2021 Chevrolet Tahoe · symptom sheet
Fuel pump failure
- 74owner reports
- 37,000median miles
- $1,200median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 20, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
321 of the 453 complaints on this car are about the fuel and propulsion. 74 of those describe fuel pump. Only stalling is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 74 reports
Fuel pump on other Tahoe years
No other Tahoe model year has enough reports of fuel pump for a sheet of its own. See every Tahoe year.
What this problem usually is
A lot of fuel pump complaints are tied to a recall. Owners describe a car that stalled or wouldn't start, sometimes at highway speed, and many mention that a recall covers it and the part isn't available yet. Others paid for the pump themselves before a recall existed, or on a car the recall didn't include.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the fuel pump (74 reports).
Recalls and investigations
6 recalls on the fuel and propulsion cover the 2021 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.
The fuel tank assemblies may be missing adhesive between two layers of the fuel tank shell which may result in a fuel leak.
All 16 recalls on the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the fuel and propulsion on the Tahoe
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Open.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Closed aug 20, 2026.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Open.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Closed oct 23, 2025, led to recall 25V-274.
What owners paid
7 of the 74 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $787 to $6,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 23,000 and 51,000 miles, from the 27 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 2 service bulletins or notices for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
This service bulletin provides service information for customer concerns of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated that may be caused by gelling of fuel in cold temperatures.
This service bulletin provides information to correct a customer concern of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated.
What owners wrote
“While driving my vehicle shut down. It will not longer crank. Had to have it towed. I am told that itâs the fuel pump driver control module. I carry my two children in this vehicle daily. This could have ended very badly. Now not only is my family without a dependable vehicle, I am going to be out a lot of money on an issue that is already a common issue.”
Filed Oct 20, 2025
“The vehicle stalled without warning, while driving. After taking it to the dealership they said itâs the Fuel Pump Power Control Module. After further research I see this has been under recall, however, my vin doesnât show a recall for this.”
Filed Nov 13, 2023
“Vehicle is sputtering and jerking while driving When slowing to a stop vehicles engine will shut off. I do know that the 2021 Tahoe has recalls on the fuel pump issues but not sure why my vin number isnât covered under this recall. This is a 2 year old vehicle and already has recalls on this year model on its fuel pump. At this point it is barely driveable and is a danger for myself and my family to drive.”
Filed Oct 25, 2023
“I was driving down the highway and my car simply stopped moving, pressed on the gas and nothing. Had it towed and the dealership said it was the fuel pump power control module which there was a recall on but I never received it. I was in a very dangerous situation and I am not happy.”
Filed Aug 5, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 74 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 119 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 72 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 71 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 27 reports