2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 5%of 284 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, 5% of the 284 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11322380, filed 2020-04, 113,532 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 # 1800.00 but it looks like I should tell them that its the lifters.. 74,000 on my 2007 Tahoe for a 25,000.00 truck not only that but they are saying if that don't fix it then I need to pay 3500.00 for a cam shaft. Its running but check engine light stays on.”
NHTSA complaint #10850201, filed 2016-03, 72,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10633576, filed 2014-09, 62,000 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”
NHTSA complaint #10721594, filed 2015-05, 70,000 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!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10525405, filed 2013-07, 76,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10199238May 3, 2021This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 64% |
| 2025 | 31 | 60% |
| 2024 | 24 | 35% |
| 2023 | 127 | 55% |
| 2022 | 75 | 38% |
| 2021 | 169 | 37% |
| 2020 | 14 | 25% |
| 2019 | 32 | 29% |
| 2018 | 20 | 19% |
| 2017 | 27 | 15% |
| 2016 | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 | 46 | 7% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 6% |
| 2012 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 14 | 5% |
| 2008 | 27 | 5% |
| 2007 | 58 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 13 | 4% |
| 2004 | 26 | 6% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology