2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2008

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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.
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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 18 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

123000 mi

US $672
Regular synthetic oil change and replacement of all O2 sensors. 
130000 mi

US $144
Basic Oil change and safety check of entire auto before the wife took it on a winter road trip with a friend. 

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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

42115 mi

US $429
replaced air injection pump and pump relay 
237000 mi

US $500
exhaust manifold was cracked and leaking a substantial amount causing a reduction in engine compression. 
76300 mi

US $126
Cylinder 3 is misfiring 
90000 mi

US $300
A/C does not activate. Replacement of thermostat was done. 

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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

169300 mi

US $300
O2 pump, switch, etc all reported faulty. Pump was replaced as was relay, and check valve 
73000 mi

US $880
Electronic control module failed, and was replaced. 
63100 mi

US $320
Dealer replaced ignition switch to rectify intermittent no start conditions 
72000 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 .... 
88900 mi

US $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. 
56000 mi

US $15
fan belt squeal at startup and when cold. Replace idler pulley, fixed noise. 
75500 mi

US $720
Replaced cracked exhaust manifold 
64000 mi

US $150
Bad ignition switch 
72000 mi

US $275
Bad sensor for air pump 
119000 mi

US $310
Needed a thermostat 
118500 mi Exhaust manifold cracked 
116720 mi

C $950
Another cracked exhaust manifold. 

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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Engine Problems

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