Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid stalling problems

Filed Sep 14, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 125,000 miles · TX

On numerous occasions (35 plus times in past 2 months) I have experienced a terrifying complete loss of power to every electronically controlled component of my vehicle. For 3 to 5 seconds I have absolutely no power steering, traction control or headlights. My dashboard display goes blank, all radio and AC display goes off as well as their functions, my door locks repeatidly lock and unlock and my acceleration stalls out. After the power interruption all my dashboard warning lights (ABS/ airbags/ stabilitrack/ traction control/ check engine) flash on and off for a few seconds when they all stop flashing the traction control and stabilitrack warning lights remain glowing. On 1 occasion while driving 75 miles an hour in the rain on a toll road with my daughter in the vehicle I experienced this situation only power did not return for 6 to 8 minutes leaving me to wrestle my rolling vehicle across 3 busy lanes of 75 MPH traffic to the shoulder without power steering. I had to sit there with my child as traffic flew by until power returned and I was able to restart my car. I was absolutely terrified we were gonna be hit but we were on an elevated section of the roadway so the concrete barrier prevented us from getting out on the passenger side while contact fast moving traffic made exiting the driver side impossible as well. These issues have occurred in every type of driving scenario or condition. Randomly occurring while turning, accelerating, driving on an incline, braking, hitting bumps with no consistent factor being present. The date below indicates the onset of these repeat occurrences

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 Aug 27, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 131,116 miles · CT

My complaint towards my 2008 chevy tahoe hybrid is while driving my trucks stalls, twice already while driving off a parking lot onto the street it has shut off on me. Is getting to a point that I am afraid to drive it, I took it to the chevy place they kept it for 8-10 through 8/17, pick it up and the very next day the truck began stalling, dropped it off on a monday 8/21, called the service department on friday 8/25 and they said they can't fix it but they are going to keep it over the weekend to see what they can do. I love my truck but afraid of it...I feel I am risking my life and the lives of the other drivers while I am on the rode.

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 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 Sep 30, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 142,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled after depressing the brake pedal. After the failure occurred, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle could be operated after the failure using the vehicle manual control feature. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire electronic brake control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Engine, Locks · 117,475 miles · GU · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe hybrid. The contact stated that the rear hatch door failed to unlock. The failure recurred on several occasions. On a separate occasion, while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled causing another vehicle to crash into the rear of the contact's vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,475.

Filed Sep 11, 2013 · Engine · 57,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the cause of failure was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.