The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V739000·Announced 2021-09-23

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel Pump Module Recall for Engine Stall Risk

General Motors is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles due to a fuel pump power control module defect that may cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk.

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: The fuel pump control module defect is a structural issue affecting a critical fuel delivery component. The defect can directly cause engine stalls while driving, which increases crash risk. However, no injuries or accidents have been reported in connection with this defect.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles due to a fuel pump power control module defect. The module may fail or operate intermittently, interrupting fuel flow to the engine and causing unexpected engine stalls. The recall also affects certain 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon, and other related GM vehicles with the same component defect.

Engine stalls while driving significantly increase the risk of a vehicle crash. The source does not report any crashes, injuries, or deaths related to this defect.

Owner notification began on October 14, 2021, when GM mailed recall notification letters to affected owners. Approximately 14,939 vehicles are affected across all models involved. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module free of charge. For service and additional information, Tahoe owners should contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline is available at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, GMC ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE, SUBURBAN, ESCALADE NA
Brand
CADILLAC
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
14,939

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 (7)

  • ESCALADE ESV
  • ESCALADE
  • SUBURBAN
  • ESCALADE NA
  • TAHOE
  • YUKON
  • YUKON XL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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