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ProblemsByVin Index / 2009-CHEVROLET-TAHOE / COMPLAINTS
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe owner complaints

304 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 14 complaints shown

95 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/30/2019 163,000 mi ODI #11292034.0

The dash on the vehicle has cracked at the passenger air bag cover. Also cracked above the speedometer. Concern is there may be humidity ingress to the airbag, the electronics or sub assemblies increasing the risk for an airbag deployment anomaly. Another concern is plastic or metal from the dash could also impact the airbag (deflation) or present injury to the occupants (flying parts). A lesser concern is the sensors for the automated ac/heating systems in the car. Believing they are calibrated with sealed intact components. The larger split at the speedometer has only recently happened which makes this a concern that there are larger more underpinning issues not fully realized.

12/29/2017 ODI #11057289.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Grieco Chevrolet of fort lauderdale dealer located at 1300 n federal hwy, fort lauderdale, fl was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/27/2017 157,000 mi ODI #11056946.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet tahoe. When the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The dealer was contacted (gunn Chevrolet, 16550 I-35, selma, tx 78154, 210-599-5000) and stated that the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 157,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/23/2019 ODI #11290909.0

The dash is cracked in 2 places near the passenger dash airbag and directly up the dash where the speedometer is located. I'm concerned this could be a safety issue in the event of an accident.

12/22/2017 35,000 mi ODI #11056059.0

Takaka airbag and crack dash above passenger air bag unknown

12/22/2016 ODI #10937031.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

12/20/2019 ODI #11290349.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was called and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/17/2021 ODI #11444105.0

The dash board is completely falling apart. There are now 5 cracks and I am afraid that this could be a very dangerous situation. Apparently, there are many trucks like mine that have the same problem, but no action has been taken.

12/15/2016 108,000 mi ODI #10935426.0

Dashboard has cracked near the passenger side airbag and driver side near the defrost vent- no accident. Simply sitting in the driveway of our home. The check engine light came on and when it was hooked up to the diagnostic computer system it stated it was bc of the fuel system control module which is already under recall.

12/14/2017 140,000 mi ODI #11054681.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16v380000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the recall notification in may of 2016. Autonation Chevrolet north richland hills (7769 boulevard 26, north richland hills, tx 76180, 682-214-2010) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer confirmed that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 140,000.

12/13/2016 ODI #10935094.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet tahoe. 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 provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/06/2017 ODI #11052719.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The interim recall notice did not give a specific date for when the remedy and repair part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide a reasonable date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/06/2016 ODI #10930244.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet tahoe. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 01/31/2017*ct

12/04/2017 170,000 mi ODI #11052163.0

Cracked dash. The dash has cracked at the passenger side airbag. If airbag deployed, the dash would probably turn to shrapnel.

other 4 complaints shown

12/26/2019 ODI #11291349.0

Heat sensor on the dash bord never work correctly because of my crack dash board. And even it is freezing out side, with in 5 minutes, needle will shoot to full in red zone. Make my car shut off , I had to replace it 3 times at 325.00. I would like to be reimbursed. The sensor comes on at least 4 times a year after the dash cracked.

12/19/2012 39,000 mi ODI #10489244.0

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.

12/11/2020 100,500 mi ODI #11383076.0

2009 tahoe has a cracked dashboard it's very enjoying sometimes can cause a distraction from little bumps in the road making loud noises and makes a car's interior look horrible it's ridiculous that gm won't replace these under the lemon law it was just sitting in the garage when it happened to crack

12/08/2010 37,000 mi ODI #10369608.0

The locks on my 2009 Chevrolet tahoe do not lock or unlock. I feel this is a safety hazard because I have 4 children. *tr

body 1 complaint shown

41 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/23/2016 48,000 mi ODI #10937301.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet tahoe the contact stated that all the coating on the door handles began to peel without warning the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 02/14/17*lj

electrical 1 complaint shown

34 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/20/2017 ODI #11055801.0

I have bought 4 door lock actuators and all keep failing there needs to be a recall. If there is a fire or an emergency I have kids and something may happen.

Showing 300 of 304 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Chevrolet/Tahoe#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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