1999 Chevrolet Blazer Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 9%of 436 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the seats of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, 9% of the 436 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car has had two recliner mechanizms break in 2 years. My security lights come on for no reason,my paint is checking and peeling.now it appears that my control arm and lower ball joint were failing at 85,000 miles. At about 70,000 miles my 4wheel drive would slip in and out at freeway speed. I have a 1999 chevy Blazer,4dr, completely maintained and driven with care.”
NHTSA complaint #10033391, filed 2003-08, 85,000 miles“When reclining driver's seat, the metal post holding the adjustment handle broke off. Had to drive home with seat in reclining position for my husband to fix. He had to use a wrench to raise seat back up. He said the bolts are made out of cheap pot metal and that's why they don't last. The post on the passenger side broke several years ago. We rarely adjust the seat backs. Guess we won't at all now. The driver's side door won't close properly and the fuel gauge bounces between full and empty all the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10108401, filed 2005-02, 95,000 miles“I have a 1999 Blazer on which both handles for the recliner seats in the front broke off after just 30,000. My wife drives the Blazer ... I drive a suburban. I am just amazed at the inferior quality of the metal used, and it's understandable that the metal would have broken by anyone. My wife is petite and there's no way she did anything beyond what a normal person would do in adjusting their seats. What further amazes me is pulling up the internet site and seeing the huge number of complaints regarding the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10060462, filed 2004-03, 25,000 miles“Seat recline levers snapped off without warning. These units are made from zinc die casting and should have not been used. Gm will do nothing to repair, the repairs are over three hundred dollars to replace with similar zinc rods. The local dealer said they see this all of the time. I know of 5 people with similar problems. Consumer service will not do anything about it, normal wear and tear!.”
NHTSA complaint #10008285, filed 2003-03, 48,000 miles“The cable on the lumbar support adjuster broke on driver's side fromt seat. Lumbar support in now non-functional. Also, clunking in suspension of passenger side front suspension. Aware of recall for control arm bushing and ball joints. Apparrently, excessive wear due to lack of or poor lubrication.”
NHTSA complaint #10049627, filed 2003-12, 49,518 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 49 | 8% |
| 1999 | 41 | 9% |
| 1998 | 84 | 12% |
| 1997 | 10 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 1% |
| 1995 | 23 | 2% |
| 1994 | 18 | 3% |
| 1993 | 11 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 7 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 9% |
| 1989 | 3 | 8% |
| 1988 | 3 | 8% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
72 complaintsBrakes
70 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 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.
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