2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2021 Ford Expedition
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 | 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2021 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 449 | 232 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,475 | 141 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–24 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,500 mi | 46,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 166 | 55 |
| Power Train | 86 | 110 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 93 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 56 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 60 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 60 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 47 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 27 | 13 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 22 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 11 |
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
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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.