2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

28Air Bags complaints

14.5%Of all 193 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM57 · 29.5%

AIR BAGS28 · 14.5%

ENGINE21 · 10.9%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING17 · 8.8%

SEAT BELTS11 · 5.7%

Share of the 193 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer overview page.

What owners report

“MY SON WAS DRIVING THE 2008 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LT WHEN THE FOLLOWING EVENT OCCURRED: WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX 35 MPH ON A STRAIGHT, SMOOTH CITY…”NHTSA complaint 10607152 — filed 06/30/2014

“WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT SECTION OF A CITY STREET AT ONLY 30 MPH BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I WAS STARTLED BUT QUICKLY LOOKED…”NHTSA complaint 10543828 — filed 09/16/2013

“DRIVING AT 45MPH AND HIT A POTHOLE, BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THE TECH SAID THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO…”NHTSA complaint 10513020 — filed 05/21/2013

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer: 28 of 193 complaints on file (14.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer have in total?

193 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.