1999 Chevrolet Blazer suspension problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 9, 2013
“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…”
filed Sep 13, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Blazer | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Blazer | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Blazer | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 Blazer | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 Blazer | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 Blazer | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 Blazer | 40 | 12% |
| 2000 Blazer | 100 | 17% |
| 1998 Blazer | 60 | 8% |
| 1997 Blazer | 105 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.