Model year
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 193 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (57), AIR BAGS (28), ENGINE (21). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 13–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950–$6,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 1,149 complaints
- 2003 901 complaints
- 2004 1,081 complaints
- 2005 1,466 complaints
- 2006 1,108 complaints
- 2007 732 complaints
- 2008 193 complaints
- 2009 27 complaints
- 2021 196 complaints
- 2022 112 complaints
- 2023 73 complaints
- 2024 35 complaints
- 2025 25 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
193 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 11, injury field 9, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ17002 | Loss of Headlights · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Apr 24, 2017 | Mar 29, 2021 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer 2WD · 4.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| TrailBlazer 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| TrailBlazer 2WD · 6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| TrailBlazer 4WD · 4.2L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| TrailBlazer 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| TrailBlazer AWD · 6L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.