2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 638 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (319), Unknown Or Other (127), Structure (87).
Key takeaways
- 638 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 29 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 39 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 319 | 50% |
| Unknown Or Other | 127 | 20% |
| Structure | 87 | 14% |
| Engine | 47 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 31 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 22 | 3% |
| Suspension | 21 | 3% |
| Power Train | 21 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 2% |
| Steering | 11 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-07-13
AFM/DOD lifter failed while driving which causes multiple systems to go offline including Traction Control, stability control, ABS just to name a few. This happened while coming off freeway which can be a safety risk as vehicle was at higher speeds. This is a known GM problem with 5.3l engines and should have been add...
Engine - filed 2026-05-18
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was shaking. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where it...
Electrical System - filed 2026-04-07
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 103,000. However, at the time of the vehicle registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 155,000; but the S...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.