2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2021 Lincoln Navigator
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2021 Lincoln Navigator |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 428 | 31 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,470 | 145 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–24 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Tahoe | Lincoln Navigator |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 153 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 91 | 3 |
| Power Train | 83 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 56 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 58 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 58 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 44 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 22 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
2021 Lincoln Navigator
Compare all Chevrolet Tahoe vs Lincoln Navigator years →
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.