What year Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, avoid the 2008 and 2009 Tahoe Hybrid. The 2008 has a complaint index of 100 and the 2009 has an index of 75, the two highest in the lineup.

Is there a best year for the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid?

No year earns a Good or Best verdict for the Tahoe Hybrid because every model year is capped by recall campaigns. The lowest-risk year is 2011, rated Caution with a complaint index of 50.

What is the biggest problem area for the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid?

Electrical System complaints are the top issue across all years, making up 23% of the 93 total complaints, followed by Brakes and Engine at 19% each.

Does the 2008 Tahoe Hybrid have known recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Tahoe Hybrid in this data, despite it having the highest complaint index of any year.

How many complaints does the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid have overall?

NHTSA records 93 total complaints across the 2008-2012 Tahoe Hybrid model years, concentrated mostly in the 2008 and 2009 model years.

Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Best and Worst Years (2008–2012)

Across 2008-2012, the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid's worst years are 2008 and 2009, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75. No year reaches Good or Best status; 2011 is the lowest-risk non-Avoid year with a complaint index of 50.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2008 Avoid 2009Lowest-risk years:Caution 2011

Model years: 5; 2008–2012
NHTSA complaints: 93
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Electrical System

Tahoe Hybrid Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2008	Avoid	100	58	1	0	Electrical System	20.5	—
2009	Avoid	75	22	2	1	Electrical System	20.5	—
2010	No verdict	25	4	0	0	Airbags	21.5	—
2011	Caution	50	8	1	0	Structure & Body	21	4★
2012	No verdict	0	1	0	0	Airbags	21	4★

Tahoe Hybrid years to avoid: what went wrong

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Index 100 · 58 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2008 Tahoe Hybrid has the highest complaint index (100) of the lineup, with 58 total complaints. Electrical System problems lead at 22% share, with a median mileage of 50,000 at failure, tied with Engine complaints also at 22% and a much higher median mileage of 115,000. Brakes and Airbags each account for 19% of complaints. Owners reported rear hatch doors that would not unlock, sudden stalling at low speeds, brake pedals that offered no response after warning lights came on, and stow-n-go seats slamming forward without warning. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this year.

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Index 75 · 22 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2009 Tahoe Hybrid carries a complaint index of 75, the second-highest in the lineup, from 22 total complaints. Electrical System issues make up 32% of complaints with a median mileage of 112,000, while Brakes follow at 27% with a lower median mileage of 65,000. Owners reported brakes going to the floor with no stopping power, sudden engine surges leading to crashes, and door lock actuators failing one after another across the vehicle. One fire and two crashes are recorded for this year. No recall campaigns are listed.

Most common Chevy Tahoe Hybrid problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Electrical System21 (23%)
Brakes18 (19%)
Engine18 (19%)
Airbags17 (18%)
Other16 (17%)
Structure & Body16 (17%)
Transmission & Powertrain11 (12%)
Steering9 (10%)
Fuel System5 (5%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints, avoid the 2008 and 2009 Tahoe Hybrid. The 2008 has a complaint index of 100 and the 2009 has an index of 75, the two highest in the lineup.
Is there a best year for the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid?: No year earns a Good or Best verdict for the Tahoe Hybrid because every model year is capped by recall campaigns. The lowest-risk year is 2011, rated Caution with a complaint index of 50.
What is the biggest problem area for the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid?: Electrical System complaints are the top issue across all years, making up 23% of the 93 total complaints, followed by Brakes and Engine at 19% each.
Does the 2008 Tahoe Hybrid have known recalls?: NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Tahoe Hybrid in this data, despite it having the highest complaint index of any year.
How many complaints does the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid have overall?: NHTSA records 93 total complaints across the 2008-2012 Tahoe Hybrid model years, concentrated mostly in the 2008 and 2009 model years.