general problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe

Seven problems related to power train have been reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2009 Tahoe.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2024

P2138 code causing the car to have reduced engine power causing unsafe driving conditions and danger to other traffic. Vehicle has been to dealer multiple times for issue, ecm replaced costing thousands and still not working.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2022

I purchased the gm sts2 software and program my truck and now I have no brakes, have all lights on with calibration and rams problem I’m sure that the calibration they provided to me, costed this problem and none off the lights are turning off, the truck lost brakes I have to stand on the paddle to stop the truck. Now I have no choice to send it the gm for there mistake. I spoke to acdelco sts2 rep. And he couldn’t figure out the problem. And the hybrid system issue also. Both front air bag impact sensors cracks in the middle turns the light on. That’s been a fault with all gm trucks. They need to update this problem.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2021

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk, accelerate independently and stall. The contact stated that the failures all occured on different occasions. The contact stated the service engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the auxiliary transmission fluid pump and auxiliary transmission control module were replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repairs as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2017

Warning light, turn off the engine. And the vehicle tugged forward. This vehicle has turned off on occasion and has had other engine warning lights. The engine warning light, now, remains lit.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2016

Drive train vibration since taking dealer delivery Nov/December 2015 @ 2830 miles air bag notice not to ride in front passenger seat 10/27/2016 1st occurence of unintended acceleration oct 27, 2015 @ 8680 miles.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2012

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair and they detected that the transmission dipstick had broken. In addition, both front passenger and rear driver side doors would not lock. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2012

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a failure in which it would intermittently resist acceleration accompanied by a warning chime sounding. The contact also stated that the door locks would unexpectedly lock and unlock. The failure occurred regardless of the speed traveled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 57,000. Updated 07/06/12.


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