Chevrolet Tahoe 2021–2025
5th generation · GMT T1XX (T1UC)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20261,325 complaints, 213 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 213
- Median of reported failures
- 37,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Engine (28.0%)
- Recalls
- 21
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 14,000 and 67,000 miles.
Figure 1 · Chevrolet Tahoe 2021–2025 · 213 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 20,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 71 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 10%
- 1,367
- 25%
- 14,000
- Median
- 37,000
- 75%
- 67,000
- 90%
- 88,342
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20,000 | 71 | 33.3% |
| 20,000–40,000 | 43 | 20.2% |
| 40,000–60,000 | 28 | 13.1% |
| 60,000–80,000 | 37 | 17.4% |
| 80,000–100,000 | 22 | 10.3% |
| 100,000–120,000 | 4 | 1.9% |
| 120,000–140,000 | 3 | 1.4% |
| 140,000–160,000 | 4 | 1.9% |
| 180,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.5% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 1,325 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021–2025 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 213 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 14,000 and 67,000 miles. The median is 37,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the engine (28.0% of complaints, typically around 40,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (12.9% of complaints, typically around 40,000 miles), the electrical system (11.2% of complaints, typically around 15,000 miles).
21 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2021–2025 Chevrolet Tahoe last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2021–2025 Chevrolet Tahoe were filed by 37,000 miles and 90% by 88,000 miles — figures drawn from 213 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
Before you buy a 2021–2025 Tahoe: the 3-minute check
Generated from 213 mileage-tagged complaints, 21 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 21 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check engine on 2021–2024 with 6.2L L87 cars. 6.2L L87 V8 connecting rod and/or crankshaft manufacturing defects causing rod bearing failure, engine knock and sudden loss of propulsion. NHTSA recall 25V-274 (dealers notified 24 April 2025) covers 2021-2024 Tahoe…
- Check engine. Dynamic Fuel Management lifter failure on L84 and L87 engines, the successor mechanism to the earlier AFM lifter problem.
- Check chassis on 2021–2025 cars. First Tahoe generation with independent rear suspension; early air-ride and rear suspension complaints are specific to this architecture and do not transfer from prior generations.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 14,000 and 67,000 miles, with a median of 37,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the engine and the transmission and driveline are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 40,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Chevrolet Tahoe 2021–2025
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Electrical system148 reports15,0002,500–46,000Electrical system: 148 reports, median 15,000 miles, middle half 2,500 to 46,000 miles.
- Airbag system40 reports37,000700–67,000Airbag system: 40 reports, median 37,000 miles, middle half 700 to 67,000 miles.
- Fuel system26 reports38,00027,000–60,000Fuel system: 26 reports, median 38,000 miles, middle half 27,000 to 60,000 miles.
- Engine371 reports40,00017,000–72,000Engine: 371 reports, median 40,000 miles, middle half 17,000 to 72,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline171 reports40,00027,000–69,000Transmission and driveline: 171 reports, median 40,000 miles, middle half 27,000 to 69,000 miles.
- Engine and its cooling system52 reports54,00025,000–73,000Engine and its cooling system: 52 reports, median 54,000 miles, middle half 25,000 to 73,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 371 | 28.0% | 40,000 | 17,000–72,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 171 | 12.9% | 40,000 | 27,000–69,000 |
| Electrical system | 148 | 11.2% | 15,000 | 2,500–46,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 126 | 9.5% | — | — |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 81 | 6.1% | — | — |
| Brakes | 69 | 5.2% | — | — |
| Forward collision avoidance | 62 | 4.7% | — | — |
| Engine and its cooling system | 52 | 3.9% | 54,000 | 25,000–73,000 |
| Airbag system | 40 | 3.0% | 37,000 | 700–67,000 |
| Steering | 28 | 2.1% | — | — |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Chevrolet Tahoe 2021–2025 · 213 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 67% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 96% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
67% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Electrical system — median 15,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Engine — middle half 17,000–72,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 27,000–69,000 mi
- Engine and its cooling system — middle half 25,000–73,000 mi
- Airbag system — middle half 700–67,000 mi
- Fuel system — middle half 27,000–60,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
92% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 40,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 40,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 15,000 mi
- Engine and its cooling system — median 54,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 37,000 mi
- Fuel system — median 38,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
96% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 40,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 40,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 15,000 mi
- Engine and its cooling system — median 54,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 37,000 mi
- Fuel system — median 38,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 37,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The engine accounts for 28.0% of complaints (371 reports, 53 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 40,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 17,000 and 72,000 miles.
A single system taking 28.0% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 12.9% of complaints (171 reports, 29 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 40,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 27,000 and 69,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 11.2% of complaints (148 reports, 17 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 15,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,500 and 46,000 miles.
The engine and its cooling system accounts for 3.9% of complaints (52 reports, 34 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 54,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 25,000 and 73,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 3.0% of complaints (40 reports, 11 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 37,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 700 and 67,000 miles.
The fuel system accounts for 2.0% of complaints (26 reports, 26 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 38,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 27,000 and 60,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2021 model year drew the most — 617 complaints — while 2025 drew the fewest at 69. The median year sits at 246.
That makes 2021 an outlier: roughly 2.5 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 21 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the seat belts (5), the transmission and driveline (3), the hydraulic brake circuit (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 1,325 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 32 (2.4%)
- Fires
- 10
- Injury reports
- 24
- Fatality reports
- 0
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Engine 2021–2024 with 6.2L L87
6.2L L87 V8 connecting rod and/or crankshaft manufacturing defects causing rod bearing failure, engine knock and sudden loss of propulsion. NHTSA recall 25V-274 (dealers notified 24 April 2025) covers 2021-2024 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 - 597,630 US vehicles, of which 44,802 are Tahoes. MY2025 vehicles were excluded from the recall population.
Engine
Dynamic Fuel Management lifter failure on L84 and L87 engines, the successor mechanism to the earlier AFM lifter problem.
Chassis 2021–2025
First Tahoe generation with independent rear suspension; early air-ride and rear suspension complaints are specific to this architecture and do not transfer from prior generations.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 617 | 129 |
| 2022 | 246 | 41 |
| 2023 | 301 | 31 |
| 2024 | 92 | 12 |
| 2025 | 69 | 0 |
Recalls (21) — is your car included?
Jun 2026 · 2025 · WheelsA bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the…
The defect. General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025â “2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
What can happen. A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.
Apr 2026 · 2022 · Power TrainRear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
What can happen. Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
Nov 2025 · 2021–2024 · Fuel System, DieselA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252512770. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 18, 2025.
Jun 2025 · 2021–2024 · Engine and Engine CoolingEngine failure increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
What can happen. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
Dec 2024 · 2021 · Power TrainRear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
What can happen. Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.
Oct 2024 · 2023–2024 · Service Brakes, HydraulicWithout a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
What can happen. Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
Nov 2023 · 2023 · SuspensionA broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
What can happen. A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.
Jan 2023 · 2022–2023 · Exterior LightingDRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen. DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
Dec 2022 · 2021 · Exterior LightingDaytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen. Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will provide an over-the-air (OTA) update for the Body Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222382220.
Nov 2022 · 2021–2022 · Seat BeltsA seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
What can happen. A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.
Mar 2022 · 2021 · Power TrainDriveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
What can happen. Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212351030.
Oct 2021 · 2021 · Fuel System, GasolineAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.
What can happen. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212332040.
Aug 2021 · 2021 · Service Brakes, HydraulicOverall braking performance may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles. Dealer service technicians may have calibrated the brake system incorrectly, affecting Electronic Stability Control (ESC) , traction control, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), and braking while towing a trailer.
What can happen. Overall braking performance may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will recalibrate the brake system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1202; GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340970.
Jul 2021 · 2021 · SteeringIncreased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
What can happen. Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212333900.
Jul 2021 · 2021 · Air BagsThe air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
What can happen. The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.
Apr 2021 · 2021 · Seat BeltsA damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
What can happen. A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.
Apr 2021 · 2021 · Seat BeltsA passenger in the second-row center will be unable to wear a seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The second-row center seat belt latch may be trapped beneath the trim bezel and therefore inaccessible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208. "Occupant Crash Protection."
What can happen. A passenger in the second-row center will be unable to wear a seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the trim bezel, correctly position the seat belt latch plate, and reinstall the trim bezel, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212329320.
Mar 2021 · 2021 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles. The fuel tank assemblies may be missing adhesive between two layers of the fuel tank shell which may result in a fuel leak.
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212327720.
Jan 2021 · 2021 · Seat BeltsIf a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
What can happen. If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
Jan 2021 · 2021 · Seat BeltsIf a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
What can happen. If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670.
Dec 2020 · 2021 · SeatsIf an occupied front seat has loose or missing attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing the…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. During general assembly, a repair involved removal of one or both front seats. The attachment bolts for the front seats may not have been properly reinstalled after the repair was completed.
What can happen. If an occupied front seat has loose or missing attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seated occupant.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202312720.
What owners reported
The service safety restrain system warning keeps coming on along with the airbag readiness warning. We have taken it into the dealership twice in the first month of owning this vehicle and we were told there is no current fix. However the manual states to have the vehicle serviced immediately to avoid injury due to…
2021 · 60 miles · Airbag system
2021 Chevrolet suburban, 79 miles on odometer when driven off lot on 02/22/21. Vehicle frame and suspension parts, as well as, control, steering, and powertrain parts have significant corrosion occurring. Vehicle was manufactured and inspected 11/2020. Vehicle was visually inspected by owner. Currently in process of…
2021 · 80 miles · Suspension
I had a incident almost tragedy yesterday inside my Tahoe , parked on my parents drive way. My kid 7 years old was inside truck playing and somehow he got belt tangled around his neck with car seat belt the one that hangs from roof used for car seat. Luckily one of my daughters noticed in time to let me know i could…
2021 · 100 miles · Seat belts
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2021 · 980 miles · Forward collision avoidance
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