Took a trip of approximately 130 miles, driving my daughter and grandchildren in very hilly part of cincinnati, ohio. Upon getting back home I noticed a oily spot on the driveway and got in my vehicle and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Inspection of brakes showed a rusty brake line with hole. All lines show premature rusting. Rest of vehicle shows little rust.
The worst 1999 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Transmission2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Chevrolet Trailblazer 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
- Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate.
- IPC, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker
- Misfire at idle cold and possible P0171 and or P0174
- Fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral
What 1999 Chevrolet Trailblazer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer complained that at 67,000 miles automatic transmission would not go into reverse, and intermittently lost power while driving. Repairs were done at an repair shop. Currently, at 85,000 miles the problem recurred. Vehicle was back at the repair shop, and the dealer was not notified.
When the air conditioner compressor is running there is a noticeable loss of power. When accelerating from a stop it is necessary to increase the pressure on the gas pedal to compensate for the loss of power if the compressor cycles on. If the compressor cycles off during acceleration you need to let up on the gas pedal to compensate for the increase of power. The dealer claims this I normal for this vehicle. I know other people that have 1999 and 2000 trail blazers and have never had this trouble. This vehicle is not safe to drive.
Consumer stated that the transmission shift was rough. Transmission was replaced. The vehicle also had to have the rear differential seal replaced.
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Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Trailblazer, fewer than a typical Trailblazer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet Trailblazer have bad transmission?
The Chevrolet Trailblazer model years with the most transmission complaints are 2002 (310 complaints), 2003 (103 complaints) and 2004 (62 complaints).
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