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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 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

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

42000 mi Noisy (moaning) rack. Dealer mentioned vehicle is safe to drive. Only remedy would be to change the ($1,200) 

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

180600 mi Truck had 180,000 miles and previous owner lived on a dirt road, so refreshed all the bushings and suspension: Front and rear upper/lower control arms, Inner/outer tie rods, Sway bar end links, Lateral panhard bar. 
206500 mi

US $1500
Replaced Autoride air compressor Replaced front and rear shocks, including mounts and hardware 
94000 mi

US $150
Air ride shocks replaced Right front wheel bearing assembly 
92000 mi

US $750
front hubs and bearings went bad 
118000 mi

US $70
replaced sway bar links front and rear 
129000 mi

US $198
rear control arms replaced 
85300 mi The word "suspension" came on on the DIC along with TPMS. Replaced a shock. 

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2009 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

83000 mi

US $250
Upper ball joints. 

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2009 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

75400 mi

US $1200
Air shock and compressor 
105000 mi

US $300
Excessive wear and loosseness in upper front ball joint required replacement of the upper control arm 
110000 mi

US $375
Excessive noise from suspension auto level air compressor. Replaced compressor. 

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Suspension Problems

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