How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500?

NHTSA lists 21 brake complaints for the 2011 Sierra 1500, making up 6% of all 355 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes?

No. NHTSA shows no related recall tied to this brake complaint category for the 2011 Sierra 1500.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2011 Sierra 1500?

The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 58,946 miles.

Did the 2011 Sierra 1500 brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash linked to brake complaints for this model year, with no fires and no injuries reported.

How does the 2011 Sierra 1500's brake complaint rate compare to other years?

The 2011 model's 6% share is lower than peak years like 2015 (32%) and 2014 (24%), but higher than 2010's 3%.

2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 21 brake complaints for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500, 6% of that year's total complaints. One crash was reported and no injuries or fires. Median mileage at failure was 58,946 miles, and NHTSA shows no related recall for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints: 21; 6% of 355
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 58,946 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Rear wheels locked up unexpectedly while driving, causing the truck to turn sideways and, in one case, get struck by other vehicles.
Front rotors and rear drums developed pulsating and shimmying when braking downhill, returning worse after the dealer resurfaced them.
Traction control and StabiliTrak warnings appeared together with braking trouble, sometimes prompting the system to shut itself off.
Some owners reported sudden loss of steering and braking assist while driving, with no warning before the loss of control.

When 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 12, 2012, latest Aug 11, 2026.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2012 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2012 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200592 (31%)
200697 (48%)
200741 (13%)
200817 (4%)
200913 (5%)
20107 (3%)
201121 (6%)
201215 (10%)
20138 (5%)
2014201 (24%)
2015250 (32%)
2016118 (31%)
2017129 (30%)
201848 (15%)
2019124 (18%)
202060 (13%)
202124 (4%)
202231 (5%)
202317 (4%)
202412 (3%)
20256 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500?: NHTSA lists 21 brake complaints for the 2011 Sierra 1500, making up 6% of all 355 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes?: No. NHTSA shows no related recall tied to this brake complaint category for the 2011 Sierra 1500.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2011 Sierra 1500?: The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 58,946 miles.
Did the 2011 Sierra 1500 brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash linked to brake complaints for this model year, with no fires and no injuries reported.
How does the 2011 Sierra 1500's brake complaint rate compare to other years?: The 2011 model's 6% share is lower than peak years like 2015 (32%) and 2014 (24%), but higher than 2010's 3%.