2009 Chevrolet Tahoe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 306 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (99), Unknown Or Other (98), Structure (54).
Key takeaways
- 306 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 99 | 32% |
| Unknown Or Other | 98 | 32% |
| Structure | 54 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 40 | 13% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 23 | 8% |
| Engine | 16 | 5% |
| Power Train | 16 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 3% |
| Steering | 8 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness - filed 2026-07-31
I have contacted [XXX] for my concerns. I sent pictures and videos. the metal harness that is usually located behind the car seats is stuck under the seat and I can't unloosen my daughters straps now thats she's grown some. its concerning because she can't even use her car seat at this moment. INFORMATION REDACTED PURS...
Electrical System,seats,engine - filed 2026-07-08
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.
Power Train - filed 2026-05-14
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed oil leaking from the vehicle with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the JB Weld and the driveshaft had fail...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.