| Issue ID | 1471648 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11099397 |
| Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 28/05/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When trying to open the liftgage, either manually or by pushing the button, the liftgate opens partially then suddenly falls. I have seen a recall for this, however i am not able to locate a recall specifically for a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. "the affected vehicles have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open," said nhtsa in its recall summary. "these struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall. It may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury." |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BLACK DIAMOND, WA |
| VIN pattern | 1GNFK33009JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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