2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Problems
- Complaints
- 22filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles, 19 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 6.0L 8-cyl · hybrid RWD · 21 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (32% of the total), followed by other or unknown (6) and brakes (4). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 32% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 87,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 212 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 47 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system7 32%
- Other or unknown6 27%
- Brakes4 18%
- Air bags2 9.1%
- Engine2 9.1%
- Body and structure2 9.1%
- Vehicle speed control2 9.1%
- Engine cooling1 4.5%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Hybrid propulsion system (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “When I press down on the gas, my vehicle stalls about five seconds before it actually takes off. When I try to stop, it does not stop right away as I press down on the break. I've almost rear another vehicle on several occasions while sitting at a red light. I have to stay at least 15 feet away from the vehicle in front of me. My vehicle has shut down while I was driving. My engine light comes on and goes off periodically. If I turn my wheel to sharply (reverse or forward), it jerks, makes a loud noise, and then it feels like its about to cut off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11090504, filed 2018-04, 133,000 milesOther or unknown: “My dashboard began to crack around 40,000 miles on my passenger side airbag. Within a year another crack developed on the other side of the passenger side airbag. Then at approx 85,000 miles I had a huge crack develop and spread on my dash right behind my steering wheel. This crack has begun to get bigger. I have contacted my dealership and GM.”
NHTSA complaint #10733334, filed 2015-07, 40,000 milesBrakes: “Summary: brake failure in a Tahoe Hybrid while driving, my chevy Tahoe Hybrid experienced almost total brake failure. Over several days, the brakes had became more and more grabby. On the day of the total brake failure, with normal pressure applied to the brake pedal there would be almost no braking power. But with just a little bit more pressure applied the brakes would suddenly engage with full braking power. Suddenly, this unhappy performance degraded into almost total brake failure. It felt like I had less than 1/30th of the normal braking power. …”
NHTSA complaint #10376599, filed 2011-01, 13,500 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “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 letting out the clutch quickly on a vehicle with a manual transmission. I have done as much research as I can and it appears the problem points to issues with the transmission fluid pump(s) and/or control modules. …”
NHTSA complaint #11104779, filed 2018-06, 100,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
32% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,000 and 112,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Hybrid · sedan RWD/4WD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 3 · 22.8% risk |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Hybrid 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 21 | 22 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tahoe Hybrid 4WD | 6.0L 8-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 20 | 20 | 20 | $3,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 212 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025Steering. This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
- 11017252Mar 28, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk…
Other model years of the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8 | 113,352 | 0 | 4 | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 22 | 87,000 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 58 | 99,000 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
All Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid have?
NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (32% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 6.
Has the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid get?
The EPA rates the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid (Tahoe Hybrid 2WD, 6.0L 8-cyl · hybrid) at 21 mpg combined, 21 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid reported?
Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 87,000 miles and the middle half falls between 36,000 and 112,000 miles; 32% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.