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.
1998 Chevrolet Blazer: harsh or hard shifting
8 of the 715 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer describe harsh or hard shifting.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Harsh or hard shifting by model year
What owners say
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning a loud clunking noise began coming from underneath the vehicle while accelerating at high speed. Please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem.
When turn left or right or stopping or going driving foward makes clunking noise sometime it really load...I have taken vehicle to my mechanic and he said its my front joints and said it should be covered under my warranty.. So I took it to my dealer .. And he said it wasn't, so I called chevrolet.
Loud "clunk" noise is heard from the exhaust system under vehicle during start-up and engine shutoff, cruise control shuts off during operation at 55+ MPH, front passenger seat recliner handle broke off without force, handle on the cargo shade in the rear broke during cold temperatures, driver side mirror shakes while driving, fog lamps keep blowing out on both sides, gas pedal sticks often, causing a safety hazzard in traffic.
Replaced front ball joints 3 times. Once within a month after recall 98v053000 repairs. *ak the vehicle had to be serviced again for clunking but dealer couldn't determine the cause. Consumer fells uneasy driving this vehicle.
Vehicle started making a clunking noise coming from underneath hood. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic replaced all off upper ball joints. Mechanic told her that it shouldn't happen at 45000 miles. There were no injuries.
Trnsmission clunks.
While driving at any speed there is alot of clunking andloosenss in front end. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Another dealer stated that idler arm malfunctioned. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- 4WD inoperative and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U1026 atc fuse open
- 4WD models with noise, vibration on dry pavement
- 4L60E, 4L65E forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change
- 4L60-E automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification
- Slips in 4-WHEEL drive, noise, vibration, leaks, hot odor
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer harsh shifting
Is harsh or hard shifting a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?
8 of 715 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (1%) mention harsh or hard shifting. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer?
There are 0 recalls and 9 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 9Slipping 8Transmission failure 8Door locks 7Overheating 7Jerking 6Engine failure 5Fuel gauge 5Fuel smell 5Power steering loss 5Won't start 5
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