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1998 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 4WD

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1998 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer – front Unverified
Photo: 1999 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer V6 Automatic 4.3 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (1995–2005); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1999 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer V6 Automatic 4.3 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Chevrolet Blazer 4.3 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1995-2005 Chevrolet Blazer S-10 02 Side by Interesting.cars.insta, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1999 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer V6 Automatic 4.3 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, rear 3.30.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1998 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 4WD is a 190-hp 4.3-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive.

It makes 190 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 250 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway.

The S-10 Blazer measures 176.8 inches long on a 100.5-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type4.3L Vortec V6 (CSFI)
Displacement4.3 L
Horsepower190 hp @ 4,400 rpm
Torque250 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Injection TypeCentral sequential fuel injection (CSFI)
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD (part-time)
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Tank Capacity19 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15.0 in
Wheels Rear15.0 in
Tires Front205/75R15
Tires Rear205/75R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length176.8 in
Width67.8 in
Height64.9 in
Wheelbase100.5 in
Ground Clearance8.4 in

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1998 Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Chevrolet S-10.

638 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Chevrolet S-10

Owner Complaints

638 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Chevrolet S-10 (64 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 38 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Visibility203
Service Brakes74
Hydraulic68
Engine And Engine Cooling52
Electrical System51
Seats49
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 24, 2020 · Visibility/Wiper
“WIPERS JUST STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. UNABLE TO GET THEM TO TURN BACK ON. SEEMS TO BE EERILY SIMILAR TO A PREVIOUS RECALL (03V159000) OF EARLIER YEAR MODEL VEHICLES. RECALL NEEDS TO…”
Apr 4, 2018 · Visibility/Wiper
“I JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK USED AND SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. IT DOES THIS WHETHER IT IS STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET OR A HIGHWAY…”
Feb 1, 2018 · Seat Belts, Service Brakes
“MY PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T WORK. MY SEATBELTS COME UNDONE WHEN I'M DRIVING WHICH IS A MAJOR ISSUE FOR SAFETY.”
Dec 21, 2017 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT DROVE THROUGH A RED LIGHT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A…”
Oct 3, 2017 · Wheels
“WHILE IN MOTION ON THE FREEWAY, THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE UNDER THE TRUCK BED FAILED AND THE SPARE TIRE DROPPED TO THE GROUND. AFTER IT FELL, A SECOND SAFETY CABLE USED TO PREVENT THEFT OF THE TIRE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1998 CHEVROLET S-10. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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