2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (212)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other
new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Showing the 6 most recent of 212 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-05-22 · Structure:body · 102,544 mi“i have a large crack in my dash. there was no accident of any kind done. it just split.…”
2019-04-23 · Power Train · 112,000 mi“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 o…”
2018-10-04 · Unknown Or Other · 100,000 mi“i reported this several times to chevrolet i was not happy with their research. i am having issues with the brakes in my car. sometimes while braking the brakes will automatically disengage and you feel like you are being thrown forward. i took this to several chevy dealerships while my car was under warranty and they could never find the issue. i…”
2018-06-29 · Vehicle Speed Control · 100,000 mi · 💥 crash“my 2009 hybrid tahoe accelerates uncontrollably on occasion. the issue arrises commonly in stop-and-go traffic when the hybrid system starts/stops the gasoline engine regularly. i notice in many circumstances when switching gas/electric modes the vehicle lurches forward. the feeling is the same as letting out the clutch quickly on a vehicle with…”
2018-05-15 · Unknown Or Other · 87,000 mi“i have had to replace now the dash twice because of severe cracking. numerous complaints have been reported.…”
2018-04-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 133,000 mi“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 d…”
2017-08-08 · Unknown Or Other“all 4 door lock actuators went bad after a simple search online this seems to be an issue across the board with 2008-2010 chevy tahoe and suburban. and a very expensive repair. this is very unusual for all 4 locks to go at the same time.…”
2017-04-25 · Hybrid Propulsion System · 139,444 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe hybrid. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check hybrid system error message displayed. the vehicle was restarted after two hours. the vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics who diagnosed that the hybrid coolant system failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repai…”
2017-03-25 · Unknown Or Other“my dashboard developed a crack above the glove compartment approximately 9 months ago. an even bigger second crack developed above the steering wheel. my vehicle is garage kept and well taken care of. i fear these cracks may impact the electronics for the airbag.…”
2017-01-31 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer could not pro…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.