The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V064000·Announced 2021-02-11

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel Tank May Leak and Cause Fire

General Motors is recalling 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles because fuel tank assemblies may be missing adhesive, which could result in fuel leaks and fire risk. Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a fuel system component defect that could result in fuel leaks and increased fire risk. While no injuries or illnesses have been reported, it qualifies as a risk-of-harm product per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles. The fuel tank assemblies in these vehicles may be missing adhesive between two layers of the fuel tank shell.

This defect may result in fuel leaks. If fuel leaks occur in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of fire.

The recall affects an estimated 18 vehicles. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Additional information is available at www.safercar.gov or by calling the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2021 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
  • fuel-leak
  • fire-risk
Affected units
18

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • TAHOE
  • YUKON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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