2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems
NHTSA has received 42 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and 24% of them involve air bags. After that come engine (14%) and fuel system (14%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 24% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Among the 24 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 74,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 1 injury reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 85% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2011 ranks 19th most-complained-about out of 23 model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 with enough data (19 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 5 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owned a 2011 chevrolet silverado 3500. While driving 70 MPH, the contact lost consciousness and crashed into several trees. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was taken to the hospital to receive medical attention. The contact sustained three broken ribs. The vehicle was totaled and towed by the police to a towing lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined.
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 3500hd(na). The contact stated that the computer was programmed to limit the speed of the vehicle when the diesel exhaust fluid was too low. He noticed that when he filled the fuel tank, the computer did not recognize that the tank was full and the diesel warning light continued to illuminate on the instrumental panel.
Strong exhaust and or raw fuel smells inside cab and around outside of vehicle engine bay. Especially noticeable when vehicle is regenerating. Smoke billowing out from under right side of hood. A clear liquid and a black liquid running down exhaust pipe from turbocharger exhaust exit. Noticeable leakage on floor under vehicle. This is a fire hazard that is not being diagnosed, repaired or tested correctly. This vehicle has been to GM dealers three times to address these problems.
Takata recall: there is a recall for 2014-15 silverado (recal # 14v301000). I am having the exact same issues. I have had the truck about a year, 2nd owner, bought it at 30k miles.on nov. 25 I came out to start my start my truck and I immediately couldn't power up stereo and then I noticed I have no door chime for open door, no chime for key in ignition and no chime for my seatbelt. My turn signal indicator no longer lets me know when it is on. My key fob will not operate keyless start.