The door handle broke off on the driver side the passenger side door handle will not open the door the outside handles are loose and the rear back driver and passenger side will not open their doors.
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 body problems
45 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 45
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body38
- Frame and members1
- Body: roof and pillars1
At what mileage
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GMC Sierra 1500 body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2011 GMC Sierra Frame Failed Pennsylvania State Inspection due to Driver Side Frame Rust/hole. The section of the frame must be replaced due to rust(Improper coating... The truck has only 69700 miles on the odometer.
Vehicle is up for inspection in February of 2025 and due to the frame rust it will not pass.
My GMC which is well cared for and only has 121,000 miles has a rusted through frame (mid-vehicle, left side) which has made the truck unsafe to drive. The steel used is inferior, my neighbor across the street also has this truck, 2 years newer, and is doing the same thing. As I have researched this issue I have found out that this is a critical failure of the GMC Sierra for several model years due to a failure to protect the steel used in northern states which compromises structural integrity. When Toyota had this issue, they stepped up and replaced the frames. General Motors, please tell me what you intend to do with this. It is a 5.3 Litre with 121,000 miles on it, in other words, still a baby for such a fine engine. This is not right. I am seriously discouraged. For my family, this is devastating. I still owe $2000 on this vehicle. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Rear shock holder rusted through cross member on frame making top of shock stay forced against bottom of the bed of the truck.
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.
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.
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.
Body damage when I bought the truck
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.
Questions about the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 body
Does the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 have body problems?
Owners have filed 45 complaints about the body of the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Sierra 1500 have the most body problems?
The GMC Sierra 1500 model years with the most body complaints are 2022 (107 complaints), 2023 (97 complaints) and 2011 (45 complaints).
Other 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Airbags 113Transmission 24Engine 18Electrical 17Fuel system 12Steering 10Driver assistance 9Suspension 9Acceleration 7Brakes 6Lights 5Seat belts 4Tires 4Visibility 3Seats 2Wheels 2
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