2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 284 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 877miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1% of the 284 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 877 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.
“The dash and front and rear lights keep going on and off. And I changed all my lights on from and rear and it still happens there is a smell coming from my glove box. I can show you in person so we can see what can be done to fix this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11748963, filed 2026-07“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid. While the second row seats were pulled back to house cargo, the seats returned to the upright position and crushed the cargo. While driving less than 60 MPH, with the second row seats pulled back to transport cargo, 40 percent of the seat would fall and lock to the floor during acceleration. The remaining 60 percent would fall to the floor and then return to the upright position, striking the rear of the driver's seat in the process. The manufacturer stated that they were researching the failure and currently have no remedy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10248601, filed 2008-11, 877 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 10 | 2% |
| 2003 | 19 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 2% |
| 2001 | 20 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 5% |
| 1995 | 75 | 30% |
| 1994 | 1 | 5% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
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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