Model year
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 447 complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 10 complaints under TAHOE HYBRID and TAHOE POLICE PURSUIT. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (212), AIR BAGS (184), STRUCTURE:BODY (63). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 4 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 17–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 282 complaints
- 2001 512 complaints
- 2002 449 complaints
- 2003 507 complaints
- 2004 467 complaints
- 2005 293 complaints
- 2006 114 complaints
- 2007 1,177 complaints
- 2008 528 complaints
- 2009 284 complaints
- 2010 314 complaints
- 2011 447 complaints
- 2012 178 complaints
- 2013 233 complaints
- 2014 90 complaints
- 2015 659 complaints
- 2016 256 complaints
- 2017 174 complaints
- 2018 105 complaints
- 2019 108 complaints
- 2020 57 complaints
- 2021 460 complaints
- 2022 197 complaints
- 2023 231 complaints
- 2024 69 complaints
- 2025 51 complaints
- 2026 27 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
21V054000 · Feb 5, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI,…
21V050000 · Feb 5, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500…
14V827000 · Dec 30, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock…
11V339000 · Jun 28, 2011
STEERING:LINKAGES
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER…
11V007000 · Jan 6, 2011
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT…
Complaints
447 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 2, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| TAHOE HYBRID | 0 | 8 |
| TAHOE POLICE PURSUIT | 1 | 2 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid SUV 4WD | 4 | 5 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.228 | — |
| Hybrid SUV RWD | 4 | 5 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.246 | — |
| SUV 4WD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.228 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV RWD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.246 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Tahoe Hybrid 2WD · 6L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Tahoe Hybrid 4WD · 6L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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