2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer: sudden loss of power

Filed Aug 16, 2019 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · IL

Can turn over but doesnt start have to keep playing with key untill it starts and will once in awhile just lose power while driving sometimes can put in neutral and will start back up but sometimes have to pull over to wait and restart cant drive on free way afraid it will die out in traffic

Filed Apr 21, 2017 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · NM

Tl* 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.

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Electrical, Locks · 50,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, there was a burning odor coming form the vehicle. The contact also stated that while driving, the driver's side window and door lock lost power causing the door to be unable to lock. The contact also stated that the headlights dimmed at night. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the window motor switch, the HVAC temperature control motor, and the rear locking assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and proposed a discount toward a new vehicle. The failure mileage was 50,000. ....updated 04/15/16 *bf

Filed Jul 1, 2013 · Electrical · 115,600 miles · MI

Driver door lost power not working at all, all other functions (passenger, rear, and trunk locking functions work) there was a recall on this same function for 2006-2007 but 2008 was not include. The corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A power short in door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short cause overhearing, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire. After review with my service provider this is same problem with the pass recall. Chevrolet recall does not go far enough to include all model year's after 2007 which also be checked for older parts place in newer models.

Filed Dec 7, 2009 · Acceleration · 15,300 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer sss. While driving 35 MPH the vehicle began to lose power. She attempted to coast into a parking space , but the vehicle then began to rapidly accelerate. After repeated brake application she was able to stop and park the vehicle. A technician from the dealer advised her to bring the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was 15,300.