Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Chevrolet Blazer owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 Chevrolet Blazer. While driving approximately 35 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the vehicle rolled four times and the air bags did not deploy. The contact and the passenger sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000. Updated 8/10/15 the consumer stated the front of the vehicle was damaged. Updated 08/25/25
I was driving to pick up my kids on January 30, 2007 I was approaching a 3 way stop traveling south bound on the side street that runs along March air force base in moreno valley, california and all the sudden I could not stop I was trying to hold my brakes down as hard as I could but they are antilock brakes and I slammed into the back of a Honda accord my car didn't stop there I hit my forehead on the steering wheel and I blacked out when I came to my car was idling wanting to still go and so I tried to put it in park and it scared me so I turned my car off I didn't know what was wrong with it I asked the people I hit to call the cops I didn't have a phone they just wanted to exchange driver info and leave I was upset I turned my car on and drove to the nearest phone putting it in neutral everytime I came to a stop my car is automatic. My dad came and pulled me home. …
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle impacted a tree, head on. The frontal airbags failed to deploy, resulting in injuries of the contact's left knee, elbow and head. A police report was filed and pictures were taken after the vehicle was moved to the junkyard. No repairs were made because the vehicle was determined by the insurer to be totaled. The manufacturer was contacted. 08/04/06 Chevy driver hit a car in her lane first, then ricocheted head on into a tree. Neither time did airbags deploy.
Consumer was driving at 65 MPH and going around a corner when the vehicle went on half of the pavement, and consumer lost control. When consumer attempted to gain control of vehicle, it rolled over about three to four times. Upon impact, air bags didn't deploy, and the passenger's side tire broke off. Consumer had to break three of the windows to get other consumer's out of the vehicle.
Vehicle impacted a horse in road at a speed of 45 MPH. Impact was head-on. Legs of the horse contacted the front bumper propelling the horse into the windshield and onto the roof.the car sustained major damage to the front. Although there was significant denting of the bumper the air bags failed to deploy. The roof over the front passenger had major crushing including the driver's front pilla.
The Chevy Blazer had multiple defects. The air bag did not deploy upon impact. The vehicle had air and water leaks around the windows, oil was being consumed abnormally, the seat belt had come loose and the brakes did not work properly. The consumer was informed that the vehicle had been wrecked. The consumer had three accidents in which all were frontal impacts.
While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle collided with the vehicle in front of hers. The air bags failed to deploy. This caused the driver to sustained major injuries and was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details.
While driving 35 MPH,another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle on the passenger side. This caused the vehicle to spin around and slam into another vehicle head on. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy, nor did the driver's seat belt lock. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection.
The truck went into a skid on wet road after attempting a rear end collision that occured in front of them. The truck did avoid colliding with them but spun around hitting concrete wall. Neither air bags deployed up impact with estimated speed of 65 MPH. Please describe details. Mr
Consumer was traveling 32mph & had a head-on collsion. Consumer was wearing seat belt restraint at the time, but frontal air bags didn't deploy. Dealer closed the case at one point & reopened it once. Consumer contacted them a second time.
Airbag complaints in other Blazer years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, 6% of the model year's 436 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (16 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Chevrolet Blazer airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Blazer airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 140,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 22 crashes, 0 fires and 22 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.