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Buying a used 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe? Check these 16 recalls first
This year carries the longest recall list of the Tahoes here — ten campaigns, including fuel tank leaks, a fuel pump that can stall the engine, loss of power steering assist, and incorrectly calibrated brakes. Four separate seat belt or seat-bolt fastener recalls stand out as unusual. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings. Owners filed 448 unverified NHTSA complaints, concentrated in engine (165) and fuel/propulsion (93), with 3 fires reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Run the VIN through NHTSA recall lookup and confirm all four seat belt/seat-bolt repairs were completed
- Ask if the fuel pump and fuel tank recall work was done; check underneath for fuel smell or staining
- On the test drive, note steering effort at low speed and brake pedal feel and stopping distance
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
What owners have reported to NHTSA
448 complaints filed for this model year, including 9 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 9 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 165 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 117 | Yes |
| Power Train | 86 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 56 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 27 | Yes |