body · CA

Door lock system/module failed. Yh