2011 GMC Sierra 1500 body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 45 complaints for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 49,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I have a 2011 GMC Sierra Standard Cab pickup truck. I’m a disabled veteran and have this as my primary vehicle. The frame has a huge hole that developed and will need repair. The frame is rotted and soon will not pass inspection. The truck looks brand new but Engin compartment, frame and tow parts have rotted. I had the leaf spring separated from rotted frame on the highway. I swerved and almost died. GMC must replace the frame to make this right. Soon I will have no truck after giving GMC so much money.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 GMC sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. The vehicle was started after several attempts. In addition, the roof of the vehicle was rusted. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel injector was leaking and going into the cylinder. The vehicle was repaired under warranty; however, a year and a half later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that all eight fuel injectors needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500
- Air bags 113 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints