2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 33 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While sitting the parked vehicle, with the key in ignition in the on position but engine off the dash began to pour smoke into the vehicle. Upon inspecting under the hood there were burned and melted wires leading to fuse box. Electrical fire occurred.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving, the check engine warning light illuminated persistently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust cam position solenoid failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired several times but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- Electrical system 67 complaints
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Lighting 18 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints