2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,218miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 6% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,218 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After having taken a 25 mile trip, I discovered a large puddle of oil under my car and upon inspection found the power steering lines had all rusted in a shock mount and ruptured releasing the power steering fluid. My mechanic said if all the oil had drained out, it would have burned up the pump and cost an additional $350. Total cost of repair $623.”
NHTSA complaint #10548635, filed 2013-10, 63,218 miles“While driving at freeway speeds,front wheels went into a speed wobble,I lightly applied the brakes and it became worse. I took the Trailblazer to the michelin tire dealer and he found nothing wrong with the balance or run-out on the tires,so I then took the car to the dealership, and they could not find any problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10336595, filed 2010-06, 21,200 miles“Vehicles stabilitrac light comes on constantly. Repair listed for code is not the problem. Had same issue with my 2006 Trailblazer. Light comes on sporadically, even when backing out of my driveway at low rate of speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10497612, filed 2013-02, 89,000 miles“As I was driving my 2008 Trailblazer the steering wheel completely froze on me and I could not turn the vehicle in any direction. I ended up driving it into someones yard before I could get it stopped. After having it taken to a garage they told me my power steering lines etc were blown. They have since fixed this issue, very costly to me though, and then they informed me that while checking the vehicle out they found my transmission lines are very corroded. So that is the next issue to be fixed with this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10568601, filed 2014-03, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the power steering was leaking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10639242, filed 2014-09, 57,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 | 23 | 3% |
| 2006 | 26 | 2% |
| 2005 | 20 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 1% |
| 2003 | 26 | 3% |
| 2002 | 42 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer
65 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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