2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: Price, Value & Reliability
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As of Nov 7, 2026, a used 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe lists for a median $38,626 (middle half $34,543–$42,579) at 90,030 mi, across 3,223 dealer listings. That's 51.9% below today's median new Tahoe price. Reliability: avoid in our NHTSA complaint analysis. NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns covering the 2021.
Used 2021 Tahoe for sale
| Trim | Listings |
|---|---|
| Z71 | 814 |
| LT | 787 |
| High Country | 509 |
| RST | 469 |
| Premier | 463 |
| LS | 139 |
| Fleet | 42 |
| State | Listings |
|---|---|
| Texas | 436 |
| Florida | 198 |
| North Carolina | 157 |
| California | 142 |
| Georgia | 140 |
| Michigan | 106 |
| Ohio | 105 |
| Pennsylvania | 99 |
| Illinois | 94 |
| South Carolina | 88 |
2021 Tahoe reliability and recalls
Verdict: Avoid — compared with the Tahoe's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints. 2021 Tahoe problems by component →
| Component | Campaign | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 25V619000 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Engine & cooling | 25V274000 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 24V797000 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Exterior lighting | 22V827000 | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Seat belts | 22V617000 | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 22V036000 | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Fuel system | 21V739000 | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Service brakes | 21V579000 | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Steering | 21V455000 | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Air bags | 21V421000 | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Seat belts | 21V210000 | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Seat belts | 21V190000 | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Fuel system | 21V064000 | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Seat belts | 20V811000 | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Seat belts | 20V792000 | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Seats | 20V735000 | Nov 25, 2020 |
Check whether a specific car's recalls were completed by running its VIN.
2021 Tahoe value vs new
At 5 years old, the 2021 lists 51.9% below today's median new Tahoe price of $81,101 (2026).
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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe FAQ
How much is a used 2021 Tahoe worth?
The median asking price is $38,626, with the middle half between $34,543 and $42,579, at a median 90,030 mi (3,223 listings).
Is the 2021 Tahoe reliable?
No — the 2021 is on our years-to-avoid list for the Tahoe, based on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the model's other years.
Does the 2021 Tahoe have recalls?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns that cover the 2021 Tahoe, most recently fuel system (Sep 18, 2025). Check a specific car by VIN to see whether they were completed.