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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 82 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (1%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (49%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 76 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
390-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Washington, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201695900 miUS $3335 | hvac control head, temp LH and door actuator all failed. Had to pull the complete dash apart to get to the pieces and fix. System had heat on one side and ac on the other. | ||
| Feb 2017113000 miUS $1315 | Time for complete brake job, rotors replaced, new pads, complete flush of system. | ||
| Mar 2017112711 miUS $274 | Left Front hub went out. When you replace the headlights on the Trailblazer SS, you need to also go ahead and replace the Headlight relay unit. They seem to go hand in hand with failing. | ||
| Oct 2017123000 miUS $672 | Regular synthetic oil change and replacement of all O2 sensors. | ||
| Mar 2018130000 miUS $144 | Basic Oil change and safety check of entire auto before the wife took it on a winter road trip with a friend. | ||
| Jun 2018137000 miUS $444 | Windshield was hit by a rock, cracked, had replaced with GM certified part. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 2017115000 miUS $150 | ABS encoder failed | ||
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201358000 mi | AC Delco battery wouldn't charge. | ||
| Dec 201465000 miUS $176 | Alternator started "chirping". | ||
| Jun 201568000 miUS $460 | Shock and strut replacements. | ||
| Oct 201684000 miUS $120 | Cabin fan wouldn't stop running. Electronic regulator was replaced. | ||
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States Feb 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 201476300 miUS $126 | Cylinder 3 is misfiring | ||
| Aug 2016110000 miUS $186 | Went through full diagnostics. No parts were replaced other than those for regular maintenance. It was determined that the sensors were bad and none of the tires had issues. Decided not to replace sensors due to age of car and the fact that it would still pass state inspection. This was a computer issue- communication with sensors | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States - Feb 2011 | |||
| Dec 200928802 mi | replaced back door weather stripping on both sides | ||
| Jan 201032128 mi | replaced passenger seat. stitching was coming apart | ||
| Aug 201042115 miUS $429 | replaced air injection pump and pump relay | ||
| Feb 201145791 miUS $250 | replaced steering position sensor bearings went bad on alternator. replaced alternator | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017237000 miUS $500 | exhaust manifold was cracked and leaking a substantial amount causing a reduction in engine compression. | ||
| Apr 2018254000 miUS $80 | ac seemed warm, check revealed pressure was a little low, no leaks were found using pressure test and sniffer test | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Puerto Rico Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201371000 miUS $1700 | Bushings, tie rods, 4 new tires, leaking rack and pinion | ||
| Sep 201590000 miUS $300 | A/C does not activate. Replacement of thermostat was done. | ||
| Dec 2016101000 miUS $200 | Tie rod | ||
| Jun 2017107000 miUS $40 | Worn rear pads | ||
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in California, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201695000 miUS $200 | Steering position sensor was throwing trouble light. Changed sensor and recalibrated. First replacement sensor was defective so had to install a second one. Took a couple of days for repair to be completed. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Maine, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201556000 miUS $15 | fan belt squeal at startup and when cold. Replace idler pulley, fixed noise. | ||
| Apr 201556200 miUS $18 | Both sway bar end links snapped within a few days of each other. Replaced front end links. | ||
| Jun 201557000 miUS $86 | Replaced both rear shocks. The OEM shock sleeves were rusted through. | ||
| Apr 201664200 miUS $232 | Power steering lines rusted through going through a rubber grommet. Bad section cut out and a new section of line patched in. | ||
| May 201771000 miUS $225 | Condenser was leaking. Replaced the condenser, orifice tube and evaporator | ||
| Nov 201775500 miUS $720 | Replaced cracked exhaust manifold Both front lower ball joints replaced. Caused non uniform wear to tires | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Nebraska, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 2016118500 mi | Exhaust manifold cracked | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014116720 miC $950 | Another cracked exhaust manifold. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Ohio, United States May 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Sep 201163000 mi | fan rheostat was faulty---it was burning! | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in New Jersey, United States May 2011 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Jul 201123300 mi | Front bumpeer cover was loose on one side. Noticed when I cleaned car for the first time. Dealer replaced clip that may have been damaged by previous owner | ||
| Oct 201234300 miUS $133 | Battery died while parked overnight. Checked charging system and all was OK. Replaced battery. | ||
| Nov 201449600 mi | Horn was inop - replaced switch mechanism in steering wheel | ||
| Dec 201664000 miUS $150 | Bad ignition switch | ||
| Nov 201769000 miUS $375 | Wheel Bearing and hub assembly to correct stabilitrak error codes | ||
| Jun 201872000 miUS $275 | Bad sensor for air pump | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Nova Scotia, Canada Mar 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jun 201449600 miC $250 | worn left front wheel bearing | ||
| Sep 201451460 miC $194 | replaced rusted power steering cooler | ||
| Mar 201554560 miC $420 | replaced lower left tie rod, $250 replaced rear diff u-joint, $170 | ||
| Jun 201555800 miC $475 | although only the rack to cooler line was leaking I found it judicious to replace all three lines. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in New Mexico, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201466000 miUS $800 | Traction Control Service light had been on for 6 months. Dealer replaced steering wheel position sensor. Driver washer sprayer failed, replaced by dealer. | ||
| Jan 201570300 miUS $320 | Dealer replaced ignition switch to rectify intermittent no start conditions | ||
| Feb 201572000 mi | Dealer sent techs to my house for no start. They diddled with things and said it might be starter connector or starter. Just jiggle this wire .... Another no start. Techs back at the house. Now they recommend replacing the starter connector. Maybe the starter too, not sure. Manager does not call back | ||
| Apr 201572200 miUS $300 | Starter was replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2015134200 miUS $200 | a.c. would just stop cooling. temp gauge would stop working. sometimes on restart, everything would work again. completely intermittent | ||
| Jan 2016136000 miUS $500 | Bearings and right front drive hub worn out and needed replacementreplacement. Drive hub replaced. | ||
| May 2016152600 miUS $120 | Fluid change in four wheel drive differential, etc. Slight leak from gasket/seal . Was repaired quickly | ||
| Nov 2016169300 miUS $300 | O2 pump, switch, etc all reported faulty. Pump was replaced as was relay, and check valve | ||
| Jan 2017169200 miUS $670 | Engine light on, found to be defective o2 sensors, also found leaky low pressure a.c. Switch. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Kentucky, United States Apr 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 201378900 miUS $180 | I had multiple problems. The most serious one was a broken tie rod. I still have an electrical problem that affects the stabilizers, speed, and brakes. | ||
| Jun 201493000 mi | This intermittent electrical problem with the stabilizers, brakes and speed has not been resolved after repeated trips to a dealer. No codes show and the dealer hasn't been able to identify the problem. This is the fourth try to fix it. | ||
| Aug 201495000 miUS $100 | Problems w/brakes, acceleration, stabilitrak: vehicle would jerk, limp along w/deceleration. Same problem as before. Suspected electrical problem. Smoke came from L/F wheel base and tire would grab. Had to be towed. Replaced wheel bearing. Same problem as previous visit but worse. Replaced the other front wheel bearing and pinion seal. | ||
| Oct 201495800 miUS $850 | Same problem as previous August visit. Vehicle unsafe to drive as problem continues to worsen. New re-wiring harness/brake module, seems to have fixed problem. | ||
| Mar 2016119000 miUS $310 | Needed a thermostat | ||
| Apr 2017139000 miUS $900 | clamp for front bumper broke on one side, couldn't order piece so the bumper cover had to be replaced | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Minnesota, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Nov 201388900 miUS $900 | vehicle had a exhaust manifold crack. repair cost 900, was quoted 692. It wasn't till after that that I was told about the exhaust bolts that are difficult to remove. | ||
| Aug 201497000 miUS $600 | leaking front axel seal. broken sway bar bolts. it was doing nothing but it was not very noticable with the exception of slightly loose steering, no clunking. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| May 201371300 miC $635 | Replaced steering wheel position sensor | ||
| Jan 201472640 mi | DRL and low beams did not work. Replaced headlight switch. Low beams on headlights did not work. Replaced headlight switch. First switch was faulty. | ||
| Aug 201582460 miC $149 | Lights wouldn't shut off. Changed low light relay. | ||
| Sep 201582460 mi | Steering arm Ball joints | ||
| Jan 201674340 mi | Car would not start in cold weather. Bad cell in battery. Changed battery. Problem fixed. | ||
| Sep 201684940 miC $650 | Front windshield wiper motor | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States Mar 2007 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Oct 200750 mi | On-Star did not work. Software was re-installed. | ||
| Oct 201237000 mi | Warranty repair. Front differential (4WD) pinion seal was leaking. It was replaced. This was the first repair on the truck in the 5 years that I have owned it. First time that has ever happened. | ||
| Jun 201343000 miUS $461 | Right front wheel hub bearing went bad and was replaced. | ||
| Sep 201344000 mi | Pinion seal on front differential went bad, again. This was re[paired by dealer 11 months ago, and the repair failed. | ||
| Feb 201555000 miUS $227 | Right front passenger power window failed in the "window down" position | ||
| Aug 201773000 miUS $880 | Electronic control module failed, and was replaced. | ||
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