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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GNDS13S982210909 · Checked Oct 7, 2026
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1GNDS13S982•••••• 2008 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER

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163on the model
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1injuries
Most reported Exterior Lighting 1 Air Bags 1 Structure 1

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Structure Dec 2019
I went to close my hatchback on my 2008 trailblazer yester and after closing the door a few seconds later the glass exploded. Some on the inside of the car and some on the outside. The truck was parked. I now have a cut on my finger that may need stitches. I hear this is a very…
Air Bags Apr 2013
The incident happened early in the morning on the way to work. As I was driving, I came to a red light and made my right hand turn like I always do. I started driving down the road, and my side airbags deployed on both sides. It scared me & my daughter so bad, and it caused me…
Exterior Lighting Nov 2011
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, both front headlights shut off and the high beam lights had to be utilized. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNDS13S982210909 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.