1998 Chevrolet Blazer Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility:windshield wiper/washer ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 716 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer overview page.
What owners report
“HAD TRIED TO START VEHICLE THE 1ST TIME & IT FAILED TO CATCH. RETRIED THE 2ND TIME & FINALLY CAUGHT. WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR…”NHTSA complaint 850170 — filed 10/07/1999
“WINDSHIELD WIPER DESIGN ALLOWS FOR BUILDING UP OF ICE AND SNOW ON WINDSHIELD AND BLADES RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.”NHTSA complaint 544376 — filed 03/15/1999
“THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BALDES DO NOT CLEAR THE WINDOWS, LEAVING STREAKS IN THE WINDOW. WIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES.”NHTSA complaint 833558 — filed 01/14/1999
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer have visibility:windshield wiper/washer problems?
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer is the most-reported problem area on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer: 91 of 716 complaints on file (12.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer have in total?
716 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 46 involved a crash, 15 involved a fire, 39 reported injuries, and 13 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility:windshield wiper/washer category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
