Complaints
261
Crashes
17
Fires
19
Injuries
16
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#157 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:79,852 mi
Fires:11
#227 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:128,740 mi
Crash-related:6
#321 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:99,033 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 57 | — | 11 | 79,852 mi | |
| Airbags | 27 | 6 | — | 128,740 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 21 | — | 1 | 99,033 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 17 | — | 1 | 109,462 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | 75,726 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 10 | 1 | — | 76,048 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | 2 | — | 97,652 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | 1 | — | 36,551 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | 1 | 1 | 84,102 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 96,307 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 6 | — | — | 74,463 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 6 | — | — | 61,346 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 2 | — | 100,742 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 111,540 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 91,250 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 55,191 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
57
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
11
Avg Miles
79,852
Airbags
27
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,740
Engine Problems
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,033
Headlight/Taillight Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
109,462
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,726
Electronic Stability Control
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,048
Seat Belt Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,652
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,551
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
84,102
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,307
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,463
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,346
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,742
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,540
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,250
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,191
Air Bags:Side/Window
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 261 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 57 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (57 complaints, avg 79,852 mi); Airbags (27 complaints, avg 128,740 mi); Engine Problems (21 complaints, avg 99,033 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 90,397 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer include 17 crash-related reports, 19 fire reports, 16 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Trailblazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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