2021 Chevrolet Tahoe safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
9
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
16
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★ (3/5) |
Tested: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 6 report injuries (9 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles were involved in 52 fatal crashes with 15 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskOriginal fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which… · Sep 18, 2025
- Crash riskConnecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing… · Apr 24, 2025
- Crash riskTransmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up · Oct 24, 2024
- Crash riskDaytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on · Nov 3, 2022
- Crash riskRivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side… · Aug 11, 2022
- Crash riskRear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not… · Jan 27, 2022
- Crash riskFuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate… · Sep 23, 2021
- Crash riskDealer service technicians may have calibrated the brake system incorrectly… · Jul 29, 2021