1999 Chevrolet Blazer suspension problems
85 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 85 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 41 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 41 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
A persistant clunking noise has developed in the driver's side front suspension and is evident when turning in both directions and when driving at low speeds. The sound is similar to a bad ball joint. Four unsuccessful repair attempts have been made and the problem has not yet been identified or corrected.
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the front wheel bearing failed causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Mr both the left and the right side bearing assemblies failed. Consumer observed loud noises emitting from the front of the vehicle. The left and right side needed replacing within six months of each other.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
- Brakes 78 complaints
- Engine 51 complaints
- Electrical system 45 complaints
- Seats 42 complaints
- Lighting 35 complaints
- Transmission 34 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints