2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 104
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2011
Opened by NHTSA
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2011: 104 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 2000 | 132 |
| 2001 | 300 |
| 2002 | 351 |
| 2003 | 449 |
| 2004 | 368 |
| 2005 | 269 |
| 2006 | 177 |
| 2007 | 204 |
| 2008 | 191 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 177 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 105 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 142 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
38% · 40 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Takata recall: my family and I suffered a severe car accident and none of the air bags deployed. We hit going 70MPH into a flipped 18 wheeler on the highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-25
Takata recall lack of information is astounding, web site and phone number are a loop, refer to each other and offer no specifics. Dealer says 'parts not available' found info GM was conducting 'study' but no info of NHTSA actions re this study.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-07
Power train
10% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Engine
9% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Battery needed to be jumped off. Jumped off battery and then decided to go and purchase a new one. We were driving down the highway at 60MPH, flames and smoke started coming up over hood.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-25
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
9% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
2011 Chevrolet silverado 2500HD. Consumer states severe electrical fire damage to the dash, windshield and all wiring components to the cab.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-12
Fuel/propulsion system
8% · 8 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2014-08-29Electrical system14V407000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and...
Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014.
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2018-06-11Equipment18V267000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.
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2021-03-01Air bags21V050000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500,...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.
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2021-05-11Air bags21V054000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 40 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V407000 · Electrical system
- Recall 18V267000 · Equipment
- Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V054000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.