2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 2009

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (12%)

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

332-horsepower 6.0L V8 Hybrid 4-speed 2-mode automatic 4WD w/low range

57000 mi

US $100
OnStar intermittent. Plug was loose. 

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

85300 mi

US $5
Error code was shown on the DIC stating that the TPMS was bad. Replaced daytime driving light. Took about an hour, a PITA. 
165500 mi

US $200
Liftgate motor. 
65000 mi Driver power door lock actuator 

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

50300 mi

US $150
For the second time in a year a window motor broke. 
50600 mi

US $350
Rear hatch window will not shut 

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2009 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

366-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

61000 mi

US $11
Replaced Brake Light Switch To Fix Cruise Control. Repair Took 15 Minutes. 
64000 mi

US $170
Battery died, replaced with new. 

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2009 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

310-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

43000 mi Passenger door power lock actuator was operating erratically. Actuator was replaced, door lock funtioning corectly. 

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2009 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

310-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

22000 mi Cold air leak under glove box, has been in more than once and problem still exists. They have used silicon to seal the airbox under the dash and foam around an outside air intake but its still cold 
22000 mi worked on cold air again, the issue has been resolves to my satisfaction, they showed me exactly what was the issue and I believe they have fixed it, gm design issue 
32000 mi Drivers rear door lock actuator was bad, door not locking and unlocking automatically. Dealer replaced under warrenty.  
105000 mi

US $30
up/down left rear window switch replaced. 

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Electrical Problems

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