2021 Chevrolet Tahoe forward collision avoidance problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The component at issue is the engine, which suffered a sudden and catastrophic failure due to unknown causes. At no time prior to this incident were there any warnings, symptoms, or indications of an underlying mechanical defect that would have allowed for preventative action. While operating the…”
filed Apr 12, 2026
“My truck was driving perfect and I went to pull into a parking lot in Arkansas where I live in long story short it started acting funny trying to idle out and then I heard a knocking noise. It happened twice. Then my service ESV light come on next my motor light come on then my auto for a collision…”
filed Mar 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 3 | 16% |
| 2025 Tahoe | 9 | 24% |
| 2024 Tahoe | 5 | 8% |
| 2023 Tahoe | 11 | 5% |
| 2022 Tahoe | 8 | 5% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 4 | 4% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Tahoe | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.