2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer

▲ Better than typical

2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:10:59.123Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2008: 193 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	4
2000	26
2001	20
2002	1149
2003	901
2004	1081
2005	1465
2006	1107
2007	732
2008	193
2009	27
2014	1
2021	179
2022	100
2023	61
2024	32
2025	19
2026	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: electrical system — 57 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

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INCIDENT WITH MY 2008 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER INCIDENT REPORTED ON SEPT. 9 AT 9:30PM WHICH OCCURRED AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A CUBSCOUTS MEETING, WITH MY 2 SONS IN THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130916

ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX POWER WIRING/RIBBON THAT IS UNDER LEFT REAR SEAT OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT PAPERS INSIDE CAR ON FIRE AND CAUGHT ENTIRE CAR ON FIRE FROM OVERHEATED COPPER RIBBON THAT FAILED TO TRIP CIRCUIT BREAKER TO STOP WIRING RIBBON...

NHTSA ODI report, 20130620

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS OPENED AND THE DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120821

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 28 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CRASHED AND REAR ENDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT AT 53 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200511

WAS TRAVELING 40 MPH AND WAS HIT HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. WAS ON A CITY STREET WITH A 40 MPH SPEED LIMIT. GOING STRAIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181029

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF HIS VEHICLE WAS CRUSHED AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED THE VEHICLE AS DESTROYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090313

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 21 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%

9% of complaints: exterior lighting — 17 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20170424 — RQ (closed 20210329)

Loss of Headlights

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (57 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (28 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (21 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2002 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.