2011 Chevrolet Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 19th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. That ranks 19th out of 23 Silverado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (15 complaints, 20%), typically at around 43,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 75owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 15 | 20% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 17% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 16% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 11% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 9% | 83,918 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 7% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 7% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 5% | 73,690 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 5% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 5% | 4,105 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 72,745 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | 65,569 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 51,856 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 4,105 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 200 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Chevrolet Silverado recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
Risk: If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.
Steering:linkages
Problem: Gm is recalling certain model year 2011cadillac escalade, escalade esv; chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe; and gmc sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.
Risk: This could allow the joints to separate, and the driver could experience loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm dealers will inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to the proper specification. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 13, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a loud abnormal tapping sound at the hood of the vehicle. The contact then stated that upon inspection, she noticed that the tapping sound was coming from the lifter and lifter arm…
The dashboard cracked on the passenger side of vehicle near the top left corner of the passenger side air bag. Dealership would fix the issue but only at full cost to me, even though i expressed the concern i have how if the airbag were to deploy the sharp edges of the cracked area may not allow…
The dashboard is broken at the upper left corner of the air bag housing on the passenger side.
I have a 2011 silverado 1500 and about 6 months ago my dash around the passenger air bag started to crack. I now have 2 cracks and the area feels loose which worries me that in case of a accident with airbag deployment on the passanger side, that this could impair the safety and design for its…
Other Chevrolet Silverado years
← 2010 Silverado · 2012 Silverado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 125 | 0 |
| 2016 Silverado | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Silverado | 76 | 7 |
| 2014 Silverado | 124 | 13 |
| 2013 Silverado | 64 | 3 |
| 2012 Silverado | 68 | 2 |
| 2011 | 75 | 2 |
| 2010 Silverado | 62 | 0 |
| 2009 Silverado | 76 | 0 |
| 2008 Silverado | 162 | 1 |
| 2007 Silverado | 183 | 1 |
| 2006 Silverado | 182 | 4 |
| 2005 Silverado | 316 | 8 |
| 2004 Silverado | 622 | 8 |
| 2003 Silverado | 695 | 6 |
| 2002 Silverado | 710 | 4 |
| 2001 Silverado | 877 | 4 |
| 2000 Silverado | 1,305 | 8 |
| 1999 Silverado | 1,660 | 5 |
| 1998 Silverado | 279 | 0 |
| 1997 Silverado | 272 | 0 |
| 1996 Silverado | 186 | 0 |
| 1995 Silverado | 263 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners most often report structure, air bags, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado model years, the 2011 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.