Worst 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Fuel System
Transmission / Drivetrain
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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 Problems | 138 | 2 | 1 | 44,188 mi | |
| Fuel System | 84 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 72 | 1 | 1 | 50,680 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 54 | 1 | 2 | 34,086 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 20 | — | — | 41,826 mi | |
| Airbags | 19 | 2 | — | 31,480 mi | |
| Brakes | 16 | 2 | — | 3,400 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 15 | — | — | 78,807 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 14 | 1 | — | 980 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 13 | 1 | — | 434 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 1 | — | 80,609 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 1 | 1 | 72,671 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 80 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
16 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,932,411 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 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.
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.
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
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