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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has 13 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe

Airbags
95
Other
76
Structure
41
Electrical
34
Powertrain
13
Latches & Locks
10
Steering
8
Engine
7
Brakes
5
Speed Control
4

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 8, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMP2138 code causing the car to have reduced engine power causing unsafe driving conditions and danger...
Jun 1, 2021POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the veh...
Apr 11, 2019POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEGM HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT MY CAR. IT HAS BEEN IN THREE TIMES FOR AN ELTRICAL ISSUE. THE CAR...
Dec 29, 2017POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY 2009 HYBRID TAHOE ACCELERATES UNCONTROLLABLY ON OCCASION. THE ISSUE ARRISES COMMONLY IN STOP-A...
Feb 1, 2017POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEWARNING LIGHT, TURN OFF THE ENGINE. AND THE VEHICLE TUGGED FORWARD. THIS VEHICLE HAS TURNED OFF O...
Oct 27, 2016POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINEDRIVE TRAIN VIBRATION SINCE TAKING DEALER DELIVERY NOV/DECEMBER 2015 @ 2830 MILES AIR BAG NOTICE NO...
May 1, 2013POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESI HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES TWICE, AS WELL AS THE DRIVER SIDE HUB. I HAVE REPLACE THE DOOR TR...
Dec 14, 2012POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWHEN DECELERATING USING BRAKING AND IN HYBRID MODE THE VEHICEL SURGES AHEAD WHEN THE HYBRID SYSTEM D...
Jun 1, 2012POWER TRAIN2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE TRANSMISSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED TH...
Apr 27, 2012POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN...
Apr 10, 2012POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FAILU...
Feb 1, 2011POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE IL...
Sep 10, 2010POWER TRAINTHE VEHICLE IS A 2009 CHEVY TAHOE LTZ. AT ABOUT 9000 MILES THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS. WHE...

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