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1999 Chevrolet BlazerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 436 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.9× the Blazer median · #8 of 28 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints43671 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage62kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer has problems

436 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension720
Engine and engine cooling622
Service brakes, hydraulic597
Power train544
Seats415
Electrical system407
Exterior lighting300
Air bags2622
Visibility242
18 other systems13920

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1999 Chevrolet Blazer recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Mileage at failure

When do suspension problems start?

62kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 32 suspension complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 37% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
3under 30k miles29under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Blazer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Blazer median. How we score

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  • Caution
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NHTSA crash tests

1999 Chevrolet Blazer safety ratings

1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

1999 Chevrolet Blazer frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
1999 Chevrolet Blazer side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTSRQ02012 · closed Mar 7, 2003
    Led to recall 01V-200
In owners' words

What Blazer owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I AM SHOCKED TO FIND OUT THAT THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS BRAKES AND THE FRONT END BALL JOINTS. I AM ACTUALLY AFRAID TO DRIVE MY BLAZER AFTER READING ABOUT THE PROBLEMS. I LIVE IN A SMALL TOWN IN THE MOUNTAINS AND HAVE TO DRIVE MOUNTAIN ROADS AND ALONG A RIVER TO GET…
Complaint 10511332 · May 9, 2013 · 100,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED ISSUE WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE…
Complaint 10425225 · Sep 13, 2011 · 35,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN I HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE IN FRONT END THEN A SEVERE PULL TO MY LEFT WHICH VEERED ME OFF THE ROAD, LUCKILY THERE WAS A GRASSY KNOLL TO MY LEFT AND NOT A GUARD RAIL. WHEN I EXITED I FOUND MY FRONT LEFT WHEEL OFF. THE SHOP SAID MY WHEEL FELL OFF DUE TO A BAD…
Complaint 10263224 · Mar 27, 2009 · 147,868 miles

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