1999 Chevrolet Blazer Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 436 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, 2% of the 436 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The metal behind the hook on the frame where the driver's door latch cracked, causing severe rattling and running risk of the door opening unintentionally. The door hinges and the hook had to be replaced and the frame welded at a cost of more than $500. The vehicle had less than 45,000 miles when the problem first occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10066055, filed 2004-04, 44,500 miles“My mechanic said that the door latch can break because of the door hinges or something like that because the door does not close easily and you can see where there is damage to the latch on the door jam.”
NHTSA complaint #10239230, filed 2008-08, 110,000 miles“Both the driver side door and front passenger side doors,door bushings went out,causing the doors to droop and cause damage to the frame latch...attempt to fix the problem was unsuccessful. The bushings need replaced and welding work needs to be done on the frame.”
NHTSA complaint #10088595, filed 2004-08, 92,000 miles“1)component: latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, )seats:front assembly adjustment level. 3)component: equipment:electrical:heater , 4)structure:body:door:hinge and attachments,(hand was smashed by door trying to get it to close right.these problem have been going on since april of 2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10116520, filed 2005-04“I have a 1999 chevy Blazer that the drivers side door has weakened, and slipped down about an inch. This makes the door extremly hard to close since you need to lift up on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10060892, filed 2004-03Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 15 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 1% |
| 1995 | 12 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 0% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
72 complaintsBrakes
70 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 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.
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