2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles.
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.
“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“When decelerating using braking and in hybrid mode the vehicel surges ahead when the hybrid system disengages. This causes the vehicle to accelerate and prevents stopping. High potential to hit the vehicle in front or person if at a crosswalk. Chevrolet dealer iin avon ct, was unable to find cause with two visits.”
NHTSA complaint #10538174, filed 2013-08, 76,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10082814Aug 2, 2016This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
- 10082820Aug 1, 2016This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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