2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 Complaints

View complaints related to 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 260 complaints submitted for the 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Lincoln, NE

    This is not a safety item, but one that causes undue financial hardship for the owner. It is widely know that the dash on certain 2007-2014 GM vehicles (generally trucks and SUV's) is susceptible to cracking. This causes devaluation of the vehicle if not fixed and is reported to cost between $2,000-2,500 to repair. It is my opinion that the cause of this is the use of substandard parts by GM and they should issue a recall for the repair of the dash.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Avondale, AZ

    My truck keeps getting code p2138, when it happens I get reduce engine power alerts, check engine light and it stalls. It's been doing it for years now. It's very unsafe, last time it it did it I was on the freeway and had to pull to the side, but the car has no acceleration so vehicles are passing me by at 75- 80mph and I almost had a very bad accident.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Mexico, MO

    Rear shock holder rusted through cross member on frame making top of shock stay forced against bottom of the bed of the truck.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Friedens, PA

    The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a separation of the rear sub frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the rear sub frame was extremely rusted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to a dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Hewitt, NJ

    I own a 2011 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton pickup truck. It currently has 98 k miles. The crossmember for the frame rusted out and fell off last month. Yesterday the frame broke in two. I see from looking online that GMC failed to add rust inhibitor to the steel for the frame. This is a safety issue and could have been catastrophic. Is anything being done about this failure? Online forums show this happening throughout the US.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Cleveland, NY

    Hit a pot hole in a parking lot and the gas tank fell onto the ground. Upon further inspection, it was discovered that the frame cross members and fuel tank straps are rusted/rotted and cannot support the tank.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Ixonia , WI

    Vehicle is 12 years old with 105,000 miles and frame has multiple cracks/ holes. I was told by the dealer that the truck is basically junk.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Lake Orion , MI

    The brake light switch located on the brake pedal failed. This disabled the cruise control, and the brake lights .

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Lake Orion , MI

    The fuel pump rusted out from the gas tank causing fuel to leak onto the hot exhaust system. There was a stong gasoline odor which kead to the discovery. The repair bill was $911.00.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Fresno, CA

    - The traction control/stabilitrac malfunctioned causing my truck brake automatically while in motion. - Its causing my truck to brake unexpectedly - My mechanic said its an electrical issue and its becoming common in these trucks - My dashboard messages alternate from "traction control off" and "service stabiltrak"

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE