repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power,…
2011 GMC SierraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 2011 GMC Sierra, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-827 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 11, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 GMC Sierra has problems
43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
8Structure
7Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
4Electronic stability control (ESC)
4Vehicle speed control
3Electrical system
3Service brakes
1Fuel system, diesel
1010 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | 1 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2011 GMC Sierra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Steering: linkages
Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other Sierra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra median. How we score
'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sierra owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2011 GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED THE NECESSARY PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *JS
DASH BOARD CRACK AT CORNER OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND 2 MORE CRACKS AT DRIVERS SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CONCERN THAT THE CRACK AT AIR BAG COULD BE A SAFETY CONCERN IF EVER DEPLOYED.
LARGE AND NOTICEABLE CRACK BY MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON MY DASHBOARD. COULD SEE THIS BECOMING SHRAPNEL IN THE EVENT OF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYING. GM WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL, NOR TAKE ANY SORT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ERROR.
Own a 2011 Sierra?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.