Worst 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Body Structure
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 13 | 4 | — | 67,097 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | 2 | — | 57,022 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | 1 | 1 | 73,586 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | 2 | 1 | 108,386 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | 2 | 70,125 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 42,960 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~84,931 vehicles.
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.
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
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2011 Chevrolet Silverado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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