Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 249 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Tahoe across 23 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (32). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (41% of reports).
- 249fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 56%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 101 of 249 complaints (41%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 26 of 249 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 144 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 249 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 1 | 4% | 129 |
| 2023 Tahoe | 1 | 0% | 57,000 |
| 2022 Tahoe | 1 | 1% | 353 |
| 2021 Tahoe | 25 | 5% | 38,000 |
| 2018 Tahoe | 1 | 1% | 143,000 |
| 2017 Tahoe | 2 | 1% | 40,318 |
| 2015 Tahoe | 8 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 2010 Tahoe | 1 | 0% | 142,000 |
| 2009 Tahoe | 2 | 1% | 41,250 |
| 2008 Tahoe | 3 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2007 Tahoe | 11 | 1% | 41,000 |
| 2006 Tahoe | 2 | 2% | 56,623 |
| 2005 Tahoe | 16 | 5% | 62,500 |
| 2004 Tahoe | 6 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2003 Tahoe | 29 | 6% | 38,000 |
| 2002 Tahoe | 18 | 4% | 57,000 |
| 2001 Tahoe | 12 | 2% | 97,000 |
| 2000 Tahoe | 12 | 4% | 80,000 |
| 1999 Tahoe | 24 | 4% | 75,000 |
| 1998 Tahoe | 16 | 6% | 53,775 |
| 1997 Tahoe | 32 | 8% | 128,000 |
| 1996 Tahoe | 21 | 7% | 128,977 |
| 1995 Tahoe | 5 | 2% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
Model years: 2021
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212332040.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 2021
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles. The fuel tank assemblies may be missing adhesive between two layers of the fuel tank shell which may result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212327720.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2020
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
Risk: Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.
Fuel system, gasoline
Model years: 2009
Problem: Gm is recalling 27,188 my 2009 cadillac escalade, escalade hybrid, escalade esv, and escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, suburban, tahoe, tahoe hybrid, and colorado; and gmc yukon, yukon hybrid, yukon xl, and canyon vehicles. The fuel system control modules may have a condition in which an adhesive separation of the room temperature vulcanizing (rtv) seal between the seal and the housing may allow water to seep into the module.
Risk: Water in the module could cause a short or open circuit, illumination of the service engine soon lamp, setting of diagnostic trouble codes or the engine may be hard to start, may not start or may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new fuel system control module free of charge. The recall began on may 18, 2009. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, stalled, and failed to return to normal operation. The contact researched and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V739000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however…
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that two hours after parking the vehicle in the garage and turning off the vehicle, there was excessive heat coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle was extremely hot to the touch above the wheel well. Due to the heat coming from the…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine started running rough. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with three inoperable fuel injectors. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. There were no warning lights illuminated before the failure. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, a warning message advising to reduce acceleration was displayed, the Check Engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over safely. The contact stated that the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Tahoes have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 249 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Chevrolet Tahoe. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 101 of 249 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (26).
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