general problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

Five problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2012

When applied the brakes there is some roughness under the vehicle brakes has been changed and some time getting jammed.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2005

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. While driving 50 mph, the contact heard a loud banging sound and discovered that the rear passenger side tire detached from the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle dropped to the pavement. In addition, all of the bolts sheared off, the lug nut was missing, and the rotor was destroyed. The quarter panel and the bumper were bent. The vehicle was not diagnosed, but the contact was able to re-attach the tire to the vehicle and replace the studs. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/29/1999

Engine check light soon comes on & at 35 miles per hour the car vibrates upon stopping the car almost shuts off.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/12/1998

While driving on the highway noticed when going over bumps that the wheels would vibrate very badly. Vehicle also pulled to the right. Contacted dealer and they said that this was normal.

5 Suspension problem

Vehicle vibrates while driving the dealer has been unable to rectify the problem, the tires were checked and replaced but the vibration persisted. Nlm.




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