1999 Chevrolet Blazer Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 6%of 436 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, 6% of the 436 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“The heater core in my 1999 Chevrolet Blazer has been replaced five times. The heater core problem causes a significant safety risk. When failing, the heater core clogs and then eventually bursts spilling boiling hot water into the Blazer. The radiator and all of its contents drain into the front interior of the Blazer. The steaming hot water places me and my family in danger of being severely burned. I have been very lucky to date, in that the heater core has not burst with my children in the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140766, filed 2005-10, 71,982 miles“My 1999 chevy Blazer front windshield wipers turn on and off intermittently. They also change speeds on their own. When using the wiper fluid, the wipers continue to run indefinitely.”
NHTSA complaint #10121700, filed 2005-05, 70,000 miles“Dt: the contact complained about multiple problems. While driving at 40 MPH on a damp road the driver's side wheel came off. He was able to steer the vehicle safely to the curb. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who replaced the upper ball joint on the driver's side and realigned the wheels. Later, he heard a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The mechanic determined that the other ball joints needed to be replaced. However, they have not been replaced. Also, the windshield fogged up. The mechanic stated the heater core broke and the coolant was leaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10145648, filed 2005-12, 87,500 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“The chevy Blazer had multiple defects. The air bag did not deploy upon impact. The vehicle had air and water leaks around the windows, oil was being consumed abnormally, the seat belt had come loose and the brakes did not work properly. The consumer was informed that the vehicle had been wrecked. The consumer had three accidents in which all were frontal impacts.”
NHTSA complaint #10109464, filed 2005-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 11% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 11% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 | 15 | 5% |
| 2000 | 29 | 5% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 259 | 36% |
| 1997 | 129 | 17% |
| 1996 | 182 | 16% |
| 1995 | 178 | 15% |
| 1994 | 50 | 8% |
| 1993 | 16 | 3% |
| 1992 | 14 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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