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2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer Engine Problems

NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 21% of all 193 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest engine complaint count among 11 Trailblazer model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 77,000 miles.

Engine complaints
40
21% of 193
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
77,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2008, latest Jun 21, 2022.

2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2008Nov 2010Apr 2012Apr 2014Dec 2014Feb 2016Sep 2018Jun 2022
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2008 to Jun 2022; peak Dec 2009 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Trailblazer model year

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

  1. 2005144 (10%)
  2. 200678 (7%)
  3. 200744 (6%)
  4. 200840 (21%)
  5. 20093 (11%)
  6. 20141 (100%)
  7. 202143 (22%)
  8. 202222 (20%)
  9. 202319 (28%)
  10. 20249 (27%)
  11. 20253 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer have engine problems?
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 77,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most engine complaints (144), compared with 40 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer is classified under engine. 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.