Five problems related to radiator have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consistent and repeated heating/cooling problems; corrosion of the coolant; erosion of the radiator; lack of heat for 4 winters, etc.
After turning a corner, the vehicle intermittently shut off, causing me to coast through a red light. In doing so, I was struck by an oncoming vehicle. Both vehicles were totaled in the accident. Three people involved in this accident were injured, including myself. In a seperate incident, the radiator blew apart, leaking coolant and transmission fluid. Dealership found vehicle leaking from top of transmission line from radiator. They replaced coupler fitting and o-ring and added 6 quarts of transmission fluid (at their expense).
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the engine overheated. She took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where the radiator and the heat and coolant thermostat were replaced, but the failure wasn't corrected. The manufacturer will be notified. The failure mileage was 30,000. The current mileage was 60,000.
Defective engine cooling system: radiator, causing vehicle to overheat.
Flushed radiator system and found it to be corroded and clogged with rust. Currently, heater is inoperable. Dealer has inspected vehicle.