Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published July 29, 2021
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: Brake System Calibration Risk
General Motors recalls 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles with potentially compromised braking performance due to incorrect brake system calibration. Owners should contact dealers for free recalibration.
General Motors is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles because brake system calibration may be incorrect, affecting braking performance and increasing crash risk. This recall requires dealers to recalibrate the brake system for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80290-2021-chevrolet-tahoe-brake-system-calibration-risk.
“2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: Brake System Calibration Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80290-2021-chevrolet-tahoe-brake-system-calibration-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V579000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V579000).
General Motors LLC recalled certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles for compromised braking performance, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on July 29, 2021. Dealers will recalibrate the brake system control module free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Chevrolet Tahoe, 2021
GMC Yukon, 2021
What to do
Dealers will recalibrate the brake system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1202; GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
The hazard
Overall braking performance may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealer service technicians may have calibrated the brake system incorrectly, affecting Electronic Stability Control (ESC), traction control, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), and braking while towing a trailer.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on record since 2011-02-11. Other recent recalls of similar products include Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Power Train Recall (2026-10-22), Cadillac Lyriq 2024 Rearview Camera Malfunction Risk (2026-10-22), and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2017) Air Bag Recall (2026-09-24). NHTSA has 459 owner complaints on file for the 2021 CHEVROLET TAHOE, with the latest received 2026-10-19. Other recent recalls of similar products include Mack Pioneer and Anthem Recall (2026-04-23), BMW 2024-2025 I5 Vehicles Brake System Recall (2026-07-01), and Chrysler Pacifica 2025 Electronic Stability Control Risk (2026-09-01).
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe for a notification letter mailed on August 27, 2021. The recall covers vehicles with potentially incorrect brake system calibration.
Brand
Chevrolet
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Recalibration
Dealers will recalibrate the brake system control module at no cost to fix the calibration issue.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will recalibrate the brake system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1202; GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340970.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 29 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V579000 — Chevrolet 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: Brake System Calibration Risk
Hello,
I own a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: Brake System Calibration Risk that is covered by recall 21V579000 from Chevrolet.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will recalibrate the brake system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1202; GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340970.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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