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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints account for 117 of 453 total complaints (26%) filed on the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, the highest share of any model year listed. Median mileage at failure is 37,500 miles, and three separate fuel-system recalls have been issued for this year.

Fuel System complaints
117
26% of 453
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
37,500 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls or fails to start with no warning light illuminated, often traced to a failed fuel pump control module.
  • Engine loses power or stalls suddenly while driving, sometimes while braking or idling, requiring towing.
  • Transmission unexpectedly shifts into neutral or park on its own, with a dashboard message saying shifting conditions are not right.
  • Vehicle stutters, stalls, and will not restart at intersections or after fueling, creating a collision risk with other traffic.
  • Some owners report the same fuel pump control module failure repeating even after a recall repair attempt, due to parts being unavailable.

When 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 30, 2020, latest Aug 10, 2026.

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter152020 Q42022 Q12022 Q42023 Q32024 Q22025 Q12025 Q42026 Q3
117 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2020 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q3 (15).

Fuel System recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

  1. NHTSA 25V619000Sep 18, 2025Fuel System12 vehicles

    Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly

    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.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 21V739000Sep 23, 2021Fuel System14,939 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module

    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.

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: 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.

  3. NHTSA 21V064000Feb 11, 2021Fuel System18 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

    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.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: 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.

Fuel System complaints by Tahoe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20101 (0%)
  2. 20117 (2%)
  3. 20121 (1%)
  4. 20133 (1%)
  5. 20143 (3%)
  6. 201559 (9%)
  7. 201614 (5%)
  8. 201711 (6%)
  9. 20188 (8%)
  10. 201925 (24%)
  11. 20203 (5%)
  12. 2021117 (26%)
  13. 202220 (11%)
  14. 202313 (6%)
  15. 20247 (10%)
  16. 20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe have a fuel system recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists three separate fuel system recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: campaign 21V064000 for a fuel tank adhesive defect, campaign 21V739000 for a fuel pump power control module that can cause the fuel pump to fail, and campaign 25V619000 for an incorrect fuel tank on certain diesel models.
How common are fuel system complaints on the 2021 Tahoe?
NHTSA lists 117 fuel system complaints for the 2021 Tahoe, which is 26% of the 453 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among all Tahoe model years in this data.
At what mileage do fuel system problems occur on the 2021 Tahoe?
NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 37,500 miles at the time of failure for fuel system issues on the 2021 Tahoe.
Are the 2021 Tahoe fuel system problems linked to crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Tahoe lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the reported complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.