2011 gmc sierra. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side frontal airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the dealer has not been provided the necessary parts to repair the vehicle.
The worst 2011 GMC Sierra problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags10
- Body8
- Engine8
- Transmission6
- Acceleration4
- Brakes4
- Driver assistance4
- Electrical3
- Fuel system2
- Lights1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 GMC Sierra
Recalls 2
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 14V827000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 11V339000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 GMC Sierra 292
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2011 GMC Sierra fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0L 8‑cyl Hybrid | RWD | 20 | 23 | 21 |
| 6.0L 8‑cyl Hybrid | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 21-22 | 17-18 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 |
| 4.8L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 |
| 4.8L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 |
What 2011 GMC Sierra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My dash is cracked around the airbag. Passenger side.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed multiple fractures on the dashboard around where the front passenger side air bag was located. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
While driving down the interstate at 70 MPH my service traction control message, service stabilitrak message, check engine light, and reduced engine power message came on. The vehicle started running very rough it would not go above 50 MPH. I drove approximately 3 miles to get off the interstate into the gas station parking lot. I turned it off for about 10 minutes when I turned it back on only the check engine light was on I took it to the shop and they ran tests and said it was the battery. Two weeks later it happened again same thing when I turned it off it worked fine after sitting for 10 minutes I got home and when I got a chance to look at it to days later the check engine light was off. I have read a lot and forums about people having the same issue but no resolution truly being found. This is a 2011 gmc sierra 1500 with the all-terrain package and only has about 60,000 miles on it it gets oil changes regularly. This really makes me think this is something gm should look into.
Recently the dashboard has started to crack in multiple locations, most notably a crack around passenger airbag.
Dash board crack at corner of passenger side air bag and 2 more cracks at drivers side instrument panel. Concern that the crack at air bag could be a safety concern if ever deployed.
When my 2011 gmc denali pickup was nearly 4 years old, the dash started cracking. The first crack was at the forward, left corner of the passenger air bag. Other cracks have since appeared on the driver's side, over the instrument cluster area. The cracks are continuing to grow. The plastic material of the dash is becoming more brittle with time. I am concerned that in the event the air bags deploy, the broken, brittle plastic dash parts around the airbag area could become dangerous projectiles.
My dashboard is cracking real bad.
Large and noticeable crack by my passenger side airbag on my dashboard. Could see this becoming shrapnel in the event of the airbag deploying. Gm will not issue a recall, nor take any sort of responsibility for their error.
Dash cracked may cause hassarad due to air bag.
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Questions about the 2011 GMC Sierra
Is the 2011 GMC Sierra reliable?
Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 2011 GMC Sierra, fewer than a typical Sierra model year.
What is the 2011 GMC Sierra year score?
The 2011 GMC Sierra scores 81 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the GMC Sierra: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 GMC Sierra?
Airbags, with 10 complaints, typically around 57,892 miles. Next is body (8).
How many recalls does the 2011 GMC Sierra have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and steering.
What year does the GMC Sierra have bad airbags?
The GMC Sierra model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (29 complaints), 2000 (17 complaints) and 1996 (16 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2011 GMC Sierra get?
Official estimates for the 2011 GMC Sierra range from 15 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (6.0L 8-cyl hybrid, RWD) gets 20 city and 23 highway.
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