Worst 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 135 | 2 | 1 | 44,188 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 84 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 70 | 1 | 1 | 50,680 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 52 | 1 | 2 | 34,086 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 36 | 2 | — | 2,752 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 20 | — | — | 41,826 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 19 | 2 | — | 31,480 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 16 | 2 | — | 3,400 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 15 | — | — | 78,807 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 13 | 1 | — | 980 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 13 | 1 | — | 434 mi | |
| STEERING | 13 | 1 | — | 80,609 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 11 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 1 | 1 | 72,671 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | 80 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 980 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | 1 | — | 45,844 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT | 2 | — | — | 98,520 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 32,786 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | 5,490 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE | 2 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 8,500 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
23 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,998,320 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
+ 13 more recalls
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