2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Service and Repair Manual

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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Z71 Sport Utility 4-Door
  • PPV Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Commercial Sport Utility 4-Door
  • High Country Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SSV Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Premier Sport Utility 4-Door
  • RST Sport Utility 4-Door
  • LS Sport Utility 4-Door
  • LT Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 6.2L 6162CC 376Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.0L 2993CC 183Cu. In. l6 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #21V57900029/07/2021Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAR

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 E

Consequence

Overall braking performance may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will recalibrate the brake system control module, free of charge. Owner notificat

NHTSA #22V03600027/01/2022Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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 driveshaf

Consequence

Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies, free of charge. Ow

NHTSA #21V21000025/03/2021Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

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

Consequence

A passenger in the second-row center will be unable to wear a seat belt, increasing the ri

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the trim bezel, correctly position the seat

NHTSA #20V81100023/12/2020Component: SEAT BELTS

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 Che

Consequence

If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not pro

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The re

NHTSA #21V73900023/09/2021Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notificati

NHTSA #25V61900018/09/2025Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charg

NHTSA #21V19000018/03/2021Component: SEAT BELTS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-r

Consequence

A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupan

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replaci

NHTSA #22V61700011/08/2022Component: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats.

Consequence

A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the ri

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row se

NHTSA #21V06400011/02/2021Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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 she

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall

TSB #11032777

This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.

TSB #11032764

Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue

TSB #11032763

This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

TSB #11032588

Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the cylinder 2 glow plug to fail. If this failure occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light) will illuminate and a diagnostic trouble code will set. This special cover

TSB #11032577

This Preliminary information communicates direction to find information at www.gmupfitter.com for Police and Special Service Vehicles.

TSB #11031948

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a replace or low FOB battery message

TSB #11031717

This PI communicates information on a SPS programming issue causing Serial Data Authentication Configuration to fail.

TSB #11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Showing the 8 most recent of 1463 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20240120Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported3 injured

The airbags failed to deploy in my 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe after being involved in an accident where another vehicle t-boned my vehicle on the passenger side front end to rear end cau

20240120Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported3 injured

The airbags failed to deploy in my 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe after being involved in an accident where another vehicle t-boned my vehicle on the passenger side front end to rear end cau

20240120Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported3 injured

The airbags failed to deploy in my 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe after being involved in an accident where another vehicle t-boned my vehicle on the passenger side front end to rear end cau

20250714Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported1 injured

Our vehicle was rear ended and the front passenger seatbelt did not lock or (possibly) locked too late. The front passenger's face hit the dashboard, as well as their knees and fe

Showing the 4 most serious of 579 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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