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1999 Chevrolet Blazer

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Blazer years

Owner complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer are substantially higher than the model-year median of 32.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

161 reports with mileage · 275 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Suspension. Review the 72 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 62 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

36 crash reports9 fire reports26 injury reports

Structure complaints

21 reports
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Mileage unknown · Mar 28, 2002
Service Brakes, HydraulicStructureSuspension

CONSUMER REPORTING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, FROM 17,614 TO 35,500 MILES THERE WERE THREE SETS OF BRAKE ROTORS AND TWO SETS OF BRAKE PADS REPLACE ON THE VEHICLE, AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM WATER LEAK ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, DRIVER SIDE DOOR RATTLES GOING OVER BUMPS, BOTH FRONT …

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CONSUMER REPORTING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, FROM 17,614 TO 35,500 MILES THERE WERE THREE SETS OF BRAKE ROTORS AND TWO SETS OF BRAKE PADS REPLACE ON THE VEHICLE, AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM WATER LEAK ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, DRIVER SIDE DOOR RATTLES GOING OVER BUMPS, BOTH FRONT WINDOWS OUTER MOLDING COMES OFF, MOLDINGS REPLACED, HUMMING NOISE FROM FRONT WHEELS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, WHEEL BEARING / HUB REPLACED. *TT

NHTSA ODI #8006548

Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 2001
Structure

DUE TO LOCATION OF DRAINAGE HOSE, THE TOP PIN HINGE ON PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS RUSTED OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE HINGE BUSHINGS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR, THE DEALER ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRAIN LOCATIONS, CONSUMER STATES WITH THE CORROSION PRESENT ON THE HINGE PINS THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF BREA…

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DUE TO LOCATION OF DRAINAGE HOSE, THE TOP PIN HINGE ON PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS RUSTED OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE HINGE BUSHINGS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR, THE DEALER ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRAIN LOCATIONS, CONSUMER STATES WITH THE CORROSION PRESENT ON THE HINGE PINS THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF BREAKING. *SLC

NHTSA ODI #898889

Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 2001
Structure

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO LOOSE BODY MOUNTS, THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED ON TWO OCCASIONS. NLM

NHTSA ODI #562368

Mileage unknown · Feb 27, 2001
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STALLING, AFTER STALLING THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, CRANK SENSOR, MAP SENSOR, PCM, FUEL PUMP MODULE, VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCES STALLING, CONSUMER FEELS PROBLEM IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. SES LIGHT FLASHED AT TIMES, DEALER REPLACED COIL WIRE. KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERABLE, DEALER…

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VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STALLING, AFTER STALLING THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, CRANK SENSOR, MAP SENSOR, PCM, FUEL PUMP MODULE, VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCES STALLING, CONSUMER FEELS PROBLEM IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. SES LIGHT FLASHED AT TIMES, DEALER REPLACED COIL WIRE. KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERABLE, DEALER REPLACED RECEIVER, REMOTE MODULE, AND REPROGRAMMED TRANSMITTERS. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE ON BOTH SIDES. THERE IS A CLUNK WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. OVERHEAD PANEL GOES BLANK IN MORNING, WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE, DASH AND GAUGES WILL NOT LIGHT UP, AND OVERHEAD COMPASS WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER STATES GAS MILEAGE IS NOT AS GOOD AS IT USED TO BE. SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SLC

NHTSA ODI #881532

Mileage unknown · Jan 31, 2001
Structure

I HAVE CONTACTED CHEVROLET AND THEY WILL NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FRAME WELD FAILING. THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, BUT OFFER NO REMEDY OTHER THAN REPLACING THE FRAME AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE ME WITH A COST TO DO THIS TYPE OF REPLACEMENT. I FEEL THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE EF…

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I HAVE CONTACTED CHEVROLET AND THEY WILL NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FRAME WELD FAILING. THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, BUT OFFER NO REMEDY OTHER THAN REPLACING THE FRAME AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE ME WITH A COST TO DO THIS TYPE OF REPLACEMENT. I FEEL THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE EFFECTING OTHER OWNERS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE CHEVROLET TAKE RESPONSIBILTY FOR WHAT IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I REALIZE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BECAUSE OF MILES, BUT IT IS A 2 YEAR OLD VEHICLE WHICH A REASONABLE PERSON SHOULD EXPECT THE FRAME TO LAST BEYOND THAT TIME.*AK

NHTSA ODI #740220

Mileage unknown · Oct 30, 2000
Structure

POWER LOCKS ON HATCH BACK DOOR IS INOPERABLE, CAUSING NO ENTER OR EXIT FROM THAT DOOR, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA ODI #874093

Mileage unknown · May 18, 2000
Structure

INTERNAL BRACING IS INADEQUATE AND HAS, AS A RESULT OF THE APPARENT LACK OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOUNTING BRACKETS (AND INTERNAL MOUNTING STRUCTURES), CAUSED A FEW WELDS TO BEGIN SPLITTING AND BEGUN TO CAUSE DENTING IN THE SHEET METAL ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI #722883

Mileage unknown · Feb 3, 2000
StructureInjury

DOOR HINGES/SLIDES/ROLLERS FAIL TO SECURE THE DOOR IN THE OPEN POSITION CAUSING INJURIES WHEN DOOR HAS CLOSED ON CONSUMERS. *MJS

NHTSA ODI #550689

Mileage unknown · Nov 19, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingSeatsStructure

PULLEY MAKES SQUEALING SOUND AND COULD CAUSE DRIVE BELT FAILURE.... TIRE WOULD RUB ON INER FENDER WELL WHEN MAKING TURNS. FRONT SUSPENSION MAKE A SQUEEKING OR CREEKING SOUND AT ANY SPEED WHEN GOING OF ANY TYPE OF BUMP.....DRIVER SIDE SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER BROKE OFF IN MY HAND WHEN TRYING TO ADJUST FRONT SEAT POSITION.

NHTSA ODI #714993

Mileage unknown · Aug 4, 1999
Structure

THERE IS HOT HEAT COMING FROM THE VENTS UNDER THE DASHBOARD, AND ONE OF THE VENTS IS RIGHT NEAR THE GAS PEDAL. *AK

NHTSA ODI #844309

Official recalls

0

No recalls in this snapshot.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

RQ02012 · Front Control Arm Ball Joints

Opened Sep 10, 2002 · Closed Mar 7, 2003

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:front; Suspension:front:control Arm; Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm; Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint; Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm; Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint

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Suspension:front:control Arm

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Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm

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Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

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Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm

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Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint

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Suspension:front

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Suspension

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