How many engine complaints does the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 33 engine complaints for the 2011 Sierra 1500, which is 9% of the 355 total complaints filed for that model year.

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

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine problems reported on the 2011 Sierra 1500.

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

The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 41,375 miles.

What kind of engine problems do owners report most?

Owners most often describe sudden acceleration or revving, stalling when shifting gears, engine lifter noise, and reduced-power warnings with rough running.

Were there any injuries linked to these engine complaints?

NHTSA data shows 4 injuries and 0 crashes and 0 fires associated with the 33 engine complaints for this model year.

2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 33 engine complaints for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500, 9% of that year's 355 total complaints. Owners reported sudden acceleration, stalling, engine lifter noise, and reduced-power events, with a median failure mileage of 41,375 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 33; 9% of 355
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 41,375 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden, unintended acceleration or engine revving to high RPM while braking or coming to a stop.
Some describe the engine stalling or the vehicle rolling forward unexpectedly when shifting between park, reverse, or drive.
Several report a loud rattling or tapping noise from the engine linked to lifters, which were replaced but in one case the noise persisted.
Multiple owners describe a 'reduced engine power' warning accompanied by loss of power, rough running, and violent lunging when brakes were applied.
One owner on a diesel variant reported raw fuel leaking near the turbo during regeneration, causing smoke and fumes inside the cabin.

When 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 28, 2010, latest Oct 30, 2020.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2010 to Oct 2020; peak Mar 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

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

201022 (10%)
201133 (9%)
201216 (11%)
201313 (8%)
201493 (11%)
201593 (12%)
201647 (12%)
201777 (18%)
201881 (25%)
2019334 (50%)
2020263 (55%)
2021351 (62%)
2022267 (46%)
2023232 (48%)
2024218 (61%)
202560 (52%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 33 engine complaints for the 2011 Sierra 1500, which is 9% of the 355 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 engine?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine problems reported on the 2011 Sierra 1500.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2011 Sierra 1500?: The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 41,375 miles.
What kind of engine problems do owners report most?: Owners most often describe sudden acceleration or revving, stalling when shifting gears, engine lifter noise, and reduced-power warnings with rough running.
Were there any injuries linked to these engine complaints?: NHTSA data shows 4 injuries and 0 crashes and 0 fires associated with the 33 engine complaints for this model year.