2011 GMC Sierra 1500 engine problems
18 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 41,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 41,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 GMC sierra 1500. The contact was driving up an incline approximately 5 MPH and plowing snow in a residential driveway. When the contact shifted into reverse, the vehicle began to roll forward and the engine stalled. The vehicle came to a stop after the contact applied the brakes repeatedly. The contact stated that the failure would also occur when driving forward on an incline.
While driving on highway check engine light came on and lost power. Also started to hear tapping coming from engine. Had it checked by mechanic. Found code p0306 cylinder 6 misfire. Checked GM truck web site and noted service bulletin noting valve lifter failure, but no recall. Bulletin states that lifter can fail causing misfire and taping in motor. Also states during repair to check cam shaft for scoring & damage.
Other problems reported for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500
- Air bags 113 complaints
- Body & structure 45 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints