chevrolet tahoe 2009 Complaints

SEATS

tl*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. the failure and current mileages were less than 877. updated 12/10/08 *cn updated 12/17/08. *jb

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC13509R

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

i own a 2009 chevy tahoe hybrid (purchased in early march of 2009). i was backing out of the garage with my family when i realized the brakes weren't working to slow us out of the driveway. i drove through the subdivision at 15mph and i couldn't get it to stop! in reviewing online, there are several people who have had the identical problem with this failure. the "service brakes" and "service stabilitrak" lights came on. the dealership stated they hadn't heard about this and they've ordered a "control module" to fix it. many people on the internet have returned the car and others are still dealing with the problem. if gm knows of a brake failure issue and hasn't ordered a recall yet, i just don't understand.

Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK13539R

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i have a gm product. a 2009 chevy tahoe with only 7,000 miles on it. it turn off itself witout any warning i am approaching the stop sign or traffic light and when start to turn i noticed the vehicle have turn off itself. since i can not steer well since the vehicle is off is then when i can hit a car or cause a rear end crash because i am abruptely stoping. i had to put the vehicle in parking and the vehicle start right away with hot air coming from the vents of the air conditioning. the vehicle came with a 3 year 0r 36,000 miles warranty. i took the vehicle to the dealership and no codes are coming. this always occur randomly and when approaching intersections and in two ocasions i almost have an accident. i have talked to the dealership here in lake city and they told me that the vehicle is not on the recall but is showing exactly the problem described in the recall. i also wrote a letter to gm along with the recall and no action is taken by gm. as myself i hope we don't have other customer accross the nation dealing with this problem and gm not acting and dealership not acting i learn my lesson with gm.

Reported in: LAKE CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK13099R

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. while the contact was driving the vehicle 10 mph without warning the rear window and hinges suddenly broke off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rear window and top hinges needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 24875. updated 3/12/10 *cn updated 06/18/10

Reported in: JEFFERSONVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23039J

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. while the contact was driving the vehicle 10 mph without warning the rear window and hinges suddenly broke off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rear window and top hinges needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 24875. updated 3/12/10 *cn updated 06/18/10

Reported in: JEFFERSONVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23039J

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2009 chevrolet tahoe - with 5,194 miles intermittent and complete failure of all gauges on instrument panel and also intermittent cycling of door locks and horn as if the vehicle were being locked by using the remote. the failure of the gauges has occurred twice in the last 200 or so miles and the door lock cycling has happened once during the same period of time. there is no apparent pattern to the described problem. since there are no gauges when the problem occurs, the drivability of the vehicle is severely limited; the speedometer, tachometer, oil, temperature and transmission gear selection indicator are inoperative. the vehicle is scheduled to be inspected on 02/10/2010 by the dealership where the vehicle was purchased and a replacement vehicle is being provided while the vehicle is out of service.

Reported in: CHIPLEY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC23089R

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that there was a leak in the power steering. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the rack and pinion gear was replaced three times. the failure continued to occur. the contact planned to have the gears replaced again. the contact called the manufacturer who offered an extended warranty. the current mileage was approximately 9,040. the failure mileage was 923.

Reported in: CARO MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23089R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the locks on my 2009 chevrolet tahoe do not lock or unlock. i feel this is a safety hazard because i have 4 children.

Reported in: YOUNGSVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC23339R

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

the vehicle is a 2009 chevy tahoe ltz. at about 9000 miles the vehicle started to have problems. when you first started the vehicle and drove it and had to stop in the first 1/2 mile or so, when you tried to accelerate the vehicle would jump forward and then lockup and the engine would die. it didn't matter if it was 30 degrees or 60 degrees out. it happened everytime the stop had to be done. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they said there were no codes so nothing could be wrong, gm was contacted and the dealership called back and had me leave the tahoe there. they were told it only happened when the vehicle was first started or when it had been sitting for about 5 hours. it was tried shortly after i left it and they called and said nothing happened so they were going to leave it overnight and try it in the morning. they did and i got a call that it almost put the service person riding in the pass seat through the windshield. long story shortened, it was found that the transmission was manufactured with out one of the main bearings, this was their answer to the problem and after about three weeks it was finally repaired and i got it back. gm, chevy knows about this as they were part of the notification process as they had to ok all repairs on the rebuilding of the transmission would not install a new one. don't know if it was a bearing or not as the tahoe ran fine for about 9000 miles.

Reported in: BLOOMINGTON MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK33049R

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light, followed by abnormal acceleration. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel injector needed to be cleaned yet, the remedy failed to repair the problem. the vehicle was taken back to dealer who then replaced the converter but to no avail. the vehicle was then taken to a local repair shop for a second opinion who diagnosed that the torque converter and the transmission were defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.

Reported in: SUMMERSVILLE WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the front tires were wearing down much faster the rear tires. the contact took the vehicle to be inspected and found that the front end was out of alignment. the vehicle has never been in an accident and has only been driven on paved roads. the manufacturer stated the vehicles alignment was not covered. the failure mileage and current mileages were 12,975. updated 09/02/11*lj updated 09/14/11*jb

Reported in: SANDWICH IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC13069R

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

on or about 8-9-10, we felt a shuddering feeling in our vehicle. we took the vehicle to a gm dealer and they stated the brakes needed to have the rotors turned. gm dealer completed repairs and on or about may of 2011, vehicle began to shudder again. we took the vehicle back to the same gm dealer and the rotors were bad again. the dealer stated that the rotors had been turned improperly back in august 2010. they returned the rotors and told us it was an engineering defect and that we would have to come back every year to have our brakes repaired and they would take responsibility. on or about 8-5-11, the vehicle began to shudder once again. on 8-9-11, we returned the vehicle to the same gm dealer and advised them it was shuddering again. the service representative advised that we would have to replace the rotors and it would cost us as it is not covered under warranty. we informed him of the prior visits and he was not forthright that he knew of our vehicle. i advised him that i was told by the service manager that the rotors were repaired improperly and he acknowledged it was a bad machine and they have a new one now. he said it was due to our driving habits and was not a warranty item as it is normal wear and tear. he then attempted to change the conversation by getting us to perform recommended maintenance on the transmission, fuel injectors, and differential. these services were not even required by the owners manual until at least 100,000 miles and this vehicle only has 30,000 miles currently. we changed the conversation back to the issue at hand (the brakes) and he said he would inspect and advise and document to the service manager.

Reported in: PASO ROBLES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC23099J

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. while parked, the contact noticed that the passenger side air bag warning light was illuminated with the passenger seat occuppied. in addition, the gauges on the instrument panel would not provide an accurate reading. the failure would recur intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics but the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

Reported in: LITHONIA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

was driving on a local street a little over 20mph, getting ready to get on highway, when my 2009 tahoe abruptly, forcibly, and instantly dangerously dropped down to almost 10mph. the car behind me had to abruptly stop to avoid colliding with my truck. tried to increase speed to over 10mph and truck kept forcibly jerking. i was able to avoid a few collisions by turning on my hazard lights and waving out my hand to traffic. definitely did not get on the highway because my truck would not increase speed and continuously, forcibly, and abruptly jerked all the way down to the dealer (approximately 9 miles, 20 minutes driving).

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK130X9R

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

was driving on a local street a little over 20mph, getting ready to get on highway, when my 2009 tahoe abruptly, forcibly, and instantly dangerously dropped down to almost 10mph. the car behind me had to abruptly stop to avoid colliding with my truck. tried to increase speed to over 10mph and truck kept forcibly jerking. i was able to avoid a few collisions by turning on my hazard lights and waving out my hand to traffic. definitely did not get on the highway because my truck would not increase speed and continuously, forcibly, and abruptly jerked all the way down to the dealer (approximately 9 miles, 20 minutes driving).

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK130X9R

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

was driving on a local street a little over 20mph, getting ready to get on highway, when my 2009 tahoe abruptly, forcibly, and instantly dangerously dropped down to almost 10mph. the car behind me had to abruptly stop to avoid colliding with my truck. tried to increase speed to over 10mph and truck kept forcibly jerking. i was able to avoid a few collisions by turning on my hazard lights and waving out my hand to traffic. definitely did not get on the highway because my truck would not increase speed and continuously, forcibly, and abruptly jerked all the way down to the dealer (approximately 9 miles, 20 minutes driving).

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK130X9R

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

my tahoe will jerk backwards really hard. then i get error messages stating the "stabilitak has malfunctioned" "traction control off" "service engine" and last but certainly not least "reducing engine power". i cannot go over 15 when this happens, which makes it really hard to get off the road when this is all happening. the whole vehicle bucks back and forth wildly as the cyclinders are shutting down. this is a terrifying experience since i have 2 small children in the car with me. now my car is not safe to drive. if i do try to drive it it grinds and makes horrible noises and the service engine light is now permanently illuminated on my gauges. i cannot turn the vehicle with out it completely stopping. on its own. my foot will still be on the gas. also it accelerates on its own. we live in nd and get tons of snow and ice. this thing is a death trap. i have purchased a vehicle that i cannot drive. but still must make payments on. it is a total lemon! *kb

Reported in: MAFB ND || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my tahoe will jerk backwards really hard. then i get error messages stating the "stabilitak has malfunctioned" "traction control off" "service engine" and last but certainly not least "reducing engine power". i cannot go over 15 when this happens, which makes it really hard to get off the road when this is all happening. the whole vehicle bucks back and forth wildly as the cyclinders are shutting down. this is a terrifying experience since i have 2 small children in the car with me. now my car is not safe to drive. if i do try to drive it it grinds and makes horrible noises and the service engine light is now permanently illuminated on my gauges. i cannot turn the vehicle with out it completely stopping. on its own. my foot will still be on the gas. also it accelerates on its own. we live in nd and get tons of snow and ice. this thing is a death trap. i have purchased a vehicle that i cannot drive. but still must make payments on. it is a total lemon! *kb

Reported in: MAFB ND || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

my tahoe will jerk backwards really hard. then i get error messages stating the "stabilitak has malfunctioned" "traction control off" "service engine" and last but certainly not least "reducing engine power". i cannot go over 15 when this happens, which makes it really hard to get off the road when this is all happening. the whole vehicle bucks back and forth wildly as the cyclinders are shutting down. this is a terrifying experience since i have 2 small children in the car with me. now my car is not safe to drive. if i do try to drive it it grinds and makes horrible noises and the service engine light is now permanently illuminated on my gauges. i cannot turn the vehicle with out it completely stopping. on its own. my foot will still be on the gas. also it accelerates on its own. we live in nd and get tons of snow and ice. this thing is a death trap. i have purchased a vehicle that i cannot drive. but still must make payments on. it is a total lemon! *kb

Reported in: MAFB ND || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

2009 chevy tahoe bridgestone tires are dry rotting off the vehicle with 23k miles on them.

Reported in: FLORIDA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC23089R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have an 2009 chevrolet tahoe ltz that has several electrical issues. my local chevy dealer (lakeside chevrolet in warsaw) hooked it up on their computer system and can't find anything wrong, so the dealer where i purchased this used vehicle (theautopark.net) replaced the ignition switch because they "think" that may be what's causing my vehicle issues. below are the various issues that i am experiencing: 1. periodically, the door locks will cycle up and down and the power on the dash (radio, headlights, etc) goes black and the vehicle sputters like it's going to die (even while driving down the highway) 2. after that happens, and the vehicle comes out of this state, but if you smash down on the pedal the whole thing will occur again (huge safety issue while on the highway...no headlights and decreasing speed) 3. sometimes, the vehicle won't start (nothing happens) 4. the cd player sounds like the motor inside is constantly running. the dealer (theautopark.net) said this is a cooling fan...but it always runs? 5. the vehicle will completely die when placing the car in park and shutting off the engine (no power....nothing. coasts to a halt.) note: we've already replaced the battery and still have all of the aforementioned issues. update: the ignition switch replacement was a huge fail. on the way home last night, the vehicle did some really wacky things when i used my turn signal (the vehicle slowed dramatically while driving down the highway and the headlights and dash lights flickered off and on). all of this has made me angry enough that i disconnected the battery overnight to reboot the computer....i don't know if this helped or worked, but i am desperate enough to try anything right now because my family's safety is in jeopardy.

Reported in: WARSAW IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK33079R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i have had an ongoing problem with the passenger side rear door lock not locking properly. it seems that the is a problem with the actuator. i have researched this and found that it is a huge problem for many tahoe owners.

Reported in: INDEPENDENCE KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* 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 *bf on four occasions the door began locking, unlocking, chiming as if the doors were open. the warning lights began flashing and the vehicle would decelerate quickly as if the vehicle was placed in neutral and the accelerator was unresponsive. the dealer was unable to diagnose the problem. updated 07/17/12

Reported in: INEZ TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC23369R

POWER TRAIN

tl* 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 *bf on four occasions the door began locking, unlocking, chiming as if the doors were open. the warning lights began flashing and the vehicle would decelerate quickly as if the vehicle was placed in neutral and the accelerator was unresponsive. the dealer was unable to diagnose the problem. updated 07/17/12

Reported in: INEZ TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC23369R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the battery gauge will drop or fluctuate. it does not occur immediately, but after driving for a couple minutes. once the battery gauge drops many things are affected. the car hesitates to increase speed, braking is affected, cruise control is affected. the cruise control will turn on unexpectedly at times. when needing to accelerate it hesitates and once it goes the engine puts out more than is needed or expected. braking is slow and pulsates slightly as the transmission is downshifting. the battery and alternator have been checked and appear to be in working order and nothing wrong with either of them.

Reported in: HATLEY WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the battery gauge will drop or fluctuate. it does not occur immediately, but after driving for a couple minutes. once the battery gauge drops many things are affected. the car hesitates to increase speed, braking is affected, cruise control is affected. the cruise control will turn on unexpectedly at times. when needing to accelerate it hesitates and once it goes the engine puts out more than is needed or expected. braking is slow and pulsates slightly as the transmission is downshifting. the battery and alternator have been checked and appear to be in working order and nothing wrong with either of them.

Reported in: HATLEY WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

the battery gauge will drop or fluctuate. it does not occur immediately, but after driving for a couple minutes. once the battery gauge drops many things are affected. the car hesitates to increase speed, braking is affected, cruise control is affected. the cruise control will turn on unexpectedly at times. when needing to accelerate it hesitates and once it goes the engine puts out more than is needed or expected. braking is slow and pulsates slightly as the transmission is downshifting. the battery and alternator have been checked and appear to be in working order and nothing wrong with either of them.

Reported in: HATLEY WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2009 chevrolet tahoe. consumer states problem with vehicle transmission *tgw the consumer stated the six speed transmission shifted constantly, and hard. it didn't maintain speed when the cruise control was set. the dealer replaced several modules and sensors within the transmission. *jb

Reported in: MONROEVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23009R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* 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.

Reported in: TYLER TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* 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.

Reported in: TYLER TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

actuator failed on 3 out of five doors, so far. several forums have a lot of reports of failure. i would appreciate someone looking into this. today, i am paying out of pocket over $500 to have this fixed at a chevy dealership. you can never be sure a dock is locked or unlock, which poses a safety risk for my child who could open the door while i am going down the road; not to mention the risk of someone entering the car while it is stopped (attended or not).

Reported in: SHINER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC23319R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

auto door locks failed to function. this has continued thru several repairs including today - 11/30/2012.

Reported in: UNION GROVE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC13059J

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

auto door locks failed to function. this has continued thru several repairs including today - 11/30/2012.

Reported in: UNION GROVE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC13059J

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the doors would not lock when utilizing the electronic key fob from the exterior of the vehicle. when the contact was inside the vehicle, the doors would not lock or unlock automatically, only manually. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the door lock actuator assembly would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 39,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: CARTERSVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

the dashboard on my 2009 tahoe has cracked in three different places and two of these cracks are located near the passenger airbag. i have concerns about expanded cracking and ultimately a problem occurring with that airbag.

Reported in: CHARLESTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC23349R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

door lock on the driver's side rear doesn't not want to lock. cannot lock the door by pushing the door lock button on the key fob or lock button inside the car.

Reported in: GENEVA IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK33019R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the power windows and all four door locks failed when attempting to engage with the automatic key fob and the contact had to manually lock and unlock doors. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not inspected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 57,000. the current mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: SAN LEANDRO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC23379R

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the power windows and all four door locks failed when attempting to engage with the automatic key fob and the contact had to manually lock and unlock doors. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not inspected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 57,000. the current mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: SAN LEANDRO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC23379R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the door does not lock or unlock at certain times, you see the locks try to move up yet it doesn't happen. i need to use the key. i've changed the batteries on the remote thinking it was the reason but it did no good. i know a few others that have a 2009 with same issue to include the cracking of the dash board.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC23389R

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

the first thing that happened is our right front door lock actuator went out and we just thought it was broken and have not had it fixed and then the service air bag warning light has been coming on for several thousand miles. then the truck would not start and we replaced the battery but even after doing that there are times when the truck electrical system just goes dead and we can open the hood shake the wires or just wait and it starts working again. then in the last few thousand miles the " warning light" comes on and a bell starts ringing and then the drive train does not operate correctly. i was on a project and my wife told me all this and she parked the truck and started driving my truck. when i got home i took it to allen samuels chevrolet and they worked on it and said that the computer showed the air bags and stabilitrac showed something had happened and they reset it or something. i didn't get down the road 10 miles and the "service air bag warning light" came back on. they then wanted 112.50 an hour to try and find out what was wrong. i took it home and a few days later i was driving it and came to a stop and the door locks started going up and down quickly, the stabilitrac light came on, and the truck would not go over about 2 - 3 mph per hour. i pulled over to the side of the road and after a mile or two everything started working again. when we got home i parked the tahoe and turned it off and the whole electrical system went dead. we couldn't lock the doors. this has happened several times. i have called chevrolet and they have said they would pay for 1/2 of the problem but you call the dealer and they will not give you a price, they just say it may be this and it may be that. it could cost thousands of dollars. all of these electrical problems are safety issues and could cost one or both of our lives or someone else. ?????

Reported in: ROBSTOWN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC23369R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the first thing that happened is our right front door lock actuator went out and we just thought it was broken and have not had it fixed and then the service air bag warning light has been coming on for several thousand miles. then the truck would not start and we replaced the battery but even after doing that there are times when the truck electrical system just goes dead and we can open the hood shake the wires or just wait and it starts working again. then in the last few thousand miles the " warning light" comes on and a bell starts ringing and then the drive train does not operate correctly. i was on a project and my wife told me all this and she parked the truck and started driving my truck. when i got home i took it to allen samuels chevrolet and they worked on it and said that the computer showed the air bags and stabilitrac showed something had happened and they reset it or something. i didn't get down the road 10 miles and the "service air bag warning light" came back on. they then wanted 112.50 an hour to try and find out what was wrong. i took it home and a few days later i was driving it and came to a stop and the door locks started going up and down quickly, the stabilitrac light came on, and the truck would not go over about 2 - 3 mph per hour. i pulled over to the side of the road and after a mile or two everything started working again. when we got home i parked the tahoe and turned it off and the whole electrical system went dead. we couldn't lock the doors. this has happened several times. i have called chevrolet and they have said they would pay for 1/2 of the problem but you call the dealer and they will not give you a price, they just say it may be this and it may be that. it could cost thousands of dollars. all of these electrical problems are safety issues and could cost one or both of our lives or someone else. ?????

Reported in: ROBSTOWN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC23369R

AIR BAGS

the first thing that happened is our right front door lock actuator went out and we just thought it was broken and have not had it fixed and then the service air bag warning light has been coming on for several thousand miles. then the truck would not start and we replaced the battery but even after doing that there are times when the truck electrical system just goes dead and we can open the hood shake the wires or just wait and it starts working again. then in the last few thousand miles the " warning light" comes on and a bell starts ringing and then the drive train does not operate correctly. i was on a project and my wife told me all this and she parked the truck and started driving my truck. when i got home i took it to allen samuels chevrolet and they worked on it and said that the computer showed the air bags and stabilitrac showed something had happened and they reset it or something. i didn't get down the road 10 miles and the "service air bag warning light" came back on. they then wanted 112.50 an hour to try and find out what was wrong. i took it home and a few days later i was driving it and came to a stop and the door locks started going up and down quickly, the stabilitrac light came on, and the truck would not go over about 2 - 3 mph per hour. i pulled over to the side of the road and after a mile or two everything started working again. when we got home i parked the tahoe and turned it off and the whole electrical system went dead. we couldn't lock the doors. this has happened several times. i have called chevrolet and they have said they would pay for 1/2 of the problem but you call the dealer and they will not give you a price, they just say it may be this and it may be that. it could cost thousands of dollars. all of these electrical problems are safety issues and could cost one or both of our lives or someone else. ?????

Reported in: ROBSTOWN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC23369R

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

both the front driver and passenger inside door handles of this vehicle, a 2009 chevy tahoe ltz, which have a chrome colored plastic coating, have become sharp as a result of peeling on the top of the handle, causing cuts to the fingers of the driver and passengers of the occupants. calls to general motors were met with acknowledgement of an existing and known problem with this particular part in this model vehicle and trim level, however accommodations are only being made to replace/repair those that were installed in model year 2007. the area of the peeling "chrome" is in an identical location on the identical part on the identical trim level of the identical model of vehicle included in the replacement program. it seems as though gm has limited its inclusion of replacement/repair to a limited amount of vehicles as mandated/suggested by nhtsa based upon its investigation, however it is evident that the scope of the investigation needs to be widened to include all vehicles and owners who are/were affected by the same problem. i have documented the injuries with photographs and numerous complaints to gm requesting replacement/repair have proved unsuccessful.

Reported in: LIVINGSTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK33009R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

both the front driver and passenger inside door handles of this vehicle, a 2009 chevy tahoe ltz, which have a chrome colored plastic coating, have become sharp as a result of peeling on the top of the handle, causing cuts to the fingers of the driver and passengers of the occupants. calls to general motors were met with acknowledgement of an existing and known problem with this particular part in this model vehicle and trim level, however accommodations are only being made to replace/repair those that were installed in model year 2007. the area of the peeling "chrome" is in an identical location on the identical part on the identical trim level of the identical model of vehicle included in the replacement program. it seems as though gm has limited its inclusion of replacement/repair to a limited amount of vehicles as mandated/suggested by nhtsa based upon its investigation, however it is evident that the scope of the investigation needs to be widened to include all vehicles and owners who are/were affected by the same problem. i have documented the injuries with photographs and numerous complaints to gm requesting replacement/repair have proved unsuccessful.

Reported in: LIVINGSTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK33009R

STRUCTURE

cracks in the dashboard of my 2009 chevrolet tahoe have been appearing over the past 7 months. gm and chevrolet refuse to acknowledge a fleetwide problem and will only pay for partial repairs. one of the cracks is in approximation to the passenger side airbag and how the airbag deployment will affect the dashboard (and vica versa) is unknown and worrisome. gm and chevrolet refuse to pay for a defective part replacement on their vehicles for this issue that affects hundreds, if not thousands of their vehicles.

Reported in: TITSUVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK33239R

AIR BAGS

cracks in the dashboard of my 2009 chevrolet tahoe have been appearing over the past 7 months. gm and chevrolet refuse to acknowledge a fleetwide problem and will only pay for partial repairs. one of the cracks is in approximation to the passenger side airbag and how the airbag deployment will affect the dashboard (and vica versa) is unknown and worrisome. gm and chevrolet refuse to pay for a defective part replacement on their vehicles for this issue that affects hundreds, if not thousands of their vehicles.

Reported in: TITSUVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK33239R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

doors do not lock when car moves or when they are locked or unlocked with remote. kids sitting in back seat could open door and fall out , faulty door lock actuator.

Reported in: CHARLESTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

doors do not lock when car moves or when they are locked or unlocked with remote. kids sitting in back seat could open door and fall out , faulty door lock actuator.

Reported in: CHARLESTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

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!!!

Reported in: LEXINGTON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC233X9R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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!!!

Reported in: LEXINGTON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC233X9R

ENGINE

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!!!

Reported in: LEXINGTON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC233X9R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

doors will not lock or unlock. locks make sound that they are trying to engage but have to be manually locked or unlocked. i have small children that i am afraid that will be locked inside my vehicle and i will be unable to open doors without breaking the window.

Reported in: LAREDO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

doors will not lock or unlock. locks make sound that they are trying to engage but have to be manually locked or unlocked. i have small children that i am afraid that will be locked inside my vehicle and i will be unable to open doors without breaking the window.

Reported in: LAREDO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the front driver's side door would not unlock from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the door actuator would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Reported in: WEST COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC23369R

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the front driver's side door would not unlock from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the door actuator would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Reported in: WEST COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC23369R

SERVICE BRAKES

stabilitrak will disengage, air bag light comes on then off, abs light comes on then off, cruise stops working when using turn signal, door locks start unlocking then locking, brakes start applying themselves, engine slows to a crawl, lights start going on and off on the dash with dinging sound.

Reported in: ATWATER OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

stabilitrak will disengage, air bag light comes on then off, abs light comes on then off, cruise stops working when using turn signal, door locks start unlocking then locking, brakes start applying themselves, engine slows to a crawl, lights start going on and off on the dash with dinging sound.

Reported in: ATWATER OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

front passenger door fails to lock at preselected vehicle speed. will not lock with remote or door lock switch. rear passenger door will not unlock by any electronic means.

Reported in: ELKHART IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK230X9R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

door lock actuator failure. rear doors can not be unlocked or locked with the key fob or the manual unlock button on the driver control panel.

Reported in: COVE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC33J29R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

both back doors on my tahoe began to stop unlocking and locking when using the clicker. a month later they stopped locking and unlocking using the unlock/lock button inside the vehicle. at the time i had a two month old who i was having to carry through the driver's side door and crawl through to the back to put him in his car seat. i asked the chevrolet dealership about this & i was told it would cost me around $600 per door. by that time, my front passenger door had also stopped working. i do not understand how this is not a recall. what if there were a fire and i could not get to my children? or heaven forbid i get into an accident and i can't unlock the vehicle to get to my kids. i have done plenty of research on this matter and it seems as if thousands of people are having this issue. chevrolet has always been our vehicle of choice. i will never buy another chevrolet vehicle after this. my husband was just looking at buying one of the 2014 trucks and i forbid him to do so.

Reported in: PICAYUNE MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

both back doors on my tahoe began to stop unlocking and locking when using the clicker. a month later they stopped locking and unlocking using the unlock/lock button inside the vehicle. at the time i had a two month old who i was having to carry through the driver's side door and crawl through to the back to put him in his car seat. i asked the chevrolet dealership about this & i was told it would cost me around $600 per door. by that time, my front passenger door had also stopped working. i do not understand how this is not a recall. what if there were a fire and i could not get to my children? or heaven forbid i get into an accident and i can't unlock the vehicle to get to my kids. i have done plenty of research on this matter and it seems as if thousands of people are having this issue. chevrolet has always been our vehicle of choice. i will never buy another chevrolet vehicle after this. my husband was just looking at buying one of the 2014 trucks and i forbid him to do so.

Reported in: PICAYUNE MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the 2009 tahoe fuel module control board assembly exhibited faulty adhesive and allowed water to enter and create one or more shorts in the fuel module. this prompted a check engine light. the vehicle was taken to a chevrolet dealership (buckalew chevrolet, conroe, tx). after checking the vin, the dealership stated that no active recalls were found and that the fuel module had been exposed to too much water. i was asked if i took the tahoe "off-roading" or used boat-ramps excessively. i replied that the tahoe had not been exposed to any form of off-roading or abnormally wet conditions and had not been taken to any boat ramps or bodies of water. i was told the condition was not covered under the drivetrain warranty and therefore required repairs that had to be paid by the vehicle owner. i have since found a gm recall that matches the symptoms and diagnosis exactly (gm recall no. 08411), but after calling the national hotlines listed for chevrolet and gm (as well as the local dealer), i have been told that my vin does not match those listed under the recall. the 2009 chevrolet tahoe is still experiencing several issues with adhesive failure in areas requiring water seals (fuel module again, cabin leaks, door leaks causing shorts in power windows and power locks in two doors). despite many attempts, i have been unable to prompt chevrolet/gm to take any appropriate action in assisting/resolving the issue.

Reported in: CONROE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC23J69R

STRUCTURE

the 2009 tahoe fuel module control board assembly exhibited faulty adhesive and allowed water to enter and create one or more shorts in the fuel module. this prompted a check engine light. the vehicle was taken to a chevrolet dealership (buckalew chevrolet, conroe, tx). after checking the vin, the dealership stated that no active recalls were found and that the fuel module had been exposed to too much water. i was asked if i took the tahoe "off-roading" or used boat-ramps excessively. i replied that the tahoe had not been exposed to any form of off-roading or abnormally wet conditions and had not been taken to any boat ramps or bodies of water. i was told the condition was not covered under the drivetrain warranty and therefore required repairs that had to be paid by the vehicle owner. i have since found a gm recall that matches the symptoms and diagnosis exactly (gm recall no. 08411), but after calling the national hotlines listed for chevrolet and gm (as well as the local dealer), i have been told that my vin does not match those listed under the recall. the 2009 chevrolet tahoe is still experiencing several issues with adhesive failure in areas requiring water seals (fuel module again, cabin leaks, door leaks causing shorts in power windows and power locks in two doors). despite many attempts, i have been unable to prompt chevrolet/gm to take any appropriate action in assisting/resolving the issue.

Reported in: CONROE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC23J69R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

left side rear door lock actuator does not function, will not lock or unlock with either manual button on armrest or remote keyfob. assembly receives an electrical signal to lock/unlock but mechanism does not travel enough to complete full lock/unlock.

Reported in: ORTONVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23039R

STRUCTURE:BODY

left side rear door lock actuator does not function, will not lock or unlock with either manual button on armrest or remote keyfob. assembly receives an electrical signal to lock/unlock but mechanism does not travel enough to complete full lock/unlock.

Reported in: ORTONVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23039R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

vehicle's rear passenger side door lock stopped functioning. door lock will not respond to wireless transmitter, nor unlock button in the vehicle. lock can be manually opened or closed from within the vehicle, but that does not do me any good when i have a 4 year old child in the back seat.

Reported in: FRESH MEADOWS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23099R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

vehicle's rear passenger side door lock stopped functioning. door lock will not respond to wireless transmitter, nor unlock button in the vehicle. lock can be manually opened or closed from within the vehicle, but that does not do me any good when i have a 4 year old child in the back seat.

Reported in: FRESH MEADOWS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23099R

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while driving my vehicles traction control is coming on for no reason. the dealership said it is a false reading causing the traction control to come on when it shouldn't. they said the sensors would need replaced and all the previous models have had this recalled but not out current year yet. the dealership said there are so many that have had this same problem but it has yet to be recalled on this current model. this is a death trap while driving but we don't have the $500 to fix it. this part should be recalled like the rest of the models. it is so scary and hard to control when it suddenly starts doing it!!! please help!!

Reported in: CORALVILLE IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23029R

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

while driving my vehicles traction control is coming on for no reason. the dealership said it is a false reading causing the traction control to come on when it shouldn't. they said the sensors would need replaced and all the previous models have had this recalled but not out current year yet. the dealership said there are so many that have had this same problem but it has yet to be recalled on this current model. this is a death trap while driving but we don't have the $500 to fix it. this part should be recalled like the rest of the models. it is so scary and hard to control when it suddenly starts doing it!!! please help!!

Reported in: CORALVILLE IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23029R

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

while driving my vehicles traction control is coming on for no reason. the dealership said it is a false reading causing the traction control to come on when it shouldn't. they said the sensors would need replaced and all the previous models have had this recalled but not out current year yet. the dealership said there are so many that have had this same problem but it has yet to be recalled on this current model. this is a death trap while driving but we don't have the $500 to fix it. this part should be recalled like the rest of the models. it is so scary and hard to control when it suddenly starts doing it!!! please help!!

Reported in: CORALVILLE IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23029R

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

while driving my vehicles traction control is coming on for no reason. the dealership said it is a false reading causing the traction control to come on when it shouldn't. they said the sensors would need replaced and all the previous models have had this recalled but not out current year yet. the dealership said there are so many that have had this same problem but it has yet to be recalled on this current model. this is a death trap while driving but we don't have the $500 to fix it. this part should be recalled like the rest of the models. it is so scary and hard to control when it suddenly starts doing it!!! please help!!

Reported in: CORALVILLE IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23029R

STRUCTURE

i noticed a crack in my dashboard going to my air bag on the passenger side. the crack in the dashboard could possibly alter the deployment of the passenger airbag and has compromised the integrity of the dashboard as a whole. there have since developed two additional, larger cracks in the dashboard, furthering the dashboard integrity problem. i have reported this to chevy and gm and they both refuse to accept that this is an ongoing problem. several hundred people have reported this problem (and countless, unknown people have not reported it, or don't know how to, or where to report it, or who to report it to.) both gm and chevy refuse to put anything in writing and will only discuss the issue over the phone and have told customers they will not replaced the defective dashboards for free. this is a safety issue and it is an ongoing issue with gm trucks (1500, tahoe, suburban, yukons, etc.)

Reported in: TITUSVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK33239R

AIR BAGS

i noticed a crack in my dashboard going to my air bag on the passenger side. the crack in the dashboard could possibly alter the deployment of the passenger airbag and has compromised the integrity of the dashboard as a whole. there have since developed two additional, larger cracks in the dashboard, furthering the dashboard integrity problem. i have reported this to chevy and gm and they both refuse to accept that this is an ongoing problem. several hundred people have reported this problem (and countless, unknown people have not reported it, or don't know how to, or where to report it, or who to report it to.) both gm and chevy refuse to put anything in writing and will only discuss the issue over the phone and have told customers they will not replaced the defective dashboards for free. this is a safety issue and it is an ongoing issue with gm trucks (1500, tahoe, suburban, yukons, etc.)

Reported in: TITUSVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK33239R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

driver door and rear door on driver side do not lock/unlock consistently with key fob nor do they lock/unlock with power lock button. i have to manually lock and unlock both doors most of the time. the previous owner said they replaced these a few years back under warranty shortly after purchasing vehicle. obviously there is a design flaw or mechanical issue causing this to happen. numerous people have reported the same issue. i have to manually lock and unlock my doors when i leave the vehicle. passenger side doors appear to work fine all the time. the cost is close to $300 per door to correct and i believe only a 30 day warranty. so it doesn't appear to be a permanent resolution.

Reported in: BRANDON MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

driver door and rear door on driver side do not lock/unlock consistently with key fob nor do they lock/unlock with power lock button. i have to manually lock and unlock both doors most of the time. the previous owner said they replaced these a few years back under warranty shortly after purchasing vehicle. obviously there is a design flaw or mechanical issue causing this to happen. numerous people have reported the same issue. i have to manually lock and unlock my doors when i leave the vehicle. passenger side doors appear to work fine all the time. the cost is close to $300 per door to correct and i believe only a 30 day warranty. so it doesn't appear to be a permanent resolution.

Reported in: BRANDON MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

i have had to replace the brakes twice, as well as the driver side hub. i have replace the door trim at least 4 times. everyone i have met that has the same year has had trouble with the trim. i also feel that the transmission has trouble shifting when towing.

Reported in: PARKER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23049R

SERVICE BRAKES

i have had to replace the brakes twice, as well as the driver side hub. i have replace the door trim at least 4 times. everyone i have met that has the same year has had trouble with the trim. i also feel that the transmission has trouble shifting when towing.

Reported in: PARKER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23049R

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the wheel bearing broke.

Reported in: VINELAND NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK23009R

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

our 2009 tahoe has developed a crack in the dash at the passenger-side airbag. this is above the left upper airbag area. we learned from friends that this is a common. we researched this problem the research on-line to realize that this is obviously a major product defect. i am also somewhat concerned that this defect is at the junction of the air bag lid- a potential safety issue. the integrity of the dash at the airbag junction is suspect of being compromized. the other concern is that gm take full responsibilty for the replacement. i have been advised my share of cost will be $300.00. our one friend has had his dash replaced 3 times, two of which were at the airbag junction. he told me of another friend with multiple replacements. he advised me that he would expect that my new dash would likely crack in the same place within 1-2 years. our local dealer (regal/lakeland) has also acknowledged that this is a common issue and did not dispute the potential for the new dash to have the same issue- noting that the dash is quite thin.

Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK33079R

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

door lock actuators failed on the two front doors and the driver side rear door creating significant difficulty in both entering and leaving the vehicle. of particular concern was the great difficulty in removing children from the backseat of the car. the manual locks are out of reach of an adult in the front seat which ultimately requires returning the key to the ignition and lowering the rear window to remove a child from the car. this procedure is time-consuming and i hope that no one ever needs to perform that procedure in an emergency situation such as a fire.

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEC23319R

ENGINE

driving truck east on imperial hwy, at around 40 mph, when the truck had a sudden loss of power, could not accelerate, truck was towed to the dealer, on 9/30/14 i picked up truck from the dealer, 5 minutes after driving it from the dealer, at around 35 mph, it stalled again, truck was taken back to dealer,

Reported in: SOUTH GATE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC13C39R

STRUCTURE

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the dashboard in the vehicle had a three inch crack starting from the driver side air bag to the windshield. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 39,525.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC13C79R

AIR BAGS

crack in dashboard near passenger airbag.

Reported in: ROUND ROCK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC13C59R