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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, 7% of all 284 complaints for this model year. That is #14 highest engine complaint count among 21 Tahoe model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 76,000 miles.

Engine complaints
21
7% of 284
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
76,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 5, 2009, latest Jul 8, 2026.

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2009Jun 2012Jul 2014Feb 2015Oct 2016Jun 2017Sep 2020
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2009 to Jul 2026; peak Aug 2009 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Tahoe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200528 (10%)
  2. 20066 (5%)
  3. 200799 (8%)
  4. 200841 (8%)
  5. 200921 (7%)
  6. 201015 (5%)
  7. 201114 (3%)
  8. 201210 (6%)
  9. 201316 (7%)
  10. 20144 (4%)
  11. 201556 (9%)
  12. 201622 (9%)
  13. 201730 (17%)
  14. 201825 (24%)
  15. 201932 (30%)
  16. 202014 (25%)
  17. 2021190 (42%)
  18. 202279 (42%)
  19. 2023139 (63%)
  20. 202432 (48%)
  21. 202529 (60%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe have engine problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 76,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Tahoe year has the most engine complaints?
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has the most engine complaints (190), compared with 21 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.