The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
83
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Average
79/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Great
84/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Great
88/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Not Rated
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
Measured owner satisfaction with 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe after 90-days of ownership.
Comfort of the driver's seat
Styling of gauges and instruments
Forward visibility
Owners Don't Like
The problems experienced by owners of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe during the first 90-days of ownership.
Amount of trunk/hatch space
Vehicle acceleration
The vehicle's heating and air conditioning
Performance Specs
MPG City
14
MPG Hwy
20
Horsepower
295 - 395
Transmission
4 speed, Automatic w/OD, 6 speed, Automatic w/OD
Engine
Gas V8, Gas/Ethanol V8
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Available Trims
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Review
Overview
You want a highly capable full-size SUV that can seat a crowd and haul a trailer without breaking a sweat. Yet you also need a vehicle that is fuel efficient – not just powerful. The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe lets you have it both ways. Its capabilities are legendary with a trailering capacity of up to 8400 pounds. Its power is formidable with a standard 320 horse power Vortec 5.3L V8 engine. But Tahoe's V8 engines also feature Active Fuel Management that helped it earn best-in-class V8 fuel consumption honours 20 miles per gallon highway. And for 2009 fuel efficiency is further enhanced by the new six-speed automatic transmission that includes two overdrive gears. Inside the cabin you will be greeted by an abundance of space Tahoe offers seating configurations for up to nine. Automatic tri-zone climate controls provide yet another form of comfort. A reflection of Tahoe's commitment to safety can be seen in the fact that it earned the highest possible U.S. government frontal and side crash test ratings – five stars. And it isn't only the occupant protection that's advanced. The newly available side blind zone alert uses radar technology to detect a vehicle entering a blind spot. So don't trade off capability for fuel efficiency. Get it all in the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.