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 SYSTEM
Avg mileage:79,852 mi
Fires:11
#227 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:128,740 mi
Crash-related:6
#321 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:99,033 mi
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 57 | — | 11 | 79,852 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 27 | 6 | — | 128,740 mi | |
| ENGINE | 21 | — | 1 | 99,033 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 17 | — | 1 | 109,462 mi | |
| STEERING | 11 | — | — | 75,726 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 10 | 1 | — | 76,048 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 10 | 2 | — | 97,652 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | 1 | — | 36,551 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 1 | 1 | 84,102 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | — | 96,307 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6 | — | — | 74,463 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 61,346 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2 | — | 100,742 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 74,896 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 111,540 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | — | 91,250 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 55,191 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 4 | 1 | — | 798 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 57,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 | — | 1 | 53,593 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 57,300 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 9,114 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 54,496 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | 1 | 107,333 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 400 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 144,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | 85,000 mi |
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