How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 64 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Sierra 1500, which is 18% of the 355 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 dashboard cracking?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body area on the 2011 Sierra 1500, despite multiple owner complaints about cracking dashboards.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Sierra 1500 is 50,500 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area on the 2011 Sierra 1500 lists 2 crashes and 4 injuries, with no fires reported.

How does the 2011 Sierra 1500 compare to other years for this problem?

The 2011 model year's 18% share of complaints in this area is close to 2010 (22%), 2012 (21%), and 2013 (20%), but notably higher than later years like 2016 through 2021, which range from 3% to 5%.

2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 64 of 355 total complaints (18%) on the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500, mostly centered on cracking dashboards near the airbags. Median mileage at failure is 50,500, and no related recall is listed for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 64; 18% of 355
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 50,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Dashboard cracks form above the instrument cluster and near the passenger-side airbag, sometimes in multiple spots on the same dash.
Owners worry that a cracked dash could interfere with airbag deployment or send plastic shards into the cabin during a crash.
Some report the frame's undercoating flaking off with bare metal underneath rapidly corroding.
The hood latch has released on its own after using and releasing the emergency brake.
The plastic fog light housing in the front bumper has come loose and fallen off while driving.

When 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 3, 2014, latest Sep 11, 2025.

64 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Sep 2025; peak Jul 2016 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

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

201047 (22%)
201164 (18%)
201230 (21%)
201333 (20%)
201449 (6%)
201541 (5%)
201616 (4%)
201713 (3%)
201812 (4%)
201920 (3%)
202013 (3%)
202122 (4%)
2022106 (18%)
202389 (19%)
202430 (8%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 64 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Sierra 1500, which is 18% of the 355 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 dashboard cracking?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body area on the 2011 Sierra 1500, despite multiple owner complaints about cracking dashboards.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Sierra 1500 is 50,500 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area on the 2011 Sierra 1500 lists 2 crashes and 4 injuries, with no fires reported.
How does the 2011 Sierra 1500 compare to other years for this problem?: The 2011 model year's 18% share of complaints in this area is close to 2010 (22%), 2012 (21%), and 2013 (20%), but notably higher than later years like 2016 through 2021, which range from 3% to 5%.