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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is a mid-size SUV produced by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors. The nameplate was first used in North America from 2001 to 2008; in 2009, it was replaced by the Traverse, as a crossover SUV. In 2011, production of a newly redesigned version of the Trailblazer for the Asian and Brazilian markets began.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 12 | 16 | 14 | 635 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
263 complaints filed by owners for this model year (17 involving a crash, 19 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD?
EPA figures for the 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD?
Owners have filed 263 complaints with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD, most often about: Electrical System, Air Bags, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.