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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GNSKTKL9MR255444 · Checked Sep 19, 2026
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1GNSKTKL9MR•••••• 2021 Chevrolet TAHOE

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2021 Chevrolet TAHOE build (6 vs 4).

6on this build
438on the model
125builds in total
Most reported Engine 3 Forward Collision Avoidance 1 Service Brakes 1 Electrical System 1

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Engine Aug 2026
Engine failure of the 6.2L L87. Was 12 hours from home with my family on vacation in Colorado cruising up a 4 lane mountain highway about 700 yards from entering [XXX] thru the mountain and the engine started screaming and knocking. Thank the lord there was a way I could quickly…
Service Brakes May 2023
I started my vehicle and I pulled it out of my garage. Whenever I went to push the brakes down before pulling out of my driveway, it seemed like the brake pedal was higher than it usually is because my shoe caught the edge of the peddle due to where I am used to feeling the top…
Electrical System Aug 2022
Fuel module failure while driving, engine stalled and would not restart.., while at highway speed. Very dangerous situation!!!!! Tahoe was towed to dealership kept for. 1day. Chevy dealer replaced fuel module. We have owned 6 different Tahoes starting with the year 2015 to 2024.…
Forward Collision Avoidance Feb 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking and stopped suddenly. The adaptive cruise control warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after several minutes the vehicle started operating…
Engine Mar 2026
Motor is not included in the 6.2 recall for some reason. It is consistently burning through 3 qts of oil every 2-3k miles. This is a major concern considering I travel a lot. I want to know why this specific motor isn’t covered in the recall considering it is having the same…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNSKTKL9MR255444 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.