MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chevrolet Blazer

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1999 Chevrolet Blazer
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Blazer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1985: 29 complaints 1985 1986: 19 complaints 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 40 complaints 1989: 38 complaints 1990: 32 complaints 1990 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 278 complaints 1993: 511 complaints 1994: 620 complaints 1995: 1224 complaints 1995 1996: 1153 complaints 1997: 768 complaints 1998: 716 complaints 1999: 436 complaints 1999 2000: 589 complaints 2000 2001: 326 complaints 2002: 246 complaints 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2019: 182 complaints 2020: 208 complaints 2020 2021: 121 complaints 2022: 42 complaints 2023: 37 complaints 2024: 38 complaints 2025: 25 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
1999: 436 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19834
19849
198529
198619
198730
198840
198938
199032
1991222
1992278
1993511
1994620
19951224
19961153
1997768
1998716
1999436
2000589
2001326
2002246
200377
200450
200515
200619
20079
20085
2019182
2020208
2021121
202242
202337
202438
202525
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 28 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED,I STEPPED ON MY BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT WORK.I WAS DOING 25 MPH , AND ENDED UP IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO NO BRAKES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990405

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180122

SEATS 5%

5% of complaints: seats — 20 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4%

4% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 436
I 20020910 — RQ (closed 20030307)

FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (21 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 6% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.