1999 Chevrolet Blazer Seats:front Assembly:recliner Problems
NHTSA component category: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How seats:front assembly:recliner ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 436 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer overview page.
What owners report
“SHAFT FOR HOLDING BACKREST AND AJUSTING POSITION BROKE ON BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSGENER'S SEATS. DEALER NOTIFIED ,AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART IS OUT OF ITS…”NHTSA complaint 877948 — filed 01/10/2001
“VEHICLE IS NOT OVER TWO YEARS OLD, BUT OVER 36,000 MILES, AND OWNER HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TRUCK WOULD…”NHTSA complaint 873291 — filed 10/18/2000
“PULLEY MAKES SQUEALING SOUND AND COULD CAUSE DRIVE BELT FAILURE.... TIRE WOULD RUB ON INER FENDER WELL WHEN MAKING TURNS. FRONT SUSPENSION MAKE A SQUEEKING…”NHTSA complaint 714993 — filed 11/19/1999
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer have seats:front assembly:recliner problems?
Seats:front Assembly:recliner is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer: 20 of 436 complaints on file (4.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer have in total?
436 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 36 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 38 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's seats:front assembly:recliner category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
