1999 Chevrolet Blazer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
436 complaints36 involved a crash9 involved a fire38 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system
The brake light and turn signal don't work on until you move the turn signal switch down for the left side to work then it works for a brief moment.
- Electrical system · Engine · Service brakes
The ABS systemm IS not working and the IS a short in the front end,..causing the battery to die. Amazingly after the battery was removed from the vehicle the lights on the bumper that are supposed to light up the liceness plate was still on. Long with other lights under the hood. How IS this possible.,,unless there IS an alternate power source that I was never made aware of. The IS police documitaton on this.
- Electrical system
Bought a blazer from lee xars in fort myers. Was making a loud noise so I took it to a auto repair close to my house because I was afraid to drive it all the way back to town. When I bought it they out a relay switch so the ac would blow cold. Heres whatmy mechanic found what was wrong.a/c…
Bought a blazer from lee xars in fort myers. Was making a loud noise so I took it to a auto repair close to my house because I was afraid to drive it all the way back to town. When I bought it they out a relay switch so the ac would blow cold. Heres whatmy mechanic found what was wrong.a/c compressor clutch was defective and the a/c clutch controlrp relaywas bypassed improperly and not fused which could have started a fire. When I went up to get my title and tags the guy who runs the repair shop wanted to know what I wanted him to do about it. The owner wasnt there so I left a copy of my invoice. He was suppose to call me but hasn't. They need to be checked out. There deal IS if something brakes on the car they can get cheap parts and they charge cheap labor. This also happened to other people as I been reading on there reviews.
- Electrical system
Bought this car from lee auto in fort myers. Was making a loud noise. Took it to a close mechanic to check the problem because I was afraid to drive it back there to get checked out. This IS what my mechanic said. A/c compressor was defective and the a/c clutch control relay was bypassed improperly…
Bought this car from lee auto in fort myers. Was making a loud noise. Took it to a close mechanic to check the problem because I was afraid to drive it back there to get checked out. This IS what my mechanic said. A/c compressor was defective and the a/c clutch control relay was bypassed improperly and not fused which could have started a fire in the engine. When I bought the car the salesman told me he was going to put a relay switch in because it was t blowing cold air. Told lee cars about it and have t heard back. Its not good to sell unsafe cars.
- Service brakes
There was a manufacturer's recall in august 20, 1999 for 2000 chevy blazers: the brake pipe union fittings that feed the various brake system components may leak and cause a loss of braking function and need an additional stopping time. Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of…
There was a manufacturer's recall in august 20, 1999 for 2000 chevy blazers: the brake pipe union fittings that feed the various brake system components may leak and cause a loss of braking function and need an additional stopping time. Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of leaking brake fluid and replace the union if necessary. Our vehicle IS a 1999 blazer that appears to have the same problem, but chevrolet claims there wasn't a recall issued for our vehicle. We think it should have been included. Our vehicle doesn't stop when the brakes are applied, but needs a longer stopping time and distance. It IS an unsafe condition. original recall from the nhtsa manufacturer's report date: august 20, 1999 nhtsa campaign ID number: 99v220000
- Engine
1999 chevrolet blazer with a V6 engine had a premature engine failure at 87K miles. A hair line crack was discovered in a cylinder using a dye test. The machinist who inspected the engine believes it was created as the result of the corrosive action of coolant used by gm. Chevrolet showed no…
1999 chevrolet blazer with a V6 engine had a premature engine failure at 87K miles. A hair line crack was discovered in a cylinder using a dye test. The machinist who inspected the engine believes it was created as the result of the corrosive action of coolant used by gm. Chevrolet showed no interest in inspecting the engine. Without the aforementioned, I investigated myself, and can only conclude that a head bolt was not properly sealed during manufacturing, allowing coolant to penetrate the bolt area around the rear cylinder in question. This condition created a weakening of the cylinder wall over time causing the catastrophic failure. I've been communicating with chevrolet for over two years with no success.
- Electrical system
Passlock failure car will not start and have to wait exactly 10 min and try again.
- Electrical system
Multifunction switch very expensive to replace flasher relay clicking non stop / apply brakes it stops what else IS malfunctioning that could be dangerous? other vehicles have been recalled with same issue. please investigate, consumers need repair options that are not excessively costly.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owned a 1999 chevrolet blazer. While driving approximately 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the vehicle rolled four times and the air bags did not deploy. The contact and the passenger sustained injuries that required…
TL* the contact owned a 1999 chevrolet blazer. While driving approximately 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the vehicle rolled four times and the air bags did not deploy. The contact and the passenger sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000. updated 8/10/15*cn the consumer stated the front of the vehicle was damaged. Updated 08/25/25*jb
- Wheels
My car has less than 83000 miles. I'm having to replace the hub bearings for the 3RD time. Why no recall on this issue.
- Unknown or other
The intake gasket in the engine has malfunctioned and it's leaking antifreeze, gasoline (maybe), and other fluids really badly.
- Service brakes
Applied brakes & pedal suddenly started sinking to the floor. Was able to stop due to slow speed. Scared me to death & nearly hit a car. If happened on freeway it could have killed someone. Later found that a rear driver side steel brake line mounted metal on metal, hard to find behind wheel well &…
Applied brakes & pedal suddenly started sinking to the floor. Was able to stop due to slow speed. Scared me to death & nearly hit a car. If happened on freeway it could have killed someone. Later found that a rear driver side steel brake line mounted metal on metal, hard to find behind wheel well & on frame, had rusted through. All others near it are also in equally bad condition. No moving part to wear out & there's no excuse for such cheapness on such a safety related item. *tr
- Air bags
Had driver side impact none of the air bags deployed also had to use jaws of life to get dash of left leg. *tr
- Service brakes · Suspension
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…
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 to a bigger city. I average about once a month this trip and if I my blazer was to have a wheel fall off because of a bad ball joint system I and maybe others would be dead or seriously hurt. I have over the years replaced my ball joints several times as they keep going bad, much more than just normal wear it appears. I also have for the last 6 months or so have had the ABS light come on and the ABS brakes come into play when slowing down or coming to a stop on dry roads. There are times the light IS on when I first start my blazer and haven't even moved yet. a mechanic that looked at it said that it appeared that the sensor would need replacing. I did not have it done as it was going to be several hundred dollars for the repair. what does it take to have a recall? How can people tell you of the problems they too are having, when these problems are not publicly announced and they have no idea that it IS not just their vehicle. Like me, I had no idea there were these problems going on for other people too. Like I said I now am afraid about having a major accident because of the ball joint/suspension problem that IS talked about on this website. I can not afford to buy a new vehicle. can't we get help before someone has to be hurt or killed? *tr
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
1999 chevrolet blazer LT - multifunction switch (common problem!) IS malfunctioning. turn signal/flasher relay IS constantly clicking whether signals are in use or not -- unless the brakes are applied. good sign of an electrical short. the cause of this issue IS the grease inside the switch…
1999 chevrolet blazer LT - multifunction switch (common problem!) IS malfunctioning. turn signal/flasher relay IS constantly clicking whether signals are in use or not -- unless the brakes are applied. good sign of an electrical short. the cause of this issue IS the grease inside the switch, applied at the factory, running from contact to contact. this switch includes the wipers, cruise control, turn signals, hazards, and can also cause vehicle lighting (headlights, brake lights) to malfunction. many cases include non-working brake lights! others have reported smoke coming from the switch as the contacts are shorted by the grease. I inherited this vehicle from my grandfather, who couldn't hear the relay firing -- it IS the only indicator inside the vehicle that something may be going wrong. there are no visible indicators inside the vehicle letting a person know their lights are malfunctioning. as there IS no recall for this year of blazer (though I understand other years have had the same problem recalled), I will be replacing the switch on my own. dealer quoted the price for the part alone well out of my price range (nevermind labor), so I'm going to have to shop around to get the vehicle in safe driving condition. thanks for reading. I appreciate it! *tr
- Service brakes
Brakes failed, pedal went to floor, upon inspection found lines rusted in rear. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and coming to a stop, the brakes would not engage properly, causing an increase in stopping distance and time. The ABS warning light also illuminated at the time of the failure. The dealer was not contacted…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and coming to a stop, the brakes would not engage properly, causing an increase in stopping distance and time. The ABS warning light also illuminated at the time of the failure. The dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign ID number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) but did not receive confirmation of whether the vehicle was included in the recall. The failure and the current mileage was unknown.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
Turn signal indicator clicks when turn signals not in use. *tr
- Equipment adaptive/mobility · Service brakes, hydraulic
While driving down the road approaching a stop light my wife tried to stop and the brakes just made that ABS buzzing noise and was not stopping. This was caused by the wheel bearing ABS sensor being bad not the wheel bearing itself this should not be able to happen as it IS a danger/accident waiting to happen!
- Suspension
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 mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage 55,000.
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittings · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
I had to have the driveshaft in my 1999 chevy blazer replaced in march 2011. exactly one week later my son was driving to school cayuga-onondaga boces in aurban when the drive shaft fell out causing the blazer entire rear-end to seize up throwing the vehicle almost making my son go down over the…
I had to have the driveshaft in my 1999 chevy blazer replaced in march 2011. exactly one week later my son was driving to school cayuga-onondaga boces in aurban when the drive shaft fell out causing the blazer entire rear-end to seize up throwing the vehicle almost making my son go down over the bridge. the school came and towed him back and looked at it' the bolt that holds the driveshaft in was not there, as if they forgot to tighten it or forget to put it on all together. There IS no evidence that the bolt was pulled off or broken, you can clearly see by the treads. I had the trained auto mechanics at the school call over to pullen's and they were rude, said they did their job and there was nothing to do to help us.. very rude' also, the driveshaft didn't have any grease fittings so it wouldn't have lasted 6 months top. this garage did a bad job and need to learn how to do their job right' I didn't pay over $500 to have my vehicle fixed for one week. *tr
- Electrical system · Fuel system, gasoline
No events just after I have been driving a while every day all lights including dash flicker and then when I shut off fuel pump won't pump up. This happens once a day and will not restart till next day. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet blazer LS. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph and approaching a traffic stop. As the contact applied the brakes, there was an abnormal grinding. In order to stop the vehicle the contact would have to apply the brakes abruptly. The failure would occur…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet blazer LS. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph and approaching a traffic stop. As the contact applied the brakes, there was an abnormal grinding. In order to stop the vehicle the contact would have to apply the brakes abruptly. The failure would occur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 116,000.
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
The spare tire cable on 1999 blazer has corroded causing the spare tire to fall from the vehicle. it happened once. I purchased a new spare wheel and tire and strapped inside the cargo compartment of the vehicle. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
On saturday, july 3, 2010 my 1999 chevy blazer front and rear brakes failed due to excessive corrosion. Lucky no one was hurt. This IS a major defect that must be addressed before someone gets killed. *Tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Front control arm ball joints
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10190934Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- 10190933Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- 10190932Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- 10190931Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10143757This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician thatLight Duty Trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and 4 wheel drive may exhibit a condition of grinding/ratcheting type noise when shifting the automatic transmission into park while the transfer case is in 4 wheel drive low (4LO) range. Dealers technician's are advised this condition should be deemed a normal characteristic of 4WD low operation.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10139019This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10137901This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10115081This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick connect verses inverted flare. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
- 10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114443This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an inaccurate fuel gauge. Technician should drive the vehicle to duplicate the concern. The fuel gauge will have a tendency to falsely indicate a lower fuel level than what is actually present. The fuel gauge will take a few minutes to show the correct fuel level. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission no buffering takes place when the transmission is in park or neutral. This is a normal characteristic and no repairs are necessary. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission the fuel gauge is buffered in all gears and neutral. There is a timer which starts to count up when the clutch is depressed. When this timer reaches its calibrated value the buffering stops. This is a normal characteristic and no repairs are necessary.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10113258This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.
- 10112600This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the pinion is 0.050?, and the minimum pinion shim is 0.020? for an 8.6 axle. The range for available pinion depth shims for the 10.5? axle is 0.006? to 0.024?. When setting the backlash it should be set between 0.003? to 0.005? on a new ring and pinion for any American Axle Manufacturing application. The ring and pinion can be reused or adjusted if the mileage is less than 500 miles, if not used for towing. Technician should be advised that a ?roller coaster? or ?hourglass? pattern on the bearings may be normal up to 10,000 miles and possibly longer. With a mis-machined housing you may get a heel pattern on both sides of the gear teeth at build up can generally be corrected with backlash adjustments. When setting up an 8.6? axle with a 5 cut gear set is to use a 0.035? pinion shim and set backlash to 0.004?. When using the newer 2 cut gear set also use a 0.035? pinion shim and still set backlash to 0.004?. To set the gear pattern use backlash to adjust the pattern heel to toe. Use the pinion shim to adjust the height of the pattern. The proper drive pinion bearing pre-load is from 15 - 30 inch pounds with new bearings. The total torque to turn after the differential case is installed should increase 5 - 10 inch pounds at the pinion. A new pinion nut must be used whenever the old one is removed. The axle shaft end play specification is 0.012? per side and the radial specification is 0.002? - 0.003?. Technician should be advised that synthetic lube can be used in all new American Axle Manufacturing axle assemblies. The new pinion seal for the 8.6? axle assembly is a two piece design.
- 10096073This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator IS illuminated. If you have duplicated the customers concern and found diagnostic trouble code p0894 or p1870 set in the transmission control module please contact general motors technical assistance center.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
- 10027804General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. Updated 2/17/09.
- 10026805Buick\chevrolet\gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Csc letter was received.
- 10026704GMC: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate.
- 10026586Buick\cadillac\chevrolet\gmc\hummer\oldsmobile\pontiac\saab\saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. Csc letter was received. Updated 12/1/08.
- 10020462Clunk noise felt through the floor pan.
- 10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. FB2
- 10018585Fuel and temperature gauge inoperative, low fuel and battery light on, prndl inoperative.
- 10017299Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift.
- 100171904L60e, 4l65e replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit.
- 10017165Instrument panel cluster interior and/or head lamps flicker.
- 10016473Water leak in front floor carpet area. Gm tech link.
- 100148094WD inoperative and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u1026 atc fuse open.
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