general problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer - part 1

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while parked her driveway, the passenger side door caught fire without warning. The fire occurred overnight and in the morning, the contact and her boyfriend discovered both her passenger side door and front passenger seat melted. The contact believed that the fire smoldered overnight and eventually burned out on its own. The fire department was not notified and a fire report was not filed. The contact called the dealer and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact's boyfriend discovered that the wiring inside the door had melted which may have caused the fire. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be serviced or diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 206,000.

Rear hatch license plate lamps blowing out, flickering also hatch lock clicks repeatedly, without touching electric lock buttons. When opening the hatch the license lights go on/off on/off. The hatch lock clicks repeatedly. The hatch wire harness covered with a �rubber boot/sleeve�, when moved causes lock clicking and plate lights flickering. The hatch lock intermittently locks but will not unlock. Vehicle usually parked. Obviously unable to see license lamps when in motion.

I was just sitting in a drive thru and my passenger side window just started smoking and now it will not go down.

Can turn over but doesnt start have to keep playing with key untill it starts and will once in awhile just lose power while driving sometimes can put in neutral and will start back up but sometimes have to pull over to wait and restart cant drive on free way afraid it will die out in traffic.

My window in the rear passenger side malfunctioning. . . . It would let down on it's own. This happens when my vehicle in drive and when park.

While driving both of my headlights stopped working. This effected both daytime running lights and low beams. High beams are still operational. Researching the issue easily shows that the issue is a faulty headlight relay. I even tried to replace both bulbs and checked all fuses to verify. I contacted the service department of frei Chevrolet in marquette michigan and they refused to even tell me if they had the parts in stock to resolve the issue. This will be the last time that I deal with them.

75k on 2008 Trailblazer. . . . Instrument panel lights and audio display work intermittently. Seems to be connected to cold temps? they are off at startup but as SUV is driven and warms up. . . The audio display appears. The radio/cd player work even when the display is off. Just started happening this fall (2016). Also. . The low tire pressure light comes on only in cold temps but goes out after driving a few miles.

I have had my 2008 trailblaer for a year now. I have been having major electrical issues for the past few months including my battery light and other popping up ramdonly and my truck not wanting to drive or run right. Now my exhaust manifold is completely cracked thru,.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked the front passenger side window had erroneously rolled down and an electrical burning odor was present inside the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle the contact discovered that the window switch was charred and melted. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 139,000. Jft.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, there was a burning odor coming form the vehicle. The contact also stated that while driving, the driver's side window and door lock lost power causing the door to be unable to lock. The contact also stated that the headlights dimmed at night. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the window motor switch, the hvac temperature control motor, and the rear locking assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and proposed a discount toward a new vehicle. The failure mileage was 50,000.

I recently started having problems, one being my brake lights don't always work. I took it to a local chevy dealer and was told it all had to do with an electrical problem as is impossible to fix. Shouldn't my vehicle be recalled? I'm a safe driver and it's a bit upsetting knowing that I don't know if and when my break lights are working. Especially when I have small children with me. We recently moved, as my husband was following me, he was the one that noticed my brake lights weren't working.

The driver door module does not work when it rains. I took this to a dealer and after they tested it told me it needed to be replaced $500. For part plus labor that they could not quote. I checked on line to find out if gm had recall on these vehicles and found that they did 2004 - 2007 mine is a 2008 experiences the exact issues that the others had but gm can't help me because my VIN # is not listed. Why did gm not try to help me with this issue? when over 184,000 vehicles where recalled for this issue. What do I need to do to see if I can get help to replace this? I wouldn't ask but I feel its only right to replace it after all those vehicles where recalled and mine is doing the exact same thing. It happens every time it rains apparently it leaks in the door some how and it gets wet and want work it controls seat heat, all door locks and windows and driver window. I purchased this vehicle used in 2014 and it has done it every since I have owned it by the time it gets back to the dealer its working again. Usually a day or so and it will work. This time its not working.

While driving low beam lights shut off while driving at night. Will not come on now! this is a very dangerous situation for safety reasons. I am 73 years old and afraid to drive at night and also daytime with no daytime running lights. Please advise if there is a recall or solution so I can have dealer get it fixed. Loyal Chevrolet customer for 50 years that needs desperate help. Thank you! ## VIN passed ## chevy Trailblazer lt2 2008 ##.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver side door window would not close and the door locks randomly locked and unlocked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical door mechanism was faulty and needed to be replaced. In addition, a burning odor was present inside the vehicle coming from the driver side dual climate control. The mechanic diagnosed that the temperature actuator was inoperable. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The contact also indicated that the liftgate would not open. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Airbag light came on and had a bad impact sensor. Had to replace to pass inspection. SUV only 6 years old. Stability control light comes on every time I hit a bump in the road.

While I was driving down the road, both curtain side air bags deployed at same time. There were no other cars on the road, so I was able to stop the vehicle without causing an accident. The airbag on the driver side pushed me over so hard that it broke my center console. My lower back still hurts, but I am hoping the pain will go away. My left ear is still ringing and has not returned to normal hearing yet caused from the exploding noise from the airbag deployment. Both of the front seat belts will not work and the dashboard has so many lights going off, I don't know if there are any other problems. The dealership that I purchased the vehicle from said the damages could run as much as $4000. 00 which I do not have and my insurance doesn't cover this since there was no accident that caused this. The dealership service dept. Also said they have never heard of any vehicles doing this. After research, I see that this has happened alot.

Low beam lights went out. We replaced bulbs, they worked for a short time. Low beams went out two or three days later. Went to local garage, they replaced wire from battery to lights as they were not getting any power. Lights worked for two or three days. Trailblazer was in shop for a week, unable to find issue. Called cheverollet dealership, at first they thought it was a 2007 which has a recall for the issue. Found it was a 2008, no recall. Found bad/burnt/exploded fuse labeled 15016745. Have found multiple other people with same issue online.

While driving on a steep downhill curvy mountain pass, the key got jerked into the off position. Luckily I quickly restarted the engine. This is very dangerous on roads with a sharp incline and/or decline as one would need to be able to brake and steer the car into a safe area.

While sitting the the parked vehicle, with the key in ignition in the on position but engine off the dash began to pour smoke into the vehicle. Upon inspecting under the hood there were burned and melted wires leading to fuse box. Electrical fire occurred.

Purchased this vehicle from a dealer. The next day the truck was dead. It has since had the battery replaced 3 times. The exhaust manifold cracked at 82,000. The number 4 position on the blower does not work. The stabiltrak lights come on for no reason and go off for no reason. With all of the complaints, something should be done.

The electronic control module "fried" and caused the brakes to "fail" - specifically, the brake pedal needed to be pressed to the floor although it had little effect. This sounds very much like the failure seen in the recall #3: 2014 Chevrolet malibu. The ecm failure also caused a short in the airbag sensor. (a repair was done on the brakes - but I am not sure it was needed except for the ecm problem based upon the discription of the malibu recall). The dot reference for this 656599.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the check engine and air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 63,000.

I've noticed several times that my vehicle will turn on when I place the ignition key into the "on" position right before I turn the key all the way to start it. I'm not sure if it was due to the cold weather or not. Also, my engine light is always on and I had it tested which came back as an emissions control problem. Which could be the gas cap I haven't paid to fix yet.

I had to replace the driver side window motor at about 30,000 miles and now the passenger side motor is acting up and will probably have to be replaced - I am currently at 38000 miles. Seeing so many other complaints, including vehicle door fires, this should be recalled.

Incident with my 2008 chevy Trailblazer incident reported on sept. 9 at 9:30pm which occurred as I was driving home from a cubscouts meeting, with my 2 sons in the vehicle. As I was driving home around 845pm home from our methodist church,which is located about . 3 mile from my house. The lights on the dashboard and the headlights were not working all of a sudden and I could smell something burning as I a driving. The time of the day was dusk and starting to get dark but a clear sunny day before this occurred. My oldest son, who is 9, said what is that smell and then my other son, who is 4 years old also said the same thing. I drove slowly down the hill as this occurred off the road and the red light near our subdivision entrance. I live in hixson TN. I also noticed there was black smoke coming from under the hood area near the fuse box area on the drivers side vehicle. I got home within 5 minutes of this happening and immediately pulled my car into my drive way and told both my boys to get out of the car. I pulled the hood release under the steering wheel and went to lift the hood and could see black smoke was coming from the fuse box area. I popped the end clips that keeps the fuse box in place and opened the fuse box. When I did this, there was a spark of flame and smoke that put itself out when I lifted the lid off the fuse box and you can see what happened(photo attached for you to see). You can see there is significant damage to many fuses that control the electronics in the vehicle. I have not driven this vehicle since this occurred as the person I talked to instructed me not to move the vehicle. I would hate to get legal counsel involved and the national safety and transportation commission involved and would hope chevy would like to get this resolved. Sincerely, caesar wood. ## VIN passed ## Chevrolet Trailblazer 2008 ##.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the front driver's side electric panel for the windows was not fully functioning. The failure recurred intermittently. The rear windows would electronically open but when attempting to close the windows from the front drivers side main electric panel, it would require the contact to manually close the windows. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102000.

Drivers side door electrical system not working properly creating difficult problems.

Driver door lost power not working at all, all other functions (passenger, rear, and trunk locking functions work) there was a recall on this same function for 2006-2007 but 2008 was not include. The corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A power short in door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short cause overhearing, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire. After review with my service provider this is same problem with the pass recall. Chevrolet recall does not go far enough to include all model year's after 2007 which also be checked for older parts place in newer modles.

Water got on the window switches because the drivers window was left open a little during a rain storm, and none of the windows or door lock switches on the drivers door worked for 2 days. I know that there's a re-call for 2006 & 2007 model years for the same reason, so why not on the 2008?.

All electrical power was lost on drivers door. Window remains open. Side mirrors,heated seats,door locks and interior light is not working on this door.

Repeated issue. Smell of smoke/burning triggers dash warning signals. Same dash warning signals come on without smell of smoke/burning. Cycle repeats itself without pattern, and includes during 4 wheel use. Vehicle taken to multiple Chevrolet dealerships for service (utah, north carolina and washington) with the dash warning lights on. Utah and nc claim unable to replicate event or identify problem, so listed as unknown without correction. GMC executive office interdiction resulted in replacement of stereo even though dash light indicate powertrain & electrical. Stereo broke 2 mos later. Gmeo and wa identified fuse issue related to 4 wheel drive, but unable to replicate smoke/burning before claiming issue resolved. Dash warning lights constantly come on and off indicating problem with powertrain/electrical. Gmeo closed case as resolved.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the front passenger side window was opened and the door caught on fire. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire and informed the contact that the circuit board in the door panel caused the fire. The front driver side window had also become inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure and the current mileages were 74,458.

2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer failure to start after a failure in engine run during entry to highway.

My fan blower quit working on some settings (0-5 available, only 1,2, and 3 make fan work). I bought a new blower resistor to replace it, and when I tried to disconnect the old one, I discovered what appeared to be an electrical fire had fused the harness to the resistor. I was able to break the harness away from the resistor, but two of the connectors on the harness are blackened, and the harness is partially melted away. When I hooked up the new resistor, 1,2,3, and 5 work, but 4 is still not operational. I believe 4 is not operational due to charring or melted plastic preventing connection from being made to one or both of the two charred connectors. First date of problem is estimated to be winter 2012, though it may have been a year or two earlier. My replacement of the resistor was 18 oct 2014.

I bought this vehicle back in September 2009. Ever since I bought the vehicle I have had problems with the traction control lights coming on for no apparent reason. This happens when its hot and cold, dry or wet. Just starting the engine makes then come on. I have been back to the dealer for 2 years now for the same problem and they tell me that they don't know why it is happening and can't fix it. My vehicle is now out of warranty and will never be fixed. ?.