2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,254miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 4% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,254 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.
“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“I was driving down a state highway with my cruise control set at 57 MPH and all of the sudden all of the lights came on in the console. My on star did not work, nor did the radio or anything electrical in my vehicle. My vehicle was still running, but none of the gauges, lights, windows, etc. Were working. I pulled to the side of the road and then drove it to the dealership. The dealership kept the vehicle for 3 weeks and were not able to diagnose nor fix the problem. All of the sudden 3 weeks later they got into the vehicle and the problem had resolved itself.”
NHTSA complaint #10384885, filed 2011-02, 62,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the service stabilizer warning light would illuminate sporadically. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,500 and the current mileage was 54,000. Updated 02/15/12 updated 03/08/12”
NHTSA complaint #10444086, filed 2012-01, 52,500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact heard sounds coming from the rear of the vehicle. The noise began to worsen gradually and the vehicle was taken to the Chevrolet dealer; however, they could not find any failures. The vehicle has been taken to the shop three times and has still not been properly diagnosed. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because the vehicle is currently beginning to drift while driving. He feels that the drifting and the noise are related. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 19,002.”
NHTSA complaint #10244164, filed 2008-10, 19,002 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 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.
- 10195128Apr 9, 2021This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 10188403Jan 29, 2021This 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.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 12 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 0% |
| 2004 | 14 | 1% |
| 2003 | 33 | 4% |
| 2002 | 33 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 15% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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