2020 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 55 | 449 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 16 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 854 | 1,475 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | 16–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 41,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Tahoe | Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 166 |
| Power Train | 14 | 86 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 93 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 56 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 27 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 17 |
| Steering | 6 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 5 | 60 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 10 |
| Stalling | 0 | 60 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 47 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 29 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 27 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 22 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 10 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.