1999 Chevrolet Blazer transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 34 complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the consumer stated the vehicle caught fire and burned. After turning on the heater, smoke poured from the interior vents and visible flames were behind the dashboard. The fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire and determined the fire was electrical in nature. After the initial purchase, the check engine light and airbag light came on intermittently.
The transmission went out for the second time. It now has 46,200 miles. The first time it went out it had 13,000 miles. Several problems with the seat back adjustors. The cast gear broke on each seat at least twice.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
- Suspension 85 complaints
- Brakes 78 complaints
- Engine 51 complaints
- Electrical system 45 complaints
- Seats 42 complaints
- Lighting 35 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints