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1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,307 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine problems

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2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Comments

problem #7

Mar 192021

Trailblazer

  • 210,702 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The check engine light came on, my gas tank needle went down to empty on a full tank of gas and will not come back up, and it stalls. While I was driving.

- Stratford, CT, USA

problem #6

Sep 252020

Trailblazer

  • 70,000 miles
There's a problem after braking which causes a few second delay when accelerating from a slow speed, supposedly part of the stabilitrak/ABS system caused by a faulty sensor. I have almost had a couple of accidents because of this when waiting to turn in a left turn lane.

- Glendale Heights, IL, USA

problem #5

Feb 272020

Trailblazer

  • 90,000 miles
My 2008 Trailblazer powers down and traction control light comes on acceleration I feel this is dangerous to cars behind

- Flushing, MI, USA

problem #4

Jan 052016

Trailblazer

  • 160,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and the reduce engine power warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Sulphur, IN, USA

problem #3

May 092015

Trailblazer

  • 105,000 miles
Engine started chirping, replaced idler pulley and the other stationary pulley and belt, the air condition pump was replaced before winter, well with the recent warm up this spring I needed to use the air, at an idle it works, some light squeeling, but as you are driving it lacks acceleration, it will go if you hit the gas pedel a few times, but it's pretty scary, as soon as you turn off the A/C it drives normal. I see this has been a problem for others that I have read in various car truck forums.

- Ravenna, OH, USA

problem #2

May 122010

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 23,150 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving at 10 mph approaching a stop sign, there was an abnormal increase in engine rpms. The contact shut off the engine to correct the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure mileage was 23,150 and the current mileage was unknown. Updated 07/16/10 updated 07/27/10

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #1

Dec 072009

Trailblazer

  • 15,300 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer sss. While driving 35 mph the vehicle began to lose power. She attempted to coast into a parking space, but the vehicle then began to rapidly accelerate. After repeated brake application she was able to stop and park the vehicle. A technician from the dealer advised her to bring the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was 15,300.

- Marion, AR, USA

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