There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer, but owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 67 | |
| Air Bags | 33 | |
| Engine | 21 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | |
| Seat Belts | 12 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | |
| Steering | 11 | |
| Power Train | 10 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 10 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | |
| Suspension | 7 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 6
- Electrical System › Ignition › Switch — 6
- Structure › Body — 5
- Air Bags › Side/Window — 4
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 4
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 3
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
- Suspension › Rear — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 74,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts · reported May 14, 2026
Both side curtain airbags deployed while driving down the street. The driver's seatbelt tightened then locked up. There was no obvious reason for the airbags to deploy. the vehicle was taken to a Chevy dealer to see if it was on recall list but they said it was not. Vehicle was referred to a body shop for estimate for repairs...$6,435.00....if you can find the parts. driver was shaken up by the deployment but not injured.
Structure · reported Jan 9, 2024
Frame rotting out - has rot holes - unsafe - remainder of truck is good but without a solid structure this truck is unsafe and useless. Many trailblazer frames do not last and rot out from what I've been researching. Bad product GM.
Electrical System · at 206,000 miles · reported Jun 21, 2022
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 melted. The contact believed that the fire smoldered overnight and eventually burned out on its own. The fire department was not notified and a fire report was not filed. The contact called the dealer and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact's boyfriend discovered that…
Engine · reported Jun 21, 2022
I was driving on the highway just reaching 55 mph, that is when all of a sudden, my suv stalled out with no warning no sound nothing. I tried to restart it and sounded as if it was trying to start but wouldn't. after a couple of times of trying that is when a tow truck came and as he was putting my suv on the flat bed I noticed huge amount oil on the ground. I got it towed to Chevy dealership for service and that is when they told me that the 6th cylinder cracked also a rod went through causing a hole in the engine block. I asked what could have caused it, because I'm on top of my maintenance…
Exterior Lighting · reported Jul 22, 2021
While driving home at approximately 9:30pm, my eighteen year old daughter experienced the headlights failing to come on after dark with the automatic headlight-on feature. She turned on the headlights manually, and the low beams still were not working, but all driving lights and high beam headlights were working. I assumed that the bulbs were burned out, so replaced both the driver and passenger side bulbs. The low beam headlights still failed to come on either automatically or manually. I Googled the problem, and multiple people have reported this exact same problem, and some stated that…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (67 reports), followed by air bags (33). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 74,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.