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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 16 NHTSA recalls and 408 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Chevrolet Tahoe

The 2021 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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16/100

Avoid This Year — 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

16
NHTSA Recalls
16 recalls on record
408
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe (16)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V455000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V579000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V036000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V792000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V811000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V064000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V735000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V739000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V210000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V421000

Showing 10 of 16 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

Based on 408 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
93
Power Train
65
Fuel/propulsion System
54
Electrical System
45
Unknown Or Other
25
Fuel System
21
Engine And Engine Cooling
16
Service Brakes
15
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Chevrolet Tahoe — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 167 complaints 2018 92 complaints 2019 100 complaints 2020 50 complaints 2021 408 complaints 2022 172 complaints 2023 191 complaints 2024 59 complaints 2025 29 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2021 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has 16 recalls and 408 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has 16 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe are: Engine, Power Train, Fuel/propulsion System, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe safe to buy?
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 16 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Tahoe should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Tahoe are: 2015, 2016, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2021.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.