Eight problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My son and I were driving 65 mph on the interstate. . . . Car just died, no warning. I had to veer suddenly to the right to make the ramp or take a chance on the shoulder. Since this first time the car has also not wanted to start. I thought it had to do with the alarm locking me out , but it appears it is the ignition switch. The car has on multiply time died while I was driving. I've tried reaching out to chevy and gm but, each is wanting me to pay for a diagnostic. I do not have the money to spend on this. I don't want to die because I can't afford to pay for their faulty ignition. Please help us.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the cruise control started to drop, the engine started to lose power, and all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the failure recurred twice. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and had informed the contact that there were no open recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
On )9/16/15, I was driving my 2008 chev Trailblazer on the highway at 55mph and the ignition switch failed and the the vehicle rolled to a stop. It would not start again and was towed by glenn's towing service faribault mn 55021 to harry brown's service center faribault mn 55021. They replaced the ignition switch and charged $389. 25. I'm concerned if they put in the same switch with a defect or one that has been improved to eliminate the defect as Chevrolet has been recalling ignition switches on other vehicles but not the Trailblazer. I was lucky I didn't get hit when the truck stopped.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable. Djr.
The ignition switch has been acting like the ones that are recalled with the 05 - 07 model years. Our vehicle when you turn the ignition on it acts like its dead, even with no key in ignition you can turn switch a little and the gear selector light comes on as well as the battery light, and we have had two dead batteries from this.
On the 2008 Trailblazer, had two problems with the ignition switch. In April 2011 the tumbler mechanism portion of the ignition switch failed at approximately 27,225 miles and was replace under warranty. In may 2014 had difficulty starting the vehicle when the ignition switch was in the start position. Was able to start the vehicle and drive to the Chevrolet dealership. While waiting for the service technician, I moved the tilt steering wheel to a different position and the vehicle stopped running. This would have been an extremely dangerous situation under normal driving conditions. It was diagnosed that the electrical portion of the ignition switch had failed. The ignition switch was replaced. The approximate mileage was 71878.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated when the brakes were applied the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the ignition switch was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the abs and stabilitrak warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the defect was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 10,779.