2009 Chevrolet Tahoe: check engine light

Filed Mar 20, 2024 · AZ

I Keep getting code p2138 car stalls check engine light turns on, stability control flashes. I have to erase code to get it drive again, but will do it again soon. Been doing it for 4+ years now. The worst time it has done it is when I'm in the freeway where I have to pull off to the side if I can, I almost got into a bad accident because of this issue. Took it to my mechanic and he says take it to the dealer. I've replaced gas pedal, throttle body and it still does it.

Filed Apr 30, 2023 · Airbags · CA

The Side area bags are Deployed a The vehicle is parked an not be operated. It wasn’t involved in any collision, The front Dash board airbags & steering wheel air bags aren’t Deployed an are in tact….there is No Body Damged or The Vehicle was Parked Not Being Operated for Over a month I Don’t understand How The Side air bags Have ruptured without any Cause That is Very Big Danger to My self an Family…There is No warning Lamps On Or Check Engine Light activated,

Filed Aug 6, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

Recall #09V154000 should have been performed on my vehicle according to the list of VIN #'s affected, but it never was and I was never notified of the recall. I purchased this vehicle the month before this recall was announced in 2009 and did not start having safety issues until after my new SUV warranty had expired (how convenient). Over the years, I have spent thousands of dollars replacing all kinds of sensors, relays, batteries and various other parts trying to alleviate the unsafe electrical and loss of power issues that this faulty part continues to cause. I have taken this vehicle to my local dealership on countless occasions, complaining that the vehicle intermittently: does not start, the engine suddenly dies while driving on the highway or turning a corner (becoming unsteerable and the brakes won't work), suddenly decelerates, door locks cycle rapidly while driving, the check engine light and other warning lights/alarms come on, headlights and dash lights suddenly shut off, windows or AC stops working, and now the fuel gauge only reads 1/4 tank when I just filled it up. I took the SUV to my local dealer again today, explained the intermittent electrical and loss of power issues and history again and asked why this recall had not been performed or was not scheduled to be performed at any previous time that I had brought the vehicle in for diagnostics or service on these related issues. The service manager admitted that the recall had never been performed, but denied the possibility of the FSCM causing any of these issues, regardless of the recall notice stating they were. He then refused to perform the recall and said I needed to pay $380 to have another diagnostic scan performed. Never scheduling/performing the recall when the SUV was serviced countless times for related safety issues as defined in the recall notice that they never mailed to me and refusing to perform the recall today is a violation of the US NTMV Safety Act and should have consequences!

Filed Jun 22, 2021 · Transmission · 145,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk, accelerate independently and stall. The contact stated that the failures all occurred on different occasions. The contact stated the service engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the auxiliary transmission fluid pump and auxiliary transmission control module were replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repairs as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 92,000 miles · AL

Have owned since 2010. Have had the vehicle lose power while driving a couple of years ago. The throttle body was replaced. The vehicle idles rough (you can feel it idle but not all of the time). Dealership said they could not detect a rough idle issue. Later, another issue with the throttle body causing the check engine light and misfires in cylinder (have paperwork inside vehicle) replaced a sensor related to the throttle body. Last friday, march 2, 2018 driving on a crowded downtown street the tahoe began to idle rough again, to the point of the seat belts shaking and the engine sounded as if it were about to lose power again (been there done that). Arrived at work placed the vehicle in park and the traction control/stabilitrak message appeared that both were off, then the warning service traction control flashed then to service stabilitrak. I looked into the issue and called the dealer ship as well as the warranty folks telling them of the issue made appt for following day to bring in. Went to drive home, the check engine light is now on and the car is rocking and sounds like it might stall out in rush hour traffic. Limped the car to the closest dealer out of fear of an accident should the car shut down driving home. Researched online, found that this is an issue with a tsb issued # 11273 that noone has ever mentioned with the multiple times the vehicle has been repaired due to the issue listed in the bulletin that could have caused a devastating accident as I drive 5 - 6 kids to school every morning and can not imagine why this was not shared with me as an owner (registered with gms website with the VIN) so I am sure to receive updates for issues just like this, that no one has ever mentioned even though the repairs are identical to what is stated in the gm issued technical service bulletin # 11273.

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Fuel system · 134,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that upon placing the key in the ignition, the vehicle cranked but failed to start. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not offer any further assistance. The contact referenced tsb14515a. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 85,000 miles · CA

Warning light, turn off the engine. And the vehicle tugged forward. This vehicle has turned off on occasion and has had other engine warning lights. The engine warning light, now, remains lit.

Filed Dec 15, 2016 · Airbags, Fuel system · 108,000 miles · AL

Dashboard has cracked near the passenger side airbag and driver side near the defrost vent- no accident. Simply sitting in the driveway of our home. The check engine light came on and when it was hooked up to the diagnostic computer system it stated it was bc of the fuel system control module which is already under recall.

Filed Mar 17, 2016 · Engine · 72,000 miles · NM · crash

Started with a #4 misfire and no engine power and dealer said truck was fine. Finally after 4 cylinder misfiring, dealer agreed truck had an issue and is now saying I need a valve job done for # 1800.00 but it looks like I should tell them that its the lifters.. 74,000 on my 2007 tahoe for a 25,000.00 truck not only that but they are saying if that don't fix it then I need to pay 3500.00 for a cam shaft. Its running but check engine light stays on.

Filed Nov 20, 2015 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 40 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, the oil pressure gauge elevated, the tire pressure indicator illuminated continuously, and the air conditioner activated as the vehicle remote locked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed May 27, 2015 · Engine · 70,000 miles · OH

Check engine light came on and I pulled over and there was no oil. It has been using oilever since I bought the vehicle, it will use anywhere from a 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of oil in between oil changes

Filed Nov 8, 2013 · Body, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · TX

The 2009 tahoe fuel module control board assembly exhibited faulty adhesive and allowed water to enter and create one or more shorts in the fuel module. This prompted a check engine light. The vehicle was taken to a chevrolet dealership (buckalew chevrolet, conroe, tx). After checking the VIN, the dealership stated that no active recalls were found and that the fuel module had been exposed to too much water. I was asked if I took the tahoe "off-roading" or used boat-ramps excessively. I replied that the tahoe had not been exposed to any form of off-roading or abnormally wet conditions and had not been taken to any boat ramps or bodies of water. I was told the condition was not covered under the drivetrain warranty and therefore required repairs that had to be paid by the vehicle owner. I have since found a gm recall that matches the symptoms and diagnosis exactly (gm recall no. 08411), but after calling the national hotlines listed for chevrolet and gm (as well as the local dealer), I have been told that my VIN does not match those listed under the recall. The 2009 chevrolet tahoe is still experiencing several issues with adhesive failure in areas requiring water seals (fuel module again, cabin leaks, door leaks causing shorts in power windows and power locks in two doors). Despite many attempts, I have been unable to prompt chevrolet/gm to take any appropriate action in assisting/resolving the issue.