2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tahoe Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Tahoe Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 32%), typically at around 112,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 32% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 27% | 93,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 18% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 14% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 9% | 116,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 9% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 9% | 82,348 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 9% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 139,444 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 99,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have a large crack in my dash. There was no accident of any kind done. It just split.
Gm has not been able to figure out my car. It has been in three times for an eltrical issue. The car revs up and speeds up to 55 miles per hour on its own. Has no power steering. Reduced engine power. Throwing 47 codes. No communication between transmission and computer. Stability track turns off…
I reported this several times to chevrolet i was not happy with their research. I am having issues with the brakes in my car. Sometimes while braking the brakes will automatically disengage and you feel like you are being thrown forward. I took this to several chevy dealerships while my car was…
My 2009 hybrid tahoe accelerates uncontrollably on occasion. The issue arrises commonly in stop-and-go traffic when the hybrid system starts/stops the gasoline engine regularly. I notice in many circumstances when switching gas/electric modes the vehicle lurches forward. The feeling is the same as…
I have had to replace now the dash twice because of severe cracking. Numerous complaints have been reported.
Other Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid years
← 2008 Tahoe Hybrid · 2010 Tahoe Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Tahoe Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Tahoe Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Tahoe Hybrid | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 Tahoe Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 Tahoe Hybrid | 58 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tahoe Hybrid model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.