2021 Chevrolet Tahoe engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact's husband owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and experienced a loss of drive power. A message to turn on the vehicle was displayed. The contact's husband coasted the vehicle to the side of the…”
filed Jun 12, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, there was an abnormal vibration coming from the engine compartment and felt in the steering wheel. The check oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence and then to the dealer, where it…”
filed Apr 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that…Campaign 25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 Tahoe | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 Tahoe | 9 | 15% |
| 2023 Tahoe | 17 | 8% |
| 2022 Tahoe | 8 | 5% |
| 2019 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Tahoe | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Tahoe | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.