1999 Chevrolet Blazer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, and owners have filed 436 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
436 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer have filed 436 complaints with NHTSA; 36 describe a crash and 9 describe a fire. Reports cite 38 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 81,967 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 70 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 23, 2019 · Electrical system
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 22, 2018 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer (Blazer 2WD, Blazer 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–15 / 16–21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Blazer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Blazer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Chevrolet Blazer | 0 | 1 |
| 1977 Chevrolet Blazer | 0 | 2 |
| 1978 Chevrolet Blazer | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 Chevrolet Blazer | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 Chevrolet Blazer | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 Chevrolet Blazer | 2 | 4 |
| 1984 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 9 |
| 1985 Chevrolet Blazer | 0 | 29 |
| 1986 Chevrolet Blazer | 0 | 19 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Blazer | 0 | 30 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 40 |
| 1989 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 38 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 32 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Blazer | 4 | 222 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Blazer | 2 | 278 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Blazer | 2 | 511 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Blazer | 2 | 620 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Blazer | 6 | 1,224 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 6 | 1,153 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | 4 | 768 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 3 | 716 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Blazer | 0 | 436 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Blazer | 4 | 589 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Blazer | 3 | 326 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Blazer | 2 | 246 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 77 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 50 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 0 | 15 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Blazer | 0 | 19 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Blazer | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Blazer | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Blazer | 2 | 186 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Blazer | 3 | 220 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 136 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 51 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Blazer | 2 | 43 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 50 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 31 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Blazer | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
How do I know if my 1999 Chevrolet Blazer has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
- Cobalt7,681 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.