2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, 20% of all complaints for this model year. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (52% of reports).
- 93fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 48 of 93 complaints (52%)
- Control module: mentioned in 30 of 93 complaints (32%)
- Tow truck: mentioned in 9 of 93 complaints (10%)
- Loss propulsion: mentioned in 5 of 93 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
How serious are the reports?
None of the 93 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Chevrolet Tahoe fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tahoe | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2024 Tahoe | 7 | 10% | — |
| 2023 Tahoe | 14 | 6% | — |
| 2022 Tahoe | 20 | 10% | — |
| 2021 Tahoe | 93 | 20% | — |
| 2020 Tahoe | 3 | 5% | — |
| 2019 Tahoe | 25 | 23% | 22,450 |
| 2018 Tahoe | 7 | 7% | 1,639 |
| 2017 Tahoe | 9 | 5% | 29,750 |
| 2016 Tahoe | 14 | 5% | 23,000 |
| 2015 Tahoe | 51 | 8% | 90,000 |
| 2014 Tahoe | 3 | 3% | 52,600 |
| 2013 Tahoe | 3 | 1% | 42,000 |
| 2012 Tahoe | 1 | 1% | 82,000 |
| 2011 Tahoe | 7 | 2% | 51,894 |
| 2009 Tahoe | 9 | 3% | 108,000 |
| 2008 Tahoe | 10 | 2% | 113,000 |
| 2007 Tahoe | 25 | 2% | 123,602 |
| 2006 Tahoe | 2 | 2% | 75,643 |
| 2005 Tahoe | 13 | 4% | 122,418 |
| 2004 Tahoe | 9 | 2% | 78,500 |
| 2003 Tahoe | 2 | 0% | 107,500 |
| 2002 Tahoe | 4 | 1% | 87,500 |
| 2001 Tahoe | 2 | 0% | 93,500 |
| 1999 Tahoe | 2 | 0% | 159,500 |
| 1998 Tahoe | 1 | 0% | 95,000 |
| 1995 Tahoe | 1 | 0% | 264,349 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel Pump Power Control Module failed. GM Part Number: 13554821 My vehicle immediately became immobilized in a lane of traffic. The engine would crank but not start. It appeared that no fuel was pumped. This was confirmed with engine code P149F. GM diagnostic code P129F indicates a Fuel Pump Driver…
I was driving on the highway and my car lost power and then had to shut down. I am now getting error code P129F. which is a known recall for the fuel pump control module. When I put in my VIN, it doesnât show my car part of it, but it is a 2021 Tahoe experiencing the exact same issue and getting…
The engine in my 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country equipped with the 6.2L V8 (L87) experienced a catastrophic failure. While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost power, displayed a âService ESCâ warning, illuminated the check engine light, and unexpectedly shifted into Neutral. After stopping the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe (20% of the 457 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 48 of 93 complaints, followed by “control module” (30).
Other 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
- Engine problems (169)
- Power Train problems (90)
- Electrical System problems (56)
See all 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Tahoe years.