2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 16 NHTSA recalls and 461 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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16
NHTSA Recalls
16 recalls on record
461
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crash Reports
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.
🔧 Steering: Steering Control Module
Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2021. Owners may…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Electric: Control Module: Software
Overall braking performance may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the brake system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1202; GMC customer…
🔧 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020;…
🔧 Seat Belts
If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26,…
🔧 Seat Belts
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer…
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC…
🔧 Seats
If an occupied front seat has loose or missing attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seated occupant.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020….
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump: Control/Drive Module
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac…
🔧 Seat Belts: Rear/Other
A passenger in the second-row center will be unable to wear a seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the trim bezel, correctly position the seat belt latch plate, and reinstall the trim bezel, free of charge. The recall began April…
🔧 Air Bags: Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light
The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners…
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
Based on 461 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Chevrolet Tahoe — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2021 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2018, 2020, 2024 — 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 recall campaigns and 461 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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: 2018, 2020, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2021.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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