1999 Chevrolet Blazer Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 72about this part
- Share
- 17%of 436 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, 17% of the 436 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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“Last year 11/02 my right front wheel bearing went bad. A horrible noise from the front end at as little of 20mph. Then the same thing happened last week from the front left. I just got it fixed today 7/28/03. The first time it was around 60,000. Now it is at 66,671 miles. The assembly's to fix the bearings are not cheap...”
NHTSA complaint #10030297, filed 2003-07, 60,000 miles“(1) my gas pedal will stick and will not release (2) our brake pads needed to be replaced and our drums had been worn down but the pads were still good. (3) I have had to replace the joint in front for my tires - 2 times now.”
NHTSA complaint #10160892, filed 2006-06, 80,000 miles“Both front wheel bearings assemblies failed on my 1999 Blazer. The vehicle had about 68,000 miles. According to the mechanic, there is no scheduled and/or preventive maintenance for these parts. I understand that continued use of the vehicle with the bad bearings could cause a catostrophic failure. Since the problem is just noise , and very expensive to repair, the poor design of these parts could lead to serious safety problems as the vehicles age.”
NHTSA complaint #10058528, filed 2004-02, 68,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 | 40 | 12% |
| 2000 | 100 | 17% |
| 1999 | 72 | 17% |
| 1998 | 60 | 8% |
| 1997 | 105 | 14% |
| 1996 | 149 | 13% |
| 1995 | 35 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
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 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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