1999 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Recalls & Reliability
612 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 36/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Suspension leads the reports, typically around 62,000 miles.
Below average
Where 1999 sits among all Blazer years
What owners report
“Clunking noise in the driver's side front suspension when turning in both directions and when driving at slow speeds.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Blazer
“Standard daytime running light were not installed because manufaturer felt they were too close to the turn signal which would confuse motorist which lights were being used. Nlm”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Blazer
“Brakes failed completely due to damage of the brake hose causing brake fluid leakage. Yh”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Blazer
“Oil cooler line failed causing engine oil to pump out. Engine nearly seized. Dt”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Blazer
“1999 chevy blazer transmission problems. Reverse gear just stops working with no warning.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Blazer
“The faulty design of headrest for back seat caused injury to the driver while folding the rest, fingers were trapped. Yh”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Blazer
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 222 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 73,950 miles. Half of those reports fall between 50,000 and 94,560 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 01V200000.
Technical service bulletins
108 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 1999 Blazer TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
The 1999 Chevrolet Blazer drew 612 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 36/100, scored against the model's worst year (1995).
What are the most common 1999 Chevrolet Blazer problems?
The top reported problems for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer are suspension (85 complaints), electrical (80), and brakes & stability (78).
At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Blazer problems show up?
Owners most often report 1999 Chevrolet Blazer problems around 73,950 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 50,000 and 94,560 miles.
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.