Total Complaints
5 filings
CHEVROLET BLAZER · model year
2008 CHEVROLET BLAZER
5 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2008CHEVROLETBLAZER carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2008 BLAZER is engine and engine cooling:exhaust system with 1 filings, followed by steering (1) and equipment adaptive/mobility (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2008 BLAZER, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180820ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Mileage: 115,000
20160607EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 82,400.
Mileage: 82,400
20150531EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THE CAR WAS PARKED. GOT OUT OF CAR AND CLOSED DOOR ALL DOORS LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY WITH KEYS INSIDE
Mileage: 54,000
20141031STEERING
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. DEALERSHIP BLAMED SALT AND ROAD MOISTURE FOR PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH CLAMP IS LOCATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR TOP OF FENDER WELL. REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT OF LINES WERE $925. *TR
Mileage: 78,329
20130910ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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
Compare 2008CHEVROLETBLAZER to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2008 CHEVROLET BLAZER have?▼
The 2008 CHEVROLET BLAZER has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 CHEVROLET BLAZER?▼
The most-complained component for the 2008 CHEVROLET BLAZER is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING and EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Is the 2008 CHEVROLET BLAZER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.