1999 Chevrolet Trailblazer Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Chevrolet Trailblazer. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
POWER TRAIN
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
Total complaints7

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2011-03-26

“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. *ak”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2004-07-30

“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…”

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER · reported 2004-06-13

“While traveling, the steering suddenly locked for about three seconds with no warning. Consumer had to invest in a new power steering pump, the power steering box also needed to be replaced. Consumer feels that they should be reimbursed for the monies spent on repairs. *scc”

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · reported 2002-02-28

“Consumer stated that the transmission shift was rough. Transmission was replaced. The vehicle also had to have the rear differential seal replaced. *scc”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2000-08-18

“The driver side rear door, tearing weatherstrips, driver side torn, replaced seal and aligned door. *slc”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · reported 2000-08-18

“Serpentine belt tensioner has been replaced on 3 occasions, the third time occurring at 30596 miles, consumer states it continues to make noises. *slc”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Chevrolet Trailblazer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.