MYRModel Year Report

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:01:53.051Z

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 8 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013
2009: 22 complaints
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YearComplaints
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200922
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20130

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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WHEN DRIVING OR SITTING IN A PARKED POSITION THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES CRAZY. RADIO, DASH CONTROLS, BELLS, LIGHTS, UNLOCK/LOCK ALL START GOING ON AND OFF RANDOMLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161001

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN

3 of 22 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180629

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 22 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180629

I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES OTHER THAN THE RECALLS WITH MY TAHOE. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AT MY BANK. AS I GOT INTO THE SPACE. THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AT THIS POINT. THE RPMS WENT UP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110817

ENGINE

2 of 22 total reports mention: engine.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.