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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fast

Midnight, 03/24/2008
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS 4dr SUV AWD w/3SS (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The wife wanted a hybrid, but nothing caught my except the TBSS. It has a mean muscular stance. We bought one in Red Jewel Tintcoat. Just a beautiful color. It is fast, roomy, and handles real well. I like big trucks. I'm a big guy, and even though the HHR was better on gas, this works the best for us. My wife drives it to and from the train station and we use it on weekends. If I had to drive this to my work every day, 80 miles roundtrip, I wouldn't buy it because the gas would kill us. This is one awesome vehicle and is a lot fun to drive.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Rewarding to drive

cristios, 01/05/2009
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS 4dr SUV AWD w/3SS (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My 08 TrailBlazer SS is a truly enjoyable ride. Porsche people will hate this but the car this reminds me most of is the 97 911C2S I drove for a while. Looking over the stubby hood and praying that there is enough traction to make it around the corner makes for fun- if not especially confidence inspiring- driving. There is however a lot of traction and brakes to go with the power of the LS2.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Think twice before you purchase this

stick w/honda, 01/20/2008
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I had my truck for 3 months and steering was shaking violently and brakes were even worse. Took it into the dealership TWICE, but they could find the problem which is still going on! I had a Honda for the past 10 years without a single problem. I regret going with GM. I don't feel safe in it and very hesitant transporting my children in it. I hate this truck and how I fear for my safety in it. Traction light is always coming on and the traction warning light comes on too. I was told it is ok by the dealership and it would reset itself when I turned off the car. It does, only to turn right back on 5-10 minutes later.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

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Nice, 10/25/2007
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS 4dr SUV AWD w/3SS (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

If you looking for comfort and performance this is the SUV that you should consider. This has so much power, it's 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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4.88 out of 5 stars

TrailBlazer Redux

richgimmel, 01/04/2009
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD w/2LT (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my second TrailBlazer. My first was an '06 that I gave up without a single problem after 70,000 miles. GM was discounting the new '08 models so heavily I had to buy one. This is a very well-built vehicle. Naturally, GM decided to shut down the plant that makes them.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

stephanie, 09/25/2008
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I drove Jeeps for years. I am so glad I made the switch to my TrailBlazer. I can only say great things about it! Would recomend it to anyone looking for a midsize suv! We have plenty power to tow our camper and boat. Better gas mileage than expected!

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5 out of 5 stars

2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer

superniceman, 09/11/2009
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Best SUV for the price! Have driven quite a number of new and used SUV's. In my opinion it was well worth the price I paid! Very comfortable to sit in, controls within easy reach, well designed. The front bottom seats are especially long, which relieves leg stress on long trips! Very stable on the road, even at 70. Hardly any sway around corners. Great fuel economy with 6 cylinder engine. Plenty of passing power. All the bells and whistles. Very roomy trunk. Great CD sound system. Easy to reach oil filter.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love My Trailblazer

Red1, 06/19/2008
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4dr SUV 4WD w/3LT (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I traded my '05 Equinox for my '08 Trailblazer. It has great pick up and a very comfortable ride.I like the interior styling. The controls are all easy to use. The steering wheel controls were a little confusing at first but I got the hang of it. My 3LT has a lot of nice features, sunroof, Bose Radio w/6 cd changer, blk leather seats with warmers (needed for Chicago winters), recall seating using key remotes. The list goes on. Gas mileage same as Equinox more or less. Right now I am averaging 17.3 in the city (must be the lack of summer traffic).

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4.5 out of 5 stars

'08 Black SS

Mike, 10/10/2009
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS 4dr SUV AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I needed an AWD truck/SUV and opted for the TBSS (rebates, standard features). No regrets, drives great, enough power to scare you and pulls a 20' bassboat like it isn't even attached. No problems or issues in 20k miles. Only problem is no matter how I drive I can't get over 16mpg, 50 or 100 doesn't matter. Low 14 high 16, but with everything onboard and the performance not to be found ANYWHERE else in a SUV, period, I'm nit picking about the gas mileage. Love the vehicle.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Happy so far...

Derek, 10/21/2009
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We recently purchased a 2008 Chevy TrailBlazer 1LT... our first American built car after a trio of Nissans.We are very happy with our purchase so far. Excellent ride,expected fuel mileage 15city/21hwy,excellent space for each passenger,a real surprise. We were not set on a TrailBlazer but after our purchase we would not hesitate to purchase a newer more updated version if it was produced.

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