Complaints
612
per 10K Sold
26.4
US Sales
232,140
Crashes
53
Fires
10
Injuries
57
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Chevrolet Blazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#128 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:88,550 mi
Crash-related:4
#225 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:61,602 mi
Fires:1
#321 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:108,765 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 28 | 4 | — | 88,550 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 25 | — | 1 | 61,602 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | 1 | 2 | 108,765 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 20 | — | — | 56,384 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 18 | — | 2 | 69,547 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 17 | — | — | 54,804 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 17 | — | — | 68,756 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 16 | 15 | — | 106,347 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 16 | — | — | 57,400 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 14 | 1 | — | 49,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 14 | — | — | 72,580 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 13 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 13 | 1 | — | 124,233 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 13 | — | — | 57,815 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 8 | — | 192,000 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | — | — | 109,858 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 10 | — | — | 60,104 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 9 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 9 | — | — | 41,964 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 9 | — | — | 101,532 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 7 | — | — | 42,357 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 7 | — | — | 82,876 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 7 | — | — | 58,226 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 64,451 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment | 6 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | 1 | — | 20,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 6 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 6 | — | — | 52,500 mi |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
28
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,550
Automatic Transmission
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,602
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
108,765
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,384
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
69,547
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,804
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,756
Air Bags:Frontal
16
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,347
Suspension Failures
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,400
Seat-Related Issues
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,000
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,580
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
Hydraulic Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,233
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,815
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
192,000
Headlight/Taillight Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,858
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,104
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,964
Suspension:Front
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,532
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,357
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,876
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,226
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,451
Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,000
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
Structure:Body:Door
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,000
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,500
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1999 Chevrolet Blazer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1999 Chevrolet Blazer has 612 NHTSA complaints, 53 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 28 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (28 complaints, avg 88,550 mi); Automatic Transmission (25 complaints, avg 61,602 mi); Electrical Faults (21 complaints, avg 108,765 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,310 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer include 53 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 57 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Chevrolet Blazer?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Blazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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