| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 59 repairs.
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 18 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 4WD w/low range
| 94000 mi US $150 |
Throttle position system |
| 185500 mi US $50 |
Oil pressure sensor failed, replaced sensor and oil screen. |
| 247000 mi US $50 |
Driver side valve cover had a design flaw causing oil consumption and was replaced with an updated part. GM had a TSB for this issue. |
| 187000 mi US $500 |
Oil pressure sending unit needed to be replaced. It was showing zero oil pressure. |
| 88000 mi | Hesitation and throttle issues. Throttle body needed to be replaced. Fuel Pump and pressure sensor going bad causing additional issues with hesitation. fuel pump, and pressure sensor replaced. |
2009 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
366-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 98700 mi US $230 |
Replaced emissions solenoid per TSB. Known problem with vehicle. Code P0442 and P0459? |
| 145000 mi US $400 |
Replaced water pump, fan clutch, and thermostat. Also replaced engine temp sensor. |
| 155000 mi US $25 |
Warranted radiator due to leaking. |
2009 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 141000 mi US $140 |
Fuel tank emissions valve became stuck, causing CEL. |
| 168000 mi US $130 |
Engine blowing thick white smoke when starting, probable coolant gasket leak of some kind. Temporarily repaired with Fuel Injector service at Grease Monkey... |
| 116000 mi US $250 |
Water leak from the lower radiator hose connection at the radiator. |
| 140000 mi US $48 |
Oil pressure w oil pressure would fall to zero at idle and would fluctuate while driving. Either the pressure sensor was bad or the pressure sensor filter was clogged, both replaced because of difficulty getting to them. |
| 167000 mi US $350 |
The check engine light keep coming on and the car would be hard to start after refueling. The evap emissions purge valve was replaced |
| 29000 mi | exhaust leak, clamp replaced |
| 54000 mi | Car had low engine power message. all warning lights flashed. Dealer replaced Throttle position sensor. |
| 91000 mi US $498 |
Throttle body replaced. All alarms and bells etc when off. Reduced engine speed message. Vehicle would only do 30 mph top speed and ran very rough |
| 108100 mi US $300 |
Excessive oil consumption. Left manifold cover replaced and upper cylinders flushed. Was using 1.5 qt/1000 miles. Now using 1 qt/1000 miles. |
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