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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
32%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
112,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, 32% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

“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. Doors and auto shut off turn off and on when this occurs.”

NHTSA complaint #11203252, filed 2019-04, 112,000 miles

“The electric door locks that engage when the vehicle is placed in gear have stopped working. If a parent relies on this system the doors may not lock resulting in a dangerous situation. This is a system failure...”

NHTSA complaint #10465784, filed 2012-07, 62,152 miles

“I have a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid that currently has 1085 miles of service. The vehicle has been in service at two different GM dealerships for 7 of 8 weeks of ownership for an array of issues culminating in two serious safety concerns pertaining to the hybrid system. It was placed in service for a surging/lunging problem and self-acceleration. The dealership claimed to have repaired the problem, but it still exists on a constant basis. …”

NHTSA complaint #10286559, filed 2009-10, 892 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. After driving the vehicle and aproaching a stop, the vehicle was supposed to shift from gas to electric. However, it involuntarily accelerated even with the brake pedal depressed. In order to stop the vehicle, it had to be shifted to neutral. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The failure occurred multiple times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10851387, filed 2016-03, 135,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011113%
2009732%
20081322%

Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

Other or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

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.

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