2008 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Blazer years
- Not enough data 21st of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. That ranks 21st out of 22 Blazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 115,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 20% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 82,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 78,329 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chevrolet Blazer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Chevrolet Blazer.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The electrical doesn't work in my truck any more. The dash doesn't light and every time i change the fuse it blows. There is no way i can afford to get this fix and is missing up my break lights also. I have read a lot of articles that this is a reoccurring issue with 2008 chevy blazers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet blazer. The vehicle failed the state inspection. The dealer diagnosed that the brake lights and hazard lights failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
The car was parked. Got out of car and closed door all doors locked automatically with keys inside
When turning onto my residential street i had severe vibration in steering. I parked suv because it was dark. The next morning suv was taken to chevy dealership. They stated that both high and low pressure lines had rusted in two, under clamp attached to left fender well that holds lines in place…
Bought a used 2008 chevy trailblazer from a dealership, after 1 1/2 years of owning it, i had to replace the exhaust manifold already. It has less than 70,000 miles on it. *tr
Other Chevrolet Blazer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Blazer | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Blazer | 33 | 1 |
| 2024 Blazer | 51 | 1 |
| 2023 Blazer | 43 | 2 |
| 2022 Blazer | 53 | 1 |
| 2021 Blazer | 137 | 1 |
| 2020 Blazer | 221 | 3 |
| 2019 Blazer | 187 | 2 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 Blazer | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 Blazer | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 Blazer | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 Blazer | 50 | 1 |
| 2003 Blazer | 77 | 1 |
| 2002 Blazer | 246 | 2 |
| 2001 Blazer | 326 | 3 |
| 2000 Blazer | 589 | 4 |
| 1999 Blazer | 436 | 0 |
| 1998 Blazer | 716 | 3 |
| 1997 Blazer | 768 | 4 |
| 1996 Blazer | 1,153 | 6 |
| 1995 Blazer | 1,224 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive/mobility problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Blazer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Chevrolet Blazer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Blazer model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.