1998 Chevrolet Blazer steering problems

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 Jun 5, 2006 · Electrical, Steering · 118,000 miles · NY

Suspension - rides rough: replaced shocks electrical - interior/exterior problems with the horn, headlights, directional, windshield wipers, and caution lights. Replaced: electrical unit inside steering column and oxgen sensor. Steering - replaced: wheels, tires, rotors, ball joints, and several attempts to balance tires and front end alignments with no real difference. Idles - rough.

Filed Nov 24, 2004 · Steering · 72,000 miles · NV

Vehicle not steering properly and idler arm was replaced at about 65,000 mi.

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 73,939 miles · GA

My wife and I have had to make major repairs to our 1998 blazer. We had to replace the water pump ($294.55) in october 2002. Then, the transmission started slipping and got worse. We took it to aamco, where we were informed that it had to be rebuilt. This was in july of 2002. The total cost was ($2077.37). I inquired that same month at chevrolet about recalls, and they said that there were none. Since then, we have had numerous minor problems with the lame SUV, including broken recliner handles, steering that pulls and grinds, and a malfunctioning electrical system (clicking sounds from under the glove box, three batteries replaced). I saw a report last week about the use of dexcool and its possible link to problems in gm vehicles. Are there any remedies available at this time?

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Electrical, Steering · 60,925 miles · OR

The turn signal on my1998 chevy blazer won't stop clicking. I've already replaced the combination flasher/signal part that's behind the glove box with no result. Today I saw wisps of smoke coming from the steering console. I checked the fuses and they are fine. I'm afraid my car is going to catch on fire!

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Seats, Steering · 29,000 miles · DE

I recently had to replace the ball joints and idler arm on my 1998 chevrolet blazer. I was advised by the dealership that this is a constant problem. I do not understand that if the manufacturer knows that there is a problem with the steering components becoming defective, then why don't they solve the problem. This is the third set of balljoints that have needed to be instaledl on the vehicle. The first set along with the pitman arm went defective at 29,000 miles and the dealership replaced them under the manufactures warranty.

Filed Apr 13, 2004 · Electrical, Steering · MD

Unable to keep the vehicle in alignment, no matter how many times work has been sone on it. Signal also continues to make sound even when the blinker is not on.

Filed Jan 9, 2004 · Steering, Visibility · 60,000 miles · OH

Without any warning driver could not steer the vehicle. It was towed to a dealer, who found that the rack and pinion had to be replaced. Also, windshield wipers operated intermittently.

Filed Nov 7, 2003 · Body, Engine · 88,736 miles · WI

Loud sound during acceleration (catalytic converter shot again not replaced, contacting gm, no assistance), oil leak on front of engine (power steering pully shaft seal), noisy AC compressor(replace), fluid leak on front of rear differential (replace yoke and seal [2nd seal]), rear differential clunks on acceleration (change case and shaft bearing), dash grill cracked, ideler arm replaced again.

Filed Nov 7, 2003 · Seats, Steering · 49,647 miles · WI

Driver's seat recliner lever broke , excessive play in steering (steering gear shot).