2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
128
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
The 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 has received a total of 128 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (40 complaints), Unknown Or Other (11 complaints), and Electrical System (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500, potentially affecting up to 13,273,725 vehicles.
Recall 21V054000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,778,128 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V054000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,778,128 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V054000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,778,128 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 2,641,272 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 2,641,272 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 2,641,272 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 18V267000 — EQUIPMENT
| 6,154 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer...
View full details →Recall 14V407000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 9,371 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 equipped with an auxiliary battery. Owners may unknowingly draw too much current through the vehicle's trailer harness resulting in the melting of...
Consequence: If the fusible link melts it may come into contact with adjacent components, damage the electrical center cover, the nearby wiring harness conduit and other vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire.
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. Owners...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
128 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 40 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlurea Injection System Def | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Dieseldelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
as mentioned by many customers the dash on the vehicles crack and GM refuses to pay for repairs. Now there is a Airbag recall that needs to be completed and I am told by dealer that the dash will crack more and get worse during the repair and they are not responsible for the damage. This is unacceptable and unsafe as it is costing me and consumers more money for a defective product.
as mentioned by many customers the dash on the vehicles crack and GM refuses to pay for repairs. Now there is a Airbag recall that needs to be completed and I am told by dealer that the dash will crack more and get worse during the repair and they are not responsible for the damage. This is unacceptable and unsafe as it is costing me and consumers more money for a defective product.
Engine suddenly stopped running while driving and could not be restarted. It was towed to a local diesel repair shop. Diagnostics showed a catastrophic failure of the high pressure fuel pump which polluted the complete fuel system with metal.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while performing a routine inspection of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the entire subframe was severely rusted. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Safety Rating for the 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
General Motors, LLC has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
00-03-10-003U — TIRES
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
PIP4932D — ENGINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0101. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for any Diagnostic Trouble Codes that are set. If during diagnosis the tech has found that the Airflow...
15114 — ENGINE
15114 - SPECIAL COVERAGE. ON SOME 2010-2012 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD AND GMC SIERRA HD OR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SIERRA HD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.6L DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE (RPO LML, LGH) THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE DUE TO A CONDITION WITH THE GLOW PLUGS....
09-06-04-026J — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin supplies infomation for identifying non-GM (Aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2® or GDS 2 (U.S. and Canada).
PIT4745B — WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have raised dents or ripple appearance in the side outer panel of the cargo box around the perimeter of the wheel house opening. Technician should first access the rear of the inner wheelhouse area through the tail lamp...
12-06-04-002C — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
This informational bulletin provides general information and helpful guidelines to use when diagnosing and repairing diesel exhaust fluid related DIC warnings and messages.
PIP4887A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a ?Service Exhaust Fluid System? and a ?See Owner?s Manual Now? message displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster. Technician may find reductant level sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes P203D, P21AB, and P21B0 set. Technician will need to follow...
PIP5088B — ENGINE
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2010 through 2015 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine Part number 12638502 has been placed on a parts restriction through General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
PI0689B — EQUIPMENT
Tool or Utility Box Sagging, Mis-aligned.
PI0534A — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on dignostics for a whine noise at varies engine speeds.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 218 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 252 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 225 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 79 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 27 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 (current)
- 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 68 complaints
- 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 71 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 52 complaints
- 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 242 complaints
- 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 155 complaints
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