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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
2%of 447 total for the year
Median mileage
51,894miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,894 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2011 chevy Tahoe was in motion on a town road when several alerts came up on the dashboard including service traction control, service stabilink and reduced engine power. The local dealer used a scan tool and found DTC # p2135 - throttle position sensor. Gm has a service bulletin #11273a that authorizes full replacement of the sensor at no cost to the customer for affected vehicles. Affected vehicles include 2008 - 2011 chevy Tahoe's. But GM says my VIN on 2011 Tahoe is not covered. …”

NHTSA complaint #11171644, filed 2019-01, 74,000 miles

“So when ever I fuel my car at the pump by clicking the fuel pump to auto start, the pump usually stop pumping after about 15 sec, and then you will have to manual fill again with your hang or start the auto fueling again. So today when I started fueling my car again after about 4 or 5 gallon of fueling had already enter the vehicle, the fuel started to spray out from the nozzle where you place the fuel pump out, fuel got all over my body. I quick notice it, and turned the auto start pumping feature off with my hands. …”

NHTSA complaint #10505041, filed 2013-03, 15,000 miles

“Traveling west on I-10 from houston to california. About 15 miles out of van horn tx going to el paso the car shut down. All the lights came on the dashboard and I could not steer the car. We got over to the shoulder (it was a struggle). The car was dead. Would not do anything. Called for help. About 15-20 min. Later tried to start the car again and it worked. When I looked under the hood I did not see anything wrong. Drove to el paso and found out that the sensors from the gas tank to the engine were not working properly (fuel pressure sensor). …”

NHTSA complaint #10587285, filed 2014-05, 52,710 miles

“I was driving on the long island expressway ( 495) at about 2 pm on 1/28/13, I was in the middle lane at about 65mph when suddenly the check engine light came on and a message came up saying, service stabilitrak, then engine power reduced. This caused my vehicle to slow down to that 65mph to about 35 rapidly. I was able to move over and pull over to the side of the road. Once I stopped the car it was idling very rough. I turned off my car and turned it back on and was able to reset my computer. I went to my mechanic and was told it was a 2135 error code( a throttle body sensor issue).”

NHTSA complaint #10496495, filed 2013-02, 51,078 miles

“Fuel pump failure caused my vehicle to stall not once, not twice, but THREE times in the middle of the interstate on my way back home from out of state. This was terrifying, especially since my kids were in the car with me. The entire vehicle shut off in the middle of traffic and I was in the far left lane”

NHTSA complaint #11693784, filed 2025-10

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202614%
202512%
2024710%
2023156%
20222111%
202112226%
202035%
20192523%
201888%
2017137%
2016145%
2015599%
201433%
201331%
201211%
201172%
201010%
2009114%
2008143%
2007413%
200665%
20053010%
2004153%
2003367%
2002256%
2001143%
2000124%
1999275%
1998176%
1997328%
1996228%
199562%

Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe

Other or unknown
212 complaints
Air bags
185 complaints
Body and structure
81 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Electronic stability control
15 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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