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Why does my Chevy Tahoe Hybrid stall out?

Why does my Chevy Tahoe Hybrid stall out?

I’ve had a similar stalling problem on my 2008 Tahoe Hybrid. It happened from Auto-Stop mode. I stepped on the gas, but the car did not move and then it stalled out. The Check Engine light came on. I restarted the engine and took it straight to the dealer.

What’s the warranty on a Chevy Tahoe Hybrid?

The Hybrid warranty covers the battery pack, 300v cables, Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) and Accessory Power Module for 8 years or 100,000 miles to correct any vehicle defect related to materials or workmanship.

What happens if you don’t start a Chevy Tahoe?

Please note, like a non-hybrid vehicle, if you don’t start the engine the 12 Volt battery will not get charged. The 12 volt battery can be sufficiently depleted to cause a no-crank condition in as little as 20 minutes with the ignition in Acc or Run if the engine has not been started.

How long does a Chevy Tahoe go in Autostop mode?

Depending upon conditions, the engine may enter the Autostop mode for 30 minutes or more. The 12 volt battery will be charged from the High Voltage battery when the engine is in Autostop. To avoid exhaust gas build-up, do not start the vehicle in an enclosed location.

I’ve had a similar stalling problem on my 2008 Tahoe Hybrid. It happened from Auto-Stop mode. I stepped on the gas, but the car did not move and then it stalled out. The Check Engine light came on. I restarted the engine and took it straight to the dealer.

What happens in hybrid mode on Chevy Tahoe?

In this mode, the engine (if running) can be shut down by the computer under appropriate conditions and all accessories as well as vehicle locomotion continue to operate exclusively on electric power. The hybrid system will restart the ICE at any time it is deemed necessary.

What causes clunks in a Hybrid Chevy Tahoe?

1. Some clunks originate from the system starting the gas engine. The hybrid variant of this particular 6.0L engine doesn’t have a standard starter, instead the electric motor cranks the engine directly from the transmission assembly to the crankshaft.

The Hybrid warranty covers the battery pack, 300v cables, Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) and Accessory Power Module for 8 years or 100,000 miles to correct any vehicle defect related to materials or workmanship.

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Ruth Doyle