Three problems related to structure have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2011 Silverado 1500.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the driver’s side rear sub frame was rusted and had collapsed, and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that sub the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 144,230.
The contact's daughter owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear-end of the vehicle would bounce while driving over speed bumps or potholes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sub-frame was improperly coated. The contact was informed that the sub-frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The truck I purchased has a max towing package that is supposed to safely tow 10,600# in crew cab configuration. I have a 28' pace daytona trailer that weighs under 8,000# as I tow it. At approximately 50 mph, the truck has a very severe sway issue. It is frightening to drive as the trailer starts shifting the rear of the truck back and forth. I have not had an accident with the truck as yet, but I feel the situation is very dangerous. I have contacted Chevrolet customer service in michigan to ask for assistance with this issue. They say they have no information that can help solve my problem. I was instructed to bring the truck and trailer to lone star Chevrolet in houston where I purchased the truck. Several visits there and talking to several service people has yielded no help. I was told that the truck can't pull a trailer of that physical size. Oddly enough, the 2012 model truck advertises a new sway control feature. This 2013 brochure ever depicts a scene of the trailer swaying as mine does, with a box type trailer in the add. Since Chevrolet claims it has no history of this being an issue, I felt that I should notify someone of this unsafe situation with this particular vehicle. Thanks for allowing me to share my problem with someone who might research this issue and try to prevent a serious accident.