2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid: engine stalls while driving

Filed Apr 27, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 133,000 miles · MD

When I press down on the gas, my vehicle stalls about five seconds before it actually takes off. When I try to stop, it does not stop right away as I press down on the break. I've almost rear another vehicle on several occasions while sitting at a red light. I have to stay at least 15 feet away from the vehicle in front of me. My vehicle has shut down while I was driving. My engine light comes on and goes off periodically. If I turn my wheel to sharply (reverse or forward), it jerks, makes a loud noise, and then it feels like its about to cut off. I feel really unsafe driving, however, I have no choice because I have to work.

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Fuel system · 139,444 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe hybrid. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check hybrid system error message displayed. The vehicle was restarted after two hours. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics who diagnosed that the hybrid coolant system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,444.

Filed Oct 1, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 99,000 miles · AL · fire

When driving or sitting in a parked position the electrical system goes crazy. Radio, dash controls, bells, lights, unlock/lock all start going on and off randomly. While driving the car will actually die out and stall while the electrical system is going crazy. The electrical system then locked either my ABS or 4wd on the back wheels causing the car to drive slowly then when I finally could pull over my car was smoking from under the entire car like it was going to catch on fire. This is completely unsafe. I was driving up a main highway when my truck started failing in the middle of traffic causing me to put the car in neutral and coast to the side. I then tried to start the truck again and it would not start at all. After turning everything on and off, moving the steering wheel it finally started again. Whatever electrical part or parts that run the entire car clearly have a major fault in them. This issue is clearly documented on videos and blogs from people who are having this problem for years. Search how to fix chevy electrical problems and you will see. This is not acceptable for so many years without gm having to fix this problem at some point. If you are not a mechanic and take your car in they are charging thousands of dollars to try to search for the problem. It seems to be the ground wires running from the battery on most vehicles or the fuse. This is a simple fix if you are a mechanic but taking it in to the shop they charge outrageous prices. This is also the second time this has happened. The first time this happened my door locks were being replaced and when they gave the car back to me I immediately had to turn around and go back. They replaced the battery and alternator at that time and it has worked fine until now.

Filed May 11, 2016 · Electrical · 114,847 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe hybrid. The contact stated that the service engine warning light and various warning indicators randomly flashed at a high rate of speed. The instrument cluster randomly shorted out while driving approximately 75 MPH. Also, there was a drastic reduction in speed and the vehicle stalled. The contact had to apply extreme force to the steering wheel and the power steering assist failed. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence due to the sudden failure. An independent repair shop inspected the vehicle and was able to review the diagnostic trouble codes, but was unable to provide a diagnosis to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was to be inspected and diagnosed by a dealer to determine the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 07/12/16*lj the consumer stated the entire electrical system failed suddenly. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. However, they were unable to find a problem. Updated 07/19/2016.

Filed Mar 24, 2010 · Brakes · 8,631 miles · WV

We had a 2009 tahoe hybrid for only 4 months. On several occassions beginning in march when driving at a low speed or coasting down hill, 'check brake' lights came on. I tried to slow by pressing on the brake pedal and the brakes went to the floor and the car would not stop. I had to coast to a parking lot, put the car in neutral/park and re-start the car. The car stalled while coming down hill - very dangerous. We took it back to the dealership. They charged the battery. The very next morning backing out of the garage,again brake pedal went to the floor and had to re-start.