2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 3% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I went to close my hatchback on my 2008 Trailblazer yester and after closing the door a few seconds later the glass exploded. Some on the inside of the car and some on the outside. The truck was parked. I now have a cut on my finger that may need stitches. I hear this is a very common problem with these trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #11289804, filed 2019-12, 230,000 miles“The liftback emblem on the back of the car and the emblem on the front began to disintegrate after about one year. I don't have any reason it just started. People and mechanics have been telling me that they were bad and the replacement was high.”
NHTSA complaint #10384727, filed 2011-02, 10,000 miles“All electrical power was lost on drivers door. Window remains open. Side mirrors,heated seats,door locks and interior light is not working on this door.”
NHTSA complaint #10502798, filed 2013-03, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that he opened the rear driver's side door and noticed corrosion on the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10547654, filed 2013-10, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver side door window would not close and the door locks randomly locked and unlocked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical door mechanism was faulty and needed to be replaced. In addition, a burning odor was present inside the vehicle coming from the driver side dual climate control. The mechanic diagnosed that the temperature actuator was inoperable. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The contact also indicated that the liftgate would not open. …”
NHTSA complaint #10840370, filed 2016-03, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 2% |
| 2006 | 26 | 2% |
| 2005 | 27 | 2% |
| 2004 | 23 | 2% |
| 2003 | 43 | 5% |
| 2002 | 40 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 15% |
| 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 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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