2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2021 Chevrolet Traverse
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2021 Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 428 | 86 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,470 | 663 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–24 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Tahoe | Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 153 | 10 |
| Power Train | 83 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 91 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 56 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 58 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 58 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 44 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 27 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 22 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
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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.