2008 Chevrolet TrailblazerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 193 owner complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer has problems
193 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 65 | 12 |
| Air bags | 33 | 9 |
| Engine | 21 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 17 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 12 | 3 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 10 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 10 | 1 |
| 16 other systems | 63 | 11 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do electrical system problems start?
76kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 59 electrical system complaints. 73% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2008 vs. every other Trailblazer year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trailblazer median. How we score
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2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer safety ratings
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of HeadlightsNo recall
What Trailblazer owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while parked in her driveway, the passenger side door caught fire without warning. The fire occurred overnight and in the morning, the contact and her boyfriend discovered both her passenger side door and front passenger seat…
REAR HATCH LICENSE PLATE LAMPS BLOWING OUT, FLICKERING ALSO HATCH LOCK CLICKS REPEATEDLY, WITHOUT TOUCHING ELECTRIC LOCK BUTTONS. WHEN OPENING THE HATCH THE LICENSE LIGHTS GO ON/OFF ON/OFF. THE HATCH LOCK CLICKS REPEATEDLY. THE HATCH WIRE HARNESS COVERED WITH A 'RUBBER BOOT/SLEEVE', WHEN MOVED…
LOW BEAMS STOPPED WORKING, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED BOTH BULBS AND IT WORKED FOR A COUPLE WEEKS NOW LOW BEAMS RANDOMLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. AIRBAG SENSOR KEEPS TURNING ON AND OFF AND THE HORN STOPPED WORKING. THE AIRBAG SENSOR SEEMS TO COME ON MORE ON LONGER TRIPS…
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