2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD | 14.3 | 11.8 | 13.2 L/100 km |
| 2WD | 11.0 | 8.4 | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 4WD | 16.8 | 12.4 | 14.8 L/100 km |
| 4WD | 14.8 | 11.8 | 13.5 L/100 km |
| 4WD | 12.0 | 8.9 | 10.6 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Engine
Transport Canada 2025225 ·
On certain vehicles, the connecting rods and/or crankshaft components may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. Note...
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Powertrain
Transport Canada 2024637 ·
Over time, the transmission control valve could wear and lose pressure. If this happens, the transmission could shift harshly and could cause the rear wheels to lock up. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a diesel engine.
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Lights And Instruments
Transport Canada 2024060 ·
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the lower beam headlamps not to turn on as it becomes dark outside if the multi-function switch is in the "OFF" or "PARKING LAMP" position. This could also cause the daytime running lamps (DRLs) to turn off when the vehicle is m...
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Lights And Instruments
Transport Canada 2023472 ·
On certain vehicles, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it becomes dark outside. Canadian regulations require automatic headlamps to turn on when the ambient light level drops below a certain point (1000 lux).
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Lights And Instruments
Transport Canada 2022634 ·
On certain vehicles, the daytime running lamps (DRLs) may stay on when the headlamps are on. Canadian regulations require the DRLs to turn off when the headlamps are on.
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Seats And Restraints
Transport Canada 2022456 ·
On certain vehicles, the left and/or right third-row seat belt buckles may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the seat belts could detach in a crash.
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Powertrain
Transport Canada 2022027 ·
On certain vehicles, parts inside the rear axle shafts may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, this could lead to wear that can cause noise and vibration. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, an axle shaft could seize and cause a loss of power to...
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Fuel System
Transport Canada 2021583 ·
On certain vehicles, a problem with the fuel pump power control module could interrupt fuel flow to the engine. If this happens, you may notice poor engine performance and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden engine stall while driving.
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Steering
Transport Canada 2021380 ·
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause a loss of power steering assist at vehicle start up or while driving.
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2021348 ·
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the airbag warning light not to turn on when there is a fault in the airbag system. As a result, a driver might not be alerted of the problem and the airbags may not work properly in a crash.
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Seats And Restraints
Transport Canada 2021165 ·
On certain vehicles, the outboard seat belts for the third-row seat may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, the seat belts could be mis-routed or damaged by sharp edges on the seat-folding parts.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 9 U.S. recalls
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly
NHTSA (U.S.) 25V619000 ·
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to...
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Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
NHTSA (U.S.) 25V274000 ·
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may h...
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Power train: driveline: driveshaft
NHTSA (U.S.) 22V036000 ·
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in...
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Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software
NHTSA (U.S.) 21V579000 ·
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles. Dealer service technicians may have calibrated the brake system incorrectly, affecting Electronic Stability Control (ESC) , traction control, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), and braking while...
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Steering: steering control module
NHTSA (U.S.) 21V455000 ·
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
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Seat belts: rear/other
NHTSA (U.S.) 21V210000 ·
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The second-row center seat belt latch may be trapped beneath the trim bezel and therefore inaccessible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standa...
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Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
NHTSA (U.S.) 21V064000 ·
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.
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Seat belts: critical fasteners; seat belts
NHTSA (U.S.) 20V811000 ·
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles...
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Seats: critical fasteners; seats
NHTSA (U.S.) 20V735000 ·
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. During general assembly, a repair involved removal of one or both front seats. The attachment bolts for the front seats may not have been properly reinstalled after...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- SUV or crossover
- Engines
- 6.2 L 8-cylinder, 5.3 L 8-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Automatic 10-spd
- Drivetrains
- RWD, 4WD