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2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 17% of all 193 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest airbag complaint count among 11 Trailblazer model years. These complaints report 8 crashes and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 79,800 miles.

Airbags complaints
33
17% of 193 complaints
All complaints this year
193
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
79,800 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 7, 2008, latest May 14, 2026.

2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2008Apr 2012May 2013Nov 2014Jan 2016Sep 2018Oct 2019May 2026
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2008 to May 2026; peak Mar 2009 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Trailblazer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200570 (5%)
  2. 200631 (3%)
  3. 200727 (4%)
  4. 200833 (17%)
  5. 20094 (15%)
  6. 20140 (0%)
  7. 20213 (2%)
  8. 20221 (1%)
  9. 20234 (6%)
  10. 20240 (0%)
  11. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 79,800 miles.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most airbag complaints (70), compared with 33 for the 2008.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.