2021 Chevrolet Tahoe reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 583
- 564 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 146 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 16
- see below
- Reported harm
- 18 reported crashes · 18 injuries · 5 fires
What owners report fails — 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
- ENGINE 146
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 86
- POWER TRAIN 75
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 54
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 37
16 recalls on record for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
- NHTSA 25V619000 · 2025 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBL A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- NHTSA 25V274000 · 2025 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PA Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 24V797000 · 2024 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V617000 · 2022 · SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- NHTSA 22V036000 · 2022 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
NHTSA has 583 consumer complaints on record for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 16 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (146 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (146), fuel/propulsion system (86), power train (75), electrical system (54). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.