2011 GMC SIERRA DENALI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
40
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 GMC SIERRA DENALI
The 2011 GMC SIERRA DENALI has received a total of 40 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (17 complaints), Air Bags (10 complaints), and Structurebody (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 GMC SIERRA DENALI
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 GMC SIERRA DENALI. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 GMC SIERRA DENALI
40 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 GMC SIERRA DENALI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DASH BOARD IS CRACKING IN THREE PLACES . THE MOST CONCERNING ONE IS AROUND THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG. MY PASSENGER COULD BE IMPALED WITH PIECES OF THE DASH IF THE AIRBAG WERE TO DEPLOY.
I HAVE A ISSUE WITH MY DASHBOARD CRACKING ALONG THE AIRBAG MODULE DOOR. I BELIEVE IF I WAS OR INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS ARE DEPLOYED THE PIECES OF DASH CAN BECOME FRAGMENTS AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE INJURY AND ALSO COULD DEFLATE THE AIRBAGS UPON EXPANSION. CAUSING MORE INJURY THAN DEEM NECESSARY.
I HAVE A ISSUE WITH MY DASHBOARD CRACKING ALONG THE AIRBAG MODULE DOOR. I BELIEVE IF I WAS OR INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS ARE DEPLOYED THE PIECES OF DASH CAN BECOME FRAGMENTS AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE INJURY AND ALSO COULD DEFLATE THE AIRBAGS UPON EXPANSION. CAUSING MORE INJURY THAN DEEM NECESSARY.
DASHBOARD CRACKED AT CORNER OF PASSENGER AIRBAG. DECEMBER 22, 2020. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE GARAGE. I NOTICED IT AS SOON AS I GOT IN TO DRIVE IT.
HIT A DEER WHILE DRIVING, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT MADE A NOISE AND SOUNDS LIKED GAS WAS RELEASED. LIKE THE AIRBAGS TRIED TO DEPLOY BUT DIDN'T. NOW MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND SAYS TO CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM OR SOMETHING TO THAT EFFECT.
Safety Rating for the 2011 GMC SIERRA DENALI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 GMC SIERRA DENALI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 GMC SIERRA DENALI
General Motors, LLC has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 GMC SIERRA DENALI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
04-06-04-051E — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
PIT4575D — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician vehicles with Regular Production Option Code HP2 may stall after shifting out of park quickly after a key crank. The 2-Mode Hybrid requires a certain amount of engine run time (1-2 seconds) from initial key crank before moving the gear shift indicator out...
PIP5104B — ENGINE
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A COLD ENGINE TICK NOISE FOR 50 SECONDS AT START UP. TECHNICIAN DETERMINES IF THE TICK NOISE IS POSSIBLY COMING FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AS THIS NOISE COULD EASILY BE MISTAKEN FOR AN ENGINE TICK NOISE....
GCUS-9-898 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
15457 - Special Coverage. Some 2010-2015 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles and 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles that are equipped with 6.6L Duramax Diesel engines (RPO LML or LGH) may contain a leak in the seal between the engine-exhaust down pipe and the engine-exhaust pipe....
PI1275 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to install an air temperature sensor package kit, to correct the customer concern for reduced engine power and /or MIL illuminated.
PIP4942B — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a fuel leak or fuel odor. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes. If Diagnostic Trouble Codes are found technician should use published Service Information diagnostics first. If fuel leaks are found at the high pressure pump...
PIP4401E — EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the check engine light, tow/haul, Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, cruise control or other various indicators or warning lamps will not come on in the instrument panel. Tech will need to the Tech 2 scan tool to command...
PIT5201A — INTERIOR LIGHTING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code B2555 may be found in a Driver and/or Passenger Door Module. Technician should ignore the Diagnostic Trouble Code if set in a DDM and/or PDM on a vehicles not equipped with front door panel...
PIP5089A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0569 that will not clear. Technician should be advised if there are any issues with the rotational position sensor, incremental position sensor, encoder motor, motor A or B circuits, rotational position sensor or...
PI0310C — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This preliminary informational Bulletin provides a revision for PI0310B to remove the 2012 model year and add a Note before Step 6.
Showing 10 of 17 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 GMC SIERRA DENALI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SIERRA DENALI
- 2006 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 5 complaints
- 2007 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 2 complaints
- 2008 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 21 complaints
- 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 8 complaints
- 2010 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 12 complaints
- 2011 GMC SIERRA DENALI (current)
- 2012 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 15 complaints
- 2013 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 10 complaints
- 2014 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 19 complaints
- 2015 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 24 complaints
- 2016 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 42 complaints
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