2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 284 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,030miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, 5% of the 284 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,030 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.
“Loss power while driving while going 75 MPH on a highway, the.car went to a limp mode from 75 to 15 MPH in a couple of seconds time, almost was hit from behind. , door lock actuators start cycling, dash lights go on the blink, fail to start & cruise control loss of operation. Id for recall is 14v614, my VIN currently is not on the recall list, but I am experiencing the exact same system of safety issues et..”
NHTSA complaint #10940197, filed 2017-01, 88,061 miles“Takata recall has a recall on my vehicle airbags. When I hit a pothole on city street airbag came out, brakes locked up and stabilization and traction controlservice lights came on. Had to call for a tow truck..”
NHTSA complaint #11042566, filed 2017-11, 111,000 miles“Was driving on a local street a little over 20mph, getting ready to get on highway, when my 2009 Tahoe abruptly, forcibly, and instantly dangerously dropped down to almost 10mph. The car behind me had to abruptly stop to avoid colliding with my truck. Tried to increase speed to over 10mph and truck kept forcibly jerking. I was able to avoid a few collisions by turning on my hazard lights and waving out my hand to traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10427771, filed 2011-09, 37,500 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!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10525405, filed 2013-07, 76,000 miles“While driving my vehicles traction control is coming on for no reason. The dealership said it is a false reading causing the traction control to come on when it shouldn't. They said the sensors would need replaced and all the previous models have had this recalled but not out current year yet. The dealership said there are so many that have had this same problem but it has yet to be recalled on this current model. This is a death trap while driving but we don't have the $500 to fix it. This part should be recalled like the rest of the models. …”
NHTSA complaint #10562137, filed 2014-01, 77,511 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251708Feb 21, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10232819Feb 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10208053Jan 24, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10197306May 25, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics…
- 10197297May 14, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 26 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 13 | 5% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 54 | 5% |
| 2006 | 7 | 6% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
97 complaintsOther or unknown
95 complaintsBody and structure
52 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
22 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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