2011 GMC Sierra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2011 GMC Sierra recalls

Most common 2011 GMC Sierra problems

Problem areas named in the 43 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Unknown Or Other	11
Air Bags	10
Structure	8
Engine	7
Power Train	6
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	4
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Electrical System	3
Service Brakes	3
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2022-03-11, Air Bags
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. *JS

2016-04-18, Unknown Or Other
MY DASH IS CRACKED AROUND THE AIRBAG. PASSENGER SIDE.

2016-04-08, Structure
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.

2016-03-29, Engine
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 WA

2016-03-17, Unknown Or Other
RECENTLY THE DASHBOARD HAS STARTED TO CRACK IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, MOST NOTABLY A CRACK AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG.

2011 GMC Sierra questions

Does the 2011 GMC Sierra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2011 GMC Sierra: Electrical System:Ignition; Steering:Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 GMC Sierra?

Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (11), Air Bags (10), Structure (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 GMC Sierra 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.