1999 Chevrolet Blazer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 4%of 436 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, 4% of the 436 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 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.
“While getting off the highdway about six months ago I hear a pop and my truck started to slide to the right almost striking the driver next to me. I manange to get to the side of the road and got out,to find out that my left front wheel was half off.tow to the shop and found out it was tie rod failure. Since that time I have hsd to have the short shaft replaced,the tie rod replaced again on the right side. Also when it first failed they also had to replace the part that control the ABS on the left side. …”
NHTSA complaint #10125304, filed 2005-06, 8,100 miles“While driving 30 MPH power steering failed. As a result, consumer was unable to turn the vehicle. Dealer stated a hole was produced in the gear box, which caused all power steering fluid to leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10097511, filed 2004-10, 76,000 miles“Lower ball joints wear out prematurely. The consumer stated the vehicle was on its fifth set of lower ball joints and it sixth idler arm. The cruise control was inoperative, the grill guard was loose, the rear differential leaked, the door latch was inoperative, the sending unit was replaced, the battery was replaced, the door was readjusted due to a vibration, the left front hub assembly was replaced, the exhaust made a noise, the tensioner and serpentine belt was replaced, the front axle seal leaked and the intake gasket leaked.”
NHTSA complaint #10038322, filed 2003-10, 20,000 miles“Dt: the contact complained about multiple problems with this vehicle. The 4-wheel drive actuation motor was replaced. The heater core became blocked and was flushed by the dealer. The steering box and pitman arm were replaced. Also, the front wheel bearings were replaced. The headlights became dim. The rear windshield wiper stopped working. The dealer performed numerous repairs, and could not offer an explanation as to why these problems occurred at such low mileage. The vehicle is remained at the dealer awaiting repairs on the rear windshield wiper. Also, replaced loose front hubs.”
NHTSA complaint #10144437, filed 2005-12, 15,421 miles“I heard a clicking like my turn indicator was on but it wasn't. Smoke came out of the steering column. A co-worker of my father's has had this component replaced twice (same symptoms) in his 1998 Blazer and the gentleman's sister-in-law has had this component replaced once. Also, another co-worker of my father's had it replaced once (under warranty) on his 2001 Blazer. I would think that this is a safety issue since smoke came otu of the steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #762169, filed 2002-05Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 6 | 14% |
| 2022 | 8 | 15% |
| 2021 | 15 | 11% |
| 2020 | 43 | 19% |
| 2019 | 28 | 15% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2004 | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 14 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 2000 | 23 | 4% |
| 1999 | 18 | 4% |
| 1998 | 29 | 4% |
| 1997 | 24 | 3% |
| 1996 | 28 | 2% |
| 1995 | 19 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 8% |
| 1988 | 4 | 10% |
| 1987 | 6 | 20% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 5 | 17% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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