2011 GMC Sierra 1500 engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My truck has problems with stability control running on the freeway in the dash came stability control services and second reduce power and the stop mu truck go slow from 65 to 20 in the middle of the freeway car behind my truck”
filed Oct 30, 2020
“Tl* the contact called on behalf of her customer who owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle jerked and shuddered while downshifting. The stability trac and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to fiore toyota (1000 s logan…”
filed Jul 13, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 44 | 64% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 39 | 42% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 152 | 47% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 183 | 44% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 215 | 40% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 275 | 52% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 213 | 48% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 283 | 46% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 63 | 21% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 56 | 16% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 37 | 11% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 83 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.