CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (40 reports).
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 full-size GM trucks and SUVs have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles uses phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant, which can degrade after long exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature cycling.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Certain plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers installed in these vehicles may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.
Most common 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Problem areas named in the 104 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 40 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Wheels | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
What owners report
as mentioned by many customers the dash on the vehicles crack and GM refuses to pay for repairs. Now there is a Airbag recall that needs to be completed and I am told by dealer that the dash will crack more and get worse during the repair and they are not responsible for the damage. This is unacceptable and unsafe as it is costing me and consumers more money for a defective product.
Engine suddenly stopped running while driving and could not be restarted. It was towed to a local diesel repair shop. Diagnostics showed a catastrophic failure of the high pressure fuel pump which polluted the complete fuel system with metal.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while performing a routine inspection of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the entire subframe was severely rusted. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Reduction tank makes truck only go 55 when the tank is full causing truck to not go flow of traffic there is a recall 11001 but gm dealer will not repair and knew about this and still sold the truck without tell customer about this
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 questions
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Based on 104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (40), Unknown Or Other (11), Power Train (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.