1999 Chevrolet Blazer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 70about this part
- Share
- 16%of 436 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,295miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 70 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, 16% of the 436 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,295 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On a routine oil change on my 1999 chevy Blazer, my mechanic pointed out that the brake lines were corroded, and he was concerned that I would lose the brakes while driving. He test drove the car, and the brakes gave out. He was not driving fast and told me that if I kept that car the brake lines would have to be replaced. Was there a recall? Fox news told about a possible recall on april 9, 2010.”
NHTSA complaint #10326712, filed 2010-04, 202,602 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10933904, filed 2016-12, 100 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10511332, filed 2013-05, 100,000 miles“While driving I had a complete brake failure on my 1999 Chevrolet Blazer the brake pressure moudulation brake pipe let go without warning. The brake warning light came on as the brake pedal went to the floor. The dealer has had my car since 12/22/04 and has been unable to get the part to repair the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10105715, filed 2005-01, 85,590 miles“My ABS brake system is experiencing the same symptoms as those in the recent recall. So far nothing has happened but do not want to have an accident occur due to the same recall problem. I do not want to pay to have it checked by the extreme high cost of a dealership.....”
NHTSA complaint #10147217, filed 2006-01, 146,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 20% |
| 2024 | 14 | 26% |
| 2023 | 10 | 23% |
| 2022 | 8 | 15% |
| 2021 | 21 | 15% |
| 2020 | 11 | 5% |
| 2019 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 11% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 14% |
| 2003 | 8 | 10% |
| 2002 | 23 | 9% |
| 2001 | 51 | 16% |
| 2000 | 63 | 11% |
| 1999 | 70 | 16% |
| 1998 | 69 | 10% |
| 1997 | 156 | 20% |
| 1996 | 443 | 38% |
| 1995 | 531 | 43% |
| 1994 | 434 | 70% |
| 1993 | 377 | 74% |
| 1992 | 206 | 74% |
| 1991 | 129 | 58% |
| 1990 | 8 | 25% |
| 1989 | 7 | 18% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 3 | 16% |
| 1985 | 5 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
72 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 complaintsSeats
41 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology