Seven problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Purchased SUV in 1999, drove car for 4 years til 2004 when transmission failed. There was less than 90,000 miles on the transmission. Had transmission built, failed 3 months later. Had transmission rebuilt failed again today 9 months after last rebuild.
Transmission line coupler failed on highway causing transmission fluid to flow out on undercarriage and up and over tailgate. Fortunately no fire occurred. Mechanic said snap-on coupler to transmission line failed.
1998 Chevrolet Blazer - transmission fails to lock up between 3rd and 4th gear on the highway - web research shows this is so common after market prodcuts have been created to address it. . . GMC should fix for free.
Transmission failed no 2nd or 3rd reverse failed had to push car brought to shop shell broke.
The original automatic transmission failed while driving on a crowded highway (March 1999/10878 miles). The replacement transmission failed while accelerating to merge with freeway traffic (August 2000/33500 miles). The second replacement transmission is now beginning to shift into 4wd lo by itself (December 2000/40000 miles).
Transmission failed. Yh.
Transmission failed prematurely, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm.