1999 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Blazer years
- Far more complaints than other years 6th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 436 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer. That ranks 6th out of 22 Blazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (72 complaints, 17%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 36 crashes, 9 fires, 38 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 436owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 36complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 72 | 17% | 63,000 | “ball joints” (36%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 62 | 14% | 65,000 | “heater core” (8%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 59 | 14% | 85,000 | “stopping distance” (14%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 54 | 12% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 41 | 9% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 40 | 9% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 | 7% | 95,506 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 26 | 6% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 6% | 83,750 | — | — |
| Visibility | 24 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 21 | 5% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 18 | 4% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 3% | 95,417 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 2% | 236,725 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 2% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 2% | 105,582 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 2% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 2% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 1% | 110,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 1% | 55,145 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | 135,284 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 156,466 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Blazer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front control arm ball joints (RQ02012) — opened Sep 10, 2002, closed Mar 7, 2003, led to recall 01V200000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The brake light and turn signal don't work on until you move the turn signal switch down for the left side to work then it works for a brief moment.
The abs systemm is not working and the is a short in the front end,..causing the battery to die. Amazingly after the battery was removed from the vehicle the lights on the bumper that are supposed to light up the liceness plate was still on. Long with other lights under the hood. How is this…
Bought a blazer from lee xars in fort myers. Was making a loud noise so i took it to a auto repair close to my house because i was afraid to drive it all the way back to town. When i bought it they out a relay switch so the ac would blow cold. Heres whatmy mechanic found what was wrong.a/c…
Bought this car from lee auto in fort myers. Was making a loud noise. Took it to a close mechanic to check the problem because i was afraid to drive it back there to get checked out. This is what my mechanic said. A/c compressor was defective and the a/c clutch control relay was bypassed improperly…
There was a manufacturer's recall in august 20, 1999 for 2000 chevy blazers: the brake pipe union fittings that feed the various brake system components may leak and cause a loss of braking function and need an additional stopping time. Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of leaking…
Other Chevrolet Blazer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Blazer | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Blazer | 33 | 1 |
| 2024 Blazer | 51 | 1 |
| 2023 Blazer | 43 | 2 |
| 2022 Blazer | 53 | 1 |
| 2021 Blazer | 137 | 1 |
| 2020 Blazer | 221 | 3 |
| 2019 Blazer | 187 | 2 |
| 2008 Blazer | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 Blazer | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 Blazer | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 Blazer | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 Blazer | 50 | 1 |
| 2003 Blazer | 77 | 1 |
| 2002 Blazer | 246 | 2 |
| 2001 Blazer | 326 | 3 |
| 2000 Blazer | 589 | 4 |
| 1999 | 436 | 0 |
| 1998 Blazer | 716 | 3 |
| 1997 Blazer | 768 | 4 |
| 1996 Blazer | 1,153 | 6 |
| 1995 Blazer | 1,224 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 72 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Blazer model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.