1999 Chevrolet Blazer Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (6.4% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 28 · 6.4% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 25 · 5.7% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 21 · 4.8% | No official action | — |
| Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 20 · 4.6% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 18 · 4.1% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 17 · 3.9% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 436 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WHEN ATTEMTPING TO MAKE A STOP AND UPON APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER STATED PROBLEM…”NHTSA complaint 881910 — filed 03/02/2001 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“APPLIED BRAKE AT LOW SPEED OF 10 MPH OR LESS AND PEDAL BECAME HARD. THIS CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE BEEN IN A ACCIDENT ON…”NHTSA complaint 881166 — filed 02/22/2001 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“WHEN APPYLING BRAKES ON WET PAVEMENT PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.”NHTSA complaint 864527 — filed 06/29/2000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer?
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 28 of 436 NHTSA complaints (6.4%), followed by power train:automatic transmission (25), electrical system (21), seats:front assembly:recliner (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer have?
436 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 36 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 38 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
