2009 Chevrolet Suburban Consumer Discussions

Chevrolet Suburban Missing

• Re: 2007 & 2009 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission problems [mdamron24]

  Written by: dukesnider on Feb 12, 2012 11:47:15 AM

  Hate to say it but buy a Toyota.

Chevy Tahoe Battery Problems

• 2004 chevy suburban (mystery)

  Written by: armywife8605 on Feb 3, 2012 8:51:20 AM

  We bought our 2004 Chevy suburban is 2009 and it ran fine for about 1.5 years. In December 2010 the batteries started to die. We replaced the battery and thought maybe that was the problem. Three week later the battery dies, so we replace it again..Took it to the auto shop in March 2011 and they stated it's just a bad battery and I asked what about the alternator??..They acted like ... Read More

Chevy Tahoe Door Lock Problem

• Re: 2008 Chevy Suburban LZT Door lock fail [gmcustsvcsarah]

  Written by: gcornavaca on Jan 15, 2012 12:42:39 PM

  This seems to be a major epidemic with Chevy's door lock actuators... I bought a 2009 Tahoe and we love our truck. Like the commercial Chevy runs deep in our family. We have bought a 2006 Trailblazer, 2009 Malibu, and my wife's baby the Tahoe. We're very disappointed with Chevy lately, how does two actuators go bad the same time. I know parts are supposed to be replaced on vehicles but ... Read More

• Door locks

  Written by: billythekidd88 on Nov 22, 2011 7:06:37 PM

  Add me on this list, My 09 Suburban LTZ is having the same problem as the rest of the people on this forum, the mechanism wont lock or unlock the door. At 40,000 miles the driver rear went out, at 45,000 miles the passenger rear went out. I'm at 73,000 miles now. My wife drove to the dealer awhile ago just to walk out quite disappointed after they quoted her $500+. ... Read More

Chevrolet Tahoe Electrical Problems

• Re: 2009 Electrical Problems [t_tex]

  Written by: tr_bbb on Nov 2, 2011 1:10:04 PM

  t_tex GM has a TSB that related to some of the problems that you list, I have posted part below. If you call BBB Industries tech line (Go to bbbind.com) for phone number, they should be able to get you a copy. Thanks, Tom LOSS OF HIGH SPEED GMLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INTERMITTENT NO CRANK, IP GAGE FLUCTUATION, INTERMITTENT DOOR LOCK CYCLING, INTERMITTENT CHIME OPERATION, VARIOUS IP WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED, TRANSMISSION MAY NOT ... Read More

Chevy Tahoe Door Lock Problem

• 2009 Suburban Same Door Lock Problem

  Written by: bbech on Apr 21, 2011 3:15:15 PM

  We have a 2009 Suburban that we bought last May 2010 (Certified Used Car). When we first looked at the vehicle I noticed that the right rear door lock did not work and told the salesperson. We ended up buying the vehicle a few weeks later and they apparently had fixed it. Starting in December the the right rear stopped working, then soon afterwards the front right, and then the rear ... Read More

Chevy Tahoe Battery Problems

• Re: BATTERY DRAIN IN 2007 TAHOE [kitty05]

  Written by: tazz600 on Mar 29, 2011 8:37:24 AM

  here is the technical bulletins from GM: TECHNICAL Bulletin No.: 09-08-44-018 Date: September 25, 2009 Subject: No Crank/No Start, Discharged Battery, No Audio Output From Radio (Replace Amplifier) Models: 2008-2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT 2008-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe (Equipped with LTZ Uplevel Package) 2008-2009 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL (Equipped with SLT Uplevel Package) Equipped with Luxury Edition Package (RPO Y91) or Premium Speaker System (RPO UQS) and Built ... Read More

GM Speedometer lawsuit filed

• Re: chevy suburban speedpmeter [lily5345]

  Written by: kingdvb on Feb 12, 2011 1:17:22 PM

  See my earlier post #253 about the GM recall in this thread. Note GM updated the recall in 2009 to allow up to 80,000 miles but you had to pay for their labor to remove and take out IPC panel. Takes 10 min and they typically charge $200. still a rip off. http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f11f710/252#MSG252 I have another post here that describes how to take out the IPC and also where I got ... Read More

Chevy Suburban Rough Idle and Stalling

• Re: 2009 Suburban stalling problems [gmcustsvc]

  Written by: ultimus on Feb 4, 2011 8:13:56 AM

  Christina, I am sending you my service request number through e-mail. Unfortunately, the fuel tank pressure sensor replaced last week DID NOT HELP whatsoever with this problem, and I am having my Suburban towed the 4th time to the dealership. I want this engine issue elevated immediately to a district specialist who supposedly can investigate further into this case and perhaps change something more important, like the engine, to fix this. ... Read More

• 2009 stabilatrac and reduced engine power

  Written by: concernedmom3 on Jan 29, 2011 7:27:41 PM

  WOW!! Boy, after reading all of these problems with the 2009 Suburban, I think GM needs to step up and have a recall! Since January 3rd of this year, my 2009 LTZ with only 26k miles has been in the shop 3 times for reduced engine power while driving. The first visit they reset a few things and cleand the throttle body. The 2nd time it happen was 10 days later ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Suburban stalling problems [retzmountn]

  Written by: ultimus on Jan 20, 2011 12:08:47 PM

  So I guess this is not a problem of my own, either. I have a 2009 Chevy Suburban. The engine failed on me now the 3rd time and I'm having my car towed in tomorrow. The 2nd time I had this problem, the dealership even charged me for this problem as they claimed the car hit a rock or something on the road that caused the problem and I was right ... Read More

• Stalling & very rough idle

  Written by: ajack4 on Sep 4, 2010 8:47:13 PM

  We have a 2009 Chevy Suburban and we've had our suburban in several times due to a high pitched noise inside the car, which after several visits is now for the most part gone. Our other issues is the very loud idle which several people have commented on. The most important issue we have and what really scares us is that our car has stalled 6x now. The last one being ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Suburban stalling problems [arp10]

  Written by: retzmountn on Jun 3, 2010 11:45:33 AM

  Arp10, I can relate to your frustrations with your 2009 Suburban. We have a 2009 Suburban that my wife drives for her practice (Veterinarian). We purchased this vehicle in July 2009, which was an upgrade from our '03 Tahoe. Late last Fall my wife was driving to work on the beltway (70 mph) & the Suburban just shut down on her. No power steering or brakes. Onstar said there was nothing ... Read More

Suburban Oil Level?

• Re: 07 Suburban oil ? [kiawah]

  Written by: ptownbubba on Jan 7, 2010 12:27:27 PM

  ok,, thanks,,,, 6qt is full,,,, so,,, when my oil level was 1/2 down the hash mark,,,it started this misbehavin' Tuesday,,, still did it with oil added to top of hash mark. the dealer did change the oil, even though it was not ready for that yet,,, Now with oil level 1 inch above hash mark 60# oil pressure at highway speed,,,,,, This Burb has the same motor has the Impala or ... Read More

Chevrolet Suburban 2004 - Time to change to a newer one

• Chevrolet Suburban 2004 - Time to change to a newer one?

  Written by: marvag on Jul 28, 2009 11:47:18 AM

  Hi, I have a 2004 Suburban Z71 with 53,000 Miles. The car is in great shape and I love it. The only problem that the car had was the bearings, this happened close to 40,000 miles (out of waranty). The GM changed the bearings and I asked them to pay part of it as this problem should not happen so soon. GM paid for the labor and I did pay the ... Read More

Chevrolet Suburban Missing

• Re: 2007 & 2009 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission problems [mdamron24]

  Written by: keystone7 on Apr 5, 2009 9:46:20 PM

  I have a 1992 chevy suburban with 225000 miles on it I'v had it 5 years and never had a lick of trouble just done routen mantnice on it my wife wrecked it 6 mouths ago still going strong just front end dameg we love it so 3 years ago I bought a 1994 GMC 1500 pickup it has 153000 on moter still strong as ever.bouth 4X4s I love gm produts ... Read More

• Re: 2007 & 2009 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission problems [arrie]

  Written by: mdamron24 on Mar 20, 2009 7:53:55 AM

  Thank You Arrie for the comment. Its really bad when you buy a new vehicle thinking its new shouldn't have any problems and then your faced with problems and no one wants to fix it. GM needs to stand behind their vehicles and step up to the plate when people pay so much for their cars they should fix them. I travel alot with my 7 year old daughter and I ... Read More

• Re: 2007 & 2009 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission problems [tidester]

  Written by: arrie on Mar 20, 2009 7:32:15 AM

  That is why I say "if for some stupid amazing reason". I really like my Tahoe now after I fixed it myself while it was still under warranty. Problems started after about 1500 miles and dealer newer did nothing to fix it. Always said nothing wrong because no trouble codes. And they had plenty of time to fix it. At one time they had my truck for two weeks but no ... Read More

• Re: 2007 & 2009 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission problems [arrie]

  Written by: tidester on Mar 18, 2009 9:35:39 PM

  for some stupid amazing reason would get back on their feet again Do you think they could possibly get back on their feet again if everybody simply stopped buying? Would they be more likely to get back on their feet if people did buy? Just a thought. :) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper

• Re: 2007 & 2009 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission problems [mdamron24]

  Written by: arrie on Mar 18, 2009 6:21:20 PM

  Just my own opinion but why in the hell would you go buy any GM vehicle at the moment? People in their plants are waiting for pink slips. You think they do their best work during these days? I can assure you that some of the problems in GM vehicles are not due to normal manufacturing problems. The other thing is that you cannot have your vehicle fixed under warranty. This ... Read More

• Re: 2007 & 2009 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission problems [kiawah]

  Written by: mdamron24 on Mar 18, 2009 10:08:43 AM

  This problem started when I only had 100 miles....its has 1,900 now. My problem is the dealership says there is nothing wrong with it. Thats why I was wondering if anyone else was having the same problem. Thank You

• Re: 2007 & 2009 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission problems [mdamron24]

  Written by: kiawah on Mar 18, 2009 9:56:33 AM

  Well unless you intend to rip into a new truck yourself, I'd take it back to the dealership to fix. If it ISN'T the gas, then it'll be fixed under warranty. If it is, well, then you'll have to pay the bill but at least you'll have it definitively resolved. Then you can try and recoup from the gas station, which unless you've kept all of your receipts might be hard ... Read More

• Re: 2007 & 2009 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission problems [kiawah]

  Written by: mdamron24 on Mar 18, 2009 9:16:10 AM

  Well I have been thinking about that....I started getting gas at a different place now...I have filled up 3 times with supreme chevron....nothing has changed...still missing...I did ask about getting the fuel filter changed and I was told from the dealership that there is not external fuel filter that the fuel filter is down in the gas tank....and they didn't know if you could change those or not...lol.. So now I ... Read More

• Re: 2007 & 2009 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission problems [mdamron24]

  Written by: kiawah on Mar 18, 2009 8:06:38 AM

  Where are you getting your gas? Sounds like fuel starvation.

• 2007 & 2009 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission problems

  Written by: mdamron24 on Mar 18, 2009 6:39:26 AM

  Please someone help me. I had an 2007 Suburban purchased new noticed a miss around 18,000 took it into dealership they couldn't find anything wrong. Told me it was the tires. Took it in several different times they told me the same thing finally at 30,000 miles 2 1/2 hours away from home I'm beside the road waiting on a tow truck it won't pull. Took it in they said it ... Read More