general problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

My transmission failed and my truck wouldn’t move. I’ve replaced it with a rebuilt one which is already shifting hard and shuddering. These 6l80e transmissions are no good.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to a transmission specialist to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced; however, the contact was informed by the technician that the vehicle could not be repaired due to a rusted subframe that needed to first be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided information on how to independently repair a subframe, but no further assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

These vehicles have an issue with the cam. I'm on my second 5. 3 engine and I'm being told by a gm certified tech that it's normal for these engines to have cam issues after 100k.

Elkins Chevrolet of marlton, NJ refuses to cover service for an item that was recalled. The dealership claims to have already recalled the vehicle and mitigated the issue by installing a styrofoam tube around the part in question. However, if the tube was installed it failed and the transmission may be affected. I am currently left to cover the cost of this while the dealership refuses to acknowledge the issue despite the recall.

Engine power reduced, service traction control, service stabilitrak, these warning lights came on and as my truck slowed down no matter how much gas I gave it. Also the check engine light came on. I shut truck off and waited a couple minutes then started truck up . It ran for a few minutes then the same 3 warning lights came on along with the check engine. Light. Is there a recall or a technical service bulletin (TSB) for this issue. I did read that there might be a TSB campaign # 11273b for this issue. Is there any paperwork that can be emailed to me to give to the gm dealer to help me with this issue. The vehicle was in motion the first time it happened. It also happens while parked in driveway and just warming up truck . Thank you, scott chipman scottchip@aol. Com.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when attempting to stop the vehicle, there was a vibration coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear drivers side drum deteriorated and the brake spring was fractured. The mechanic replaced the front rotors, the front pads, the rear drums, the rear brake shoes and the spring kit. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the rpms increased and the vehicle failed to shift into overdrive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Just seconds after having come to a complete stop, the transmission shifts while rpms increase causing the vehicle to overcome the brake pressure and truck to move forward abruptly. This caused me to roll out into the lane of oncoming traffic and strike a vehicle as it was passing.

When stopped at a stop light or stop sign on a road that has an incline, when removing my foot from the brake to the gas pedal, the truck rolls backwards and will not stop at all unless the brake is re-applied or the gas pedal can be pushed before the vehicle rolls too far back. Talked to dealer and had vehicle in to be checked and they stated that the transmission was designed that way to eliminate stress on the transmission and it was meant to free roll for a short distance. This is an unsafe condition as vehicle could roll backwards into another vehicle, person, or object. On a very steep incline, the vehicle kept on rolling backward for several feet and unless I put my foot on the brake or gas it will continuing to roll backwards.

This vehicle has several defects that gm claims as normal. 1. Truck randomly lurches forward when started in park. Gm says this is normal make sure you apply parking brake when parking. 2. Drive train clunks when decelerating into 10-20mph range and accelerating again. Gm says this is normal due to tolerances and accelerated in four wheel drive vehicles. 3. Vehicle drain train randomly makes a bang or clunk noise when accelerating from a stop. Gm claims this is also normal. I have purchased this truck new in November 2011 and it has been in the shop five times. Each time dealer checks repair for defect and gm sends back bulletin saying no repair condition normal. Dealer says a handful of trucks have come back with this similar problem. I can not believe gm accepts this defect as normal.

This is a dealer demo vehicle, first 2235 miles were demo. During my first morning (12hours after picking up at dealer) of ownership I was descending down a hill with the cruise on, and the vehicle proceeded to over speed approximately 5-7mph. I travel this hill both ways to/from work daily and this happens everytime. I though this might be an abnormal adjustment within the computer/etc so while taking in to the dealer for a tpms (tire pressure monitor system) issue I mentioned the overspeed issue to the service write up and they said that it was normal. I don't agree, but maybe it is. It does adjust back to normal cruise set speed but is unique. I had a 2002 Dodge ram 1500 previously and it did not do this, and I have drove otr (over the road) semi-trucks and know the difference with overspeed being normal and abnormal. I would like this to be looked into, as it could be a hazard that could lead to unsafe situation.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated when he put the vehicle in gear it made a very loud clanging sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and was told that all the new gm vehicle do that and it was normal. The failure recurred repeatedly and got worse. The contact also stated that the frame and suspension had extensive rusting. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and after examining it the dealer stated the rusting was not a problem. The manufacturer was notified of both failures but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 40,000. Dt.