2011 GMC SIERRA 1500

359 complaints filed with NHTSA.

359
Complaints
9
Crashes
4
Fires
11
Injuries
0
Deaths

NHTSA Safety Rating

4/5
Overall
4/5
Front Crash
5/5
Side Crash
4/5
Rollover

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS112
UNKNOWN OR OTHER72
STRUCTURE:BODY38
POWER TRAIN20
ENGINE16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10
STEERING9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)7
SUSPENSION7
STRUCTURE5
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4
SEAT BELTS4
TIRES4

Recalls (5)

18V26700026/04/2018

EQUIPMENT

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pin

10V64300017/12/2010

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO LD AND GMC SIERRA LD VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT CO

11V00700006/01/2011

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRAC

21V05000005/02/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally s

21V05400005/02/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS,

Recent Complaints

20221229STRUCTURE:BODY

I have a 2011 GMC Sierra Standard Cab pickup truck. I’m a disabled veteran and have this as my primary vehicle. The frame has a huge hole that developed and will need repair. The frame is rotted and soon will not pass inspection. The truck looks brand new but Engin compartment, frame and tow parts have rotted. I had the leaf spring separated from rotted frame on the highway. I swerved and almost died. GMC must replace the frame to make this right. Soon I will have no truck after gi

20220301TIRES

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Wrangler 12th Grade Pro, Tire Size: 265/70/R17, DOT Number: PJAH35HV3518. The contact stated while her friend was driving approximately 40-45 MPH with her seated in the passenger’s side seat, the passenger's side front tire experienced tread separation. The passenger's side curtain airbags, the driver's side curtain airbags, and the airbag located at the edge of the driver's seat deployed. The emergency fuel shut-

Mileage: 302,984

20220228FireFIRERELATED

The contact owned a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence overnight, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire spread to his other vehicle, a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer, and that vehicle was also destroyed. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire department report was filed. The contact was informed that the cause of the fire ignition was unintentional. Both vehicles remained at the contact's residence and were deemed totaled by the

Mileage: 201,000

20201202FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S REAR DEFROST HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE FUSE LINE AND NOTICED THAT IT HAD MELTED ON THE PANEL BOX. THE DEALER (DON BROWN CHEVROLET, INC. 2244 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63110; (314) 222-0363) WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL REGARDING THIS MATTER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN OFFICIALLY DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE AND CONFIRMED WHAT THE DEALER S

Mileage: 140,000

20171130CrashAIR BAGS

HIT DEER,CRACKED DASH ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE,AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Mileage: 111,000

20171130CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

HIT DEER,CRACKED DASH ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE,AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Mileage: 111,000

20171026CrashAIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL I GOT REAR ENEDED AT A STOP SIGN, COMPLETELY STOPPED AND THE LADY JUST SMASHED RIGHT INTO THE BACK OF ME. NO AIR BAGS EVER EVEN DEPLOYED!

Mileage: 164,000

20171026CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY

TAKATA RECALL I GOT REAR ENEDED AT A STOP SIGN, COMPLETELY STOPPED AND THE LADY JUST SMASHED RIGHT INTO THE BACK OF ME. NO AIR BAGS EVER EVEN DEPLOYED!

Mileage: 164,000

20171026CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TAKATA RECALL I GOT REAR ENEDED AT A STOP SIGN, COMPLETELY STOPPED AND THE LADY JUST SMASHED RIGHT INTO THE BACK OF ME. NO AIR BAGS EVER EVEN DEPLOYED!

Mileage: 164,000

20170215CrashSEATS

SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARD AFTER REAR END COLLISION.

Mileage: 75,000

20150726CrashSERVICE BRAKES

I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 GMC ON A HIGHWAY IN MASSACHUSETTS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DECIDED TO FAIL. MY REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP AND WAS CAUSED TO TURN SIDEWAYS ON A HIGHWAY. MY TRUCK WAS HIT BY FOUR OTHER VECHICLES. WELL THE TRUCK GOT FIXED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES! WITH ALL THE SAME FAILURES. GM NEEDS TO CHECK INTO THERE TRANSMITTIONS BEFORE IT COULD KILL SOMEONE. 3 TIMES ITS BEEN REPLACED AND ALL 3 TIMES MY REAR WHEELS HAVE LOCKED UP. WHY? YOU GUYS NEED TO FIX THIS ISSUE...

Mileage: 32,000

20150726CrashPOWER TRAIN

I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 GMC ON A HIGHWAY IN MASSACHUSETTS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DECIDED TO FAIL. MY REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP AND WAS CAUSED TO TURN SIDEWAYS ON A HIGHWAY. MY TRUCK WAS HIT BY FOUR OTHER VECHICLES. WELL THE TRUCK GOT FIXED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES! WITH ALL THE SAME FAILURES. GM NEEDS TO CHECK INTO THERE TRANSMITTIONS BEFORE IT COULD KILL SOMEONE. 3 TIMES ITS BEEN REPLACED AND ALL 3 TIMES MY REAR WHEELS HAVE LOCKED UP. WHY? YOU GUYS NEED TO FIX THIS ISSUE...

Mileage: 32,000

20150416FireTIRES

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. WITH OUT NOTICE, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE EXPLODED. CHECKING THE TIRE SHOWS IN MIDDLE OF TREAD THE TIRES STEEL BELT JUST BLEW AND POPPED OUT OF THE TREAD. THO THERE IS HIGH MILEAGE ON THE TIRES THE TREAD WEAR IS STILL VERY GOOD. NO DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL AND NOTHING WAS HIT ON ROADWAY. TIRE JUST EXPLODED WITH OUT NOTICE. THE GAP IS ACROSS THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF TREAD APPROX 6 INCHES. *TR

Mileage: 55,500

20150416FireWHEELS

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. WITH OUT NOTICE, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE EXPLODED. CHECKING THE TIRE SHOWS IN MIDDLE OF TREAD THE TIRES STEEL BELT JUST BLEW AND POPPED OUT OF THE TREAD. THO THERE IS HIGH MILEAGE ON THE TIRES THE TREAD WEAR IS STILL VERY GOOD. NO DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL AND NOTHING WAS HIT ON ROADWAY. TIRE JUST EXPLODED WITH OUT NOTICE. THE GAP IS ACROSS THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF TREAD APPROX 6 INCHES. *TR

Mileage: 55,500

20140626CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER A TRACTOR TRAILER CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE KNEE, NECK, BACK AND SHOULDER. THE DRIVER HAD TO UNDERGO KNEE AND SHOULDER SURGERY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE

Mileage: 44,000

20110902VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I WAS GOING 40MPH WHEN I WENT TO STOP QUICK TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I PRESSED ON BRAKES TRUCK DID NOT SLOW DOWN THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT DID DOWN SHIFT BUT AT THAT THE TRUCK LUNGED FORWARD CAUSING ME TO CLIP THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME. *TR

Mileage: 3,100