Four problems related to front suspension wheel bearing have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Wheel bearing go out about every 6 months. It feels like the tire is falling off. Replace wheel bearing at 200. 00 a side. Abs lite on take the fuse out they work put the fuse in they kick back. Runs hot when you use ac,sounds like turn signals are on when there not.
Without warning the cruise control stuck and increased in speed over about two miles. He tried to stop the car, and it would not slow down. Driver burned up the brakes trying to stop, and crashed into a house. The speed censor wires burned. Manufacturer sent an inspector to look at the car, and he indicated because of wheel bearing problem he could not drive it. They never looked at the cruise control ,and they said there was nothing wrong with the car. Caller took someone from dealership out in car and it happened again.
Right side front wheel hub needed to be replaced a 3rd time d/t bearing wear. Mechanic felt that the number of replacements in this short period of time was not common. Suggested that I report to gm. Phoned gm, took report. Stated that this was not a recall-able issue.
Front wheel bearing must be replaced.