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1999 Chevrolet Blazer transmission problems

54 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
54
of this car's complaints
12%
typical mileage
65,000
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    25
  • Driveline: differential unit
    5
  • Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
    4
  • Driveline: driveshaft
    4
  • Manual transmission
    3
  • Axle hubs
    2
  • Axle assembly
    2
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Blazer transmission problems in other years

19901995200020202024

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Transmission failure 8Harsh shifting 7Slipping 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Chevrolet Blazer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 6, 2011 · Transmission · NY · crash

I had to have the driveshaft in my 1999 chevy blazer replaced in march 2011. Exactly one week later my son was driving to school cayuga-onondaga boces in aurban when the drive shaft fell out causing the blazer entire rear-end to seize up throwing the vehicle almost making my son go down over the bridge. The school came and towed him back and looked at it' the bolt that holds the driveshaft in was not there, as if they forgot to tighten it or forget to put it on all together. There is no evidence that the bolt was pulled off or broken, you can clearly see by the treads. I had the trained auto mechanics at the school call over to pullen's and they were rude, said they did their job and there was nothing to do to help us.. Very rude' also, the driveshaft didn't have any grease fittings so it wouldn't have lasted 6 months top. This garage did a bad job and need to learn how to do their job right' I didn't pay over $500 to have my vehicle fixed for one week.

Filed Feb 17, 2009 · Lights, Transmission · 70,000 miles · WI

'99 blazer zr2 my daughters first car, she paying for herself. Has the most annoying blinker noise under passenger side dash. In research have found that 100s of other people are having the same very expensive fix. It consists of a multifunction switch with the cost of upto $700. I feel that chevrolet (gmc) should be responsible for some of this repair--it obviously is a problem with a design or a defected part. If you check the internet it is just loaded with people dealing with this. In addition to this that same year blazer seems to have some transmission problems and bearings at the 70,000 mil range.....something isn't right here. We just did the bearings for the $400 price tag. Please help this young girl, she is trying to the right thing, lets help her do it.

Filed Dec 8, 2008 · Transmission · NM

This just started one day when we were coming back into town. The car has never been crashed. If you drive around town I drives fine but once you accelerate above 55 MPH something causes the transmission to slip from 1st to 2nd gear. After about an hour the transmission will work fine. I know another person whose chevy blazer did the same thing.

Filed Jul 11, 2006 · Suspension, Transmission · NY

I purchased a 1999 chevrolet s10 blazer in march 2002. Since then, I have replaced a front end, a rear end and a transmission. Now I have to replace the rear end again. I have 143000 miles on this vehicle and I am not happy with it all. I would like something done by gm in regards to my plight. I have had gm cars most of my life and never had one as bad as this. I am ready to go to a foreign vehicle. This is undoubtedly the worst vehicle I have ever owned.

Filed Feb 7, 2006 · Transmission · 123,239 miles · AR

1999 chevy blazer transmission slips. The vehicle had 101635 miles when purchased and has only been driven an additional 21604 in the last 2 1/2 years. *ts

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Electrical, Transmission · 89,000 miles · CA · fire

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 dealership suspected it could have be the transmission slipping signaling the check engine light and the airbag sensor indicating airbag failure. The dealership cleared the check engine light code and recommended the vehicle be seen by a transmission repair shop. Contrary to the dealers suggestion, the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. The independent mechanic also recommended the vehicle be taken to a transmission shop. Two days later, the vehicle burned and was totaled by the extensive fire damage.

Filed Dec 5, 2005 · Lights, Steering · 15,421 miles · ME

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.

Filed Aug 9, 2005 · Transmission · 74,500 miles · GA

I am in the process of having my transmission rebuilt. My blazer has <75,000 miles, with no leaks or any indication there was a problem. I was backing out of my driveway and heard a very loud thump. I got out to see if I ran over something (like my cat), nothing was there so I got back in and tried to continue backing up but the blazer would not move.

Filed Jun 28, 2005 · Transmission · OH

Chevy blazer tranmission went out. Rpms rev up and no reverse gear.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · 93,000 miles · VA

While driving 25-30 MPH vehicle jumped out of 2-wheel high into 4-wheel low. Conditions caused the vehicle to skid two car links before stopping. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and mechanic replaced the transfer case motor and the electronic module. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified.

Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer transmission

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 54 complaints about the transmission of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Blazer transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Blazer have bad transmission?

The Chevrolet Blazer model years with the most transmission complaints are 1997 (110 complaints), 1996 (96 complaints) and 2000 (84 complaints).

Other 1999 Chevrolet Blazer problems

Suspension 72Brakes 70Engine 64Seats 41Electrical 40Lights 32Fuel system 30Airbags 26Visibility 24Body 21Steering 18Acceleration 13Tires 9Seat belts 8Locks 7Wheels 7

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