2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid: jerking or lurching

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 162,000 miles · AL

Vehicle will sometimes go in reverse when in drive gear and vice versa. Vehicle will die when accelerating from a stop sign, stop light and/or parking lots. Vehicle jerks violently upon acceleration. Suspension pops, stabilitrack service, hybrid system service, brake service all illuminated on dash along with check engine light following the violent jerking and dying upon acceleration.

Filed Dec 15, 2016 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 124,000 miles · SC

When driving around and at a stop light the engine will go into auto stop. When applying pressure to gas pedal the vehicle will hesitate and then lurch forward. Vehicle will also get a high idle between 1500 RPM and 2200 RPM and fluctuate between those rpms. Also when idling below 1,000 rpms the engine will rev up and down as if pressure is being applied to the gas pedal but there is no pressure being applied at all. Been having this issue for quite sometime and I figured it was just some bad fuel but it has been consistent. Also have no lights illuminated on the dash, no check engine lights or anything. I haven't taken to dealer yet because I am waiting on the supplies for the air bag recall so they can work on the vehicle while replacing the air bag.

Filed May 4, 2016 · Acceleration, Transmission · 115,000 miles · AL

Vehicle will jerk uncontrollably at times at parking lot speeds. Vehicle will stall at times when taking off from a stop. Vehicle will accelerate at times by itself witout pressing accelerator. Dealer claims it needs a new battery but cannot replicate problems. I disaggree with dealer and think vehicle is dangerous.

Filed May 28, 2010 · 48,000 miles · MI

I had a check engine light on a 2008 chevy tahoe hybrid. I was on the way to the dealer when the engine moved to almost wide open throttle. I tried to stop the vehicle with the brakes but the power of the vehicle was too much. I moved into the center turn lane to not hit anyone and put the vehicle in neutral. The throttle was still almost wot. I was less than a half mile from the dealer when this occured. The vehicle lurched into the dealership parking lot with the smell of burning brakes. I asked the technician to come outside. He noticed the floor mat was wedged inbetween the floor and the brake pedal. This had caused the check engine light to keep coming on. There are no pegs or clips to keep the floor mat from sliding under the pedal. Very dangerous to be driving a huge vehicle with electric and v8 power and it won't stop.

Filed Jul 30, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 5,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe hybrid. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Suddenly, there was no response when the brake pedal was depressed. The driver experienced extreme difficulty stopping the vehicle and had to slam on the brakes. The vehicle was able to slow down upon reaching its destination. The "on star" device was engaged and recommended that the engine be turned off and restarted. Immediately, the computer system reset itself; however, the failure recurred the following day. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the power assist failed. The technician reprogrammed the computerized system and replaced different control modules. In addition, while driving over 35 MPH, the vehicle lurched forward unexpectedly. The failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was 5,500.