Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 464 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V619000 Replacement Fuel Tank May Leak During a Rollover Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V274000 Engine Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V797000 Rear Wheel Lock-Up from Transmission Valve Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V827000 Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V617000 Improper Rivets on Seat Belt Buckle Assembly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V036000 Rear Wheel Driveshaft Assemblies May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V739000 Power Control Module May Cause Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V579000 Brake System Calibrated Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V455000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V421000 Air Bag Light May Not Indicate Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V210000 Second Row Center Seatbelt Latch Trapped/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V190000 Seat Belts May Become Damaged NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V064000 Fuel Tank May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V811000 Incorrect Bolts Used To Attach Seat Belts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V792000 Front Center Seat Belts may not be Secured NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V735000 Bolts for Front Seats Incorrectly Installed NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 170 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 96 complaints
- Power Train 90 complaints
- Electrical System 58 complaints
- Unknown or Other 41 complaints
- Air Bags 27 complaints
Of the 464 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 464 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $18,000–$26,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has a below-average rating due to a significant number of recalls (16) and owner complaints (460). Major concerns are centered on the engine, fuel system, and powertrain. The data suggests potential issues but lacks comprehensive failure mileages and repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unknown | $2,500–$6,000 | common |
| Fuel System | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Power Train | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid service
- Cooling system service
- Spark plug replacement
- Cabin and engine air filter changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking sounds
- Fuel odors or leaks
- Transmission slipping
- Unresponsive acceleration
- Unusual engine vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.