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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,659 miles

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Comments

problem #13

Sep 012018

Tahoe

  • 89,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while idle or in stop and go traffic, the vehicle stalled without warning. Additionally, there was a loss of power steering assist. The contact placed the vehicle in park, turned off the vehicle and then restarted the vehicle. The contact contacted cox Chevrolet incorporated (2900 cortez rd w, bradenton, fl 34207; (941) 348-6417) who informed the contact that the failure was a common issue however, there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

- Ranchwood, FL, USA

problem #12

Feb 202020

Tahoe

  • 113,532 miles
My emgine had just a little over 100000 miles on it and I almost got killed on the interstate. First I saw smoke coming from below and it looked like it was coming from the truck next to mine. Then I felt a stopping feeling in my Tahoe. I moved quickly to the service lane and got it immediately to my mechanic. I have records of regular services to my vehicle. I had to replace the motor $7239.49. I had my attorney look into it and my year plus a few other years had the same problem but the dealer never recalled it.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #11

Mar 022018

Tahoe

  • 92,000 miles
Have owned since 2010. Have had the vehicle lose power while driving a couple of years ago. The throttle body was replaced. The vehicle idles rough (you can feel it idle but not all of the time). Dealership said they could not detect a rough idle issue. Later, another issue with the throttle body causing the check engine light and misfires in cylinder (have paperwork inside vehicle) replaced a sensor related to the throttle body. Last Friday, March 2, 2018 driving on a crowded downtown street the Tahoe began to idle rough again, to the point of the seat belts shaking and the engine sounded as if it were about to lose power again (been there done that). Arrived at work placed the vehicle in park and the traction control/stabilitrak message appeared that both were off, then the warning service traction control flashed then to service stabilitrak. I looked into the issue and called the dealer ship as well as the warranty folks telling them of the issue made appt for following day to bring in. Went to drive home, the check engine light is now on and the car is rocking and sounds like it might stall out in rush hour traffic. Limped the car to the closest dealer out of fear of an accident should the car shut down driving home. Researched online, found that this is an issue with a tsb issued # 11273 that noone has ever mentioned with the multiple times the vehicle has been repaired due to the issue listed in the bulletin that could have caused a devastating accident as I drive 5 - 6 kids to school every morning and can not imagine why this was not shared with me as an owner (registered with gms website with the VIN) so I am sure to receive updates for issues just like this, that no one has ever mentioned even though the repairs are identical to what is stated in the GM issued technical service bulletin # 11273.

- Vestavia, AL, USA

problem #10

Jun 042012

Tahoe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Cracks in dash could cause serious injury in crash. Dash cracking started around 80K. Engine uses oil, several qts. Between oil changes. It has used oil since around 45K miles

- Largo, FL, USA

problem #9

Feb 012017

Tahoe

  • 85,000 miles
Warning light, turn off the engine. And the vehicle tugged forward. This vehicle has turned off on occasion and has had other engine warning lights. The engine warning light, now, remains lit.

- Brea, CA, USA

problem #8

Jan 012017

Tahoe

  • 139,000 miles
Engine oil consumption, when you fill up with gas you fill up with oil

- Piney Flats, TN, USA

problem #7

Oct 272016

Tahoe

  • 8,680 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Drive train vibration since taking dealer delivery Nov/December 2015 @ 2830 miles air bag notice not to ride in front passenger seat 10/27/2016 1st occurence of unintended acceleration Oct 27, 2015 @ 8680 miles

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #6

Feb 122016

Tahoe

  • 72,000 miles
Started with a #4 misfire and no engine power and dealer said truck was fine. Finally after 4 cylinder misfiring, dealer agreed truck had an issue and is now saying I need a valve job done for # $1800 but it looks like I should tell them that its the lifters.. 74,000 on my 2007 Tahoe for a $25,000 truck not only that but they are saying if that don't fix it then I need to pay $3500 for a cam shaft. Its running but check engine light stays on.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #5

May 042015

Tahoe

  • 70,000 miles
Check engine light came on and I pulled over and there was no oil. It has been using oilever since I bought the vehicle, it will use anywhere from a 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of oil in between oil changes

- Jerusalem, OH, USA

problem #4

Feb 132015

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • 98,359 miles
Confused why this would happen.. left motor mount broken, right side stressed and cracked. Replaced motor and trans mission mounts.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

problem #3

Sep 022014

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • 62,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was driving my 2009 Chevy Tahoe and the engine quit. So I coasted and of course their was no brakes or steering... I could have been killed in this vehicle. I was scared to death. What if I was driving at 65 on interstate? something is def wrong.

- Chapman Vile, WV, USA

problem #2

Jul 272014

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • 65,000 miles
Driving truck East on imperial hwy, at around 40 mph, when the truck had a sudden loss of power, could not accelerate, truck was towed to the dealer, on 9/30/14 I picked up truck from the dealer, 5 minutes after driving it from the dealer, at around 35 mph, it stalled again, truck was taken back to dealer.

- South Gate, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 182012

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • 76,000 miles
We have had nothing but problems out of this Tahoe. When driving the dash lights flash, door locks move up and down, speedometer will go to zero then back up to speed an so forth, the Tahoe will start gearing down on its own, the air will go off, and the radio will flash on and off. The vehicle has even shut completely off before when going down the interstate. We have replaced the negative ground wires and the 175 amp mega fuse. Second vacation with this Tahoe and still having problems!!!

- Lexington, TN, USA

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