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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel/propulsion System Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026

90Fuel/propulsion System complaints
21.3%Of all 423 complaints
#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE151 · 35.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM90 · 21.3%
POWER TRAIN80 · 18.9%
Unspecified / other39 · 9.2%

Share of the 423 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe overview page.

What owners report

“The vehicle stalled without warning, while driving. After taking it to the dealership they said it’s the Fuel Pump Power Control Module. After further research…”NHTSA complaint 11554918 — filed 11/13/2023
“The vehicle stalled without warning, while driving. After taking it to the dealership they said it’s the Fuel Pump Power Control Module. After further research…”NHTSA complaint 11554917 — filed 11/13/2023
“Vehicle is sputtering and jerking while driving When slowing to a stop vehicles engine will shut off. I do know that the 2021 Tahoe has…”NHTSA complaint 11551919 — filed 10/25/2023

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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe have fuel/propulsion system problems?

Fuel/propulsion System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: 90 of 423 complaints on file (21.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe have in total?

423 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.