Chevrolet Tahoe / 2021
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
Owners have filed 617 complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 24.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of fuel/propulsion system at 15.1%.
Complaints617
Crashes18
Fires5
Injuries18
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 24.8% · 153
Fuel/propulsion system 15.1% · 93
Power train 13.6% · 84
Electrical system 9.1% · 56
Unknown or other 6.3% · 39
Air bags 4.2% · 26
Fuel system, gasoline 3.9% · 24
Forward collision avoidance 3.4% · 21
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 18 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 28 model years of the Chevrolet Tahoe in this data, 2021 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2007 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 445 in the last three years against 155 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 40,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light flashing. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 14,170. Engine · reported at 14,170 miles
GM has a known issue with engine lifters on this model engine that fail around 60,000 miles. Customer service managers even stated so themselves and GM has a TSB related to this. Repair bill is $5K-$6K if it doesnât bend the cam shaft and upwards of $10K if cam is bent. This is a huge safety issue because vehicle fails while in motion, shakes violently, and numerous safety features the driver relies on turn off. Engine
Vehicle is sputtering and jerking while driving When slowing to a stop vehicles engine will shut off. I do know that the 2021 Tahoe has recalls on the fuel pump issues but not sure why my vin number isnât covered under this recall. This is a 2 year old vehicle and already has recalls on this year model on its fuel pump. At this point it is barely driveable and is a danger for myself and my family to drive. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…