2008 Chevrolet Blazer Problems & Complaints

Better than average98% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Blazer at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Blazer with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 98% fewer than a typical Blazer model year at the same age, making the 2008 one of the better Blazer years. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (1 complaint).

5complaints
0recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2008 Chevrolet Blazer problems

  • Engine & cooling
    120%
  • Steering~78,000 miles
    120%
  • Equipment & accessories~54,000 miles
    120%
  • Lights~82,000 miles
    120%
  • Electrical system~115,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chevrolet Blazer complaints by model year

’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’19’20’21’22’23’24’251.2k1.2k768716436589326246775015199518922213954445134
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Blazer. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Blazer years: 2022, 2019, 2021. Years to avoid: 2025, 2024, 1995, 1996, 1997. Compare all years →

2008 Chevrolet Blazer engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automaticRWD14 / 20 / 17
4.2L 6-cyl4-speed automaticRWD14 / 20 / 16
4.2L 6-cyl4-speed automatic4WD/AWD14 / 20 / 16
5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic4WD/AWD13 / 19 / 16
6.0L 8-cyl4-speed automaticRWD12 / 16 / 14
6.0L 8-cyl4-speed automatic4WD/AWD12 / 16 / 13

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Blazer a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Blazer rates better than average: 98% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Blazer at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chevrolet Blazer?

The engine & cooling — 1 complaint, 20% of all complaints for this model year, most often about exhaust system. Next are the steering (1) and equipment & accessories (1).

How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Blazer have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Blazer?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022, 2019 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025, 2024, 1995, 1996 and 1997. See the full Chevrolet Blazer years comparison.

At what mileage do 2008 Chevrolet Blazer problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 82,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.