Overview & Reviews

The 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer carries over with minimal changes, most notably adding satellite radio and side curtain airbags to its standard equipment list.

• Powerful engine lineup, comfortable highway manners, straightforward controls.

• Aging design, nondescript cabin with some mediocre materials, unsettled handling, no third-row seating, below-average crash-test scores.

User Reviews:

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  Much better than its reviews - 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By Locust - December 22 - 5:12 pm

  The TrailBlazer is a plain vanilla SUV, but get in and see what you get for thousands less than those that get the great reviews. It has some great features, phone, directions & emergency. A very nice ride, Bose speakers, buttery soft leather, 2 zone temp control & deep tinted windows. And a lot of room, Im a big guy at 265 & Im not squished in , the seats are large & firm with plenty of headroom.

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  Big Fun With a Price - 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By drwooly - July 1 - 3:21 pm

  Now, on 07-01-08, kind of an update, because Ive always felt like initial purchase is like lust, but keeping for a while is long-term love. MPG has leveled at 15 town/road, and drops to 11 if towing.Wheres the six-speed A/T? Ride has degraded some because of low- profile tires, but still fun. Obviously, GM engineers dont expect anyone w/ this vehicle to tow anything because of the brain-dead design for electrical connections is impossible to use w/o altering /cutting some plastic. Just for fun, entered a car show we were playing music for, and walked away with a Top 25 medal for newer models. Didnt expect that! Still fun, still drinks gas like Foster Brooks, very nice!

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  2nd TrailBlazer - 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By chevy buyer - May 10 - 3:34 pm

  This is my second TrailBlazer to purchase. The first one I had for four years with vitually no mechanical problems. I love the 2008 and the cosmetic changes to the front and rear end and the wheels! Great black leather interior, sun roof and 6 disc cd. It is really fun to drive and looks good. OnStar is a nice security feature too

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  Nice SUV - 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By Joe - May 7 - 11:51 am

  We traded in a 2005 Saturn Vue because of our growing family. It is more comfortable, quieter, than the Vue. The Vue was much faster due to the Honda V6 that it had, and it was better on gas. For being rwd, the TrailBlazer did great in the snowy season we had in Detroit Michigan. We never got stuck, or slid off the road. We average 15mpg in the city, and 20mpg on the high way.

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  Good Bang for the Buck - 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By andrecan - January 19 - 2:21 pm

  Coming off a 2004 Z06 lease I wanted to keep some "Vette" in my life w/2 kids and frequent trips to snow country demand AWD. While no Vette, it does instill confidence leaving tolls or kicking down to pass at any speed. Ride is nice and handling is good for this size vehicle. Seats are comfortable. Window doesnt close properly properly at high speed. I have to slow down, then close to get proper fit wout wind noise. Also transmission wants to slow this car down when you try to coast at about 68 mph. which makes it challenging to keep a steady foot in traffic at that speed. I like my wifes FX45 2x better but after comparing stickers Im happy.

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  TrailBlazer SS: SSweet. - 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By Matt Peters - November 3 - 10:14 pm

  Not many changes for 2008, but all together the vehicle is a fun and comfortable muscle-truck. The throttle response at all rpm ranges is strong and allows for a fun drive. The tight sport-tuned suspension leaves one with the feeling of driving a car much lower to the ground. The sound of the Corvette LS-2 engine is evident at idle and even more so in high rpm. The full option electronic interior with heated seats and leather/suede wrapping make for a feeling of luxury most GM SUVs dont allow for. Overall, the SS is very sporty in exterior and interior styling, strong horsepower, and tight suspension with the interior luxury factors making it desirable for even standard SUV fans.

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  Zoom, Zoom and more Zoom - 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By Nice - October 25 - 3:52 pm

  If you looking for comfort and performance this is the SUV that you should consider. This has so much power, its hard to imagine a SUV can give this type of performance. If you looking for a family vehicle that is fuel efficient, this is not your type. If you want something fast with the capabilities of a SUV and comfort, look no further.

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  High Performance SUV - 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By Alan - October 22 - 6:15 am

  This is the most fun SUV Ive ever driven. The power is super & the handling is more like a sports car. If the bad mileage doesnt bother you this SUV is hands down the best performace SUV out there. Only had a minor problem so far & it was fixed promply. Where else can you get a Corvette engine & handling package in a SUV.

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  Nice SUV - 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By Bruce - October 21 - 7:16 am

  This is a fun SUV. Not to be mistaken for a real off road SUV. The fuel mileage is better than the manufacturer says, Im getting 16.57 mpg. I am looking forward to increasing the horsepower. If you are looking forward to a fun SUV with horsepower this is the SUV for you.