2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, about 5% of that year's 638 total complaints. Owners reported stalling, instrument panel failures, ignition problems, and fires; failures were reported at a median 77,500 miles. A related recall, campaign 14V827000, covers ignition lock housing issues.
- Electrical System complaints
- 34
- 5% of 638
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 77,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Instrument panel gauges and warning lights fail simultaneously, sometimes accompanied by stalling while driving.
- Ignition key sticks in the start position or fails to turn the engine over, preventing the vehicle from starting.
- Wiring or fuse relay problems cause smoke, melting wiring harnesses, or engine-compartment fires, in some cases even after the key is removed.
- Door locks and gauges (fuel, odometer, speedometer) act intermittently or stop working alongside electrical warning lights.
- Engine, power steering, and power brakes shut down simultaneously while driving, then reset once the truck is stopped and restarted.
When 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 11, 2012, latest Apr 7, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- NHTSA 14V827000Dec 30, 2014Electrical System84,192 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
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, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.
Electrical System complaints by Silverado 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Silverado 1500, which is about 5% of the 638 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Yes. Campaign 14V827000 covers the ignition lock housing on 2011-2012 Silverado and related GM trucks and SUVs; GM dealers inspect and replace it free of charge.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically appear on this truck?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Silverado 1500 is 77,500 miles.
- Are electrical failures linked to fires on the 2011 Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA data shows 4 fire incidents and 1 crash among the reports in this problem area for the 2011 Silverado 1500.