2021 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 186 complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 186 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 41 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 41 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 61,000 miles, and 49% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that stated while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied caught fire without warning. The contact noticed there was smoke and flames emerging from the vehicle, and it burnt to the ground. There were no reported injuries. The contact's belongings purse and wallet were destroyed in the fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power and shut off unexpectedly. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle to continue driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated during the failure. The vehicle made an abnormal ticking sound while idling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Fuel system 119 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 88 complaints
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 24 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Lighting 16 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints