2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. Part of Generation 5 — 2021–present.

20202022
Complaints
564
per 10K Sold
53.2
US Sales
106,019
Crashes
18
Fires
5
Injuries
18
Fatalities
Recalls
16

Worst 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1138 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:44,188 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#284 complaints

Fuel System

#372 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:50,680 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe.

Engine Problems
138
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
44,188
Fuel System
84
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
72
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,680
Electrical Faults
54
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
34,086
Gasoline Fuel System
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,826
Airbags
19
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
31,480
Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
3,400
Engine & Cooling
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,807
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
980
Seat Belt Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
434
Steering Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
80,609
Headlight/Taillight Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,000
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,671
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
80
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

16 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,932,411 vehicles.

25V619000Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly
~12 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.

25V274000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
~597,571 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

24V797000Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve Body · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software
~463,295 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

22V827000Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software
~338,735 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

22V617000Seat Belts:critical Fasteners
~484,155 affected

General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.

22V036000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~1,789 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.

21V739000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module
~14,939 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.

21V579000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software
~2 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles. Dealer service technicians may have calibrated the brake system incorrectly, affecting Electronic Stability Control (ESC) , traction control, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), and braking while towing a trailer.

21V455000Steering:steering Control Module
~26,847 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.

21V421000Air Bags:srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/light · Electrical System:software
~285,622 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.

+ 6 more recalls

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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has 564 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 16 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 138 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (138 complaints, avg 44,188 mi); Fuel System (84 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (72 complaints, avg 50,680 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 40,501 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe include 18 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
Yes — 16 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,932,411 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Tahoe reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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