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wish i could drive it
david mcdermott, 03/23/2009
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
well so far ive had my trailblazer almost a month and ive gotten to drive it for two weeks of it. only 500 miles on it and already in shop 3 times for check engine light comming on. first couple times they thought it may be a gas cap, now its been in shop for several days for same thing however now its because a bad sensor that they had to pull gas tank to get to. hopefully that fixes it, thank god for 36,000 mile warranty, after its over come talk to me if you want a 08 trailblazer for cheap as is. anyway, i like my rental car
I love it
TY L., 04/21/2009
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love it. Drives awesome, looks even better. There's not a lot of them around where i live so its awesome being next to the tuner guys and give em hell. The ride is very smooth. Everything is straight forward. Fuel economy is something everyone seems to have an CON for but what do you expect out of an SUV with a corvette engine in it. Id recommend anyone that needs the room of the SUV but the fun of a sports car to buy it and never look back.
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TB5.3v8
Nick Ricc, 06/21/2009
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
First TB was 02, and didn't like 4.2. Was traded for 04 Tahoe that was great, but I was offered special incentives to trade on a 08TB 5.3, and have enjoyed it ever since. MPG average is about 18.2 and seems to improve with middle grade 89.
Trail Blazer LTZ 6 In Line Engine 4WD
Nayef, 05/04/2010
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD w/2LT (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2nd TB. I am satisfied with the car, but not the dealer :( Navigation System is there but the maps/program is not loaded and when I asked them for it, they told me the workshop has it. The workshop thought I as from Mars or other planets when I asked them to load the Map/Software. The car is excellent but the Dealer service is poor. BTW, I mean the dealer in the State of Qatar. a small country in the Arabian Gulf.
High-Tech ... But Still Some 'Retro'!
tknrg, 05/19/2008
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS 4dr SUV w/3SS (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The "TBSS Experience" is as close as you're going to come today to getting a true sense of the good old glory days of the historic "Chevy SS" muscle cars of the '60s and early '70s! This vehicle not only recreates the feeling of the "SS power cruisers" of the past - - but it has handling, ride, comfort, and convenience features that go well beyond most vehicles (car, SUV, or truck) on the road today, especially in its price-range. This is an all- around, truly fine, American-made, limited production vehicle! Pretty spectacular all-around!
Interior and features
Ron Adkins, 02/07/2010
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Lumbar support knob came off in hand. Very poor indeed. Cable cover by mirror also fell off. Styling has a lot to be desired. Sound system very poor. Locking system locks you out if you leave key in ignition, very frustrating.
Well worth the $$$
Dick, 10/04/2019
updated 04/19/2023
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD w/2LT (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had this 4wd vehicle 10 1/2 years since purchasing used with 13,600 miles on it. Never an issue with the drivetrain or engine. Tough- I tow a 5,500lb boat with plenty of power in the 4.2L engine as long as you do as the manual says - tow in D3. Easy 2wd to three choices of 4wd (auto, high,low) work without any issues. I live in the north with the heaviest amount of road salt in the USA - Salt City, NY aka Syracuse, and have no visible rust on the body. It has never been parked in my garage. Not saying vehicle doesn't have some issues time to time but they are manageable and common with any vehicle. No vehicle is bug free and some are made during lunch hour. I certainly have gotten my money worth after being very hesitant about buying one. Repair shop I use says they have a number of these come in with 200,000 miles plus on them and are impressed with the fact that frame, drivetrain and body has held up so well compared to other SUV makes. (Update: During process of selling this buyer discovered hidden frame damage next to catalytic converter. Rust hole size of my fist one side of it and half that size the other side of it. Was quoted $1150-$2000 by three places to repair although I got it done for $700 by a relative. Damage is caused by heat from converter. GM is aware and does nothing to make customers aware of it or help in costly repair. Buyers beware!!!!
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Too Much Gas!
Too much gas!, 06/28/2010
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love everything about this car EXCEPT the horrible gas mileage. I only get about 13 mpg! I have taken it in and they say that nothing is wrong and that Trailblazer's are gas hogs. It costs $65 to fill up my tank and if I am lucky I get 300 miles. We have tried high performance oil, but that didn't seem to help much. I enjoy the smooth ride and the power of the engine but it sucks both the oil and your wallet dry! We bought it with 17 mpg in town advertised BUT I have never gotten anywhere close, so we feel like we were ripped off. I have only put 10,000 miles on it and drive average. It handles well in rain and snow when the 4 x 4 kicks in.
Do not buy this to tow anything
john davis, 08/27/2010
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
I purchased 2008 SUV 2 weeks ago. I read reviews. GM's claims were that this car would tow 5200 lbs and up depending on rear end. My boat and trailer weigh 3600. Now to tow on flat interstate highway it will not tow in fourth at all at speed limit without dropping to 3rd gear and 2nd gear on an incline. We contacted gm. They said there was nothing wrong and to tow in third gear 1300 miles to Florida down and 1300 back even though 2 states are mountain states and it would be in 2nd gear at least 1/2 of the time. This is very hard on whole drive train and would diminish the life of vehicle. Their 4.2 6 cyl. is rated at 291 hp at 6500 rpm but max rpm is 4500 how can you research like that just sick
Bad bad purchase
Hauppauge, NY, 09/25/2007
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4dr SUV w/3LT (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 15 people found this review helpful
Dont even consider buying this vehicle... Nothing but problems.... Front linkage constantly loosening. Brake rotors wearing unevenly. IGNITION PROBLEMS...whew!!!! Blower Motor Vibrates very loudly Tires wear unevenly. Smithtown Chevy....horrible dealer. Ripoff Salesmen, and Service manager is a tyrant.... no satisfaction, they only fix what they want too... beware REAL GAS MILEAGE ONLY 13 MPG...... HIGHWAY MPG=14MPG CITY MPG = 13MPG