1999 Chevrolet Blazer: transmission slipping

5 of the 436 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer describe transmission slipping.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Transmission slipping by model year

2023
1
2022
2
2021
3
2020
5
2004
1
2002
4
2001
2
2000
5
1999
5
1998
8
1997
8
1996
9
1995
5
1994
1

What owners say

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 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 Mar 7, 2000 · Transmission · OH

While at a dead stop consumer can hear chattering and vibration. Then it's fine. Took to a mechanic who said the driveline is vibrating up and down, and transmission is slipping.

Filed Dec 8, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

2 months into owning this vehicle the upper console digital temperature read out went bad. Upon replacing it twice it is still malfunctioning. They have even replaced the sensor on the front grill to no avail. At one oil change the vehicle was returned to me with a crooked hood. The lock assembly had slid over 1/2 inch. It caused the hood and the fender to meet and the two metals slammed together caused a scratch on both parts in the paint. The lock assembly was returned to it's original position. Upon informing the dealer that the vehicle was "slipping" when in gear I was given a verbal driving lesson. I have been driving the chevrolet s-10 blazer since 1992 and this is the 3rd one I have aquired. After bringing in a third party the locking differential, all fluids, and seals were replaced, thus fixing the issue. At 4000 miles my engine "burned out" 3 of 6 fuel injectors with no explaination. I have been made aware of several other vehicles of the same year and model being brought in for the same issues. There are several other small issues, little buttons falling out, cover plates popping out of place, etc. But you do not have a box for these issues. The owner of this dealership is very aware of the issues I have come across as I have been a customer of this dealership for 3 years and have removed 3 vehicles from this dealership. Thank you for your time.