2021 Chevrolet Tahoe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 457 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most-reported areas: Engine (169), Fuel/Propulsion System (93), Power Train (90).
Key takeaways
- 457 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 169 | 37% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 93 | 20% |
| Power Train | 90 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 56 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 41 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 27 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 25 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 25 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 21 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-14
Vehicle is a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier with under 50,000 miles. The vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of reverse gear, accompanied by violent lurching, sputtering, and dangerous hesitation/stuttering while accelerating between gears at speed. A certified dealership inspection physically diagnosed the ve...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-13
My car on the dash board said do not accelerate and was shaking and the gear would not go into reverse. When I tried the car would not move. I towed the car to local Chevy dealer and when I told them about N242454441 or related safety campaigns like N242454440 nothing came up for my VIN but was informed GM had this pr...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-10-05
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, stalled, and failed to return to normal operation. The contact researched and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V739000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not inclu...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.