2008 Chevrolet Blazer
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 222 |
| 1992 | 280 |
| 1993 | 517 |
| 1994 | 628 |
| 1995 | 1,225 |
| 1996 | 1,153 |
| 1997 | 768 |
| 1998 | 716 |
| 1999 | 436 |
| 2000 | 589 |
| 2001 | 326 |
| 2002 | 246 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2019 | 188 |
| 2020 | 222 |
| 2021 | 137 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
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When turning onto my residential street I had severe vibration in steering. I parked SUV because it was dark. The next morning SUV was taken to chevy dealership.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-31
Exterior lighting
1 of 5 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment adaptive/mobility.
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The car was parked. Got out of car and closed door all doors locked automatically with keys inside
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-31
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system.
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Bought a used 2008 chevy trailblazer from a dealership, after 1 1/2 years of owning it, I had to replace the exhaust manifold already. It has less than 70,000 miles on it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-10
Electrical system
1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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The electrical doesn't work in my truck any more. The dash doesn't light and every time I change the fuse it blows. There is no way I can afford to get this fix and is missing up my break lights also.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-20
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2008 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection
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- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
- Equipment adaptive/mobility: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
See all years ranked →FAQ
- Is the 2008 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Blazer?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Blazer have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.