2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2021 GMC Yukon
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 GMC Yukon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 449 | 327 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,475 | 1,237 |
| Investigations | 5 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–24 | 16–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,500 mi | 68,575 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Tahoe | GMC Yukon |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 166 | 179 |
| Power Train | 86 | 51 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 93 | 43 |
| Electrical System | 56 | 30 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 32 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 18 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 60 | 31 |
| Check engine light | 60 | 42 |
| Loss of power | 47 | 31 |
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 28 |
| Clunking / rattling | 27 | 19 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 22 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
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.