1998 Chevrolet Blazer ZR2 from North America - Comments

Since I have bought it from a private owner the seat lever have broke on the drivers side, the folding unit on the passenger side stopped working. On top of that the wiper motor goes crazy, the turn signal unit is messed up, the signal noise stays on even when the turn signal is off. The plastic piece on the tailgate where the window goes into broke off so there is a horrible rattle from metal to metal.

I will never by another Chevy again.

To fix these problems I was quotes around $2000.00.

My Ford was over 16 years old and still ran really strong.

Chevy needs to get their act together and recall these items if they are going wrong with almost 99% of the Blazers they produced.

I agree! Problems occurred shortly after purchasing my vehicle - bought used, not new. Mainly front end problems to begin with, then little stuff, like the plastic guard under the front wipers breaking, and the electric driver seat tilt quit completely. I first thought maybe the vehicle had been a restored wreck, but after reading, everyone seems to have the same problems. Front wipers are erratic. I usually have to manually wipe the windshield in rain using the "mist" function. Funny thing happened yesterday. Wipers completely quit working during a moderate rain. I pull over and my daughter asked why they stopped working. I told her they are like adjusting the TV antenna, you have to hold your head just right for them to work. She laughed and and said to try putting the car in 3 gear, as opposed to overdrive, and she laughed. To keep the comedy going while waiting for the rain to let up, I put the car in 3 and they WORKED! Gas guage quits working after it reaches a half a tank, then I miraculously have a full tank again. The deal that has compass and temp. also shows "gallons of gas used" still works, and is accurate enough to know when I need gas. Passenger side seat recline lever broke off as if it were made of glass. Not repairable - must be replaced. It's one thing after another with this vehicle, and wish I would have done my homework prior to purchase. This thing is a real gem. In the market for a new car now and it will NOT be a Chevy or GM.

Umm, if the miles that you stated are correct, then I would have to say that you are being pretty hard on a vehicle that has 187,000 miles. Not too many cars would hold up that well.

I cannot believe these comments! It's like reading a book on my 98' blazer. My windshield wipers are an absolue joke. They either continue to work after I have turned them off, or when I need them, the wipers fail to even turn on! My passenger tilt handle is ALSO broken off, and now the signal noise has acted up. I replaced the flasher under neither the glove-box, but it was no use. If you anyone could let me know how I could fix this, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

I own a 98 chevy blazer zr2 and can tell you that the wipers are a bad control board, its only $20 and installs in 5 minutes, the turn signals are the turn signal are and its pricey, but is commonly replaced, about $200, sorry. and the seats are fixed easily enough gust use a vise grip like the rest of us, that crappy design breaks in every one.